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#039 - Banking on Kubernetes: From Fintech Frontier to Regulatory Reality with Kasper Nissen (Dash0)

In this episode, Itiel sits down with Kasper, a Developer Advocate at Dash0. Kasper discusses his background, including his extensive experience building platforms on Kubernetes at Lunar, a Nordic challenger bank. He shares insights into the challenges and successes of using cutting-edge cloud-native technologies in a regulated banking environment. Kasper also touches upon his involvement in the CNCF community as an ambassador and co-chair for KubeCon. The discussion explores Lunar's philosophy of leveraging open-source projects and their journey of adopting Kubernetes and other cloud-native tools.

Connect to SQLite using EF Core

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to create an Entity Framework Core model and connect.NET console application to SQLite database. We’ll cover how to set up your connection, install the necessary packages, and use Entity Developer to generate a model based on your SQLite database. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to retrieve data from your SQLite tables directly into your.NET console application.

Connect to Oracle using EF Core

In this tutorial, we’ll demonstrate how to create an Entity Framework Core model and connect a.NET console application to an Oracle database. We’ll guide you step by step, showing how to set up your connection, install the necessary components, and use Entity Developer to generate a model based on your Oracle database. By the end of this video, you'll have a functional setup to interact with Oracle tables directly within your.NET console application.

The Complete Guide to Runbook Automation Tools in the Era of Real-Time IT

When it comes to handling routine IT tasks, runbook automation has long played a central role. Traditionally designed to schedule and execute jobs across systems like ERP and CRM platforms, these tools were essential in an era when batch processing and time-based triggers ruled the day. But the world has changed. Modern IT environments demand real-time responsiveness, intelligent automation, and event-driven execution.

An Easy and Comprehensive Guide to Prometheus API

Monitoring is the backbone of any reliable DevOps setup. And if you’re working with monitoring, you’ve likely used Prometheus. This open-source powerhouse has redefined how we track system performance, but are you making the most of its API? Prometheus is the go-to solution for monitoring container-based environments, particularly in Kubernetes. Its pull-based model and flexible query language provide deep visibility into your systems.

21 PromQL Tricks Every Developer Should Know

So you've got Prometheus up and running, but now you're scratching your head looking at those queries. PromQL (Prometheus Query Language) looks simple on the surface, but it packs some serious power once you know how to wield it. Whether you're debugging production issues at 2 AM or building dashboards that actually tell you something useful, these PromQL tricks will upgrade your monitoring game.

The power of virtual mesh: 5 key benefits of Console Connect's CloudRouter

As technology advances, managing networks becomes increasingly complex. Enterprises need a network that is agile, resilient, and easy to scale. This is where Layer 3 virtual routers, like Console Connect’s CloudRouter, provide an ideal solution for connecting multiple network endpoints, such as clouds, data centres and devices.