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Canonical delivers Kubernetes platform and open-source security with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design

To ease the path of enterprise AI adoption and accelerate the conversion of AI insights into business value, NVIDIA recently published the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design, an ecosystem of solutions that integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems, data sources, and security infrastructure. The NVIDIA templates for hardware and software design are tailored for modern AI projects, including Physical AI & HPC with a focus on agentic AI workloads.

Apache Spark security: start with a solid foundation

Everyone agrees security matters – yet when it comes to big data analytics with Apache Spark, it’s not just another checkbox. Spark’s open source Java architecture introduces special security concerns that, if neglected, can quietly reveal sensitive information and interrupt vital functions.

A Complete Guide to Linux Log File Locations and Their Usage

Linux log files are text-based records that capture system events, application activities, and user actions. They're stored primarily in the /var/log directory and provide essential information for debugging issues, monitoring system health, and maintaining security. This guide covers the most important Linux log files and a few detailed techniques for reading and analyzing them.

Auto-Instrument Everything with eBPF: Grafana Beyla + OpenTelemetry in Action | Homelabs

Grafana Beyla is a powerful eBPF-based auto-instrumentation tool for application and network observability. In this session, see how Beyla captures RED metrics and traces with zero code changes, and how it fits into the OpenTelemetry ecosystem. Perfect session for SREs, devs, and home labbers alike.

What if your container images were security-maintained at the source?

Software supply chain security has become a top concern for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT leaders. High-profile breaches and dependency compromises have shown that open source components can introduce risk if not properly vetted and maintained. Although containerization has become commonplace in contemporary development and deployment, it can have drawbacks in terms of reproducibility and security.

Fleet management with Landscape for Ubuntu Core

Shipping your Ubuntu Core IoT device is just the beginning, managing it at scale is where the real challenge begins. In this session, Michael Croft-White (Engineering Director at Canonical) walks through how Landscape, Canonical’s fleet management tool, helps you keep devices updated, secure, and properly configured throughout their lifecycle.