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Global AWS Orchestration with Runbook Automation

It is common for companies to have multiple AWS Accounts, and as it turns out, there are cases where certain operational tasks need to be performed on EC2’s that reside in each account. Examples of this include standardizing practices for auditing, patching, and incident-response – such as retrieving diagnostics or remediation. This demo showcases how Runbook Automation orchestrates commands and scripts on EC2’s spanning numerous AWS accounts through an integration with Systems Manager (SSM).

Keynote: State of Microsoft Integration - Slava Koltovich

In this session, Slava Koltovich, Principal Group Product Manager for Azure Integration Services at Microsoft delves into the rise of digital-first strategies post-COVID-19 and forecasts a software development revolution with 750 million new apps by 2025. Explore Azure Integration Services' vast capabilities, its partnership success story with Royal Mail, and a glimpse into Microsoft’s upcoming tech innovations.

Managing downtimes with a maintenance window for Azure Logic App integrations

Handle scheduled downtimes in integrated systems: No more disruptions or complex code Managing downtimes is a critical aspect of integrated systems management. In this video, Michael Stephenson provides an in-depth look at managing downtimes, particularly within Azure Logic App integrations. He discusses the common challenges, such as unexpected disruptions and regular maintenance. More importantly, he unveils practical solutions like setting up automated tasks for effectively pausing and resuming integrations during maintenance.

How Much Does Slack Spend On AWS?

The Slack messaging app is popular because it is easy to use, affordable, and highly customizable. With Slack, you can collaborate in teams and with colleagues in real-time, accessing files from anywhere. Slack is also widely used because it enables users to create and join channels. In addition, it integrates with multiple apps and services, working seamlessly with the tools you already use. In addition, Slack offers cost-effective pricing plans.

CloudZero Introduces New Optimization Workflow To Help Engineers Find, Act On, And Track Savings

CloudZero’s overarching goal is to help companies maximize the return on their cloud investment. To do that, it’s essential that engineers be accountable for their cloud costs. They must prioritize cost equal to quality and security and keep costs in check from the earliest days of development through the most advanced stages of production. Year after year, getting engineers to take action tops the list of challenges FinOps practitioners face.