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Microservices vs. Monolith at a Startup: Making the Choice

DZone

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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Cloud observability now mandatory for organizations to thrive amid digital disruption

Dynatrace

As organizations face an increasingly competitive, dynamic, and disruptive macroeconomic environment, they have turned to cloud services and digitization for an edge. But as they embrace digital transformation in the cloud, organizations often confront significant challenges. Multicloud environments create massive complexity and a lack of visibility into the potential problems that cloud applications create, from application performance problems and user experience issues to cybersecurity threat

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The psychology of site speed and human happiness

Speed Curve

In the fourteen years that I've been working in the web performance industry, I've done a LOT of research, writing, and speaking about the psychology of page speed – in other words, why we crave fast, seamless online experiences. In fact, the entire first chapter of my book, Time Is Money (reprinted here courtesy of the good folks at O'Reilly), is dedicated to the subject.

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In Search of Transparency at FOSDEM

Percona

FOSDEM is for sure one of the most respected free and open source software-focused conferences in Europe, which is loved by many, myself included. It is from the point of love I am raising concerns about transparency, which seems to be lacking in regard to some processes at FOSDEM.

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Introducing Kubecost 2.0

DZone

Today, we’re proudly announcing the launch of Kubecost 2.0. It’s available for free to all users and can be accessed in seconds. Our most radical release yet—we’re shipping more than a dozen major new features and an entirely new API backend. Let’s delve into key features and enhancements that make Kubecost 2.0 the best Kubernetes cost management solution available.

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Dynatrace accelerates business transformation with new AI observability solution

Dynatrace

While off-the-shelf models assist many organizations in initiating their journeys with generative AI (GenAI), scaling AI for enterprise use presents formidable challenges. It requires specialized talent, a new technology stack to manage and deploy models, an ample budget for rising compute costs, and end-to-end security. Many organizations haven’t even considered which use cases will bring them the biggest return on AI investment.

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How RevenueCat Manages Caching for Handling over 1.2 Billion Daily API Requests

InfoQ

RevenueCat extensively uses caching to improve the availability and performance of its product API while ensuring consistency. The company shared its techniques to deliver the platform, which can handle over 1.2 billion daily API requests. The team at RevenueCat created an open-source memcache client that provides several advanced features.

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The Next Major Shift in Enterprise Software Engineering: From Platforms to “Platformless”

DZone

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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OneAgent release notes version 1.283

Dynatrace

We have released Dynatrace OneAgent and ActiveGate version 1.283. To learn what’s new, have a look at: OneAgent release notes ActiveGate release notes The post OneAgent release notes version 1.283 appeared first on Dynatrace news.

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Presentation: Maximizing Performance and Efficiency in Financial Trading Systems through Vertical Scalability and Effective Testing

InfoQ

Peter Lawrey discusses achieving vertical scalability by minimizing accidental complexity and using an event-driven architecture.

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MySQL Table Size Is Way Bigger After Adding a Simple Index; Why?

Percona

It is a known good practice to keep only necessary indexes to reduce the write performance and disk space overhead. This simple rule is mentioned briefly in the official MySQL Documentation:[link] in some cases, the overhead from adding a new index can be way above the expectations!

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O11y Guide, Cloud Native Observability Pitfalls: Controlling Costs

DZone

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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Tech Transforms podcast: How one federal agency is embracing AI to support and empower its cyber workforce

Dynatrace

Is artificial intelligence (AI) here to steal government employees’ jobs? Can embracing AI really make life easier? These are some of the questions that Willie Hicks, Dynatrace’s Federal CTO, and I unpacked with Patrick Johnson, director of the Workforce Innovation Directorate in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of the CIO. There is a lot of concern about AI taking jobs away from humans.

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Governance Without Benefit

The Agile Manager

I’ve been writing about IT governance for many years now. At the time I started writing about governance, the subject did not attract much attention in IT, particularly in software development. This was a bit surprising given the poor track record of software delivery: year after year the Standish CHAOS reports drew attention to the fact that the majority of IT software development investments wildly exceeded spend estimates, fell short of functional expectations, were plagued with poor quality,

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Percona PG_TDE and Ubuntu: Please Test Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL

Percona

PostgreSQL differs from certain other databases as it lacks a native solution to encrypt data on disk transparently. At Percona, we are in the process of developing PG_TDE, a tool designed to encrypt data using the AES-CTR encryption algorithm. This code is currently under development, and we are seeking your assistance in testing it.

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Edge Computing Orchestration in IoT: Coordinating Distributed Workloads

DZone

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing has emerged as a critical paradigm to process data closer to the source—IoT devices. This proximity to data generation reduces latency, conserves bandwidth and enables real-time decision-making. However, managing distributed workloads across various edge nodes in a scalable and efficient manner is a complex challenge.

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Closed-loop remediation: Why unified observability is an essential auto-remediation best practice

Dynatrace

Closed-loop remediation is an IT operations process that detects issues or incidents, takes corrective actions, and verifies that the remediation action was successful. Ideally, this all occurs without human intervention. “Closed loop” refers to the continuous feedback loop in which the system takes actions — based on monitoring and analysis — and verifies the results to ensure complete problem remediation.

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Main Terms of Use of Mostbet App in 2024

Tech News Gather

The mobile application terms of use agreement sets the rules and restrictions for everyone who uses the Mostbet mobile application. This article will help you understand how to install a mobile application of a bookmaker company and what are the conditions for its use. In addition to the conditions, we will also consider the advantages of using a betting application.

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Master PostgreSQL Upgrades: The Ultimate Checklist

Percona

Are you planning to upgrade your PostgreSQL database but feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the task? We have something that will make your life much easier. Introducing The Ultimate PostgreSQL Upgrade Checklist – designed to guide both seasoned and new DBAs and developers through the intricate process of a PostgreSQL upgrade.

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Improving Upon My OpenTelemetry Tracing Demo

DZone

Last year, I wrote a post on OpenTelemetry Tracing to understand more about the subject. I also created a demo around it, which featured the following components: The Apache APISIX API Gateway A Kotlin/Spring Boot service A Python/Flask service And a Rust/Axum service I've recently improved the demo to deepen my understanding and want to share my learning.

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Mitigating risk with AI observability: Dynatrace empowers organizations to embrace AI for all use cases

Dynatrace

Business and technology leaders are increasing their investments in AI to achieve business goals and improve operational efficiency. From generating new code and boosting developer productivity to finding the root cause of performance issues with ease, the benefits of AI are numerous. However, without observability, the AI wave—which has become more than just hype —comes with risks.

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MySQL Backups: Methods & Best Practices

Scalegrid

Regarding MySQL backups , knowing how to secure your data is crucial. This guide cuts through the complexity, providing instructions on creating, managing, and automating a MySQL backup. Dive in to uncover the essentials of different backup types, command-line tools, and strategic practices for robust data protection. MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system for online applications and data warehousing.

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Simplify the Use of ENV Variables in Percona Monitoring and Management AMI

Percona

The Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) Amazon Machine Image (AMI) currently lacks native support for ENV variables. In this guide, we’ll walk through a straightforward workaround that simplifies the process of using ENV variables in PMM AMI and reapplying them after an upgrade.Step one: Adding ENV variables to /srv/.

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Pinterest's Transition to HTTP/3: A Boost in Performance and Reliability

DZone

In a recent announcement, Pinterest revealed its successful migration from HTTP/2 to HTTP/3. This marked a significant improvement in its networking infrastructure. The aim was to enhance the user experience and improve critical business metrics by leveraging the capabilities of the modern HTTP/3 protocol. The Journey to HTTP/3 Network performance, such as low latency and high throughput, is critical to Pinners’ experience.

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Dynatrace Perform 2024: Recognizing customer and partner digital gamechangers

Dynatrace

Every year at our annual user conference, Dynatrace Perform , we recognize the most inspiring success stories from our most innovative, transformative customers and partners. At Dynatrace Perform 2024, we had the honor of again hosting our awards ceremony to publicly acknowledge the organizations that use observability, AI, and analytics to manage modern cloud complexity, secure their business, and drive meaningful impact across their industries.

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The Performance Inequality Gap, 2024

Alex Russell

It's time once again to update our priors regarding the global device and network situation. What's changed since last year? And how much more HTML, CSS, and (particularly) JavaScript can a new project afford? The Budget, 2024 JavaScript-Heavy Markup-Heavy Calculate Your Own Situation Report Mobile Desktop Takeaways The Great Branch Mispredict The Budget, 2024 # In a departure from previous years, we'll evaluate two sets of baseline numbers for first-load under five seconds on 75 th ( P75 ) perc

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Considering a MongoDB Migration? Why Percona Should Be Your First Choice

Percona

As a DBA or database architect, you’re well-acquainted with the offerings of MongoDB Community Edition, MongoDB Enterprise, and MongoDB Atlas. Maybe you’re even thinking of jumping ship from your current database over to MongoDB – adventurous, aren’t you?

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Making Waves: Dynatrace Perform 2024 Ushers in New Era of Observability

DZone

Dynatrace welcomed thousands of in-person and virtual attendees to its annual Perform conference in Las Vegas this week. The overarching theme was “Make Waves,” – conveying both the tectonic shifts happening across industries and opportunities for organizations to drive transformational impact. True to the cutting-edge nature of the company, Dynatrace had several major announcements that will allow enterprises to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges around cloud complexity, AI adoptio

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Trace, diagnose, resolve: Introducing the Infrastructure & Operations app for streamlined troubleshooting

Dynatrace

Infrastructure and operations teams must maintain infrastructure health for IT environments. Traditional tools struggle with the intricacy of modern cloud services and containerized applications. These complex cloud environments obscure visibility and complicate troubleshooting, especially as teams take on the daunting task of pinpointing the exact root cause of issues.

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Dynatrace SaaS release notes version 1.284

Dynatrace

We have released Dynatrace version 1.284. To learn what’s new, have a look at the release notes. The post Dynatrace SaaS release notes version 1.284 appeared first on Dynatrace news.

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Mitigating Bias in AI Through Continuous Monitoring and Validation

DZone

The emergence of bias in artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant challenge in the realm of algorithmic decision-making. AI models often mirror the data on which they are trained. It can unintentionally include existing societal biases, leading to unfair outcomes. To overcome this issue, continuous monitoring and validation emerge as critical processes which are essential for ensuring that AI models function ethically and impartially over time.

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TPM Chips and the Use of TPM in Virtualization Technology

DZone

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an important component in modern computing since it provides hardware-based security and enables a variety of security features. TPM chips have grown in relevance in both physical and virtual contexts, where they play a critical role in data security and preserving the integrity of computer systems. TPM chips, their functionality, and how they are used in virtualization technology will be discussed in this article.

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Strategies and Guidance for Effective Cloud Management and Cost Optimization

DZone

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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Essentials of User Acceptance Testing

DZone

In the dynamic realm of software development, ensuring that a product not only meets but exceeds user expectations is paramount. Enter User Acceptance Testing (UAT), a pivotal phase that serves as the final frontier before software is unleashed into the hands of end-users. UAT strategy plays a vital role in validating that a system aligns with user needs, requirements, and business objectives.

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Empowering IT Infrastructure Management With CMDB

DZone

In the fast-paced realm of Information Technology (IT), organizations grapple with the challenges of maintaining complex and dynamic IT infrastructures. The Configuration Management Database (CMDB) has emerged as a powerful solution, revolutionizing the way businesses manage and optimize their IT environments. This article explores the role of CMDB in empowering IT infrastructure management, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering strategic decision-making.

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SIEM Volume Spike Alerts Using ML

DZone

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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Understanding Replication in PostgreSQL – How to Set Up PostgreSQL Streaming Replication

Percona

This blog was originally published in September 2018 and was updated in Feburary of 2024Configuring replication between two databases is considered to be the best strategy for achieving high availability during disasters and provides fault tolerance against unexpected failures. PostgreSQL satisfies this requirement through streaming replication.