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The Importance of Securing Data in Traces

Trace spans are captured in the runtime after decrypting the request. This means that any sensitive data is available in plain text. This is also the case for logging; however, logging requires an explicit log statement to be coded by the engineer. Additionally, engineers can add arbitrary information to trace spans, which could expose sensitive information. Collecting sensitive information in trace spans or logging events could expose an organization to a number of risks.

Early Cloud Adopters Are Rethinking Their Strategies

The early cloud migration gold rush promised agility, cost savings, and innovation. Yet, fast-forward a few years, and many of those “trailblazers” are now realizing their cloud strategy is anything but optimized. For those who lifted and shifted, hoping to catch the cloud wave, the tide is turning—and it’s not looking pretty. The truth? Cloud 1.0 is out. Simply moving your legacy apps to the cloud without rearchitecting was a band aid solution.

From BizTalk to Azure: Developer journey and evolution of Integration

In this episode of Azure on Air from the INTEGRATE Summit, Riccardo Viglianisi shares the importance of quality practices in development, the role of testing frameworks, integration experiences in modern cloud environments, and the ever-evolving nature of software development. It sets the tone for a technical discussion that's forward-thinking and rooted in practical advice for developers.

Why native Azure DevOps dashboards fall short

Azure DevOps is a robust tool that integrates a wide range of development and project management functionalities into one platform. It covers various aspects of the software development lifecycle, from version control to continuous integration and deployment. However, when it comes to dashboards, Azure DevOps leaves much to be desired. Here’s why these dashboards often frustrate users.

Create an EKS Cluster with Ubuntu Pro Using eksctl

Setting up an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro has never been easier, thanks to eksctl. In this brief tutorial, we'll walk you through the simplest way to create an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro, using the latest version of eksctl. Why choose Ubuntu Pro? Ubuntu Pro on EKS provides enhanced security features tailored for your enterprise needs. From Kernel Livepatch, which keeps your kernel secure without requiring node reboots, to ESM-Apps, ensuring your containers run with fully supported open-source software from Ubuntu's repositories—all backed by Canonical's active security maintenance.

Cloud Storage for Business Needs

As your company scales up, the amount of data you gather also becomes more extensive. But your physical devices can't afford colossal data volumes due to their limited storage. Meanwhile, investing in physical data centers seems costly for your business. That's where cloud storage solutions come in. Cloud storage is a cost-saving and effective solution to process and store enormous data amounts. According to Fortune Business Insights, data privacy is among the biggest concerns for cloud storage users.

Monitor Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with Datadog

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides cloud infrastructure and platform services designed to support a broad spectrum of cloud strategies and workloads. OCI provides enterprise customers with scale-up resource scaling architectures, ultra-low-latency networks, and more to help them migrate legacy workloads to the cloud, while supporting cloud-native applications via an expansive network of cloud partners and services.

Six cloud migration best practices for higher uptime

Cloud migration best practices Migrating to AWS can be a transformative step for businesses, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. A successful migration requires more than careful planning and execution to ensure higher uptime and lesser business impact. Here are some best practices to guide you through the process, along with the valuable role Site24x7 can play in ensuring a smooth transition.