SRE incorporates aspects of software engineering into IT operations, focusing on automating operations tasks, applying engineering solutions to operational problems, and working closely with development teams to build reliable systems.
SREs lead incident response efforts, diagnose and resolve issues, conduct post-mortem analyses to identify root causes, and implement changes to prevent future incidents.
Programming is crucial for SREs, as it enables them to automate tasks, create tooling for system management, and contribute to the codebase to improve reliability.
Yes, while many SRE tools and practices are cloud-centric, the principles of reliability, automation, and continuous improvement are applicable to any IT environment.
Latest trends include the adoption of cloud-native technologies, Infrastructure as Code, observability and AIOps, a stronger focus on security within the SRE domain, and the application of SRE principles across various industries.