AWS Elastic Container Service for Kubernetes (EKS) is a managed service ideal for large clusters of nodes running heavy and variable workloads. Because of how account permissions work in AWS, EKS's architecture is unusual and creates slight differences in your monitoring strategy. Overall, it's still the same Kubernetes you know and love.

We are thrilled to announce that Cycle was named a Cool Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Cool Vendors in Container Management research. For Gartner clients, you can find the full research here. “When we started Cycle a decade ago, we knew it would be a constant battle in the war of functionality versus simplicity. While it's a challenge to build a platform that has all the features organizations want, it's even more difficult to accomplish that functionality without introducing extra complexity.

Kubernetes (K8s) has transformed cloud-native infrastructure, enabling enterprises to build scalable, agile environments. Yet, alongside its benefits, Kubernetes introduces a significant blind spot —a rapidly growing part of cloud budgets that has become more and more difficult to optimize. Excess spend is common, and is caused by incorrectly specified container resources, stranding tremendous amounts of resources while at the same time introducing significant operational risk.

Generative AI has revolutionized the way we approach creativity, allowing anyone with a computer to bring ideas to life through images, music, and more. At the forefront of this revolution is Stable Diffusion, a model that has captured the imagination of developers, artists, and hobbyists alike.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are now essential to modern artificial intelligence (AI), enabling machines to understand and generate human language. Their impact is evident across various industries, with estimates suggesting that by 2025, 750 million apps will integrate LLMs. From enhancing customer service with intelligent chatbots to advancing medical research, LLMs are driving efficiency in business operations.

It’s impossible to learn about containerization without hearing about Docker and Kubernetes. These two tools together dominate the world of containers, both being the de facto standard in what they each do. When you’re first getting started learning about containers, it can be quite a challenge to figure out the differences between these two tools.

Explore the best Kubernetes alternatives for 2024, from Docker Swarm to AWS ECS, and find the perfect fit for your container orchestration needs.

Integrating security into your DevOps pipeline isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. From the moment you commit code to the moment it’s deployed, security should be automated and invisible. By embedding security practices directly into your CI/CD pipeline, you reduce risks and improve your speed. The best part?

Grafana and Docker make monitoring effortless with easy deployment, scalability, and isolation, helping you track data efficiently in any environment.

Containerization platforms have evolved beyond Docker's initial implementation, offering specialized solutions for diverse enterprise requirements. Modern container runtimes focus on enhanced security models, optimized resource utilization, and seamless integration with cloud-native architectures. This analysis examines key alternatives that address Docker's technical limitations and provide advanced features for production workloads.