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Snowflake Review: Why CloudZero Went With Snowflake

Every day, CloudZero helps SaaS companies understand their cloud environments and take consistent steps forward on the journey to cloud cost maturity. We discuss this a lot on our blog. What we talk about far less frequently is our own journey. One of the reasons CloudZero can help other businesses grow, change, and adapt is because we know what it’s like to shift strategies and try new things that are a little bit scary or unknown.

Azure Files Geo-Redundancy:

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, data redundancy is no longer just an option but a must-have feature for any business looking to fortify its data storage and accessibility. One of the most recent additions to the world of data redundancy is Azure Files’ Geo-Redundancy feature, a 2023 release that’s set to take the world of cloud storage by storm.

Unleash the power of Elastic and Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose to enhance observability and data analytics

As more organizations leverage the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform and services to drive operational efficiency and bring products to market, managing logs becomes a critical component of maintaining visibility and safeguarding multi-account AWS environments. Traditionally, logs are stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and then shipped to an external monitoring and analysis solution for further processing.

Understand your Azure Active Directory Sign-Ins with KQL

When Azure AD is configured to record Sign-In activity, Kusto KQL can be used to gain valuable insights. This blog walks through common needs and shows how to visualize them in SquaredUp. Ruben Zimmermann is an Infrastructure Architect at a large manufacturing company who likes Azure, KQL, PowerShell and, still, SCOM.

Head-to-Head: Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory - Which One Wins?

When it comes to identity and access management solutions, two names that often come up are Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AAD). While many people are familiar with AD, AAD is still a relatively new concept to some. In this article, we will take a deep dive into both directories and explore their similarities, differences, pros, cons, and everything in between.

What is Cloud Repatriation?

In the modern digital age, the migration of data and applications to the cloud has been a significant trend, prompted by the promise of increased efficiency, scalability, and reduced IT costs. Cloud services such as Microsoft’s Azure Cloud have become increasingly popular, offering a host of services including computing power, storage solutions, and advanced analytics.

The Power of Peer-To-Peer Networks and the Rise and Fall of Limewire

What if you could share anything to anyone online freely, with no middle man? Imagine a place where information flows freely and connectivity is ubiquitous. Enter peer-to-peer (P2P) networks and they are (or were) a game-changer. These decentralized networks have revolutionized the way we share files, enabling users to connect directly with one another without the need for a central server. And yes, you’ve heard about them before. One of the most prominent pioneers of P2P file sharing was Limewire.

Maximize cloud efficiency: how to cut costs and keep uptime strong

As you move more of your workloads to the cloud, cloud infrastructure costs can quickly become a significant expense. To efficiently and successfully run your applications in the cloud, it’s crucial to take a look at your overall TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) from multiple lenses. In this fireside chat, Mike Zimberg, CTO at Digital Asset Research shares how they achieved a 99.99% uptime, while lowering their managed Apache Kafka® costs by 10% and improving their performance by 10x. Heikki Nousiainen, Aiven’s field CTO and co-founder, shares his expertise in the discussion as well.