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Announcing the Rancher Kubernetes API

It is our pleasure to introduce the first officially supported API with Rancher v2.8: the Rancher Kubernetes API, or RK-API for short. Since the introduction of Rancher v2.0, a publicly supported API has been one of our most requested features. The Rancher APIs, which you may recognize as v3 (Norman) or v1 (Steve), have never been officially supported and can only be automated using our Terraform Provider.

Simplifying MongoDB Operations

In the dynamic realm of database technology, MongoDB has emerged as the leader among document databases. A growing number of enterprises are deploying MongoDB on diverse infrastructures, such as the public and private cloud. This approach is unlocking the advantages of containerisation, virtualisation, and orchestration for MongoDB instances. The benefits are compelling, but achieving them is a highly complex undertaking.

Revolution in Development: Mark Allen's Code Zero & Kubernetes Top Tips - Navigate Europe 23

Mark Allen, a developer evangelist from DevCycle, shares his expertise and insights on revolutionizing local development environments. Diving into his journey from Docker Compose to Code Zero and Kubernetes, Allen unfolds the challenges and solutions in creating efficient, easy-to-use development setups.

Boost Your Software Deliveries with Docker and Kubernetes

Software delivery are paramount. The ability to swiftly deploy, manage, and scale applications can make a significant difference in staying ahead in the competitive tech industry. Enter Docker and Kubernetes, two revolutionary technologies that have transformed the way we develop, deploy, and manage software.

Shifting Left with FinOps: A Developer-Centric Approach to Managing Azure Costs

Shifting Left with FinOps: A Developer-Centric Approach to Managing Azure Costs In this episode of "Azure on Air," discover why a developer-centric approach is essential in optimizing Azure costs. Host Lex engages with Michiel, an Azure cost optimization specialist, unraveling the significance of developers in driving efficiency and accountability. Also, learn how shifting left with FinOps allows developers to take ownership of production costs, accelerates innovation, and leads to substantial Azure savings.

Popular Kubernetes Distributions You Should Know About

In the realm of modern application deployment, orchestrating containers through Kubernetes is essential for achieving scalability and operational efficiency. This blog deals with diverse Kubernetes distribution platforms, each offering tailored solutions for organizations navigating the intricacies of containerized application management.

Webinar: "Is it Done Yet?" - Defining Production Readiness with Internal Developer Portals

While we know software projects are never truly “done,” developers will, nevertheless, often face a long list of tasks needed to achieve a certain level of “doneness.” But to what end? And when do they end? When is done—done enough? In this fireside chat-style webinar, Justin Reock - Head of DevRel for Cortex - alongside Alina Anderson - Principal Technical Program Manager at Outreach - will explore an evolved approach to determining production readiness.

AI in 2024 - What does the future hold?

2023 was an epic year for artificial intelligence. In a year when industry raced faster than academia in machine learning (source), the state of the art for AI evolved to include increasingly larger amounts of data, and bringing to bear sufficient computing resources to support new use cases remained a challenge for many organisations. With the rise of AI, concerns were not far behind.