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How OnlineOrNot more than halved its AWS bill

Chances are, you've heard one of the main promises of serverless compute: "you only pay for what you use". While convenient when starting a new project, once you start to get continuous usage on that compute, you start to realize you're paying a hefty premium for that convenience. If you're using AWS Lambda like I am, chances are that "for what you use" part isn't completely true either.

Unleash new ways of working with flexible, cost-effective VDI

For years, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has helped power the most complex IT environments—and the technology is still relevant today. After all, VDI allows employees to access their work applications and data across any device, anywhere. And the growth of 5G networked edge computing means that VDI workloads can soon be optimised for even greater flexibility, security and cost savings. But what’s the right way to deploy VDI in the cloud era?

Imagining the future of Cybersecurity

October 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Ubuntu. The cybersecurity landscape has significantly shifted since 2004. If you have been following the Ubuntu Security Team’s special three-part series podcast that we put out to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, you will have listened to us talk about significant moments that have shaped the industry, as well as what our recommendations to stay safe are.

Visualize GitHub repos, projects, and more: get started with the GitHub data source for Grafana

In 2020, we introduced the GitHub data source plugin for Grafana, helping organizations visualize and gain deeper insights into their use of the popular version control and collaboration platform. Since then, thousands of users have installed the data source, and we’ve been working hard to extend its capabilities and make it even easier to use.

Understanding Provisioning In IT: A Complete Guide For 2024

Your IT infrastructure, resources, and components play a crucial role in your system performance, security, and overall health. Provisioning is often one of the very first steps toward setting up the right environment for your workload requirements – both locally and in the cloud. Here’s a handy guide to how provisioning works in IT. We’ll also share a tool to help you prevent overprovisioning and waste by automating provisioning in the cloud.

How to Set up Router Settings in 13 Simple Steps

Setting up router settings can be really complicated. But don't worry—you're not alone. In this guide, we’ll cover exactly how to set up router settings for maximum speed, security, and functionality. Configuring your router may seem technical, but with the right steps and a little patience, you can unlock a faster, more secure internet connection without calling for backup. By the end, you’ll be navigating your router settings like a pro!

Understanding HWID: A Comprehensive Guide to Hardware Identification

Hardware identification, or HWID, might sound like jargon from an IT specialist’s playbook. But if you’ve ever wondered how software "knows" it’s on the right device or why certain apps only work on specific computers, HWID is the magic behind the scenes. This digital identifier keeps systems secure, helping software licenses run smoothly, and troubleshooting hardware hiccups. So, what exactly is HWID, and why is it so important?

Delivering Over the Past Decade and Continuing to Support the Frontline for Years to Come

Zebra’s acquisition of the Motorola Solutions Enterprise Business in October 2014 is the largest acquisition we have made in terms of deal size and employee integration. We think the acquisition’s lasting significance stems from its impact on the millions of frontline workers globally who need increased capabilities from technology-based solutions to tackle everything that’s now on their plates.

Understanding & Automating DevOps Processes and Let Go (A Little)

As the demand for instant innovation and real-time delivery of mission-critical processes continues to grow, your organization risks falling behind if it can’t adapt to an automation-centric strategy. To succeed, managers must loosen the reins and enable teams to automate DevOps processes. Automating DevOps processes is not an all-or-nothing decision, and implementing automation processes can let teams adapt to the changing environment and let go, little by little.