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How to Skynet your Kubernetes Clusters with LocalAI with Engin Diri

Join Engin Diri from Pulumi at Civo Navigate NA 24 as he explores "How to Skynet Your Kubernetes Clusters with Local AI." In this session, you'll discover the rapid advancements in AI, the truth behind common myths, and practical applications using LocalAI. Learn about the benefits and challenges of open-source large language models and see a live demonstration of embedding domain-specific knowledge using Pinecone.

Ubuntu Core 24 | Run Your Devices on Ubuntu

Secure and reliable open source IoT - everywhere. Introducing Ubuntu Core 24, the operating system optimised for IoT and Edge, allowing you to run your devices on Ubuntu. Ubuntu Core delivers high performance, ultra-low latency and workload predictability for time-sensitive industrial, telco, healthcare, and robotics use cases.

Best practices for scheduling security patching automations

In this webinar, you’ll learn about Canonical's release schedule for Ubuntu and its security updates, and how you can use this information to set optimal manual and automated security patching maintenance intervals. There are a variety of tools, such as Livepatch, Landscape, Snaps, and command line utilities like unattended-upgrades that provide security patching automation capabilities. We’ll cover how each one works, and how you can combine them for maximum benefit. We’ll also cover the nuances between reboot recommended and reboot required.

Azure Files vs SharePoint Online

In today’s digital era, efficient data storage and management are paramount for businesses of all sizes. With a myriad of cloud storage solutions available, choosing the right one can be daunting. Two popular options, Azure Files and SharePoint Online, offer distinct features tailored to different organizational needs. Understanding the strengths and limitations of each is crucial for making an informed decision.

Pytest: Getting started with automated testing for Python

Testing Python applications is critical to ensuring they function as intended in real-world scenarios. Among the numerous testing frameworks available for Python, pytest stands out as a primary choice for many developers. Renowned for its straightforward yet powerful features, pytest makes writing and running tests efficient and effective. In this guide, we’ll explore how to get started with pytest, from installation to writing your first tests.

Vehicle cybersecurity: the journey towards ISO 21434 compliance

Automotive is going through considerable technological advancement, centred around the software that vehicles and their manufacturers use. A large part of this software evolution is the move towards open source software. Ensuring the safety and security of critical systems is extremely important, especially in safety-critical use cases.

How Forcepoint Uses CloudZero To Boost Its FinOps Strategy

Nothing makes us prouder at CloudZero than hearing success stories from our long-term clients. Happily, we have another insightful story to share with you today about a company using the CloudZero platform to achieve their cloud finance goals. In the video below, Erik Peterson, founder and CTO of CloudZero, speaks with Mike Surma, director of cloud cost optimization for Forcepoint, to find out exactly which tools and features helped his company the most in its FinOps journey.