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How New Mexico State University accelerates compliant federal research with Ubuntu

When the stakes are high and national security is on the line, every decision matters. Just ask the team at New Mexico State University’s Physical Science Laboratory (PSL). Founded back in 1946 to support the United States’ space and rocket programs, PSL has been on the leading edge of defence-oriented applied science for over seven decades. But when the Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out new cybersecurity guidelines, PSL found itself at a crossroads.

Closing the Gap: Ubuntu Pro in the AWS Shared Responsibility Model

Deploying your application on a public cloud offers numerous benefits, including improved time to market, elastic capacity, and improved baseline security compared to on-premises solutions. However, this does not guarantee better security coverage for your application and data. For this reason, the major cloud providers provide a Shared Responsibility Model, which outlines the distribution of security responsibilities between the cloud service provider and its customers.

Why Observability Architecture Matters in Modern IT Spaces

Observability architecture and design is becoming more important than ever among all types of IT teams. That’s because core elements in observability architecture are pivotal in ensuring complex software systems’ smooth functioning, reliability and resilience. And observability design can help you achieve operational excellence and deliver exceptional user experiences. In this article, we’ll delve into the vital role of observability design and architecture in IT environments.

Azure Files: Latest Enhancements and Features

The Azure Files update in 2023 introduced Azure Active Directory support for REST API, enabling SMB file share access with OAuth authentication. This advancement improved the scalability of Azure Virtual Desktop by increasing the root directory handle limit from 2,000 to 10,000. Additionally, the public preview of geo-redundant storage for large file shares enhanced capacity and performance, while the Premium Tier now guarantees a 99.99% uptime SLA for all premium shares.

Tech Trends: Discover 5 Cutting Edge Technologies Shaping Our Future

The modern technologies we live with perform tasks that once seemed impossible and were meant only for science fiction movies. New inventions are constantly emerging, so with such an abundance of technologies, how will these affect our future online privacy? Today, we will discuss modern technologies that will seriously impact the shaping of our future. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize how our societies function.

The Quirky World of Anomaly Detection

Hey there, data detectives and server sleuths! Ever find yourself staring at a screen full of numbers and graphs, only to have one data point wave at you like a tourist lost in Times Square? Yup, you’ve stumbled upon the cheeky world of Anomaly Detection—where data points act more mysterious than your cat when it suddenly decides to sprint around the house at 2 AM. So buckle up!

Why you should monitor Kubernetes in SCOM

Why you should monitor Kubernetes in SCOM Kubernetes is one of the most prominent container orchestration platforms available today. As cloud-native and container solutions gain attention, so does Kubernetes. With the new incline towards cloud-native application development, there is a big focus on software development and how to migrate to the cloud. What cannot be forgotten is what needs to be taken care of once the applications are up and running – monitoring.

2023 Cloud Cost Management Platforms: A FinOps Tools Competitive Analysis

Managing cloud costs has become a must for FinOps-focused businesses. Gotta keep a close eye on those expenses! So, what is the best way to do it? Find a platform that can help you get cost visibility and catch any cloud costs anomalies before they turn into a money waste! With tons of FinOps tools, how do you figure out which one suits your needs? And what exactly should you be looking at? We get it! There’s much to consider when picking the best platform to get those cloud cost insights.