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Open Source Software Security: Is Open Source Software Safe?

Percona

Even though open source software is firmly in the mainstream, used widely by businesses, governments, and everyone who owns a cell phone or computer, the question repeatedly arises: “Is open source software safe?” Is open source software as stable as other software? Our bar is higher than that.

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What is container orchestration?

Dynatrace

But managing the deployment, modification, networking, and scaling of multiple containers can quickly outstrip the capabilities of development and operations teams. This orchestration includes provisioning, scheduling, networking, ensuring availability, and monitoring container lifecycles. How does container orchestration work?

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PostgreSQL vs. Oracle: Difference in Costs, Ease of Use & Functionality

Scalegrid

The unstoppable rise of open source databases. One database in particular is causing a huge dent in Oracle’s market share – open source PostgreSQL. See how open source PostgreSQL Community version costs compare to Oracle Standard Edition and Oracle Enterprise Edition. What’s causing this massive shift?

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What is cloud application security?

Dynatrace

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. However, open source software is often a vector for security vulnerabilities.

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Kubernetes vs Docker: What’s the difference?

Dynatrace

Think of containers as the packaging for microservices that separate the content from its environment – the underlying operating system and infrastructure. A standard Docker container can run anywhere, on a personal computer (for example, PC, Mac, Linux), in the cloud, on local servers, and even on edge devices. Networking.

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What is vulnerability management? And why runtime vulnerability detection makes the difference

Dynatrace

Security vulnerabilities are weaknesses in applications, operating systems, networks, and other IT services and infrastructure that would allow an attacker to compromise a system, steal data, or otherwise disrupt IT operations. What is a security vulnerability?

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Database Housekeeping in the New Year

Percona

If you replicate from one server to the next, are you replicating what you need? Take some to check how the server is being accessed, as you do not want a project to use the root access for all queries. Check the versions of database connectors, programming languages, and proceed all the way down to the operating system.