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The Case for Kubernetes Alternatives and Why So Many are Choosing Cycle

Kubernetes has become quite the conundrum. It’s 2024 and more teams than ever are looking for an alternative to the self proclaimed “de-facto” container solution for reasons ranging from long term complexity to its absolutely massive cost to maintain. So here’s the scoop. Teams have been ditching Kubernetes faster than hipsters drop mainstream coffee chains for that obscure, single-origin brew. Why?

How to set up a Private, Remote and Virtual Docker Registry

The simplest way to manage and organize your Docker images is with a Docker registry. You need reliable, secure, consistent and efficient access to your Docker images that’s shared across your team in a central location, including a place to set up multiple registries that work transparently with the Docker client. There are three different repository types in JFrog Artifactory that you will use regularly for all of your package types, including Docker container images.

Kubefirst joins the Civo family

I am excited to share the news that Civo has acquired Kubefirst, the renowned open-source GitOps powered platform for Kubernetes, as part of our commitment at Civo to simplify cloud computing complexities. This acquisition aims to drive synergies between Civo and Kubefirst, fostering enhanced product offerings and innovation in the cloud computing space. Together, this partnership will allow us to continue expanding our capabilities and enhance the services offered to our community.

DNS troubleshooting for Kubernetes applications with Calico DNS dashboards

Within Kubernetes, the Domain Name System (DNS) plays a pivotal role in facilitating service discovery, allowing pods to effectively locate and interact with other services within the cluster. For organizations transitioning their workloads to Kubernetes, establishing connectivity with services external to the cluster is equally important.

Comparing Cost Between Traditional IT Infrastructure And Kubernetes

To optimize costs, businesses must continuously assess the cost-effectiveness of their IT infrastructure. This article explores the financial implications of transitioning from traditional cloud IT infrastructure, characterized by elements like EC2, RDS, and non-containerized environments, to Kubernetes, a modern container-orchestration system. Traditional IT infrastructures have long been the backbone of many organizations, offering a certain level of predictability in cost and performance.

8 Kubernetes application performance monitoring challenges and how to solve them

Kubernetes is a widely-adopted platform that manages the containers that host an application. Instead of handling nodes and containers individually, it groups all workloads as orchestrated layers. This abstraction simplifies the overall complexities involved, making the application easier to manage.

Unlocking Efficiency and Collaboration The Power of DevOps

Software development, where agility and collaboration are paramount, DevOps has emerged as a transformative force. By breaking down traditional silos between development and operations teams, DevOps fosters a culture of efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the power of DevOps and how it unlocks new levels of efficiency and collaboration within organizations.

Extracting the Docker Host's IP Address within a Docker Container

Understanding how to execute this task is essential for developers and system administrators. This blog will explore various methods and commands to obtain the Docker host's IP address from within a Docker container. Docker has emerged as a cornerstone technology in modern software development and deployment. Revolutionizing the way applications are built.

Discover 7 New Major Features on Qovery

I'm thrilled to unveil a suite of groundbreaking features that we've introduced over the past four months at Qovery. Our commitment to enhancing your development and deployment experience continues to be our driving force. Recently, we shared these updates during our exhilarating public demo day, which you can watch here. Let's dive into the features that are set to redefine your interaction with Qovery.