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Announcing the Release of Cloudsmith CLI GitHub Action

We just released the Cloudsmith CLI GitHub Action. This new GitHub Action simplifies the process of installing and pre-authenticating the Cloudsmith CLI using OpenID Connect (OIDC) or an API Key. Whether managing packages, pushing artifacts, or automating your CI/CD workflows, this action is designed to streamline your experience and enhance your productivity.

Beyond the Blue Screen: Insights from the Microsoft-CrowdStrike Incident

In the wake of the Microsoft-CrowdStrike incident on July 19, 2024, Squadcast community has been actively reflecting on the lessons learned from this disruptive event. This global outage, affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, has served as a critical case study for incident management and operational resilience.

Debugging your Rancher Kubernetes Cluster the GenAI Way with k8sgpt, Ollama & Rancher Desktop

The advancements in GenAI technology are creating a significant impact across domains/sectors, and the Kubernetes ecosystem is no exception. Numerous interesting GenAI projects and products have emerged aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Kubernetes cluster creation and management. From simplifying application containerization for engineers to addressing complex Kubernetes-related queries or troubleshooting issues within a cluster, GenAI demonstrates immense potential.

Upgrade your desktop: Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is now available

Whether you’re a first time Linux user, experienced developer, academic researcher or enterprise administrator, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat is the best way to benefit from the latest advancements in the Linux ecosystem — just in time for Ubuntu’s 20 year mark. The release of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS represents the consolidation of fixes and improvements identified during the initial launch of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

STIG hardening on Ubuntu 22.04 with Ubuntu Security Guide

In this webinar, Henry Coggill will showcase USG (the Ubuntu Security Guide) and demonstrate how it can automate compliance requirements. We will discuss the hardening profiles that are available, including DISA-STIG and CIS benchmarks, then cover setting up and configuring the tool and demonstrate the configuration options that you can make for maximum security and coverage of the STIG rules.