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How CloudZero Allocates Spend Differently (And Better) Than Anyone Else

The need to optimize cloud costs is a fact of life for SaaS companies — it’s required to stay competitive. But to optimize effectively, you’ll first need to find a way to accurately allocate all costs to the resources, teams, products, features, and customers that generated them. However, not all cloud cost allocation methods are created equal.

The Smart and Efficient Way to Test Serverless Architectures

Serverless architectures allow developers to focus on their code, and not worry about infrastructure. But just because it’s “serverless” doesn’t mean it doesn’t need testing, or that testing needs to be hard. Whether you’re working with API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions or Event-Driven Architectures, Yan Cui will show you how to test it.

AWS S3: An In-Depth Overview and User Guide

In the bustling digital world, data is akin to gold. Handling and managing it effectively is key to unlocking the vault of opportunities. This is where Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Storage Service (S3) comes in – an essential tool that enables businesses and developers to manage their data effectively and efficiently.

Mastering Azure Networking

Microsoft’s Azure platform offers robust networking capabilities that aid businesses in creating efficient, secure, and highly customizable cloud environments. As such, a deep understanding of Azure Networking is crucial for IT professionals and organizations striving to harness the power of cloud computing. This guide will unpack the complexities of Azure Networking and provide a roadmap for mastering its various components.

Cloud Repatriation Explained: Is Bringing Your Data Home the Right Move?

The cloud is the future — or is it? While statistics show that the public cloud continues to grow, a small but loud group is proudly going in the other direction. David Heinemeier Hansson, the CTO of 37signals — the company behind Basecamp and HEY, among others — recently posted his controversial take on the subject, announcing that the organization would be leaving the cloud.

Hybrid Cloud Monitoring and Performance Management

Many organizations manage a hybrid infrastructure spread over on-premise and multiple public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and Google for specific business applications. The hybrid cloud approach has advantages but adds more complexity for IT teams responsible for keeping IT systems safe and secure. The monitoring tools system administrators use for on-premise infrastructure are often unsuitable for monitoring public cloud platforms.