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Differences Between SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint Online

So, you’re knee-deep in the world of Microsoft SharePoint, huh? If you’re an IT professional, you’re well aware that SharePoint is no longer just a “nice-to-have” but more of a “must-have.” You’ve got two flavors to choose from: SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint Online. Which one is the right fit for your organization? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive deep into the nitty-gritty differences, pros, cons, and everything in between.

Starting the XLA Journey: A Next-level Perspective for Enhanced Experiences

There’s a profound shift happening today that is taking businesses in a fresh, new direction. Outcomes are at the forefront of IT leaders’ minds, and they’re rightfully becoming a core business accelerator. It’s clear that employee and customer experiences are critical for growing businesses. The trend stems from a shift in priorities.

The importance of SDT and how to successfully schedule planned downtime

Scheduled downtime (SDT), also known as planned downtime, lets you perform maintenance, testing, or repairs on your systems, servers, software, data centers, and other infrastructure. While no business likes being offline, this preventative work is essential for ensuring your assets function correctly. Unlike unplanned outages, you can limit downtime so it minimizes impact on your company and customers.

How we've made Status Pages better over the last three months

A few months ago we announced Status Pages – the most delightful way to keep customers up-to-date about ongoing incidents. We built them because we realized that there was a disconnect between what customers needed to know about incidents, and how easily accessible this information was. For example: As we built them, we focused on designing a solution that powered crystal-clear communication, without the overhead — all beautifully integrated into incident.io.

Using Imposter Syndrome to your Advantage - Civo Navigate NA 2023

​@KunalKushwaha addresses the topic of Imposter Syndrome and its implications within the tech community. From identifying its presence among seasoned professionals to beginners, Kunal provides insights on how to turn this seemingly negative feeling into a powerful tool for growth and learning. Join the conversation and learn strategies to harness your potential.

Bill Kennedy: The mistake boot, building ACs, Black boxes & AI in software - The Reliability Podcast

The Reliability podcast aims to speak with engineers who have worked on large, complex systems and glean through their learnings. What best practices should one imbibe? What are non-negotiable learnings to become better at a craft? What’s ‘engineering’ going to be like with the advent of AI? We answer these and more tracing personal journeys of engineers who have built stellar careers around decoding the innumerable intricacies of software engineering.

What is CMDB?

A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) like ServiceNow CMDB serves as a centralized repository for comprehensive information about the various components of an information system. These components, known as Configuration Items (CIs), encompass hardware (such as servers and switches), software applications, network paths, and even individuals or documentation.

Microsoft SharePoint: From Its Inception to Future Prospects

Hello, tech aficionados and IT professionals! If you’re in the business of managing digital assets, workflows, or intranets, chances are you’ve crossed paths with SharePoint. But do you ever wonder how this versatile platform has evolved over the years? Or perhaps you’re curious about what future enhancements are on the horizon? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a comprehensive journey through the fascinating world of SharePoint.

What I Learnt Fixing 50+ Broken Kubernetes Clusters - Civo Navigate NA 23

Join David Flanagan as he dives deep into the world of Kubernetes, sharing insights from his experiences fixing 100 broken clusters, and emphasizing the importance of learning from failures. Discover various tools, tips, and techniques to optimize your Kubernetes operations.

Terraform is No Longer Open Source. Is OpenTofu (ex OpenTF) the Successor?

Terraform, a powerful Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tool, has long been the backbone of choice for DevOps professionals and developers seeking to manage their cloud infrastructure efficiently. However, recent shifts in its licensing have sent ripples of concern throughout the tech community. HashiCorp, the company behind Terraform, made a pivotal decision last month to move away from its longstanding open-source licensing, opting instead for the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1.