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Testing Microservices at Scale: Using Ephemeral Environments

Today's article discusses how ephemeral environments can help in microservices testing. We will start by understanding the microservices testing challenges and will move to the solution. You will learn how to effectively test microservices at scale using ephemeral environments, ensuring the reliability of your distributed systems.

Internal Developer Platform vs. Internal Developer Portal: What to choose?

In the fast-paced world of software development, the need for effective tools that can streamline workflows is paramount. Yet, amidst a plethora of available options, engineering managers often face the conundrum of choosing between an Internal Developer Platform and an Internal Developer Portal. Both have their merits, but which one is the best fit for your organization? In this article, we'll delve into the core features, strengths, and limitations of each to help you make an informed decision.

Brocade switch configuration management with Network Configuration Manager

Brocade network switches encompass a variety of switch models that cater to diverse networking needs. In today’s intricate networking landscape, manually handling these switches with varying configurations and commands within a large network infrastructure can be a daunting task. This complexity often leads to human errors such as misconfigurations. How can you optimize your network environment effectively when utilizing a variety of Brocade switches and eliminate the need for manual management?

7 Strategies for Azure Cost Optimization

Struggling with Azure Cost Optimization? Tune into this insightful podcast with Twan Koot, a seasoned Microsoft Azure Cloud architect at Ordina, as he discusses strategies to help you achieve optimal Azure savings. Learn how to reduce Azure expenses and scale efficiently, along with the essential techniques for maximum cloud savings.

Monitoring virtual machines with Prometheus and Graphite

Virtual machines give you a flexible and convenient environment where people can access different operating systems, networks, and storage while still using the same computer. This prevents them from purchasing extra machines, switching to other devices, and maintaining them. This helps companies to save costs and increase task efficiency. Although using VMs for everyday tasks may be enjoyable, ensuring consistent performance and performing maintenance can be daunting.

What are Microservices? Code Examples, Best Practices, Tutorials and More

Microservices are increasingly used in the development world as developers work to create larger, more complex applications that are better developed and managed as a combination of smaller services that work cohesively together for more extensive, application-wide functionality. Tools such as Service Fabric are rising to meet the need to think about and build apps using a piece-by-piece methodology that is, frankly, less mind-boggling than considering the whole of the application at once.

Internal Developer Platform vs Internal Developer Portal: What's The Difference?

In the evolving landscape of software development, two terms frequently emerge: "Internal Developer Platform" (IDP) and "Internal Developer Portal". These terms are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. In this article, we aim to differentiate the two and highlight their importance in modern software engineering.

Config.tips | Building the largest collaborative library of config tips and tricks

Continuous Labs by CircleCI is launching Config.tips, your go-to resource for mastering configuration files and simplifying your development workflow. In this video, we’ll take you on a tour of Config.tips, showcasing how it can empower developers like you to tackle even the most complex config challenges with ease. Whether you’re configuring databases, setting up CI/CD pipelines, or working with any tech stack, we want to build the biggest collaborative platform to get you covered.

New secure collaboration solutions in AI, Dev/Sec/ChatOps, and Zero Trust from Mattermost partners

In Mattermost v9.0, secure, purpose-built collaboration allows your team to focus and thrive. Whether delivered in high-security infrastructure, deployed to the edge, or interconnecting every aspect of your digital landscape, our partner community can help your enterprise leverage the Mattermost secure collaboration hub. Their services include not only streamlining deployment and optimizing for scale but also innovating and extending the platform to put your unique needs first.