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Amazon RDS: managed database vs. database self-management

Amazon RDS or Relational Database Service is a collection of managed services offered by Amazon Web Services that simplify the processing of setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases on the AWS cloud. It is a fully managed service that provides highly scalable, cost-effective, and efficient database deployment.

Effective Logging in Threaded or Multiprocessing Python Applications

In Python development, logging is not only good practice; it is vital. Logging is critical for understanding the execution flow of an application and helps in debugging potential issues. The importance of logging for developing reliable and maintainable Python applications cannot be overstated. Python provides capabilities for running concurrent operations—either in a threaded (single process) or multiple process environment. But what implications do these different approaches have on logging?

Day 2 Navigate Europe 2023 Wrap Up

We kicked off the start of the Day 2 with our host Nigel Poulton as he prepared us with a quick rundown of the highlights from the first day before giving attendees a taste of what to expect from the rest of the event. After this point, Nigel brought Kelsey Hightower to the stage for his keynote session with Mark Boost and Dinesh Majrekar. If you missed our Day 1 recap, check it out here.

Deploy fully configured VMs in minutes on Google Cloud, using gcloud CLI and cloud-init

Every public cloud provider has a templating mechanism to deploy fully configured applications. For anyone interested in a vendor-neutral approach that works on major public clouds, cloud-init offers a good solution. Cloud-init makes your work re-usable regardless of the clouds you deploy to. It’s an open source configuration automation solution for Linux, which performs steps at various stages of a single machine’s boot up.

Monitoring TLS Network Traffic for Non-FIPS Compliant Cipher Suites

FIPS compliant cipher suites hold the U.S. government's seal of approval, guaranteeing their suitability for federal systems. On the other hand, non-FIPS compliant cipher suites may present security vulnerabilities due to outdated cryptographic algorithms and potential lack of perfect forward secrecy. As a result, it becomes paramount to monitor TLS network traffic for non-FIPS compliant cipher suites.

Multi-cluster Failover With A Service Mesh - Civo Navigate NA 2023

Dive deep into the world of Linkerd with Jason from Buoyant. Explore the power of service meshes in Kubernetes, understand the nuances of traffic management, and witness a seamless live failover demonstration. Discover how Linkerd enhances security, observability, and reliability in your applications.

How to Monitor SaaS Environments with Synthetic Monitoring

Today, we bring you a quick and straightforward overview of "How to Monitor SaaS Environments with Synthetic Monitoring." Whether you're a seasoned professional or a beginner in the SaaS world, understanding the basics of synthetics monitoring can give your SaaS environment a significant boost. In this short video, we're cutting through the clutter and going straight to the point. No deep dives, no overwhelming details – just a crisp, concise look at how synthetics monitoring works. Perfect for those just starting out or anyone in need of a quick refresher.

What even is DevRel?

DevRel is short for Developer Relations. Developer Relations is exactly what it means, a marketing policy that prioritizes relationships with developers. In general society, there is a word known as PR (Public Relations); you could say DevRel is the developer version of this. Its definition is very simple. People who do DevRel often have a technical background, having worked in the industry before switching to their role, but that is not a requirement.

Take Your Pick! The Best Server Monitoring Tools on the Market

IT professionals are always presented with myriad solutions when seeking additional software for their network infrastructure. When it comes to server monitoring solutions, there are multiple options available. After all, every organization has its own needs, individual infrastructure and software requirements. With that in mind, the following list is a guide to help IT professionals select what they believe may be the best possible server monitoring solution for their organization.