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Testing GenAI: How to approach nondeterministic software development

Michael Webster, principal engineer at CircleCI, talks to Rob about testing AI-enabled applications. In this episode, learn how to face the unique challenges posed by the probabilistic and non-deterministic nature of AI output, as well as the importance of subjective evaluation criteria. Webster covers how model graded evals can be used to test AI applications, and the importance of caution in using this approach.

Bare metal vs virtual machines vs containers: Which is the right infrastructure for me?

There are three main infrastructure types to consider when hosting and deploying applications: Bare Metal, Virtual Machines (VMs), and Containers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages depending on your use case. The three technologies are not mutually exclusive however, as both VMs and containers run on top of bare metal servers, while containers can also be deployed inside VMs.

Getting started with Azure Integration Services - Stephen W. Thomas

Stephen W. Thomas takes center stage in this session, reflecting on past Integrate experiences and talking about the Azure Integration Services. Labeling himself a "drag-and-drop developer," Stephen emphasizes the timeliness of adopting Azure Integration, vital for seamless business operations in today's virtual landscapes. From Logic Apps to AI Tools like ChatGPT, get a pulse on current market trends, the rising demand for Azure resources, and insights on strategizing BizTalk migration.

How Our FinOps Account Management Team Helps You Achieve Your Cloud Savings Goals

At CloudZero, we’re in the business of driving positive business change. Whenever we work with a client, our goal is to share insights rooted in our FinOps perspective and platform expertise that helps customers save on cloud costs and build strategies for engineering-led optimizations. Each experience is curated for the clients FinOps maturity stage and unique business goals; that’s what personalized service is all about.

Blue Matador + Squadcast: Alert Routing Simplified

Blue Matador is the fastest, easiest way to set up AWS infrastructure monitoring, allowing small teams to fully monitor their cloud operations with no manual setup. If you use Blue Matador for your cloud monitoring requirements, you can integrate it with Squadcast, an end-to-end Incident Response tool, to route alerts from Blue Matador to the right users in Squadcast with ease.

Simplifying Kubernetes Native Testing with TestKube

As Kubernetes continues to dominate the container orchestration landscape, ensuring the reliability and stability of applications running on this platform is paramount. Testing in a Kubernetes-native environment demands specialized tools that understand the intricacies of containerized deployments. Enter TestKube, a powerful testing framework designed specifically for Kubernetes.

4 Ways to Reduce Your Mean Time to Resolution

Dealing with a high MTTR in your network? Auvik Network Management is a comprehensive network monitoring and troubleshooting solution. With over 50 pre-configured alerts, it keeps you informed about critical network events. Users have the flexibility to customize these alerts and control notification frequency so that they have all the essential context to be able to fix issues.