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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Mainframe architecture refers to the design and structure of a mainframe computer system, which is a powerful and reliable computing platform used for large-scale data processing, transaction processing, and enterprise applications. Some of the key components and characteristics of mainframe architecture: Central Processing Unit (CPU) Mainframes typically feature multiple high-performance CPUs capable of executing complex instructions and handling large workloads simultaneously.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Digital security has become a significant worry for organizations of different sizes in today's fast-paced world. With the rate at which digital threats continue to develop, enhancing security measures is very important to protect vulnerable data and infrastructure. This defense is referred to as penetration testing. Ethical hacking recognizes susceptibilities within the digital framework, making use of cybersecurity drills and offering practical knowledge that strengthens cyber defense.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular cloud platform that provides a variety of services for developing, deploying, and managing applications. It is critical to develop good logging and monitoring practices while running workloads on AWS to ensure the health, security, and performance of your cloud-based infrastructure. In this post, we will look at the significance of logging and monitoring in AWS, as well as the many alternatives and best practices for logging and monitoring, as well as promi

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We create custom applications in Salesforce that are built on top of customer or transactional data from Salesforce data tables. Writing efficient queries is crucial to maintaining the performance of these applications and ensuring that we don't run into Salesforce limits. There are certain optimization techniques you need to follow to make your query efficient.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Observability is the ability to measure the state of a service or software system with the help of tools such as logs, metrics, and traces. It is a crucial aspect of distributed systems, as it allows stakeholders such as Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers , and Product Managers to troubleshoot issues with their service, monitor performance, and gain insights into the software system's behavior.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

IoT has ushered in an era of unprecedented connectivity and data collection. IoT edge devices, ranging from sensors to industrial machines, have become integral to various industries, offering insights, automation, and efficiency. However, managing a large number of these edge devices efficiently poses a significant challenge. In this article, we will explore the strategies and tools for managing IoT edge devices at scale , focusing on device lifecycle and configuration management.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Are you looking at your organization's efforts to enter or expand into the cloud-native landscape and feeling a bit daunted by the vast expanse of information surrounding cloud-native observability? When you're moving so fast with Agile practices across your DevOps, SREs, and platform engineering teams, it's no wonder this can seem a bit confusing. Unfortunately, the choices being made have a great impact on both your business, your budgets, and the ultimate success of your cloud-native initiati

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

If you are a site reliability engineer (SRE) for a large Kubernetes-powered application, optimizing resources and performance is a daunting job. Some spikes, like a busy shopping day, are things you can broadly schedule, but, if done right, would require painstakingly understanding the behavior of hundreds of microservices and their interdependence that has to be re-evaluated with each new release — not a very scalable approach, let alone the monotony and resulting stress to the SRE.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

When you are preparing your application for release, an efficient initial strategy is to integrate a single payment service. But as your application's market reach grows, so does the necessity for flexible and diverse payment options. Having a diverse payment system is crucial to avoid vendor lock-in, to leverage local payment methods, and to maintain control over costs.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. SIEM platforms offer centralized management of security operations, making it easier for organizations to monitor, manage, and secure their IT infrastructure. SIEM platforms streamline incident response processes, allowing security teams to respond quickly and effectively to security incidents.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The reality of the startup is that engineering teams are often at a crossroads when it comes to choosing the foundational architecture for their software applications. This decision, seemingly technical at its core, extends far beyond the area of coding, straight into the strategic planning that can make or break the early stages of a startup. At the heart of this decision lies a crucial question: should these teams lay the groundwork with a microservice architecture, known for its distributed a

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The evolution of enterprise software engineering has been marked by a series of "less" shifts — from client-server to web and mobile ("client-less"), data center to cloud ("data-center-less"), and app server to serverless. These transitions have simplified aspects of software engineering, including deployment and operation, allowing users to focus less on the underlying systems and more on the application itself.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Are you looking at your organization's efforts to enter or expand into the cloud-native landscape and feeling a bit daunted by the vast expanse of information surrounding cloud-native observability? When you're moving so fast with Agile practices across your DevOps, SREs, and platform engineering teams, it's no wonder this can seem a bit confusing. Unfortunately, the choices being made have a great impact on both your business, your budgets, and the ultimate success of your cloud-native initiati

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Embarking on a cloud migration journey promises unparalleled advantages, from increased flexibility to heightened security. However, to truly unlock the potential benefits and ensure a streamlined transition, organizations must navigate the complexities of cloud management and cost optimization. This guide offers comprehensive strategies to not only reduce operational expenses but also enhance overall efficiency.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Duet AI by Google is an amazing tool for app developers. It uses advanced AI to make coding easier. You can talk to it like you talk to a friend, and it helps you write code, fix problems, and learn coding tricks. It's great for both experienced developers and beginners. Duet AI makes coding feel like a chat, making complex tasks simple and enjoyable.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

In the context of inventory management, integrating AI analytics involves leveraging advanced algorithms and models to gain insights, make predictions, or automate decision-making. Let's enhance the example with an illustrative AI analytics scenario. Enhanced Step 1: Setup Ensure that your Databricks environment is configured to support machine learning libraries and tools.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of container orchestration, Kubernetes has emerged as a frontrunner, offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability. However, with great power comes great responsibility — the responsibility to monitor and understand your Kubernetes clusters effectively. This is where Prometheus and Grafana step in, forming a dynamic duo that provides comprehensive insights into Kubernetes clusters.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The convergence of software and networking technologies has cleared the way for ground-breaking advancements in the field of modern networking. One such breakthrough is Software-Defined Networking (SDN), a game-changing method of network administration that adds flexibility, efficiency, and scalability. Virtualization, a critical notion that reshapes traditional network designs, is at the heart of SDN.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Serverless architecture is a way of building and running applications without the need to manage infrastructure. You write your code, and the cloud provider handles the rest - provisioning, scaling, and maintenance. AWS offers various serverless services, with AWS Lambda being one of the most prominent. When we talk about " serverless ," it doesn't mean servers are absent.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Docker Swarm is a powerful orchestration tool that allows you to manage and deploy containers in a cluster environment. It provides features for load balancing, scaling, and ensuring high availability of your containerized applications. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up a Docker Swarm cluster and deploying Docker containers within it.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Cybersecurity is an ever-present concern for organizations across all industries. Threat actors continually seek ways to infiltrate businesses and sell stolen data to the highest bidder. Using updated and relevant security knowledge, your software developers can be the first line of defense. Discover how to create an effective and engaging training program for your developers. 1.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Many of today’s hottest jobs didn’t exist at the turn of the millennium. Social media managers, data scientists, and growth hackers were unheard of at the time. Another relatively new job role in demand is that of a Site Reliability Engineer or SRE. The profession is quite new. It’s noted that 64% of SRE teams are less than three years old. But despite being new, the job role adds a lot of value to an organization.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

In the data-driven landscape of today, automation has become indispensable across industries, not just to maximize efficiency but, more importantly, to ensure quality. This holds true for the critical field of data engineering as well. As organizations gather and process astronomical volumes of data, manual testing is no longer feasible or reliable.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the tandem growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science has emerged as a beacon of hope, promising unparalleled advancements that will significantly impact and enhance various aspects of our lives. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, it is crucial to explore how the integration of AI and Data Science is poised to shape the future and offer solutions to some of humanity's most pressing challenges.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

In Java, the finalize method has been part of the language since its early days, offering a mechanism to perform cleanup activities before an object is garbage collected. However, using finalizers has come under scrutiny due to several performance-related concerns. As of Java 9, the finalize method has been deprecated, and its use is highly discouraged.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

In software development, where innovation and efficiency intertwine, the unexpected often takes center stage. Picture this: a bustling team, tirelessly working on a cutting-edge software release, with expectations soaring high. The buzz of excitement turns into a tense hush as news arrives— an important bug has been unearthed, and it's not just any bug: it's a showstopper.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s evolving technological landscape, the shift from monolithic architectures to microservices is a strategic move for many businesses. This is particularly relevant in the domain of reimbursement calculation systems. As I mentioned in my previous article Part 1 , let's explore how such a transition can be effectively managed. The Monolithic Challenge Imagine a scenario where you have a large-scale, monolithic system - possibly a bulky C# console application or an extensive SQL Server sto

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is an article from DZone's 2023 Observability and Application Performance Trend Report. For more: Read the Report Observability is essential in any modern software development and production environment. It allows teams to better identify areas of improvement, enabling them to make informed decisions about their development processes. Telemetry, being a critical part of observability, refers to the continuous nature of data collection.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This article provides a structured approach to create and update a regression test suite. What kinds of tests should be in a regression test suite? Which regression tests should be run, how do you respond to regression tests that fail, and how does a regression test suite evolve? These questions and other considerations are explored in a step-by-step manner.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Prometheus and Grafana are two big names in the open-source world of observability. Both are widely liked and used, with vibrant, opinionated communities, and they routinely build on top of each other. So, how do Prometheus and Grafan stack up against each other?

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, I want to share my experience working with Zabbix, its architecture, its pros, and its cons. Zabbix is a universal monitoring tool that combines data collection , data visualization , and problem notification. It also allows for some advanced features, such as problem prediction. My first encounter with this monitoring system was in 2014 when I joined a project where Zabbix was already in use for monitoring network devices (routers, switches).

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

In today’s software development landscape, test automation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and stability of applications. However, automating tests, especially when dealing with complex environments, introduces a set of challenges, one of which is the accidental invocation of production profiles. In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential pitfalls of this scenario and discuss how adhering to the principles of the 12-factor app and embracing chaos engineering can help prevent

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

The ELK stack is an abbreviation for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, which offers the following capabilities: Elasticsearch: a scalable search and analytics engine with a log analytics tool and application-formed database, perfect for data-driven applications. Logstash: a log-processing tool that collects logs from various sources, parses them, and sends them to Elasticsearch for storage and analysis.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

In most financial firms, online transaction processing (OLTP) often relies on static or infrequently updated data, also called reference data. Reference data sources don’t always require ACID transaction capabilities, rather need support for fast read queries often based on simple data access patterns, and event-driven architecture to ensure the target systems remain up-to-date.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Web services have taken on a crucial role in the foundation of many applications and systems in the modern digital environment. Web services are necessary for seamless data exchange and effective communication between various software components, whether it be an e-commerce platform, a banking application, or a social media network. Thorough testing is essential to guaranteeing the dependability, security, and performance of these web services.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Garbage Collection is a facet often disregarded and underestimated, yet beneath its surface lies the potential for profound impacts on your organization that reach far beyond the realm of application performance. In this post, we embark on a journey to unravel the pivotal role of Garbage Collection analysis and explore seven critical points that underscore its significance.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Microservices architecture has revolutionized modern software development, offering unparalleled agility, scalability , and maintainability. However, effectively implementing microservices necessitates a deep understanding of best practices to harness their full potential while avoiding common pitfalls. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the key best practices for microservices, providing detailed insights into each aspect. 1.

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