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CRA compliance: Things IoT manufacturers can no longer do under the CRA (and what to do instead)

I’ve written about the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on our Canonical blog a few times now, and I think now’s the perfect time to talk about the implications of this new regulation and what it means for IoT and device manufacturers on the practical level of how they design and build Products with Digital Elements (PDEs).

Kubernetes Alerting That Won't Burn You Out

Kubernetes production environments require robust alerting to catch problems before they impact users. While monitoring shows system state, proper alerting tells you when something needs attention. This guide outlines 15 key Kubernetes alerts that help DevOps teams avoid outages and minimize downtime. For each alert, we provide implementation guidance and troubleshooting steps to resolve common issues quickly.

Essential Python Monitoring Techniques You Need to Know

Python powers critical applications across countless organizations, from data processing pipelines to web services that handle millions of requests. While Python's readability and extensive ecosystem make it a developer favorite, its performance characteristics require thoughtful monitoring. As systems grow in complexity, understanding what's happening inside your Python applications becomes increasingly important.

What AI workloads really need from your network

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought with it new challenges and complexities - particularly when it comes to networking. As organisations globally rush to leverage large language models (LLMs) to transform their operations, it’s imperative to understand that AI isn’t just about algorithms and data science, it’s also about the network that underpins it all.

Introducing relaxAI by Civo: The AI Assistant That Puts Your Data First

Learn how relaxAI, our cutting-edge AI assistant, can help you unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence with a focus on data privacy and security. With its advanced LLM models and user-friendly interface, relaxAI is designed to make AI more accessible and powerful for businesses and individuals alike. In this video, Ben Norris, AI Engineer at Civo, will take a closer look at the features and capabilities of relaxAI and show you how it can help you streamline your workflow, improve productivity, and drive innovation.

AWS Forecasting: A Practical How-To Guide

Running cloud infrastructure without forecasting is a lot like operating a delivery company without checking the weather. You might plan for smooth traffic and sunny skies, only to be hit with a sudden storm, delays, and unexpected costs. The same happens when your cloud usage spikes and your AWS bill catches you off guard. For engineers, CTOs, and CFOs alike, AWS forecasting isn’t just about estimating future costs.

Easiest Way to Monitor Loki Performance With Telegraf

Loki is a powerful, scalable log aggregation system designed by Grafana to efficiently collect, store, and query logs. It’s often deployed alongside Prometheus as part of modern observability stacks. Loki’s design emphasizes cost-effective storage by indexing only metadata, which makes it a great choice for high-volume environments. But while Loki excels at log ingestion and indexing, many teams overlook the critical task of monitoring Loki itself.

Platform Engineering with a Product Management Mindset: 10x Your Developer Experience - Jabed Amin

In this 5-minute session, Jabed Amin, Developer Relations at Cortex.io, will explain how platform engineers can enhance their impact by treating their Internal Developer Portal as a product. By understanding internal customers’ needs, prioritizing features, and ensuring a seamless developer experience, platform engineers can 10x their team’s productivity. Join us to discover how adopting this mindset can transform your platform engineering efforts into a high-impact, developer-centric initiative that empowers your teams and drives organizational success.

SQL Server Observability: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices

For DevOps teams managing mission-critical databases, SQL Server observability is a fundamental capability that provides comprehensive insight into database performance and health. Effective observability practices enable teams to identify potential issues before they impact end users and provide the context necessary to resolve problems efficiently. SQL Server observability involves collecting and analyzing metrics, logs, and traces to build a complete picture of database behavior.