AWS users usually assume that Northern Virginia, also referred to as US East (N. Virginia) and us-east-1, is the least reliable in terms of uptime. We analyzed AWS outage history in 2022 across regions to see if N. Virginia, indeed, had the most downtime. Then we reviewed and proved some of the theories as to why N. Virginia has the most outages.

It’s a fact of life within the SaaS world that some features will perform better or worse than others in terms of costs versus revenue. If it were possible to develop every single new release in a way that it would flawlessly maintain desired profit margins, everyone would be doing it. What separates the major players from companies that struggle year after year is how they monitor and respond to changing circumstances as they arise, and whether they learn from past mistakes.

Digital transformation—and its intended benefits, including flexibility, scalability, agility, cost control, and more—is enabled by cloud computing. You need all these things because, now more than ever, businesses and markets are highly dynamic. Sometimes it’s an opportunity you want to capitalize on. Other times it’s a threat, such as a disruptive competitor, or a challenge, like new regulatory requirements. Some things you see coming, and others take you by surprise.

Welcome to the world of cloud network monitoring, where invisible heroes work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and seamless cloud experience. Most businesses rely heavily on cloud computing - whether it’s AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - so understanding the fundamentals of cloud network monitoring becomes essential to maintain sky-high network performance.

Azure virtual machines (VMs) are a powerful tool in the world of cloud computing. They allow you to create and manage virtual machines in the cloud, giving you the freedom and flexibility to run your workloads anywhere, at any time. With Azure VMs, you can easily deploy and scale your applications with minimal fuss. The beauty of Azure VMs is that they provide a secure, highly available infrastructure that can be customized to meet your exact needs.

Embarking on a cloud migration journey? Grasp the obstacles and arm yourself with best practices for a smooth transition. Success lies in understanding, planning, and adapting. As we continue to advance further into the 21st century, businesses of all sizes are finding themselves in the midst of a digital revolution.

Unlock the full potential of your cloud investment! Discover strategies to enhance performance and reduce costs. In the dynamic world of cloud computing, optimization isn't just about cost reduction. It involves a fine balance between managing costs and maximizing value while ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Picture this: it's September 2022, and we at Qovery are happily chugging along, serving nearly 20,000 developers around the globe with our self-service infrastructure platform. Everything's coming up roses until one day, a tiny typo in our API documentation threatened to turn our world upside down.

Are you storing your data in the cloud? If yes, then you must be aware of the various security challenges that come with it. One of the biggest concerns in cloud computing is securing data from unauthorized access. However, with Azure Storage Private Endpoints, Microsoft has introduced a solution that can help organizations secure their data in the cloud.