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Hacking our Way Towards ML-first Jupyter Notebooks - Civo Navigate NA 2023

In this Navigate 2023 talk, Matt Dupree discusses various challenges in data work and machine learning and proposes potential solutions. He highlights the importance of static analysis to address the problem of refactoring in data notebooks. Dupree emphasizes the need for automated testing workflows using IPython's hooks and profiles to minimize errors and missed opportunities. Furthermore, he suggests the development of Jupyter Bridge plugins to alleviate the repetitive typing of code and simplify the interaction between Python and JavaScript.

Deploy Kubernetes Dashboard through Civo Marketplace - Civo.com

In this video @KunalKushwaha goes through how to deploy the Kubernetes Dashboard using the Civo Marketplace. Discover the step-by-step process of accessing your cluster, obtaining the necessary token, and starting the server on your local system. The Kubernetes Dashboard offers a user-friendly interface for managing clusters, deploying applications, and monitoring workloads. Explore its benefits such as centralized management, simplified troubleshooting, and resource management.

Installing FerretDB through Civo Marketplace - Civo.com

In this video @KunalKushwaha introduces FerretDB, an open-source alternative to MongoDB built on PostgreSQL. It explains how to install FerretDB through the Civo Marketplace, highlighting the prerequisites and installation process. The video covers basic CRUD operations using FerretDB, including creating, reading, updating, and deleting documents. It also mentions the benefits of using FerretDB, such as its open-source nature, transparency, simplicity, and supportive community.

Real-World Container & Image Security: Present & Future - Civo Navigate NA 2023

Bret Fisher shares his extensive knowledge and experience in Docker and Kubernetes during this session from Civo Navigate NA 2023. He emphasizes the importance of addressing security challenges in container and image deployments. Bret discusses various aspects of container and image security, including CI/CD practices, vulnerability scanning, standardizing pods, and automation. As potential solutions, he also introduces concepts such as SSH signing of Git commits and GetOps signature verification.

The Secret Ingredients to Building a Thriving Company Culture - Civo Navigate NA 2023

Kunal Kushwaha, DevRel Manager at Civo, discusses the importance of company culture whilst highlighting various challenges such as cross-team communication, remote work, growth, imposter syndrome, and layoffs. Kunal shares insights from studies indicating that job seekers prioritize company culture and that retention is heavily influenced by it.

How to Successfully Transition from DevOps to Platform Engineering

Are you thinking about switching from platform engineering to DevOps? You're not alone. In order to remain competitive, many organizations are making this crucial change as the world of software development and operations continues to change. This article will discuss the reasons behind the transition, what it implies, and most importantly, how your organization may successfully manage the change.

Cloud Expenditure - A Storm is Brewing

Expenditure on cloud computing services reached a mammoth 225 billion dollars in 2022. Companies start their cloud-native journeys with the best intentions and consume the many benefits including: But current cloud expenditure growth levels are unsustainable for many organizations and with 82% of organizations investing in FinOps staff it shows that cloud expenditure is top of mind in the c-suite.

Machine Learning Made Simple - Civo Navigate NA 2022

Josh Mesout explores the complexities and challenges of adopting machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). He discusses the struggle to embrace and understand these technologies, leading to a high failure rate. Mesout highlights the significant time spent on infrastructure engineering and the need for expertise across various disciplines. He addresses the difficulty in justifying ROI and the risks associated with machine learning. Civo introduces KubeFlow as a service to simplify machine learning, including lower pricing points, GPU Edge box, and partnerships.

Understanding k3s: Architecture, setup, and uses

If you are looking into the cloud-native world, then the chances of coming across the term “Kubernetes” is high. Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is an open-source system that has the primary responsibility of being a container orchestrator. This has quickly become a lifeline for managing our containerized applications through creating automated deployments.