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Top 5 Local Development Environments for Faster Coding

The rise of remote development environments, like GitHub Codespaces, has certainly captured the spotlight in recent years. These cloud-based solutions offer flexibility and ease of access, making them an attractive choice for many developers. However, it’s important not to overlook the tried-and-true advantages of local development environments. Hosting your code locally on your machine can provide a more controlled, efficient, and secure environment for your development needs.

Oracle COUNT Function: From Basics to Advanced

Oracle is one of the most widely used database management systems for a reason. It provides an extensive set of tools that allow you to accomplish even the most intricate tasks. Today, we will focus on the Oracle COUNT function, exploring what it is, how it works, its structure, and addressing common misconceptions and best practices. dbForge Studio for Oracle will serve as our trusted wingman, supporting us throughout this process.

How to Set up App Permissions Management Policy in AirDroid Business?

Welcome to this tutorial video, where we walk you through setting up an app permissions management policy in AirDroid Business. AirDroid Business is a mobile device management (MDM) solution that helps you manage all your Android and Windows devices effectively and securely.

Monthly Recap: August 2024 + Looking Ahead to September

August has been an outstanding month for the Cycle team, marked by significant advancements across the platform. We've introduced new features aimed at simplifying workflows and enhancing user experience. As we wrap up August and look ahead to September, we're excited to share the progress we've made and what you can expect in the coming weeks.

Create an EKS Cluster with Ubuntu Pro Using eksctl

Setting up an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro has never been easier, thanks to eksctl. In this brief tutorial, we'll walk you through the simplest way to create an EKS cluster with Ubuntu Pro, using the latest version of eksctl. Why choose Ubuntu Pro? Ubuntu Pro on EKS provides enhanced security features tailored for your enterprise needs. From Kernel Livepatch, which keeps your kernel secure without requiring node reboots, to ESM-Apps, ensuring your containers run with fully supported open-source software from Ubuntu's repositories—all backed by Canonical's active security maintenance.

Connecting in the Heartland: A Journey with Our Rural Customers

One of the highlights of my summer is a trip I took to visit some of our rural customers as part of a larger customer appreciation tour other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and I embarked on. Independent service providers hold a unique place in the telecom ecosystem, often forming the backbone of their communities, and this was a wonderful way for us to connect on a personal level.