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Enlightning - Instant Observability: Exploring the Magic of Pixie

Pixie is an open source observability tool for Kubernetes applications. Pixie automatically collects telemetry data, including full-body requests, resource and network metrics, application profiles, and more. Using Pixie, developers can view the high-level state of their cluster (service maps, cluster resources, application traffic) and also drill down into more detailed views (pod state, flame graphs) without having to modify or redeploy their code.

Microsoft CrowdStrike Outage: Navigating the Top Three Risks of Cloud Dependence

Today, cloud computing has become the backbone of modern business operations. Companies across the globe rely on cloud services for computing, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and their day-to-day operations. However, the outage involving Microsoft and CrowdStrike has underscored vulnerabilities and risks associated with dependence on the cloud.

A tough day for incident responders: lessons from the CrowdStrike update

Today marks a particularly challenging day for incident responders across the globe. As many of you may have noticed, a recent update from CrowdStrike has triggered widespread disruptions, causing chaos in various sectors. The ripple effects have been far-reaching and severe: While the technical specifics of the issue might not be the focus here—and indeed, there are experts better suited to dissect the cause—what's crucial is understanding the impact on those who manage such crises.

The Ultimate Cloud Storage Pricing Comparison

Syncing files and folders across multiple devices, updating them between remote team members, and sharing them across individuals and teams are all essential aspects of running a modern business. Cloud storage services enable small businesses and enterprises to manage their data on-demand, scalably, and in a largely fail-safe manner. Their cloud infrastructure enables you to store documents, spreadsheets, videos, and other types of data formats online.

The Complete SaaS Pricing Guide In 2024

The software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry is growing rapidly and becoming increasingly competitive. For SaaS companies, establishing a unique competitive advantage is crucial. Implementing a tailored SaaS pricing strategy effectively sets companies apart. This approach not only boosts operational efficiency but also enhances profit margins. Choosing the optimal SaaS pricing strategy requires careful consideration of various factors.

Netflix Architecture: How Much Does Netflix's AWS Cost?

In 2022, Netflix’s video streaming service had almost 231 million subscribers, up from 26 million in 2011. Revenues for the Los Gatos giant topped $31 billion in 2022 alone. Netflix also welcomed a startling 7.66 million paid subscribers in Q4, 2022, beating the 4.5 million subs expectations. On the earnings call, CFO Spenser Neumann said that the company wouldn’t be in the business if they didn’t believe it would return more than 10% of the revenue.

Amazon ECS Vs. EKS Vs. Fargate: The Complete Comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides more than 200 services. Among those, Amazon Elastic Compute Service (ECS), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and AWS Fargate help deploy and manage containers. Choosing between these services can be challenging. They seem similar on the surface (and are all popular). But each offers unique benefits and limitations. In this guide, we compare the three services, discussing the best use cases for each, and helping you choose the best fit for your business.

SaaS COGS: What To Consider In Your Cost Of Goods Sold

It can be challenging to translate complex engineering concepts to business leaders. If you frame things well, though, you can have more productive conversations that lead to greater alignment between engineering and the rest of the business. With that in mind, I’d like to share some of my recommendations for discussing cost with your leadership team — and hope it might help you have stronger cost conversations.