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Introduction to Internal Developer Platforms: What, Why, and How?

For top-notch organizations, staying ahead of the curve is not just a choice; it's a necessity. To meet the growing demands of modern development, organizations are increasingly turning to Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) as a solution to fine-tune their workflows. This article aims to demystify IDPs, shed light on their benefits, and guide you on how to embark on your IDP journey.

Container Orchestration: A Beginner's Guide

Container orchestration is the process of managing containers using automation. It allows organizations to automatically deploy, manage, scale and network containers and hosts, freeing engineers from having to complete these processes manually. As software development has evolved from monolithic applications, containers have become the choice for developing new applications and migrating old ones.

5 Tips For Managing Your Internal Developer Platform

Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) have become the cornerstone of efficient development, serving as the central hub where development teams access the tools and resources necessary for coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications. As software development continues to evolve rapidly, IDPs are crucial in maintaining a competitive edge. This introduction sets the stage for the technical insights that will follow, sharing 5 tips for effective Internal Developer Platform management.

Greener Cloud Computing with Deep Green and Civo

With more companies switching to cloud service providers, we are seeing a drastic increase in the amount of electricity required to run the data centers that are hosting all the machines required to run these platforms. Currently, data centers produce 3% of global carbon emissions, which is roughly 1.5% of the worldwide electricity demand.

VMware Was Named an Overall Leader in Cloud Security Posture Management by KuppingerCole Analysts AG

KuppingerCole AG published its report assessing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions in the market for 2023. Their leadership compass helps cloud users find an appropriate solution to meet CSPM needs of an organization to monitor, assess, and manage risks associated with the use of cloud services. Fifteen vendors were assessed based on responses to a questionnaire, strategy briefing, and demo.

Ensuring consistent Kubernetes container versions

One of Kubernetes' killer features is its ability to seamlessly update applications no matter how large your deployment is. Did a developer make a code change, and now you need to update a thousand running containers? Just run kubectl apply -f manifest.yaml and watch as Kubernetes replaces each outdated pod with the new version.

6 Things Critical to Cloud Optimization Programs

Enterprises face many challenges when FinOps programs turn to infrastructure optimization to find cloud savings. Cloud catalog complexity, reluctant engineers or even having the staff and time to make the many changes required can all slow down or impede progress and savings. In this 20-min session we will cover the 6 things leading large scale cloud users have learned are critical to cloud optimization programs.

Monitoring Kubernetes costs with OpenCost and VictoriaMetrics

Control over operational costs is pivotal in Kubernetes' deployment and management. Although Kubernetes brings power and control over your deployments, it also necessitates thorough understanding and management of costs. OpenCost, specifically designed for Kubernetes cost monitoring, combined with VictoriaMetrics, an efficient time series database, offers a comprehensive solution for this challenge.