The document discusses the key considerations for building a global platform across multiple countries and regions. It covers two main layers: the infrastructure layer and the software layer.
The infrastructure layer includes factors like data center location, regulations, server and storage design, and cloud operating systems. Commodity servers need to balance cost and density, while storage must separate IO and consider replication across data centers.
The software layer outlines common services like proxies, identity management, business logic, and data storage. Identity management needs to handle authentication, authorization, and user profiles at a global scale. Data storage choices include file, NoSQL, relational, and in-memory options. Data replication and processing also require technologies like ETL and data