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Identify deprecated Lambda functions with Datadog

AWS Lambda supports nearly any programming language by enabling developers to run serverless functions with either supported or custom runtimes. Once a runtime is deprecated, however, AWS will set dates for when you can no longer create or update functions using that runtime. You will then need to decide what course of action to take to ensure your Lambda functions continue running as expected.

FinOps X Europe: Recapping an Incredible Week in Barcelona

FinOps X Europe has finished and what a success! One of the hot topics discussed during the keynote was the concept of “Scopes”, which was driven by the expanding role of the FinOps team. Expectations of the FinOps team could range anywhere from visibility for more complete unit economics to optimization of licenses to renewal negotiations. And one of the clear questions was, when does it stop? Read on for more on that.

21 Practical Azure Cost Optimization Techniques To Implement Today

We see it often. Too many companies struggle to optimize their cloud costs — whichever platform they use, from Microsoft Azure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). So, in this guide, we are sharing over 20 Azure cost optimization best practices you can apply right away — all in a calorie-free, snackable guide you can read in less than a coffee break.

Complete 2024 Guide to Amazon Bedrock: AWS Bedrock 101

We’ve all been hearing about Amazon Bedrock – and the exclusive few who could access the full scope of AWS’ new product. But what exactly is AWS Bedrock? What can it help you accomplish? And, most importantly, when can you get full access to it? Learn all you need to know about AWS’ new tool from our cloud experts.

Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release

Today, Canonical announced the availability of MicroCloud’s first long term support (LTS) release. MicroCloud is part of Canonical’s cloud infrastructure portfolio. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical is known for providing Ubuntu LTS releases every two years in April. With the addition of a MicroCloud LTS, Canonical expands its commitment to long term support for organizations looking for a scalable virtualization solution for edge and low-touch clouds.

Measuring The Scale Of AWS Data Center Locations Worldwide

In 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) pioneered cloud computing as we know it today. With about 34% of the market share, Amazon Web Services remains the largest cloud infrastructure provider today, followed by Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). AWS is a Cloud Service Provider (CSP). That means AWS builds, maintains, and continually improves multiple data centers worldwide and then rents the computing infrastructure to other companies over the Internet as needed.

Autoscaling Amazon EKS with Karpenter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Managing resource scaling in EKS clusters can quickly become complex, especially with fluctuating workloads. Traditional autoscaling solutions often require predefined configurations, which can lead to inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. This is where Karpenter comes in—a powerful, open-source project designed to dynamically manage and scale nodes in response to real-time application demands.

Why Civo joined the Open Cloud Coalition

At Civo, we’ve always believed that the cloud industry should be fair, open, and accessible to companies of all sizes - not just the select few with deep pockets and large platforms. When the Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) was first proposed, we immediately saw it as an opportunity to cut through the noise and amplify the important voices of the cloud industry.

The Ultimate Guide to AWS Logging: Tools, Types, and Techniques

AWS logs are fundamental for organizations to conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, security monitoring, and adhere to compliance requirements. But if you’re using more than one AWS service you can quickly realize that your logs are expanding out of control across decentralized locations. Therefore it’s crucial that you can process and analyze all your AWS logs within a single centralized repository.