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Microsoft 365 and Azure Network Service Front Doors

As businesses increasingly rely on Microsoft SaaS and Azure-based applications to support their distributed workforce, ensuring optimal performance and user experience becomes crucial. With complex corporate network architectures like SDWAN, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), or Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), and a reliance on Microsoft’s vast network architecture, monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues can be challenging.

The Future of Azure Messaging Services with Clemens Vasters

In this episode of Azure on Air from the INTEGRATE Summit, Clemens Vasters, Azure's messaging platform architect, shares exciting updates and insights. Highlights include geo-replication for Service Bus and Event Hubs, processing 10 trillion transactions daily, Event Grid enhancements, MQTT support expansion, and Microsoft Fabric integration. Clemens also discusses the role of AI in messaging and introduces new developer tools like the Event Hubs emulator. Don't miss his thoughts on the Azure Relay, a crucial yet often overlooked service.

A guide to choosing the best cloud infrastructure monitoring tool

The cloud is a complex network of interconnected resources—virtual machines (VMs), containers, serverless functions, and a web of data flowing between them. With so many elements, it becomes challenging to ensure continuous uptime for all cloud services while also maintaining optimal performance and security. Cloud monitoring tools assist in this regard by helping organizations stay ahead of issues and maintain control over their cloud environments at all times.

How to load-balance across multiple availability zones for improved redundancy

Load balancers are some of the most important load-bearing (pun intended) components in cloud environments. They perform multiple critical tasks: network switching, packet inspection, and of course, routing. Most cloud-based load balancers focus on load balancing within a single zone, but what if you have resources spread across multiple zones?

Complete Guide to Azure VM: Pricing Models, Types & More

Trying to find the best virtual machine on the market that gives you the flexibility of easy scalability and the promise of a secure network – and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg (and maybe another arm)? Azure VM is likely the best solution for you… assuming you can project costs correctly. However, Azure doesn’t make it easy with its different offerings and pricing models.

Optimizing Apache AirFlow on EKS with Spot Ocean

As Data Scientists and Engineers in a fast-paced corporate environment, our daily activities are filled with numerous challenges. One of the most daunting obstacles we face is the management of infrastructure and related costs. Each task or model we work on must be scheduled meticulously, cost-optimized, and equipped with the right CPU and memory specifications. On top of that, we must also supervise their dependencies.

Strengthening Cybersecurity with SOC as a Service and Cloud Security Consulting

In an era where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, businesses are increasingly reliant on cloud computing to drive innovation and efficiency. However, this shift also brings about significant cybersecurity challenges. To navigate these complexities, two critical services have emerged: SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) and Cloud Security Consulting. These services not only enhance an organization's security posture but also provide strategic insights to effectively mitigate risks.

An Introduction to CivoStack Enterprise - CivoStack's Impact and Innovations

In this presentation, Henry Godwin, former leader of VMware's Northern European Cloud Service Provider business, discusses the impacts of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the challenges faced by cloud service providers, and the innovative solutions offered by Civo and its CivoStack technology. Learn how Civo is reimagining cloud computing to provide simpler, faster, and better value services, staying true to the original promise of the cloud.