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Charmed MySQL enters General Availability

Nov 6th, 2024: Today Canonical announced the release of Charmed MySQL, an enterprise solution that helps you secure and automate the deployment, maintenance and upgrades of your MySQL databases across private and public clouds. MySQL is one of the world’s most popular databases. MySQL’s simple deployment model and ease of use make it the default choice for many developers. MySQL is the M in the popular LAMP architecture that powers most web applications today.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat is Now Supported!

Announcing support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat on all Cloud 66 products (including registered servers). From this point onward, newly added servers will have Ubuntu 24.04 installed. Don't forget, you can control your target Ubuntu version via a selection dropdown when scaling up via the UI, or through your manifest! Ubuntu 24.04 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release and will receive ongoing app updates and critical security fixes until June 2029.

SharePoint and Microsoft Information Protection

Managing sensitive information within an organization is no easy task, particularly when it involves archiving documents that are protected by Microsoft Information Protection (MIP). The challenge lies not only in the act of archiving but in ensuring that these documents remain secure, compliant, and accessible when needed. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of handling MIP-protected documents in SharePoint, especially when archiving them using Squirrel.

Seamless Connectivity: Dynamic Colocation Explained

In today's fast-paced, ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses need flexible, scalable solutions to manage and deploy applications across multiple regions. With constant fluctuations in demand, the concept of colocation has evolved from a simple server-renting model to an advanced digital strategy that promotes connectivity, reliability, and growth. This article explores the modern concept of dynamic colocation, a hyperconnected model that empowers businesses to meet evolving demands with ease and agility.

Identify and Fix SQL Server Backup Errors

Properly configured and easily locatable SQL Server backups are critical to maintaining data integrity and business continuity. However, missing or mislabeled backup files can complicate recovery processes, potentially resulting in data loss or extended downtime during restoration efforts. In this article, we’ll review why the backup process may fail, provide options for locating missing backups, and suggest several ways to address backup history challenges proactively.

The AI Time Bomb: How Martech Can Prepare For Surging OpEx Costs

For the past two years, AI enthusiasts have been treated to a nonstop procession of lightspeed innovations. ChatGPT rang the era in with a bang; millions of blogs, emails, trivia questions, and sonnets later, Microsoft etched the writing on the wall with its $10 billion investment in OpenAI, ChatGPT’s progenitor. Since then, companies from Alphabet to Zoom have scrambled to somehow, some way, integrate AI into their core offerings.

Snowflake Vs. Databricks: Which Data Cloud Platform Should You Use Now?

Snowflake and Databricks are both robust data platforms. Both are built for speed, scale, and cloud-native applications. They also prioritize efficiency and adherence to strict data protection protocols. Yet each adopts a distinct approach and features suited to its architecture and various use cases. It is these differences that can make all the difference in the way your data is processed, analyzed, reported, and more.