How the Sony PlayStation Network Does SRE

Explore how Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) implements Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) for the PlayStation Network in this 41-minute conference talk from SREcon23 Asia/Pacific. Discover the evolution of SRE practices across SIE's global teams in Tokyo, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Learn how these teams successfully managed unprecedented traffic increases during the COVID-19 lockdown and ensured a stable launch of PlayStation 5 (PS5). Gain insights into the unique approaches, pros, and cons of each regional SRE team's model. Understand how SIE's SRE strategies contribute to maintaining a robust network serving over 100 million active users worldwide. Use this presentation to inspire and guide your own team in developing an appropriate SRE model for long-term success.