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Software Trends - Cycle Looks at DevOps & Platform Engineering

Software engineering is trending, and the latest fads come and go with passionate adoption. Remember the OpenStack craze? Kubernetes? On-prem v cloud? I could go on and on, but one trend in software engineering that has surfaced in the last few years is DevOps & Platform Engineering.

From Conflicts to Control: The Case for Virtual Clusters in Kubernetes

Managing multiple teams in Kubernetes can feel like juggling too many balls at once. Have you ever struggled with resource conflicts, security risks‌ or simply keeping everything running smoothly when everyone shares the same cluster? If so, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into how virtual clusters can transform this chaos into a well-orchestrated symphony.

Key Differences Between Docker and Kubernetes: A Comprehensive Guide

As microservices-based architectures have taken off, Docker and Kubernetes have risen as two leading platforms for container operations. While Docker helped popularize the container model, Kubernetes has evolved into a versatile solution for orchestrating production container workloads at a massive scale. However, their similarities obscure important distinctions in how each approaches container management. This post sheds light on the functional differences between Docker and Kubernetes.

#038 - Kubernetes Supercharging Particle Physics with Ricardo Rocha (CERN)

Ricardo from CERN, who leads the platform infrastructure teams, discusses CERN's significant role in particle physics research with the Large Hadron Collider. The conversation covers how CERN manages the massive amounts of data generated from experiments using a worldwide computing grid. Ricardo shares CERN's journey with adopting Kubernetes for various applications, including critical systems controlling detectors and accelerators. He also touches upon CERN's involvement with the CNCF and the Kubernetes community.

SUSE Rancher Prime Meets Cluster API: What You Need to Know

Kubernetes has revolutionized how we deploy and manage applications, but juggling clusters across clouds and on-premises environments can quickly become a tangled mess. Different tools, inconsistent configurations‌ and manual processes drain your team’s time and energy. What if there was a way to simplify Kubernetes cluster management, bringing order to the chaos? Enter Cluster API (CAPI) and SUSE Rancher Prime.

Tech Debt as Innovation? How Netflix Turns It Into Opportunity

At Civo Navigate San Francisco 2025, Lisa Smith, from Netflix shares a fresh perspective on how tech debt can drive innovation instead of slowing teams down. Learn how to staff legacy systems, handle tricky deprecations, and evaluate the “tech debtiness” of your infrastructure to unlock growth and efficiency. Discover how to turn tech debt into a strategic advantage for your engineering team.

Federation Done Right: Cycle's LowOps Approach

Federation allows for distributing control and services across not just multiple regions, but multiple providers and environments as well. This is a critical capability for today's multi-cloud and bare metal deployments, and the idea has gained momentum for several practical reasons such as compliance, resilience, and latency. Now, more than ever, teams are expected to support multi-cloud deployments, navigate regional compliance requirements, and deliver those low latency experiences to users globally.