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What Is Environment as Code (EaaC)?

If you're familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), you already know how defining your infrastructure in declarative files can streamline deployments, reduce errors, and foster reproducibility. Environment as Code (EaaC) takes this concept further. Instead of just defining virtual machines, networks, and storage, EaaC encapsulates the entire environment-including services, configurations, and dependencies-so you can spin up, manage, and tear down complete environments easily. Think of EaaC as the next level of IaC.
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Incident Management Team: Roles, Structure & Best Practices

Businesses must always be prepared to handle unexpected disruptions. Whether it's a cybersecurity breach, a system outage, or a natural disaster, an efficient Incident Management Team is crucial for minimizing damage and restoring normal operations quickly. This specialized team ensures that incidents are identified, assessed, and resolved in a structured and efficient manner, safeguarding business continuity and customer trust.

Top SQL Data Tools: Alternatives to SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)

SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) has long been the default for SQL Server development, but is it still enough? As modern databases become more diverse, SSDT’s rigid focus on SQL Server, lack of advanced performance tools, and limited cross-platform support leave many teams struggling. If your database needs are growing beyond SQL Server—or you want more automation, performance optimization, and flexibility—you’ll need an upgrade. So, what’s replacing SSDT?

How to Use SQL Server SUBSTRING Function

If you’ve ever worked with SQL Server databases, you know how vital string manipulation is to day-to-day workflows. Whether extracting specific details, reformatting text, or cleaning up inconsistent data, having the right tools isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. That’s where the SUBSTRING() function comes in. It’s one of the foundational tools for handling text in SQL Server, allowing you to isolate specific parts of a string with precision and ease.

NHibernate vs Entity Framework Core: Which ORM Is Right for You?

Your ORM choice shapes your app’s performance, scalability, and future growth. Pick the right one, and your app runs smoothly, scales with ease, and handles complex queries without breaking a sweat. Pick the wrong one, and you’re in for a world of late-night debugging sessions you didn’t sign up for. For most.NET developers, the decision often comes down to NHibernate vs Entity Framework Core (EF Core).

APAC Rundeck by PagerDuty Meetup - February 2025

Join us for an informal 1-hour virtual event where the open-source Rundeck by PagerDuty community comes together to share automation stories and use cases. Whether you're new to Rundeck or looking to elevate your automation game, this meetup is packed with valuable takeaways for everyone! Automating with Rundeck for Smarter Operations Jade Chen, Associate DevOps Engineer at MYOB, shares how Rundeck by PagerDuty is a powerful ally for enhancing team’s efficiency and improving customer service through automation features and remote API calls.

How to Build Your Financial Cloud Analysis with Tidal Accelerator

Ever wondered why some companies see significant cost savings on their cloud investments while others struggle? Success depends on a well-structured financial analysis. Many organizations focus only on migration costs, missing the bigger picture—cloud adoption isn’t just about moving workloads, it’s about financial efficiency and long-term value. Without the right financial framework, businesses risk overspending, poor resource allocation, and underwhelming ROI.

Prometheus Functions: How to Make the Most of Your Metrics

Keeping track of your infrastructure is non-negotiable. Prometheus makes that easier by collecting metrics and alerting you when something’s off. It’s a powerful tool that helps you understand what’s happening under the hood, whether you’re running a small cluster or managing large-scale applications. In this guide, we’ll break down Prometheus functions—what they do, how they work, and why they matter for better observability. Let’s get into it.

CloudFront on AWS: Basics & Setup Guide

Some websites load in a snap, while others make you wonder if the internet is broken. The difference? Often, it comes down to how (and where) their content is served. A Content Delivery Network (CDN) helps by storing copies of your content in multiple locations worldwide, so users don’t have to wait for a distant server to respond. If you're on AWS, CloudFront is the built-in way to do this—helping speed things up while also handling security and traffic optimization.