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Complete Handbook of OpenTelemetry Metrics

You have probably heard of OpenTelemetry in the context of traces. But did you know OpenTelemetry also supports metrics with a comprehensive, forward-looking data model and SDKs? When it comes to metrics, one thinks of Prometheus, but Otel metrics provide exciting ideas such as cumulative deltas, exponential histograms, and more! This talk will demystify everything about Otel Metrics, from the data model to APIs to how to get started. We will cover the differences between Otel Metrics and Prometheus and explain the reasons why people get excited about using Otel Metrics.

Top 29 Excel Add-ins for Every Need

Excel remains one of the most versatile tools in the business and academia, allowing users to manage data most efficiently. However, its built-in features can sometimes fall short for more specialized, narrow-focused tasks. This is where Excel add-ins come into play. Whether you’re analyzing large data sets, managing financial records, or visualizing complex information, the right add-ins can transform Excel into a more powerful tool, far better tailored to your needs.

How to Migrate from Oracle to SQL Server

Before we discuss how to migrate from Oracle to SQL Server, let us understand what data migration is and when it may be used. This process involves exporting data from the source location, modifying if needed, and then transferring it to a destination location. In other words, data migration is moving data between database objects or servers.

Upgrading Hundreds of Kubernetes Clusters: Interview with Pierre Mavro, CTO of Qovery

Managing the upgrade process for hundreds of Kubernetes clusters is a daunting task, one that Pierre Mavro, co-founder and CTO at Qovery, is adeptly prepared to tackle. Leveraging his deep expertise and a skilled team of engineers, Pierre and his team have efficiently automated the upgrade process for both public and private clouds. Bart Farell sat down with Pierre Mavro to explore how he achieved this without breaking anything.

How Thanos Almost Snapped $100,000 from our Infra Budget with S. Srivastava and P. Bedarkar

Join Shubham Srivastava and Pratik Bedarkar from @zenduty at Civo Navigate NA 24 as they delve into the intricacies of infrastructure management. Discover how they thwarted a potential financial catastrophe of $100,000 by employing Thanos for cost optimization and performance improvement. This insightful narrative not only sheds light on their triumphs but also illuminates the path for IT professionals grappling with similar hurdles.

SRE vs. Platform Engineering vs DevOps: What's The Difference?

In the evolving world of technology, organizations are continuously working to increase their system stability, deliver software faster, and help their programmers work better. Different disciplines, each with its own distinct set of roles and responsibilities, have arisen to accomplish these goals.

Successful Business: Lessons from a Tech-Savvy CEO

I’m Romaric, the CEO and co-founder of Qovery. With 15 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure and a passion for computer science, I’ve embarked on a journey to build an ambitious tech product designed to revolutionize the developer experience. At Qovery, we aim to simplify the path to production for developers, ensuring they can focus on writing code without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

Advancements in Code Review: A Scientific Approach to Designing for Software Efficiency with GitKraken

Writing optimal code is crucial for developers, and human collaboration is key to achieving this. Code review tools are essential for maintaining the integrity of well-built products, which are vital for software development. We are a team of developers that love building tools that optimize our worlds. As engineers, designers and product managers, we identified many challenges in standard Git workflows that inhibited us from working more effectively together.