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HashiCorp Unveils ILM Blueprint for Asia & Australia: Automate Cloud Infrastructure for Efficiency

HashiCorp Unveils ILM Blueprint for Asia & Australia: Automate Cloud Infrastructure for Efficiency

Cut cloud costs and gain infrastructure control with HashiCorp’s Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) solutions. This blog post dives into a recent webinar focused on helping operations teams in Asia and Australia leverage HashiCorp’s ILM offerings within The Infrastructure Cloud. HashiCorp Infrastructure Cloud: The Event Details The ILM Challenge: Building, Deploying, and Managing Efficient Cloud Infrastructure…

Celebrating 10 Years of Kubernetes: Google Podcast with Tim Hockin & Kelsey Hightower

Celebrating 10 Years of Kubernetes: Google Podcast with Tim Hockin & Kelsey Hightower

The very first commit for Kubernetes on GitHub happened on June 6th, 2014. Kubernetes didn’t happen overnight. It started at Google to tackle the challenges of managing containerized applications at scale. In essence, Kubernetes was designed to simplify the management of containerized applications by providing an automated orchestration platform. Don’t miss this milestone episode of…

98% Faster Data Imports: Optimizing Deployment Previews with Velero

98% Faster Data Imports: Optimizing Deployment Previews with Velero

Imagine waiting 20 minutes just to preview your code changes. This was the reality for engineers before optimizing the deployment preview process. This blog post dives into how a staggering 98% reduction in data import times was achieved, making ephemeral environments truly ephemeral. The Pain Point: Slow Data Imports In December 2023, user interviews (think:…

MKAT: Secure Your Managed Kubernetes Environment with Automated Auditing

MKAT: Secure Your Managed Kubernetes Environment with Automated Auditing

In today’s cloud-native world, securing your Kubernetes environment is paramount. Managed Kubernetes services like Amazon EKS offer convenience, but maintaining robust security requires vigilance. Enter MKAT, the Managed Kubernetes Auditing Toolkit, your one-stop shop for identifying common security vulnerabilities within your EKS cluster. Here’s what MKAT can do for you: Beyond the Features: How Does…

Automating Docker Security with Kaniko, Cosign, Kyverno

Automating Docker Security with Kaniko, Cosign, Kyverno

In the world of software development, delivering high-quality software quickly, securely, and reliably is paramount. Docker images simplify deployment, but they can also introduce challenges. This blog post explores how to automate these procedures to maximize the benefits of Docker images, using real-world examples from  BIOCAD, a biotech company. Building Secure Docker Images with Kaniko…

Wasmi 0.32: A Leap Forward in WebAssembly Execution Performance

Wasmi 0.32: A Leap Forward in WebAssembly Execution Performance

Wasmi, a popular and versatile WebAssembly (Wasm) interpreter, has just released its most significant update yet – version 0.32. This update brings a dramatic performance boost for both startup times and execution speed, making Wasmi an even more compelling choice for various use cases, including: Blazing-Fast Startups Wasmi 0.32 introduces several key optimizations that significantly…

Kubernetes Gateway API 1.1 Released: Standard Features & New Experiments

Kubernetes Gateway API 1.1 Released: Standard Features & New Experiments

The Kubernetes Gateway API team is excited to announce the release of version 1.1! This update brings several key features to the forefront, along with some intriguing experimental additions. Standard Channel Promotions: Dive Deeper: Advanced Routing with HTTPRoute: Improved Conformance Reporting: Experimental Features: Easy Upgrade Path: The Gateway API offers independent versioning, allowing you to…

Free Webinar: Master Kubernetes Cost Optimization on AWS

Free Webinar: Master Kubernetes Cost Optimization on AWS

Cloud-native environments offer incredible flexibility and scalability, but managing costs can be a constant battle. This free webinar, brought to you by AWS, Kubecost, and Nirmata, will equip you with the knowledge and tools to prevent cost overruns before they happen. The Power of Proactive Cost Control This webinar dives deep into a powerful combination:…

Effortless Kubernetes Management: Akamai Now Supports Cluster API

Effortless Kubernetes Management: Akamai Now Supports Cluster API

Exciting news for developers and IT professionals who leverage Kubernetes! Akamai recently announced support for the Kubernetes Cluster API (CAPL), streamlining cluster creation, configuration, and management. What is Cluster API (CAPI)? CAPI, or “kappy” for short, is an open-source project that introduces a declarative approach to managing Kubernetes clusters. Similar to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)…

Containerized Offline Workflows: Leveraging Kubernetes for Distributed Argo Workflows

Containerized Offline Workflows: Leveraging Kubernetes for Distributed Argo Workflows

This blog post explores how Kubernetes clusters equipped with Argo Workflows can be leveraged for orchestrating offline tasks and batch computing jobs in a cloud-native way. Traditional Batch Computing vs. Kubernetes Clusters While mainstream batch computing systems offer solutions for managing and executing batch jobs, they often require users to: Kubernetes Clusters for Distributed Argo…