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A gentle introduction to XDP

XDP, or eXpress Data Path, is a Linux networking feature that enables you to create high-performance packet-processing programs that run in the kernel. Introduced in Linux 4.8 and built on extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF), XDP provides a mechanism to process network packets earlier and faster than is possible through the kernel’s native network stack. In this post, we’ll discuss.

How container networking works at Upsun

At Upsun, we run containers. Lots and lots of containers. On hundreds of virtual machines rented from various IaaS providers. These containers run your software. They also team up with other containers that run other software that your software depends upon (such as databases or caches). This is naturally an extremely complex system, and today we'll take a look at how we wire (most of) it up.

Securing Your Cloud Data with Azure Storage Private Endpoints

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.

7 Ways DCIM Software Provides a Fast ROI

As a global leader in second-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, we have the opportunity to speak with a lot of data center professionals. One of the most common stories we hear is that they are still using Excel, Visio, open-source software, and homegrown tools to manage their data centers and that these tools are causing them a lot of pain. They're manually intensive, inaccurate, hard to use, and not integrated.

Reducing the cost of cloud: Tips for reducing your spend at any cloud provider

Spiraling costs are causing organizations to look for ways to reduce their monthly spend – hidden charges and unexpected bills are surprises that CFOs can no longer afford. With current costs from hyperscaler cloud providers skyrocketing, many are now asking whether going cloud-native is the right move for them. There are, however, a number of tips and tricks that you can action today that will help you reduce your cloud bill at any provider.