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The latest News and Information on Containers, Kubernetes, Docker and related technologies.

Container monitoring with Grafana: Helpful resources to get started

In simple terms, containers are a standard package of software that enable applications to run consistently across different computing environments. Often, these applications are broken down into smaller collections of independent services known as microservices. For many organizations, these microservices-based applications have replaced traditional monolithic applications because they offer increased performance, flexibility, and scale.

The Future of AI and ML: Are You Ready to Navigate the Change?

Join us at Civo Navigate Europe 2024 for an engaging session featuring pioneers and leaders discussing the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Discover breakthroughs in deep learning and neural networks, along with the ethical considerations and regulations shaping these technologies. Gain insights into how AI and ML are transforming industries, driving economic changes, and addressing practical aspects like scalability, data privacy, and human-machine interaction.

Master Developer Productivity: Secrets to Boosting Performance!

Join Matt Saunders, a leading expert from Adaptavist, as he delves into the critical aspects of developer experience and how to empower your teams. In this engaging session from Civo Navigate Europe 2024, discover actionable strategies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and leverage platform engineering to overcome common developer challenges. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this talk offers invaluable insights to transform your approach to software delivery.

Docker Log Rotation - Definition, Configuration Guide, and Best Practices

Docker containers generate logs to monitor their operations, but without a mechanism in place to manage these logs, they can grow indefinitely, leading to excessive disk space consumption and performance degradation. Implementing docker log rotation is crucial to control log file size and quantity, ensuring efficient log management and optimal system performance.

The Sustainability Challenge: Can Cloud Computing Keep Up?

Join Mark Boost, CEO of Civo, along with Chief Technical Officer Dinesh Majrekar and Chief Innovation Officer Josh Mesout, as they explore the critical intersection of innovation and sustainability in cloud computing at Civo Navigate Europe 2024. Together, they will discuss the challenges the industry faces, including rising energy consumption, the impact of AI, and the urgent need for transparency.

Single Pane of Glass Monitoring - Quick Guide & Open Source Solution

Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) monitoring is a term used to denote monitoring applications with a single tool that provides a comprehensive set of dashboards for the entire software system of an organization. Managing multiple monitoring tools for different aspects of the IT system becomes too cumbersome. And that’s how the concept of a single pane of glass monitoring evolved. Most modern applications are now built using distributed software systems.

Operator vs. Helm: Finding the best fit for your Kubernetes applications

Kubernetes operators and Helm charts are both tools used for deploying and managing applications within Kubernetes clusters, but they have different strengths, and it can be difficult to determine which one to use for your application. Helm simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes resources using templates and version-controlled packages. It excels in scenarios where repeatable deployments and easy upgrades or rollbacks are needed.

DX App Synthetic Monitor (ASM): Introducing Synthetic Operator for Kubernetes

DX App Synthetic Monitor (DX ASM) performs synthetic checks from an external perspective to replicate real-user experience. Using the DX ASM global network of more than 90 monitoring stations, customers can test a website or application on a 24/7 basis, with no disruption to production systems. The solution also provides the option to create on-premises monitoring stations (OPMS) within a data center to monitor web applications and APIs inside the firewall.