Platform Engineers often get bogged down by manual IaC code execution when provisioning cloud infrastructure, which slows down project timelines. meshStack’s one-click marketplace offers a self-service solution, allowing Application Teams to directly provision resources without relying on Platform Engineers, significantly speeding up workflows and reducing operational overhead.

meshStack’s Building Blocks allow Platform Teams to wrap existing infrastructure automations into modular service modules. Application Teams use meshStack’s one-click marketplace to create their instance of such a module in self-service. This allows Platform Teams to offer a consistent way across all projects and platform to provision platform services directly without interaction.

The result: Application Teams access all resources they need when they need it. Platform Teams can work independently and without interruption on their service automation. No one is blocked by the other in their workflow. That’s the meshStack way!

Problem: Customizing Landing Zones for different use cases

Central cloud teams need to support a range of cloud applications with different requirements. A one-size-fits-all landing zone is either too bloated or too restricted.

Solution: Modular Landing Zones

Landing zones are split up in modules. These modules can be combined as needed to support the different use cases of the applications. For example, a module adds on-premise connectivity for applications who need it. Those who don’t will use the landing zone as is. At the same time, compliant standards are enforced.

Result: Use-case-specific landing zones based on standardized building blocks

Platform Teams provide Application Teams with suitable landing zones for their use case without the need for customization. As you reuse the building block modules, you cut redundancy and build on robust, field-tested automations. Security requirements are enforced consistently across the entire cloud landscape.

Problem: Non-functional requirements slow down software delivery

Software delivery is slowed down because developers have to fulfill extensive non-functional requirements (setup, creating reports, configure build pipelines). It takes away time and focus from the implementation of value-adding application functionality.

Solution: Golden Paths for frequently used platform services

For platform services that Application Teams need over and over again, the Platform Team provides out-of-the-box services for self-service provisioning (Golden Paths).

Result: Higher productivity and consistent cloud landscape

The optimized developer experience accelerates application development. The one-click marketplace frees Platform Teams from provisioning platform services so that they can focus on developing new Golden Paths. The use of proven platform services reduces complexity and improves the level of security in the cloud.

Problem: Lack of expertise in building cloud applications

Many teams do not yet have sufficient skills and expertise to operate applications in the cloud. They need expert support to get started with the multitude of possibilities in AWS.

Solution: Actively offer services to build up expertise on the marketplace

Consulting offerings such as a “cloud driver’s license”, architecture review or security support are integrated into the marketplace as platform services.

Result: Continuous invest in expertise for application teams

Application Teams have a central overview of the Platform Team’s entire offering on the marketplace. They can take advantage of services they need to increase their cloud skills. Platform Teams can accelerate cloud adoption by building up and sharing expertise.