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Unveiling Rancher 2.8 and Rancher Prime 2.0: Advancing Interoperability and Efficiency

The Rancher by SUSE team has been dedicated to fortifying the Rancher platform to be the most interoperable and adaptable platform for our customers and the wider community over the past year. In late 2022, we introduced the ‘Extensions Catalog.’, and earlier this year at KubeCon Europe in Amsterdam, we revealed our Rancher UI Extensions framework. Continuing this momentum, we are thrilled to announce the release of Rancher 2.8 and Rancher Prime 2.0.

Troubleshooting Kubernetes Network Performance Issues with Kentik Kube

Discover the power of Kentik Kube, the solution for unparalleled network insight into Kubernetes workloads. In this video, Phil Gervasi walks us through Kentik Kube’s ability to track and visualize container traffic across data centers, public clouds, and the internet. Using the interactive Kube map, Phil demonstrates how to troubleshoot a network latency issue affecting an online shopping application, highlighting the tool's capacity for in-depth analysis of pod performance and node-to-node traffic. Learn how to create custom dashboards for custom oversight, set up proactive alerts for performance issues, and enforce security and compliance across your Kubernetes infrastructure.

The Art of Event-Driven Observability with OpenTelemetry with Henrik Rexed - Navigate Europe 23

Join Henrik Rexed from Dynatrace in this comprehensive session as he unravels the complexities of event-driven observability using OpenTelemetry. Whether you're new to the field or looking to enhance your skills, this talk provides valuable insights, practical examples, and best practices to guide you on your journey to mastering observability.

Fullstack Preview Environments with Neon and Qovery

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at Neon DevDays, where I delved into the seamless integration between Neon and our Qovery Preview Environments (also called Ephemeral Environments). Here is an article sharing some compelling reasons why this partnership is a groundbreaking step forward for our users who rely on Postgres and the record of my presentation.

Kubernetes Clusters: Everything You Need To Know

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It allows you to create and manage clusters of machines, called Kubernetes clusters, to run your applications in a scalable and highly available manner. Kubernetes clusters provide a distributed and scalable platform for running containerized workloads.

Using Cribl Edge to Collect Metrics from Prometheus Targets in Kubernetes

We continue our exploration of the fascinating world of Kubernetes, logs, and metrics. In our previous installment, we delved into the intricate tale of Cribl Edge and its role in unraveling the mysteries of logging and metrics in Kubernetes environments with the Cribl Edge native sources for Kubernetes Metrics and Logs. Today, we’re picking up where we left off, shining a spotlight on a new and powerful tool that has the potential to demystify this complex ecosystem further.

Multi Cluster Observability With Service Mesh by Ryota Sawada - Navigate Europe 23

Join Ryota Sawada from Upsider as he navigates through the complex world of multi-cluster observability with Service Mesh. In this insightful talk, you'll learn about the standard setup of Service Mesh, its crucial role in observability, and the unique challenges that arise in multi-cluster environments. Ryota shares practical knowledge, tips, and demonstrates a live setup using Istio, Prometheus, Thanos, and Grafana. Whether you're a developer, engineer, or tech enthusiast, this talk provides valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your observability practices in multi-cluster systems.

GCP Vs. Azure: Choosing the Best Cloud Provider for Your Needs

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure are two of the leading cloud computing platforms, offering a wide range of services for businesses of all sizes. When choosing a cloud platform, it is important to consider factors such as pricing, features, performance, etc. This article will compare different services of GCP with Azure, including pricing models. We will provide a summary of the comparison in the form of a table at the end of the article.