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Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 release roundup

Every new release of Ubuntu Desktop comes packed with new features and functionality to enable developers, gamers, creators and tinkerers. Ubuntu 23.04 is no exception. Our focus, as always, has been improving quality, performance and enjoyment for all our users, whether that’s more elegant update handling for snaps, improved UI for installation and quick settings or a more accessible gaming experience.

Azure AD authentication comes to Ubuntu Desktop 23.04

Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 is the first and only Linux distribution to enable native user authentication with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). The adoption of cloud-based identity providers in the enterprise is skyrocketing and this has been one of the most requested features. With Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 we decided to act on the feedback and offer a way to natively let enterprise users authenticate Ubuntu Desktops with the same credentials they use for Microsoft 365 or their Windows clients.

New Logs Interface: Enhancing Debugging and Deployment Experience

I am excited to announce the release of our new logs interface inside Qovery. This feature is a crucial milestone in our journey to improve the debugging experience and provide better insights into deployment failures. As we are just about releasing parallel deployment, we revamped the interface to accommodate the concept of Deployment Pipeline, ensuring a seamless experience when deploying your applications.

Why is hybrid cloud the "next generation of cloud"

It is a rare pleasure to both have ones cake and eat it. But that is precisely what next generation, hybrid cloud, offers organisations looking to reduce the cost whilst increasing control of the technology that underpins modern, digital business. Hybrid cloud refers to mixed computing, storage, and services environments that blend on-premises infrastructure, private cloud services, and a public cloud.

Kosli Changelog - March 2023

Hello, and welcome to the March edition of the changelog. Spring is on her way, days are now longer than nights (at least in the northern hemisphere where me and my Kosli colleagues reside) and new Kosli features are popping up like snowdrops. We have the latest release of the CLI and a bunch of other stuff to share with you, so let’s get right into it.

Web checks in Kubernetes: a simple alternative to Prometheus Blackbox Exporter

The continued adoption of Kubernetes, a leading container orchestration platform, increases the demand to monitor these complex environments accurately and efficiently. Maintaining optimal performance and ensuring quick issue resolution are vital aspects of efficient Kubernetes management.

Continuous verification key concepts: Ocean CD metric and custom verifications

Ocean CD is an advanced deployment controller for Kubernetes applications. It provides gradual deployment capabilities, continuous verification, and auto-rollbacks that prevent incidents following code changes. Ocean CD can be installed in minutes to help DevOps teams ensure safer code releases and allow developers to deliver applications faster and with greater confidence.

Top 16 CDNs to Speed Up Your Website in 2023

A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of servers or nodes spread around the world that stores and delivers the components of a website such as images, videos, or other static files. It can help both big and small websites deliver their content to users at the fastest speeds possible. If you’re new to the world of CDNs, it might seem intimidating when you’re trying to choose one that best fits your website.