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Learn how to integrate OpenTelemetry with FastAPI for enhanced observability, including automatic instrumentation, environment variables, and custom exporters.

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.

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.

According to a recent PwC report, adopting FinOps best practices could reduce budget planning efforts by 40% by 2026. With 84% of companies struggling to manage cloud spending, FinOps is gaining traction. It helps organizations take control of cloud costs, improve financial efficiency, and drive smarter spending decisions. Finout is a FinOps platform that claims to reduce cloud costs by 30% over a year and a 50% time savings for engineers. If that is true, the next question is, how much does Finout cost?

What is patching automation? With increasing numbers of vulnerabilities, there is a growing risk of cyber incidents, attacks and breaches. It’s more important than ever to ensure that your systems are protected 24/7. Patching is a vital step in any vulnerability management process.

Learn how to instrument AWS Lambda functions with OpenTelemetry to gain valuable insights and improve the performance of your serverless apps.