Brendan Gregg

MARCH 16, 2024

2014: Java in Flames Broken Java Stacks (2014) When I joined Netflix in 2014, I found Java's lack of frame pointer support broke all application stacks (pictured in my 2014 Surge talk on the right). The actual overhead depends on your workload. Others have reported around 1% and around 2%.

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Dynatrace

JUNE 15, 2023

If your application runs on servers you manage, either on-premises or on a private cloud, you’re responsible for securing the application as well as the operating system, network infrastructure, and physical hardware. What are some key characteristics of securing cloud applications? Why is cloud application security so critical?

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Dynatrace

APRIL 5, 2021

The 2014 launch of AWS Lambda marked a milestone in how organizations use cloud services to deliver their applications more efficiently, by running functions at the edge of the cloud without the cost and operational overhead of on-premises servers. Dynatrace news. What is AWS Lambda? Optimizing Lambda for performance.

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The Netflix TechBlog

APRIL 17, 2019

Netflix headquarters circa 2014. 264/AVC, currently, the most ubiquitous video compression standard supported by modern devices, often in hardware. However, rav1e is written in Rust programming language, whereas an encoder written in C has a much broader base of potential developers. It’s a nice building with good architecture!

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All Things Distributed

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In 2013, AWS launched the AWS Activate program to provide Nordic startups access to guidance and one-on-one time with AWS experts. Hemnet started using AWS more than three years ago and has now moved all of their applications and services to AWS to innovate faster and save IT costs. Public sector. Telenor Connexion is all-in on AWS.

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