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AWS EKS 101: When To Use And Tips To Optimize

According to Gartner, 90% of global organizations will run containerized applications in production by 2027. The need for continuous innovation, performance, and availability is driving this shift to meet customer expectations. Kubernetes plays a crucial role in this transformation. It offers a robust open-source platform for managing containerized applications. Yet, ensuring optimal application performance is only possible with observability.

How gen AI is driving the next wave of network and cloud innovation

In a recent panel discussion, “Navigating the Convergence of Networks, Clouds, and Generative AI,” hosted by Digital Realty and Console Connect, industry experts shared their views on the challenges associated with AI adoption and its future impact on business operations. The panel featured industry experts from both Digital Realty and Console Connect, alongside Jacky Chan from Votee AI, a multi-stacked AI start-up based in Hong Kong.

How to Enhance Cloud Security with Proactive Proxy Strategies

Cyber threats can hit businesses of any size, anywhere. A single breach might do more than just leak data (which is already bad) - it could also halt operations, endanger your budget, and damage your reputation. Luckily, you don't have the battle of data security alone. You have a wide range of tools at your disposal, starting with antivirus solutions, two-factor authentication, and going further to network monitoring software and more.

AWS cloud monitoring in Applications Manager

As businesses continue to migrate their applications and services to the cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become a popular choice for its scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. However, with the increasing complexity of cloud environments, it has become crucial for businesses to have a robust monitoring system in place to ensure the smooth functioning of their applications. This is where AWS monitoring tools, like ManageEngine Applications Manager, come into play.

Azure SQL Managed Instance cost optimization

Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed Platform as a Service offering. It closely resembles the on-premises SQL database server, making it an excellent choice for users who want to set up a hybrid environment. SQL Managed Instance has good feature compatibility with the on-premises SQL Server. There are three main factors that directly contribute to or affect the pricing. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you understand how the costs add up.

AWS Vs. Azure Vs. Google Cloud: Which Is Right For Your Organization?

Here is the thing. You don’t need more than one cloud service provider unless you are considering a multi-cloud strategy. And even if you plan to work with all three cloud vendors, you’ll want to know which one is right for specific services. To help you decide, we’ll share the strengths, pricing, and other differences between Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) below. Let’s start from the very beginning.

Realistic Strategies for FinOps Driven K8s Optimization

Reduce node counts to drive down infrastructure costs (on-prem and in the cloud). Get an overview of common issues that drive excess cost and understanding the 3 core strategies for tackling them. Done right, you can reduce node counts, which in turn impacts infrastructure cost and potentially reduces expensive software licenses such as OpenShift. In this 20-min session we cover the 3 core strategies.

Ep. 25 Apache Kafka and Beyond: Exploring Open Source Frontiers

In this episode of the Cloud Control podcast, host Shon Harris interviews Andrew Mills, a Senior Solutions Architect at Instaclustr by NetApp. They discuss open source data solutions, particularly focusing on Apache Kafka and its surrounding ecosystem. Andrew shares his journey in the tech industry, his experience with open source technologies, and his role in helping organizations adopt event-driven architecture and become cloud-native. He emphasizes the importance of being curious and continuously learning from mistakes.