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Run container-optimized EKS clusters with Ocean and Bottlerocket OS

Jun 12, 2023 By Michael Goldberg In Spot
AWS is one of the primary providers for services that help users deploy and manage their containerized applications in the cloud. Since launching ECS in 2014 and EKS in 2017, AWS has learned a lot about running containers at scale and in production. In 2020, AWS developed Bottlerocket OS, a new operating system for hosting containers. This OS was specifically designed to address gaps left by the ECS and EKS-optimized AMIs, which are based on operating systems that run traditional software applications.
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The 2023 State of CloudOps report from Spot by NetApp is here

Jun 7, 2023 By Spot by NetApp In Spot
SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 7, 2023 — NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today released its 2023 State of CloudOps report, an annual survey exploring the current state of CloudOps and how IT decision makers feel about the ways their organizations are working to optimize their environments.
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Understanding spot pricing trends for a resilient and cost-efficient cloud

May 24, 2023 By Zak Harabedian In Spot
Now more than ever our customers are asking us for ways to reduce their public cloud spend. Customers are also asking us whether spot instances are still providing the high level of discount that they always have. The reality is that spot instance pricing is still very much based on supply and demand. Excess capacity from the cloud provider means availability can change within minutes. Therefore, you might see pricing for a particular market increase for a few months and then dip shortly thereafter.
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EP, 2: Transforming Cloud Infrastructure featuring Lori MacVitte

May 24, 2023 By Spot In Spot
On this episode, Shon sits down with the Chief Evangelist from the CTO's office at F5, Lori MacVittie about her journey to becoming an influential figure in the cloud operations realm. The two discuss the importance of tinkering and exploration in cloud infrastructure, as Lori encourages tech enthusiasts and professionals alike to constantly engage with and understand new concepts to drive growth in their tech journey. Hear about the crucial role of F5 in pioneering the hybrid cloud, and what the future holds for companies on the front lines of cloud technology.
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Ocean AKS: Serverless Kubernetes for Azure

May 18, 2023 By Anita Tragler In Spot
Selecting the right infrastructure at the right time for your Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) cluster is not an easy decision. Your AKS cluster has hundreds of dynamic workloads that expand or contract based on application needs. You need to scale up quickly when the application demands it and scale down when resources are not needed to reduce cloud costs. Are you constantly wondering if you are making the right node selections for your AKS cluster with hundreds of applications?
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Achieve deeper infrastructure optimization with Ocean's multi-architecture virtual node groups

May 11, 2023 By Revital Vladimirsky In Spot
Running containerized workloads on Kubernetes has become a widespread practice for many organizations. There are several types of workloads that can run on any architecture (“multi-arch”), and each architecture (ARM and x86) has its own benefits in terms of cost, performance and availability. By using Spot Ocean, organizations can now achieve even greater savings when these workloads are running.
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Cloud Control Full Trailer

May 10, 2023 By Spot In Spot
Welcome to the Cloud Control podcast! On our first episode, host Shon Harris dives into the world of cloud operations and strategic alliances with seasoned expert Christine Puccio. Together, they uncover the secrets to successful cloud adoption, overcoming the challenges faced by organizations transitioning to the cloud, and building powerful strategic partnerships with hyperscale cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
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Ep. 1: The Art of Managing Strategic Partnerships with Hyperscalers featuring Christine Puccio

May 10, 2023 By Spot In Spot
Welcome to the Cloud Control podcast! On our first episode, host Shon Harris dives into the world of cloud operations and strategic alliances with seasoned expert Christine Puccio. Together, they uncover the secrets to successful cloud adoption, overcoming the challenges faced by organizations transitioning to the cloud, and building powerful strategic partnerships with hyperscale cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
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Understanding Excess Cloud Capacity: Amazon EC2 Spot Instances vs. Azure Spot VMs vs. Google Spot VMs

May 5, 2023 By Spot by NetApp In Spot
Spot instances (also called spot virtual machines, or VMs) are transforming how people consume public cloud services. Cloud providers offer their excess cloud capacity as these short-lived instances for a very low cost compared to on-demand or reserved instances. The top three cloud providers — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud — offer spot instances to their users.
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