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What is Developer Experience (DevEx) and Why It Matters?

Developer Experience (DevEx) has rapidly gained attention and emerged as a pivotal factor influencing not only the efficacy of software creation but also the overall satisfaction and productivity of developers. But what exactly is DevEx, and why is it so crucial? In this article I will address the multifaceted nature of DevEx, exploring its significance, components, and practical strategies to enhance it.

Network observability in Kubernetes clusters for better security and faster troubleshooting

For DevOps and platform teams working with containers and Kubernetes, reducing downtime and improving security posture is crucial. A clear understanding of network topology, service interactions, and workload dependencies is required in cloud-native applications. This is essential for securing and optimizing the Kubernetes deployment and minimizing response time in the event of failure.

How to Troubleshoot Kubernetes in Minutes

In this "Observability in Action" video, Andreas Prins, CEO of StackState, shares how you can troubleshoot Kubernetes in minutes by… Streamline your Kubernetes monitoring and troubleshooting with StackState’s full stack observability. Sign up for our free trial to see all your Kubernetes resources in one place and get the visibility and guidance you need to detect and fix issues in minutes.

What's in a name? Data residency vs Data Sovereignty vs Local Legal Mandates

Even the largest global companies have challenges operating across multiple countries, moving and storing data and navigating multiple jurisdictions. In the globalised digital economy, data can flow across borders in milliseconds. But the legal frameworks governing this data vary widely from one jurisdiction to another. If the UK, Europe and the US are characterised by robust data protection laws, so are many other countries, including the Nordics, Australia, India and China, to name a few.

Elevating Kubernetes Operations with Komodor's Continuous Reliability Management

Kubernetes is the linchpin for orchestrating containerized applications. However, with great power comes great complexity. As seasoned professionals in the tech sphere, we understand that the true challenge lies not in deploying Kubernetes clusters, but in ensuring their continuous reliability and efficiency at scale. This is where Komodor steps in, redefining the landscape of Kubernetes management with our latest suite of reliability management capabilities.

You're Not Too Late to the AI Party with Joey de Villa

Join Joey de Villa in his engaging Civo Navigate talk, "You're Not Too Late to the AI Party," where he demystifies artificial intelligence and reassures developers of all levels that there's still plenty of time to get involved. Joey's presentation is part technical deep dive, part career advice, and 100% entertaining. He covers the history of AI, current trends, and the ethical considerations we must navigate as this technology evolves. Perfect for software developers, Python enthusiasts, and anyone curious about AI's future.

Engineering Data Systems for the next 10 years of growth with Amit Kesarwani

Join Amit Kesarwani from Treeverse as he discusses the historical progression of machine learning and introduces lakeFS, an open-source platform providing Git-like data version control. This session covers the necessity of ML in business strategies today and how lakeFS aids in managing, versioning, and collaborating on data projects seamlessly.

AI Essentials - Your Gateway to Machine Learning with Kubeflow with Josh Mesout & Rishit Dagli

Join Josh Mesout and Rishit Dagli in our in-depth workshop on Kubeflow as a Service, aimed at demystifying the deployment of machine learning models using open-source tools. This Civo Navigate 24 session caters to participants of all skill levels in machine learning, Kubernetes, and ML infrastructure. It covers foundational aspects of Kubeflow, dives into advanced tools like Llama 2 and Kerve, and showcases how to use these models as cost-effective alternatives to services like ChatGPT.

Workshop: Kubernetes Challenge

You are entering the mysterious world of the Kubernetes where secrets and challenges await your discovery. Watch our interactive “Kubernetes Challenge Workshop” while learning the clue on how to solve complex application mysteries in real time with StackState. Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, and our own Ms. Scarlett will guide you through the game to help you unravel the clues to the mysteries within Kubernetes.

Strategies for migrating to Kubernetes

Migrating to a new platform can often feel like navigating a maze of technical challenges, especially when the platform is as complex as Kubernetes. Kubernetes has a vast number of features designed to help with deploying and managing large applications, but learning how to use it effectively can be just as challenging as‌ moving your workloads over. This doesn’t mean it’s impossible, of course, and there are several strategies for easing this process.

Modern Egress Gateway: Assign stable IPs to traffic leaving Kubernetes clusters

Whether an enterprise is migrating its legacy application to a cloud-native architecture or deploying a new cloud-native application, it will face the challenge of integrating with security tools such as firewalls that rely on a stable network identity for security configuration. This is due to the fact that cloud-native workloads aren’t guaranteed to have a fixed network identity.

Intel x SUSE demo with Alexey Fomenko

At #Kubecon EU in Paris, Erin Quill, our Principal Technical Marketing Manager, met with Alexey Fomenko from @Intel to discuss all things Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) in the #cloudnative #AI ecosystem. In this video, learn more about how Intel's DRA driver allows better isolation of the GPU resources available to your #kubernetes clusters.

Managing Infrastructure like a pro, from ClickOps to IaC with Nuno do Carmo & Engin Diri

Dive into the world of infrastructure as code in this detailed workshop led by Nuno do Carmo and Engin Diri. Learn about Civo CLI, the transition from ClickOps to CLI, and how to effectively implement and manage your infrastructure using Pulumi. Whether at home or in the office, enhance your understanding and skills in infrastructure management.

Introducing Civo's UK Sovereign Cloud: Secure, Compliant, and Locally Governed

In today's fast-paced digital world, where data breaches and geopolitical uncertainties are becoming more common, ensuring the security and sovereignty of your data is paramount. Organisations are increasingly seeking cloud solutions that not only offer advanced technological capabilities but also guarantee data compliance with local laws. Addressing this critical demand, Civo proudly introduces our UK Sovereign Cloud.

Demystifying Kubernetes Observability with Generative AI and LLMs

Generative AI and large language models (LLM) are fundamentally changing the way we interact with data, especially in the realm of Kubernetes and observability. These technologies are reshaping our field, and there is a lot to understand and unpack so organizations like yours can make sense of it all. What data is important, and what isn’t? How can LLMs make my day-to-day easier, and what do I need to do to ensure I don’t get overwhelmed?

Jenkins is No Longer Free: Why Razorops CI/CD is the Best Free Forever Alternative

For years, Jenkins has been a staple in the world of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Its open-source nature and extensive plugin ecosystem made it a go-to choice for developers and organizations worldwide. However,Jenkins no longer being free, prompting many to seek alternative solutions. Enter Razorops, a CI/CD platform that offers robust features and a commitment to being free forever.

GKE Cost Optimization: Best Practices To Help You Save

GKE is a powerful tool for managing and deploying containerized apps. As organizations expand and fully leverage its capabilities, managing costs becomes a significant challenge. Without a strategy for cutting GKE expenses, cloud spending can quickly spiral out of control. This guide aims to simplify the complexities of GKE pricing and offer actionable cost optimization tips to help you save on costs. We’ll cover insights for making your GKE usage efficient and cost-effective.

Can Developer Tools Transform Software Security? Unpacking the Shift Left Approach

Emre Baran, co-founder and CEO of Cerbos, joined us at Civo Navigate North America 2024 to speak about the transformative world of developer tools within the "shift left" security approach in software development. During this session, he explains the vital role of building effective authorization layers, enhancing developer experiences, and the pressing need to integrate security early in the development lifecycle.

Kubernetes Alerting: 10 Must-Have Alerts for Proactive Monitoring

Running a Kubernetes cluster includes keeping an eye on it to make sure your apps and services are healthy. You don’t want to be staring at a bunch of Kubernetes dashboards all day, though. You want to set up kubernetes alerting with appropriate alerts instead, right? With k8s alerts, you will spot problems quickly in your Kubernetes cluster and hopefully fix them quickly as well. But what should you alert on? Here are the top 10 most important alerts you should set up for your Kubernetes cluster.

Navigating the VMware by Broadcom Acquisition

In November 2023, the technology landscape witnessed a monumental shift with Broadcom's acquisition of VMware for $69 billion. This strategic move not only redefines the contours of IT and cloud computing but also signifies a new era for the new giant. Broadcom's leap towards subscription-based services and hybrid cloud environments echoes a broader industry evolution towards more flexible, service-oriented architectures.

Choosing The Right Ephemeral Environments Tool: A Checklist

Engineering teams are rapidly embracing ephemeral environments. These short-lived, on-demand environments offer a game-changer for developers, accelerating workflows and boosting efficiency. However, with a variety of ephemeral environment tools available, choosing the right one can feel like navigating a maze. Today, I’m sharing a detailed assessment checklist for Ephemeral Environment tools.

Advanced Monitoring And Cost Reporting In Kubernetes

Kubernetes has emerged as the clear cornerstone for orchestrating containerized applications. However, alongside its numerous benefits, Kubernetes introduces its own set of complexities, particularly in monitoring and managing costs. The dynamic nature of Kubernetes — where resources can be scaled up or down in response to demand — makes traditional cost monitoring methods inadequate.

Surfing the Argo CD Sync Waves with Frederic Harper

Join Frederic Harper from @kubefirst as he explores the dynamic capabilities of Argo CD in this enlightening presentation. Discover how Argo CD transforms Kubernetes and cloud-native application management through GitOps. From synchronization features to security enhancements, learn how this tool can streamline your development processes. Perfect for developers looking to deepen their understanding of continuous delivery within a GitOps framework.

How to Streamline Your Deployment Pipeline A DevOps Journey

In the fast-paced world of software development, efficiency is key. One of the most critical aspects of ensuring smooth and reliable software delivery is streamlining your deployment pipeline. A well-optimized deployment pipeline not only saves time and resources but also enhances the overall quality of your product. Let’s embark on a DevOps journey to explore how you can streamline your deployment pipeline effectively.

How to Create Static Pod in Kubernetes

In Kubernetes a static pod is a concept where you can deploy a pod that is not managed by the API server. Static pods are directly managed by the Kubelet component. The Kubelet service is deployed with the configuration path where we can add the pod manifest for the Kubelet to deploy. Even though a static pod is not managed by the API server, you can use Kubectl to list the static pod. This is because, when Kubelet deploys a static pod, it creates a mirror pod in the API server.

Docker Logging - Types, Configuring Drivers, Logging Strategies [Complete Guide]

Log analysis is a very powerful feature for an application when it comes to debugging and finding out which flow is working properly in the application and which is not. In a world of containerization and cloud computing, it is essential to understand logs generated by a Docker environment to maintain healthy performing applications. In this article, we will discuss log analysis in Docker and how logging in Docker containers is different than in other applications.

Configure your Docker Syslog Logging Driver

Logs are useful for troubleshooting and identifying issues in applications, as they provide a record of events and activities. However, managing log data can be challenging due to the large volume of log events generated by modern applications, as well as the need to balance the level of detail in the logs and the impact on the application's performance.

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.

Generative AI for Kubernetes: Meet K8sGPT Open Source Project

Troubleshooting within Kubernetes environments can be a daunting task. If we could only have a magical artificial intelligence advisor that could gather all the data about what goes on the system, and tell me what’s wrong, and even how to solve it. Wouldn’t it be nice? K8sGPT is a young open source project that uses generative AI to give Kubernetes superpowers to everyone. It recently turned a year old, and is now part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Amazon EKS networking options

When setting up a Kubernetes environment with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), it is crucial to understand your available networking options. EKS offers a range of networking choices that allow you to build a highly available and scalable cloud environment for your workloads. In this blog post, we will explore the networking and policy enforcement options provided by AWS for Amazon EKS.

How DevOps is Revolutionizing Software Development A Guide to Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, DevOps has emerged as a transformative force. It’s not just a set of practices or tools; it’s a cultural shift that aims to streamline collaboration, automate processes, and deliver value to customers faster and more efficiently than ever before. In this guide, we’ll delve into how DevOps is revolutionizing software development and provide insights into achieving success in this domain.

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.

6 Tools Every Software Developer Should Master

In the ever-evolving world of software development, staying updated with the right tools is crucial for success. These tools enhance productivity, ensure code quality, and foster effective collaboration. Whether you are a novice developer or a seasoned professional, mastering essential tools can significantly impact your career trajectory.

How to use Buildpacks as part of a Platform Engineering strategy

While platform engineering is not a new concept, it has been rapidly gaining popularity. It is estimated that by 2026, 80% of major software engineering organizations are expected to form platform engineering teams. One of the reasons why platform engineering is getting so much attention is that it helps to automate deployment while allowing developers to remain in a productive state and avoid high cognitive loads.

The Expensive Cost of 'Free' Kubernetes

In recent years, Kubernetes has emerged as the go-to solution for container orchestration, offering flexibility and scalability for deploying and managing applications. However, organizations quickly realize that the allure of its open-source nature can be deceiving—while free to download, the costs of managing Kubernetes can stack up rapidly. Initially embraced for its agility, Kubernetes soon reveals its complexity.

5 Top Kubernetes Observability Challenges and Solutions

Observability in IT refers to the ability to measure a system's internal functioning by studying its signals from the outside. Modern IT observability is achieved through three kinds of telemetry: metrics, traces, and logs. Metrics aggregate events to gauge a system’s current state. Tracing tracks the progress of each transaction to not only measure performance but also debug the problem. On the other hand, logs record each event, which can help during troubleshooting.

The Future of Observability: High-Performance Observability at Edge and Beyond with Rust

Join Prabhat Sharma, founder of Open Observe, as he delves into the realm of high-performance observability. Learn about the challenges faced by cloud workloads and explore innovative solutions to enhance observability at the edge, in servers, and across cloud environments. Prabhat shares his journey from addressing persistent problems with existing solutions to building Open Observe, an open-source platform revolutionizing logs, metrics, traces, and dashboards. Gain valuable insights into the power of Apache Arrow Data Fusion in optimizing data storage and analytics performance.

#027 - Kubernetes for Humans Podcast with Ben Sigelman (ServiceNow)

Ben Sigelman is the General Manager of ServiceNow Cloud Observability, which solves for the reliability and performance of cloud and cloud-native applications while broadening the scope and leverage of the broader Now Platform. Previously, he co-founded and was CEO of Lightstep, which ServiceNow acquired in 2021, and co-created both the OpenTracing and OpenTelemetry projects. Ben also helped define modern observability with his work on tracing and metrics monitoring at Google (the Monarch and Dapper projects) and was a pioneer in SRE best practices and tooling.

Installing OneUptime with Kubernetes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive step-by-step guide on OneUptime with Kubernetes! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of deploying and managing your applications using OneUptime in a Kubernetes environment. Whether you're a beginner just getting started with Kubernetes, or an experienced developer looking to optimize your workflow, this guide is designed to help you understand and harness the power of OneUptime with Kubernetes.

How Can OpenTelemetry Transform Your Cloud Native Observability Strategy? Insights from Sudhir Singh

Join Sudhir Singh, co-founder and COO of Cloud Builders, as he delves into the essentials of observability in the cloud-native landscape. In this session, Sudhir explores the advantages of implementing OpenTelemetry over traditional monitoring tools and vendor-specific solutions. Discover why OpenTelemetry is crucial for gaining comprehensive insights into your applications and infrastructure, learn about its role in enhancing system health monitoring, and understand its impact on mitigating potential incidents before they escalate.

Ubuntu Pro for EKS is now generally available

May 14, 2024 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is delighted to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). This expansion brings robust security offerings to AWS’ managed Kubernetes service, including enhanced uptime and security through Kernel Livepatch and unrestricted access to Pro containers to Amazon EKS, a managed Kubernetes services to run Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises data centers.

Tried and True Migration to Kubernetes--An Authentic Guide

A few years ago, lift and shift to the cloud was all the rage––with the companies building those solutions being snatched up at exorbitant selling prices to the biggest cloud vendors. Nearly a decade, and multiple failed lift and shift migration stories later, we have now learned the hard way that slow and steady wins the race.

Install OneUptime with Docker Compose

Welcome to our step-by-step tutorial on how to install OneUptime using Docker Compose! In this video, we'll guide you through the entire process of setting up OneUptime on your system using Docker Compose. OneUptime is a powerful tool that helps you monitor your websites and services, ensuring they're always up and running.

The power of Kubevirt and Calico

Virtualization is a powerful technology that allows businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server. Kubevirt is an open-source tool that makes it easy to deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) on Kubernetes and Calico is an open-source networking and security tool that provides easy yet robust networking and security for Kubernetes workloads.

Kubernetes Monitoring - What to Monitor, Tools and Best Practices

Kubernetes has since emerged as “THE” container orchestration platform for deploying and managing containerized workloads as a result of its robust capabilities. However, the complexity of its architecture and its dynamic nature present significant challenges in monitoring deployed workloads and the platform itself. Kubernetes monitoring is crucial for maintaining the health, performance, and reliability of containerized applications.

Deploy The ELK Stack on Kubernetes with Helm

The main objective of the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) is to aggregate logs. However, with the increased usage of ELK and Kubernetes as a pairing the solution can go beyond the aggregation of standard logs and include monitoring and analysis of Kubernetes telemetry data. Therefore, more users are looking at deploying the ELK stack on Kubernetes. Yet, deploying the ELK stack on Kubernetes can be a complex task but with the assistance of Helm charts, the process is much simpler.

Can You Move Stateful Apps with Zero Downtime Across Continents? Kubernetes Live Migration Secrets!

Dive deep into the realm of zero downtime live migration for stateful workloads on Kubernetes! Join Shivansh Vij, founder of Loophole Labs, as they unravel the secrets behind migrating applications like Redis and Postgres across nodes, regions, and continents without a second of downtime. Explore groundbreaking techniques, challenge traditional cloud limitations, and witness live demos that showcase this innovative approach in action.

Announcing Civo VMware Importer Tool - Easily Migrate from VMware to Civo in Minutes!

Join us in this step-by-step tutorial as we guide you through the seamless migration of your VMware instances to Civo's cloud platform with our new VMware Importer Tool. From verifying your current VMware's functionality to the final connection checks on Civo, we cover everything you need to ensure a smooth transition.

Navigating Unconscious Bias in Cloud Native Communities

Join Aakansha Priyaa at Civo Navigate as she delves into the topic of unconscious bias within cloud native communities. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, this presentation sheds light on the subtle biases that permeate the tech industry and provides strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace.

Mastering Cybersecurity: Essential OWASP Guidelines for Effective Protection

Join Dwayne McDaniel as he discusses the challenges and essentials of effective cybersecurity, highlighting the impact of bad security practices, the benefits of robust security measures, and the importance of community collaboration. This talk explores practical insights on improving security protocols, leveraging community knowledge, and the significant role of automation in ensuring safe, uninterrupted digital environments.

Kubernetes Logging | Set Up K8s Log Monitoring with OpenTelemetry

Kubernetes is a powerful orchestration tool for managing containers, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is effectively logging what's happening in your system. As your applications grow and spread across clusters, keeping track of their behavior becomes crucial. In this article, we will discuss logging in Kubernetes, common Kubernetes log types, and how logs can be effectively tracked and managed.

Transforming Kubernetes into an Internal Developer Platform in 10 Minutes

An Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is a powerful tool for providing self-service infrastructure for developers. It allows developers to manage application lifecycles without the constant need for IT team involvement, streamlining the process from development to production. With its widespread adoption, Kubernetes has become the standard for running application workloads across various organizations.

Kubectl Top Pod/Node | How to get & read resource utilization metrics of K8s?

Kubectl Top command can be used to retrieve snapshots of resource utilization of pods or nodes in your Kubernetes cluster. Resource utilization is an important thing to monitor for Kubernetes cluster owners. In order to monitor resource utilization, you can keep track of things like CPU, memory, and storage. In this article, we will see how to use kubectl Top command to get and read metrics about pods and nodes. We will also breakdown the output to understand what it means.

Kubectl Logs Tail | How to Tail Kubernetes Logs

The kubectl logs tail command is a tool that allows users to stream the logs of a pod in real-time while using Kubernetes. This command is particularly useful for debugging and monitoring applications, as it enables users to view log output as it is generated and quickly identify any issues or problems with their application. In this article, we will see how to use the kubectl logs tail command to stream logs, the benefits of using the command, and an advanced tool for streaming logs.

What Can a Service Mesh Do for Your Kubernetes Environment? with Tony Pope-Cruz

Explore the essentials of Kubernetes management with Tony Pope-Cruz from @dynatrace in this detailed walkthrough. Understand how to avoid common pitfalls in Kubernetes deployments, such as mismanagement of resources that can lead to significant outages. Gain insights into how service meshes provide robust solutions for traffic management, service reliability, and observability.

Deploying The ELK Stack on Kubernetes

The ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) stack’s main objective is to aggregate logs, but the vastly popular open-source project has numerous uses alongside aggregating logs. ELK can easily integrate with Kubernetes and is a common solution that enables users to gather, store, and examine Kubernetes telemetry data. However, with the continual rise of micro-service architecture, users are searching for an improved method of aggregating and searching through logs for debugging purposes.

Scaling Kubernetes On A Budget: AKS Vs. EKS Cost-Saving Features

As of 2023, Kubernetes firmly holds the reins of the container orchestration market with a commanding 92% market share, underscoring its position as the unparalleled leader in this domain. Celebrated for its exceptional scalability, robustness, and flexibility, Kubernetes boasts widespread integration across numerous industries, supported by development efforts from more than 7,500 companies.

Track changes in your containerized infrastructure with Container Image Trends

Datadog’s Container Images view provides key insights into every container image used in your environment, helping you quickly detect and remediate security and performance problems that can affect multiple containers in your distributed system. In addition to having a snapshot of the performance of your container fleet, it’s also critical to understand large-scale trends in security posture and resource utilization over time.

Get Ephemeral Environments on Kubernetes in Less than 10 Minutes

Qovery is an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) designed to make Kubernetes developer-friendly. It offers self-service capabilities, allowing developers to efficiently manage and scale their applications. One of the standout features of Qovery is the ability to create Ephemeral Environments, which we will focus on in this guide. So keep reading to see how you can get a fully operational Ephemeral Environments system on your Kubernetes Cluster in less than 10 minutes.

10 Best Tools to Manage Kubernetes Clusters

Managing multiple Kubernetes clusters presents a significant challenge, primarily due to operational overheads, complexity, and the steep learning curve associated with Kubernetes' complex ecosystem. As organizations scale and deploy across various environments; production, staging, and development, the need for a robust tool to streamline management becomes crucial.

Densify Wins Intel 2024 Americas Partner Award

At Intel Vision April 2024, Densify won Intel Partner of the year for Cloud Solutions. This award recognizes the impact of our jointly developed offering: Intel® Cloud Optimizer. Densify – Cloud: For Densify’s collaboration with Intel to continuously fine-tune the Intel Cloud Optimizer software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, to include a sophisticated understanding of key Intel hardware features and how they benefit specific customer workloads.

Let's Do It All in Under an Hour with @kubefirst

Dive into the world of Kubernetes with the co-founders of @kubefirst John Dietz and Jared Edwards, as they provide an insightful live demonstration of their cutting-edge project. Watch as they navigate through real-time challenges, explain the integration of GitOps, and highlight the capabilities of KubeFirst using tools like k3d, Linkerd, and Argo CD. Don't miss out on learning from their vast experience in cloud and platform building.

Securing Dashboards in a Command Line World with Marc Boorshtein

Join Marc Boorshtein, CTO of Tremolo Security and Kubernetes expert, as he explores how to secure Kubernetes dashboards effectively in a command line-centric setup. From discussing the advantages of dashboards to unveiling critical security practices, Marc offers a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your Kubernetes environment.

Why You Don't Need to Hire Kubernetes Experts

History has a tendency to repeat itself. This is because bad habits and anti-patterns are hard to break. And this remains the case with the latest sought-after engineering unicorn––the “Kubernetes expert”. These days, there is a veritable gold rush to hire the best and brightest Kubernetes wizards. Like all forms of expertise––this gold is rare, and as a result––is also costly. But this isn’t a new phenomenon in the technology world.

Unlocking the Power of Cloud Native Transformation - A Beginner's Guide by Sully Martinez

Explore cloud native technologies with Sully Martinez at Civo Navigate NA 24. Learn why giants like Spotify and Netflix are switching to cloud native, understand its benefits over traditional architectures, and get insights into key components like microservices and Kubernetes. Perfect for those considering a shift or optimizing their cloud native strategies.

The challenges in container monitoring and how Applications Manager eliminates them

Containers are standard, executable units of software in which application code is packed with all the dependencies, libraries, and other necessary elements required for the code to run in any environment quickly and with ease. Containers package the application code with all the necessary dependencies required and can easily be distributed and deployed anywhere, eliminating the need for additional infrastructure requirements.

Kubernetes Cost Optimization: Tips and Best Practises

Kubernetes has become the go-to solution for container orchestration, but managing Kubernetes costs effectively is challenging for businesses aiming to optimize their IT expenditures. Let’s go through various types of costs associated with running Kubernetes and explore some key strategies and practical tips for Kubernetes cost optimization.

#026 - Kubernetes for Humans Podcast with BJ Badyk (Nexxen)

BJ Badyk is a human who desires an easier life. Nerd from birth, his curiosity led him down a path through the start of ISPs, Silicon Valley during the dot-com bubble, the last few years of the Playboy brand, and into the world of Adtech. He currently runs the platform engineering team at Nexxen, where they work on unique ways of handling millions of requests per second with Kubernetes. The team was an early adopter of Talos Linux, which they now run at scale. He presented at TalosCon 2023 and continues to pursue simple solutions to complex problems.

How Safe Is Your Kubernetes Environment? Discover ML-Driven API & Web App Security Solutions

Join @ChadMCrowell in this Navigate North America 2024 talk on enhancing Kubernetes security with machine learning-based API and web application security solutions. Discover the challenges and solutions of managing traffic through Kubernetes environments, the effectiveness of web application firewalls, and innovative ML techniques to combat zero-day vulnerabilities and other cyber threats.