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A Year to Remember: Cloudsmith's Journey Through 2024

What a year it’s been at Cloudsmith. As we look back on 2024, it’s hard not to feel a sense of pride - and even a little awe - at how far we’ve come. From a scrappy startup to a trusted partner for some of the biggest names in the world, this year has been a turning point, both for our company and the people who make it special. In this video, our CEO, Glenn Weinstein, reflects on the highs, the challenges, and the moments that defined this year for us.

What is a DNS zone transfer? And how does it simplify transferring zone files from primary to secondary servers?

A DNS zone transfer is the process of transferring DNS records and zone files data from the primary server to the secondary server. This updates the secondary server with the current records and zone files so that it can act as a backup during failover scenarios. Zone transfer extends network services when the primary server fails by copying the primary server’s files to the secondary server.

Using GRPC with Python Best Practices Guide

Microservices are now the architecture of choice for many developers when crafting cloud-native applications. A microservices application is a collection of loosely coupled services that communicate with each other, enhancing collaboration, maintainability, scalability, and deployment. There are several options for enabling this communication between microservices. When it comes to Python, gRPC and REST are two extremely popular directions to go.

phpMyAdmin vs. dbForge Studio: Why Upgrade to a Pro-Level MySQL Tool?

Tired of the limitations of phpMyAdmin? Upgrade your database management with dbForge Studio for MySQL—a professional IDE packed with features to simplify and accelerate your MySQL and MariaDB workflows. In this video, we compare phpMyAdmin's basic features with dbForge Studio's advanced tools, covering SQL code completion, object editors, database comparison, source control integration, and more. Whether you're managing databases for a small project or working on complex enterprise-level systems, dbForge Studio offers the power and flexibility you need.

Secure Your Cloud Journey: Google Cloud & Ubuntu Pro for Enhanced Protection

Discover how Google Cloud and Ubuntu Pro enhance cloud security. With Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure and advanced analytics, plus Ubuntu Pro’s 12 years of security patching and compliance features, you can confidently innovate while keeping your data safe. Simplify setup and focus on your business while we handle the security.

Gremlin's 2024 year-end Release Roundup

It’s been a busy year at Gremlin! We released two new experiments, added an entirely new onboarding process and features for AWS users, added a brand new Test Suite and Detected Risks, and made many UI improvements to our web app. We beefed up our agents with more enterprise capabilities, including support for large Kubernetes clusters and systems with over 64 CPUs, improved experiment behaviors, improved dependency detection, and per-team Private Network Integrations.