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What are Azure Functions?

Serverless computing, also known as Functions as a Service (FaaS), has taken the world of cloud computing by storm. A game-changer in its own right, serverless computing has completely transformed the way developers approach and design their applications by abstracting the underlying infrastructure layer. But what makes it a powerful paradigm shift?

Improve Visibility and Capture More Data with Triage Incidents

As new incidents emerge, there are often many unknowns about the size, severity, and cause of the problem. Sometimes it’s not clear if the problem is an incident at all. That’s where introducing a triage stage to your incident management process can help. In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of adding a triage layer to your incident management, and how Rootly’s Triage feature allows you to seamlessly transition from triage to real incident (or false alarm).

What is Chronograf?

InfluxDB is an open-source time-series database, i.e. a database optimized for storing data points collected across an interval of time. Developed by InfluxData, InfluxDB is intended for fast, high-availability storage and retrieval of many different system metrics. The entire InfluxDB project, which is housed at influxdata.com, includes: Yet with all of these tools for collecting and processing time-series data, there's still one step missing—visualizing it. That's where Chronograf comes in.

How to choose an OS for software development in automotive

Automotive as an industry is constantly looking for ways to improve its processes and efficiency. The one common tool that is at the intersection of all software development activities is the operating system (OS). From advanced simulation tools to new vehicle designs, the OS has to be reliable and provide the best platforms for a maximum number of purposes.

Large language models (LLMs): what, why, how?

Large language models (LLMs) are machine-learning models specialised in understanding natural language. They became famous once ChatGPT was widely adopted around the world, but they have applications beyond chatbots. LLMs are suitable to generate translations or content summaries. This blog will explain large language models (LLMs), including their benefits, challenges, famous projects and what the future holds.

Canonical Kubernetes 1.28 pre-announcement

Kubernetes 1.28 is currently planned to be released on the 15th of August 2023. Canonical Kubernetes 1.28 is scheduled to release swiftly afterwards, with MicroK8s 1.28 expected to be generally available within 24 hours of upstream, and Charmed Kubernetes expected to follow within days. We consistently follow the upstream release cadence to provide our users and customers with the latest improvements and fixes, together with security maintenance and enterprise support for Kubernetes on Ubuntu.

Lighthouse vs Sitespeed + Graphite: A Comparative Analysis of Web Performance Tools

Web performance is a critical aspect of delivering exceptional user experiences. To measure and optimize website performance, various tools are available, each offering unique features and capabilities. In this article, we will compare two popular web performance tools: Lighthouse and Sitespeed combined with Graphite. We'll explore the strengths and benefits of each toolset, helping you make an informed decision for your performance testing and optimization needs.

Hybrid Networks Don't Have to be Complex: How Simplification Changes the Game

Running a hybrid network requires a deep understanding of how data is transmitted, received, and processed, as well as knowledge of different hardware, software, and security protocols. Additionally, as technology evolves, new challenges and considerations arise, such as the integration of IoT devices, SaaS, containers, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity. Overall, computer networking is a constantly evolving field that requires ongoing learning and adaptation.

11 Cloud Computing Examples You Need To Know

Using the cloud is like ordering a meal from a restaurant. You can choose the type of food you want. You decide the amount you want to order. And, you choose the frequency you want to have it delivered to you. It's an efficient and customizable way to meet your needs — or is it? Each organization has different needs and considerations, and it takes careful thought to find the model that will best serve those needs.