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How a Service Mesh enhances EdgeComputeOps - Civo Navigate NA 2023

In this talk, Marino Wijay discusses Edge Compute Ops and the significance of service mesh technology. He explores the evolution of edge computing, its various forms, and the challenges it poses. The talk highlights Ambient Mesh, a sidecar-less mode of Istio service mesh, as an ideal solution for edge computing due to its adaptability and security features.

Behind the Scenes: Mattermost OpenOps AI Mindmeld | August 15, 2023

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes discussion on the advancement of Mattermost's AI tools and how they're being integrated into the team's current projects. In this installment, the team explores the bot's capabilities — including how much it can remember — and evaluated whether they should focus their efforts on improving the AI model or adding more features to the AI plugin, among other things. Summary.

Docker on Mac - a lightweight option with Multipass

For those looking for a streamlined, lightweight command line interface for Docker on Mac, look no further. Multipass is a flexible tool that makes it easy to create and run Ubuntu VMs on any platform, and it comes with built-in tools that make running applications like Docker feel native on platforms such as macOS.

Controlling Our Destiny: Building When Open-Source Is No Longer Open-Source

The dev world was on fire this weekend, as news of yet another major open-source project was revealed to be in the midst of an identity crisis. The unsettling trend is clear: hit a certain adoption threshold, and then swap the licensing in an attempt to turn dedicated fans into revenue streams. With more companies searching for a sustainable business model and attempting to appease shareholders, the only certainty we have is, what was free yesterday, might be paid tomorrow.

How Real-Time Asset Tracking Transforms Data Center Operations

Using real-time asset tracking, data centers can identify the exact location of any given asset at any given time. This can be extremely useful in ensuring that available resources are optimally utilized. For instance, understanding the current status and location of servers, racks, and other hardware can streamline maintenance operations and reduce downtime.

Azure Blob Storage Versioning: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the multifaceted world of cloud computing, managing and safeguarding data becomes paramount. Azure Blob Storage Versioning serves as a pivotal feature within the Microsoft Azure platform, providing the essential capacity to control and maintain various versions of data. Whether you’re a small business owner worried about accidental deletions or a large corporation dealing with regulatory compliance, understanding Azure Blob Storage Versioning is crucial.

How Much Does Twitter Spend On AWS And Google Cloud?

It's been a rollercoaster ride at Twitter recently. News of layoffs with "50% higher than legally required" severance pay has dominated the news. But Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk is also trying to optimize cloud infrastructure costs. Some of the tactics used include refusing to pay a $70 million AWS bill and $8 million to a software services company. More on that below.

Is your cloud provider telling you everything, everywhere, all at once?

Today the Internet IS the new enterprise network your organization relies upon. However, most of your key applications and systems are outsourced to the cloud. In fact, huge parts of your Internet Stack are either outsourced to the cloud or to 3rd-parties who themselves rely upon the cloud. And that's an issue because if any of those cloud-based services go down, your network is going to be impacted.

Maximizing Efficiency and Savings: Explore Virtana's Latest Innovations to IPM and Cloud Cost Management

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where IT infrastructure and cloud costs play a pivotal role, organizations demand advanced solutions that streamline operations, optimize performance, and drive cost efficiency. Virtana, a trailblazer in infrastructure monitoring and observability and true multicloud cost management, has taken another leap forward by introducing a host of groundbreaking features to our flagship products.