Application

An application represents a software service hosted within a specific environment. This service can be categorized as:

• Business Application: These support various business functions, such as eCommerce platforms, payment processing systems, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP.

• Technical Service: These provide technical functionalities to support other applications. Examples include container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or operating systems (OS) themselves.

Relationships and Structure

• Dependencies: Applications can rely on other applications to function properly. These dependencies create connections between them within the environment.

• Tiers: Complex applications are often structured with multiple tiers, each performing specific tasks.

Deployment

Refers to the specific version of an application currently running in a particular environment. This ensures everyone is working with the same version and facilitates tracking changes.

Below is a visual representation illustrating the connections between the concepts covered in this article: