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The end is finally here! After over a decade of being the most chosen Windows version, Windows 7 has reached its end of life. While the OS’s Extended Support ended on Jan. 14, 2020, the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) reached their end of life on Jan. 10, 2023. As we bid farewell to this successor of Windows Vista, and by far one of the most user-friendly OSs, let us take a deep dive into what Windows 7 end of life entails.

Around six years ago on a Wednesday morning, software professionals worldwide were startled by a tweet from GitLab stating that they had accidentally deleted their production data, causing their site to go offline. Unfortunately, at that point in time, the open-source code repository giant had no idea that it would take them another 36 hours to restore their systems only to learn that 5,000 projects and 700 new user accounts were affected while they were fixing the outage.

Site reliability engineering (SRE) is a discipline in which automated software systems are built to manage the development operations (DevOps) of a product or service. In other words, SRE automates the functions of an operations team via software systems. The main purpose of SRE is to encourage the deployment and proper maintenance of large-scale systems.

Azure File Sync is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows you to centralize your file shares while retaining the compatibility, performance, and flexibility of a traditional file server. It enables seamless synchronization and tiering of files between on-premises Windows Servers and Azure Files, making it easier for organizations to manage and access their data.

What you need to know about RMM Technology is crucial to daily operations in today’s fast-paced business world. From managing finances to communicating with customers, businesses rely heavily on technology to get things done. But as businesses become more reliant on technology, managing their IT infrastructure becomes more complicated and time-consuming. That is where remote monitoring and management (RMM) comes in. But what is RMM?

In the past, when an issue occurred in operations, it was chaotic as the IT team needed time to understand and resolve the issue. However, with the use of a ticketing system, organizations can streamline their IT processes and resolve issues more efficiently. In this blog, we will discuss what a ticketing system is, its purpose, and how it benefits customer support-based organizations. ‍

Qovery now fully supports ARM and AWS Graviton instances! This exciting update means you can now enjoy a whole new level of efficiency and cost-effectiveness when running your cloud workloads on Qovery. In this article, we'll dive into the many benefits of using AWS Graviton instances and discuss some potential downsides to ensure you make an informed decision. And, of course, we'll guide you through the simple process of migrating from AMD64 to ARM with Qovery's help.

There are several different file storage vendors out there, and choosing one over the other can be a bit complex. On the surface, they all seem similar, but multiple differences arise if you take a closer look. Here, you'll find the ones that appear once you compare SharePoint vs. Google Drive. Their main difference is that SharePoint is a Microsoft product, while Drive belongs to Google. Hence, they integrate seamlessly with their respective suites of apps but not so well with others.