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How Test Data Management Improves Security & Efficiency - Kellyn Gorman | Redgate

Kelly Gorman, Director of Data and AI at Silk, shares how Test Data Management improves security and efficiency. Test Data Management is the process of providing DevOps teams with test data to evaluate the performance and functionality of applications.

Grafana Provisioned Alerting for Effective Observability

Implementing a consistent and reliable alerting system across a sprawling organization is a significant challenge for just about any engineering team. For example, diverse infrastructures across different teams and numerous team-specific customizations may not translate well when investigating specific incidents. Inconsistent alerting practices can eventually lead to fatigue, leading to triggering of alerts that may not be relevant or actionable.

Developer Onboarding Checklist: Put DevEx First

Anyone who has been reading this blog or who has worked at Cortex can tell you that we are quite passionate about Developer Experience (DevEx). But just what is DevEx, and how does it relate to onboarding new developers? It's a fair question, since the word can mean different things in different contexts. We are even on the record as saying that definitions are necessarily vague to allow for DevEx being inherently subjective to a given environment.

How to use SharePoint Powershell

The SharePoint Online Management Shell (SPO Management Shell) is an indispensable tool for administrators seeking to harness the full potential of SharePoint Online. Unlike the standard user interface, the SPO Management Shell offers advanced users granular control over their SharePoint environments. Whether you’re managing a complex network of sites or automating routine tasks, the SPO Management Shell provides the flexibility and power to streamline your operations.

VPS vs Cloud Hosting - Which One is Better?

When picking between VPS and cloud hosting for your website, you need to think about your site's particular needs and resources. VPS hosting gives you dedicated resources and more control, while cloud hosting provides scalability and flexibility. This article will look at the main differences between these two hosting types, helping you decide which one is the best choice for your website.

10 Azure FinOps Tools To Consider In 2024

As Azure grows more complex, the need for Azure FinOps tools that simplify financial management increases. In this guide, we’ll explore the best Azure FinOps tools. These tools can turn your cloud spending into a strategic asset and help you tackle the common challenge of rising cloud costs.

How UCaaS Can Simplify IT Management and Reduce Overheads

Running a business efficiently requires smart decisions, especially when it comes to managing IT and communication systems. Traditional methods can be complex and costly, draining resources that could be better used elsewhere. Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) changes the game by offering a single, cloud-based solution that simplifies IT management and slashes overhead costs.

Cloud Hosting vs Shared Hosting

When you want to host your website, you have many choices. Two common choices are cloud hosting and shared hosting. In this article, we'll compare these two hosting types, looking at their performance, security, reliability, scalability, and flexibility. By understanding the differences between cloud hosting and shared hosting, you can choose the best option for your website's needs.

Application Observability And Its Role In Modern Software Development

Over the last few decades, software systems have grown complex due to the emergence of cloud-native architectures and multi-cloud environments. On the one hand, this makes it difficult to detect issues faster in the deployed application. It also requires intricate coordination between development, DevOps, and SRE teams, as they are also expected to speed up the whole software delivery process.