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Getting started on alerts with Escalation Policies

Escalation policies are essential for making sure that incidents are quickly addressed and resolved. They provide a systematic approach to automate alerts, guaranteeing that no incident goes unnoticed. Let’s get you started, shall we? An escalation policy is a way to automate alerts and assure that incidents are never missed. The first point of contact for an incident is through an alert that is sent according to the escalation policy.

5 Ways Companies Gamified FinOps To Drive A Cost-Aware Engineering Culture

Getting engineers to take action to optimize spending can feel like an eternal struggle for many cloud-based companies. In fact, this particular issue is consistently considered to be one of the number-one cost challenges modern companies face. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way. Below are a few creative ways companies have gamified FinOps practices to make the learning process more interesting and rewarding for engineers.

What is Infrastructure as Code? An Introduction to IaC

Infrastructure as Code, or IaC, is the practice of automatically provisioning and configuring infrastructure using code and scripts. IaC allows developers to automate the creation of environments to generate infrastructure components rather than setting up the necessary systems and devices manually.

From Development to Deployment: Streamlining Workflows with IDPs

Ever wondered how software development teams can efficiently tackle the complexities of modern development challenges? The answer lies in the Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), a powerhouse of tools and capabilities for development and deployment. These platforms provide a comprehensive ecosystem for development and deployment, integrating key functionalities such as version control, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and automated testing.

How Our FinOps Account Management Team Helps You Achieve Your Cloud Savings Goals

At CloudZero, we’re in the business of driving positive business change. Whenever we work with a client, our goal is to share insights rooted in our FinOps perspective and platform expertise that helps customers save on cloud costs and build strategies for engineering-led optimizations. Each experience is curated for the clients FinOps maturity stage and unique business goals; that’s what personalized service is all about.

Getting started with Azure Integration Services - Stephen W. Thomas

Stephen W. Thomas takes center stage in this session, reflecting on past Integrate experiences and talking about the Azure Integration Services. Labeling himself a "drag-and-drop developer," Stephen emphasizes the timeliness of adopting Azure Integration, vital for seamless business operations in today's virtual landscapes. From Logic Apps to AI Tools like ChatGPT, get a pulse on current market trends, the rising demand for Azure resources, and insights on strategizing BizTalk migration.