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A Comprehensive Review of the Cisco Meraki MX84: Is It Right for Your Business?

The Cisco Meraki MX84 is a next-generation security appliance designed to cater to small and medium-sized businesses. This cloud-managed device promises a variety of features aimed at improving security, connectivity, and ease of management. But is it really worth the investment? In this review, we'll explore its key features, pricing, performance, and whether it's the right fit for your business. If you're considering purchasing the device, don't forget to also evaluate the Meraki MX84 License, which is required to unlock its full potential.

Cloud Control #27 Distributed AI Infrastructure Service Transforming the Healthcare Industry

Welcome to Cloud Control - the podcast that focuses on cloud computing, featuring discussions with industry professionals. In this episode host Shon Harris is joined by Timothy Chow, a technology leader with decades of experience in cloud computing. Timothy is also a lecturer at Stanford University and is currently working on the Pediatric Moonshot project, which aims to revolutionize pediatric healthcare using advanced technologies.

From BizTalk to Azure: Developer journey and evolution of Integration

In this episode of Azure on Air from the INTEGRATE Summit, Riccardo Viglianisi shares the importance of quality practices in development, the role of testing frameworks, integration experiences in modern cloud environments, and the ever-evolving nature of software development. It sets the tone for a technical discussion that's forward-thinking and rooted in practical advice for developers.

Early Cloud Adopters Are Rethinking Their Strategies

The early cloud migration gold rush promised agility, cost savings, and innovation. Yet, fast-forward a few years, and many of those “trailblazers” are now realizing their cloud strategy is anything but optimized. For those who lifted and shifted, hoping to catch the cloud wave, the tide is turning—and it’s not looking pretty. The truth? Cloud 1.0 is out. Simply moving your legacy apps to the cloud without rearchitecting was a band aid solution.

The Importance of Securing Data in Traces

Trace spans are captured in the runtime after decrypting the request. This means that any sensitive data is available in plain text. This is also the case for logging; however, logging requires an explicit log statement to be coded by the engineer. Additionally, engineers can add arbitrary information to trace spans, which could expose sensitive information. Collecting sensitive information in trace spans or logging events could expose an organization to a number of risks.

Create an EKS Cluster with Ubuntu Pro Using eksctl

Setting up an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro has never been easier, thanks to eksctl. In this brief tutorial, we'll walk you through the simplest way to create an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro, using the latest version of eksctl. Why choose Ubuntu Pro? Ubuntu Pro on EKS provides enhanced security features tailored for your enterprise needs. From Kernel Livepatch, which keeps your kernel secure without requiring node reboots, to ESM-Apps, ensuring your containers run with fully supported open-source software from Ubuntu's repositories—all backed by Canonical's active security maintenance.

Why native Azure DevOps dashboards fall short

Azure DevOps is a robust tool that integrates a wide range of development and project management functionalities into one platform. It covers various aspects of the software development lifecycle, from version control to continuous integration and deployment. However, when it comes to dashboards, Azure DevOps leaves much to be desired. Here’s why these dashboards often frustrate users.