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An argument for Kubernetes and Machine Learning

There’s a big problem brewing in the world of data engineering, high-performance computing (HPC), and machine learning. Since the release of ChatGPT, the once quiet but critical function of the world’s data teams has seen an increase in demands, new scrutiny, and questions appearing around ROI. ChatGPT spurred awareness, along with ‘features’ that almost anyone […]

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Breaking free from VMware’s uncertainty: How to save costs and future-proof your transition

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has customers worried about higher prices and less innovation.  These worries were recently highlighted in this Silverlinings article VMware customers should find ‘exit ramps’ ahead of Broadcom deal. According to this article, Gartner has recommended that VMware customers “identify exit ramps for deployed products, including alternative solutions and migration activities”.  Another

Open Source Summit 2023 – a refreshed start

As 2023 is proving to be a year where most ‘happenings of note’ are negative, it was refreshing and uplifting to see the successful transformation of the Linux Conference into the Open Source Summit. The event was intimate and full of creative and insightful content, but there’s no hiding that everyone there thought there would

Platform9 at the Edge Computing Expo North America 2023

Platform9 at the Edge Computing Expo North America 2023

Are you interested in learning more about edge computing and how it can transform your business? Do you want to hear from experts and industry leaders on the latest trends and best practices for edge deployments? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should join us at the Edge Computing Expo North America

How do you balance product operations and developer productivity?

How do you run Kubernetes at scale in production and simultaneously unleash the potential of your engineering teams?   The question may seem to be either duplicative or conflating a solution for one problem with the solution for a second. In truth, it’s neither.   Unleashing the potential of development teams at scale  The solutions for running

Kubernetes PaaS

Kubernetes PaaS or Not to PaaS

Kubernetes isn’t impossible to learn; not for operations teams and not for the software developers who create the applications that we all use on a daily basis. Then why do organizations continue trying to create Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) layers to obfuscate Kubernetes? Maybe it’s the fear of letting developers access clusters? Maybe it’s a belief that

Help your engineers develop containerized apps fast and without limitation

Help your engineers develop containerized apps fast and without limitation

Writing code and getting it live in production has never been easy, and Kubernetes – for all of its benefits – is introducing new challenges. In traditional virtual environments, engineers have always had to handle build issues and feedback from QA, then address issues found in integration environments. Ultimately, they could spend days on just

Argo CD vs Tekton vs Jenkins X: Finding the Right GitOps Tooling

Introduction In this article, we’re going to take a look at three different CI/CD tools that have grown in popularity over the last couple of years: Argo CD, Tekton, and Jenkins X. If you’re reading this article, you’re either considering implementing GitOps in your organization to manage your operational workflows, or you’ve already done so.

Kubernetes on prem

Kubernetes on-premises: why and how

Overview In this post you will learn: Why Run Kubernetes On-premises Challenges Running Kubernetes On-premises Best Practices for On-premise Kubernetes Implementation Kubernetes in Production Needs Additional Services The best Kubernetes architecture for your organization depends on your needs and goals. Kubernetes is often described as a cloud-native technology, and it certainly qualifies as one. However,

Goldilocks Guide: compared to Public Cloud or DIY, Platform9 is "just right"

The Goldilocks Guide to going cloud native: How to find the perfect fit

Cloud native isn’t a destination. It’s a journey – just like many of the fables and fairy tales we were told as children. And just like these stories where the hero faces challenges and dark paths, uncertainty and danger, modernizing can appear daunting. The hero in these stories succeeds when they learn the right lessons

Platform9 awarded 7 G2 awards in Winter 2023 report

Platform9 awarded 8 G2 awards in Winter 2023 report

One of the things we pride ourselves on is being a customer-first company. That’s why the G2 awards, in particular, are so meaningful – they are based on verified, authentic reviews from real customers. The fact that our customers love our teams and our product is great. What’s truly overwhelming is how much. This quarter,

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