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#036 - Beyond Kubernetes: A Radical Vision for the Future of Infrastructure with Adam Jacob (Syst...

Adam Jacob, CEO of System Initiative and original author of Chef, discusses the evolution of infrastructure automation and his career-long passion for infrastructure. Jacob reflects on the history and context of Chef, its emergence alongside EC2, and its role in configuration management. He shares insights into the competitive landscape of configuration management tools like Chef, Puppet, and Ansible, and touches upon the transition of Chef to Progress.

Microsoft Azure is Going Secure by Default. Are You Ready?

Developers aren't lazy – but sometimes cloud service defaults can be. Here’s what to look out for, and how Azure is changing the game. Let’s face it: Developers can sometimes be labeled as “laissez faire” when it comes to security. But is that really fair? In reality, it’s not about being lax or lazy; it’s about the default configurations of many cloud services setting the security bar too low on initial deployment.

How are your staff using AI? Why you need a company AI policy

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini continue to revolutionize the way we work, offering benefits such as increased efficiency and productivity, their adoption has seen a significant surge in workplaces throughout 2024, with 75% of employees globally reporting that they used AI tools at work, according to Gartner.
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What Is Shadow Traffic? All You Need to Know

Production traffic can often be unpredictable, and distinguishing genuine user interactions from mere noise becomes a pivotal step in comprehensively grasping the types of requests and workflows occurring within your deployment. One important concept to explore in this context is shadow traffic, which plays a significant role in analytics and cybersecurity but is often misunderstood or rarely discussed.

AI in Production with GitHub's Sean Goedecke

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Goedecke, Staff Software Engineer at GitHub, to discuss where LLMs fit into real-world development. Sean shares how he’s using LLMs how he’s drawing the line for AI-assistance in the codebases he manages—though, as he says, this might all change by next summer. Sean also weighs in on how LLMs could assist SREs during outages—especially when you’re only half-awake at 3 a.m. after a rather inconvinient page.

Set Device Downtime for Kids with AirDroid Parental Control Web

Are you finding it challenging to manage your children's screen time? Discover how to easily set device downtime using AirDroid Parental Control Web, with no installation required on your end! Follow the instructions to bind the devices.. Once paired, explore the AirDroid Parental Control Web Dashboard: During downtime, only essential apps will be accessible, encouraging healthier habits. Plus, your child can request extra screen time, subject to your approval.

Navigating the database landscape in 2025: Simplifying complexity

Get the latest insights from our 2025 report, learn new approaches for professional development and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in your career. In this video, you'll hear from our speakers Kellyn Gorman, Steve Jones, and Mri Pandit. Since 2017, Redgate has surveyed thousands of global practitioners each year to examine how our industry is changing, and provide advice and guidance for organizations and database professionals alike.