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Workspaces in Azure API Management GA: Runtime Isolation and Federated Model of Managing APIs
Microsoft has launched Workspaces in Azure API Management, enabling developers to manage multiple API services from a single platform. This feature enhances API oversight, supports centralized and federated management models, and ensures runtime isolation. Ideal for enhanced organization, this premium-tier tool simplifies API development while maintaining robust security and control.
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Figma Moves from ECS to Kubernetes to Benefit from the CNCF Ecosystem and Reduce Costs
Figma migrated its compute platform from AWS ECS to Kubernetes (EKS) in less than 12 months with minimal customer impact. The company decided to adopt Kubernetes to run its containerized workloads primarily to take advantage of the large ecosystem supported by the CNCF. Additionally, the move was dictated by pursuing cost savings, improved developer experience, and increased resiliency.
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Java News Roundup: Class-File API, GlassFish, JHipster, JReleaser, Hibernate Search, Micronaut
This week's Java roundup for August 26th, 2024, features news highlighting: JEP 484, Class-File API, promoted to Candidate status, GlassFish 7.0.17, JHipster 8.7.0, JReleaser 1.14.0, Hibernate Search 7.1.2 and 7.2.1, and Micronaut Framework 4.6.0.
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Cloudflare Introduces Automatic SSL/TLS to Secure and Simplify Origin Server Connectivity
Cloudflare recently introduced new Automatic SSL/TLS settings to simplify the provider's encryption modes for communication with origin servers. This feature offers automatic configuration, ensuring security without risking site downtime.
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Azure Advisor Well-Architected Assessment in Public Preview to Optimize Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure recently announced the public preview of the Advisor Well-Architected assessment. This self-guided questionnaire aims to provide tailored, actionable recommendations to optimize Azure resources while aligning with the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) principles.
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Improving Distributed System Data Integrity with Amazon S3 Conditional Writes
AWS recently announced support for conditional writing in Amazon S3, allowing users to check for the existence of an object before creating it. This feature helps prevent overwriting existing objects when uploading data, making it easier for applications to manage data.
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Meta Open-Sources DCPerf, a Benchmark Suite for Hyperscale Cloud Workloads
Meta has recently released DCPerf, aiming to provide a representation of the diverse workloads found in data center cloud deployments. This collection of benchmarks is expected to be a valuable resource for researchers, hardware developers, and internet companies, aiding in the design and evaluation of future products.
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Google Cloud Launches C4 Machine Series: High-Performance Computing and Data Analytics
Google Cloud recently announced the general availability of its new C4 machine series, powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Sapphire Rapids). The series offers a range of configurations tailored to meet the needs of demanding applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), large-scale simulations, and data analytics.
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Elastic and Google Cloud Collaborate for Enhanced Security Analytics
Recently, Elastic and Google Cloud discussed their partnership to deliver a comprehensive security solution. This collaboration merges the Elastic Search AI Platform with Google Cloud's scalable and secure infrastructure, establishing a security platform designed to safeguard hybrid workloads.
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Applying Zero-Trust Security to Docker Containers
Several strategies exist to apply the principles of zero-trust security to development environments based on Docker Desktop to protect against the risks of security breaches, Docker senior technical leader Jay Schmidt explains.
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How Amazon Aurora Serverless Manages Resources and Scaling for Fleets of 10K+ Instances
AWS engineers published a paper describing the evolution and latest design of resource management and scaling for the Amazon Aurora Serverless platform. Aurora Serverless uses a combination of components at different levels to create a holistic approach for dynamically scaling and adjusting resources to satisfy the needs of customer workloads.
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Microsoft Expands Azure Data Box Capabilities for Enhanced Offline Data Migration
Microsoft recently announced several capabilities for its Azure Data Box, a service that has been available since 2019 and facilitates offline data migration to Azure. These new capabilities enhance data transfer speed, flexibility, and security, offering organizations more efficient ways to move large datasets to the cloud without relying solely on network bandwidth.
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InfoQ Dev Summit Munich 2024 Summer Sale: Learn about GenAI, Secure Supply Chains, and Scalable Arch
In today’s fast-paced tech developments, staying ahead means continually leveling up your skills and knowledge. At InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (September 26-27), learn directly from senior software practitioners driving innovation and change in software.
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Advancing System Reliability: Meta's AI-Driven Approach to Root Cause Analysis
Meta recently shared how they are enhancing their system reliability through advanced investigation tools, including the AI-assisted Hawkeye, which aids in debugging machine learning workflows. By integrating Artificial Intelligence, Meta has developed a new investigation system that combines heuristic-based retrieval with large language model (LLM) ranking to assist in root cause analysis.
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LLM-Powered DevOps Assistant Clio Launches to Help Engineers Manage Cloud Infrastructure
Acorn, a company founded to help organisations implement AI-based technology solutions, has recently introduced Clio, an AI-powered command-line assistant designed to help engineers manage DevOps workflows. In a blog post and a YouTube live stream, Acorn describes Clio as a "slightly grumpy but friendly assistant" which can handle various DevOps-related tasks through natural language.