Eric Rubin-Smith

Nathan, Senior Vice President, Engineering at Vultr, explains how to prevent tool sprawl in modern platforms. He outlines a core technology stack for production environments, with Kubernetes as the foundation, Argo CD for deployments, and Prometheus with Grafana for observability. Nathan emphasizes the balance between maintaining a stable production environment while allowing teams to experiment with new tools in development. Watch the full interview: https://ku.bz/hX9c94l8s This is a reaction to Hans' episode: https://ku.bz/SyPM8Ch43

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These are very interesting insights (and also highlight the importance of not having a separation agreement)! It reminds me of Ron Westrum's theory of the Technological Maestro - https://lnkd.in/eeu9iyWQ The leader of the organization must be an expert in the field (it doesn't mean an expert coder, an expert in the industry). I believe Serverless is a game-changer in Cloud (as the next generation of Compute). This shift is not happening overnight. But I would hate to think that a large Cloud Provider is losing a competitive advantage in next generation Compute. Tactics will come and go, but Strategies can be decades long. Let's hope Compute remains a strategy - regardless of technology, Compute and Storage are not going away. GenAi is a tactic that may evolve into a Strategy, but don't let a new stream eat the existing value stream. Interesting times ahead.

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Are AWS certifications the key to advancing your career? In today’s competitive job market, AWS certifications are in high demand, with Skillsoft ranking them among the highest-paying IT credentials in the U.S. But beyond the obvious financial benefits, here’s why earning one can help set you apart: Engineers: AWS certifications help you design and secure scalable cloud infrastructures, making you a critical asset to organizations leveraging cloud technologies. Analysts: Whether you're focused on detecting threats or identifying vulnerabilities, AWS knowledge is essential for securing cloud environments. Flexibility: Many organizations use a mix of cloud platforms. With AWS certifications, you'll gain the versatility to work across different environments, boosting your career opportunities. Investing in AWS certifications helps future-proof your career, ensuring you're prepared to meet the evolving demands of cloud security. Plus, with Cybrary’s hands-on certification training, you’ll gain practical, real-world experience to help you ace your exam. What are some other Cybrary courses or certifications you’ve taken that have helped advance your career?

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We see a huge value add in this latest release from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Allowing on-prem nodes as part of the EKS cluster provides the potential for huge cost savings. The biggest win is the use of GPU's in your cluster, that is expensive in the cloud but much easier to run on-prem. Enjoy the best of both worlds! https://lnkd.in/euNUZJHN #AWS #EKS #Cost-Saving

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At Akuity, we didn’t just witness Kubernetes’ rise—we shaped its future. 🐙 The Argo Project was born to solve the real-world challenges of scaling application deployments on Kubernetes. 🌟 From the early days at Applatix to CNCF graduation and powering enterprises like Intuit, Salesforce, and Spotify, our journey reflects innovation, collaboration, and impact. 🙌 Curious about the “why” behind Argo CD, Rollouts, and Workflows? 👀 Read the blog 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02_tTJM0 Discover the story that started it all and how we’re driving the GitOps movement forward. 🌐 #ArgoProject #Kubernetes #GitOps #OpenSource #DevOps

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Very interesting post on Intuit's use of LLMs to manage K8s, via Aditya Kulkarni at InfoQ: "Intuit Engineering's Approach to Simplifying Kubernetes Management with AI" https://lnkd.in/eRN6_sAK

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Discover how we revamped an outdated address parsing system, doubling its speed and cutting traffic load by 40%. Learn how our Redis-based solution improved scalability, handled over a million records, and solved complex data challenges. https://lnkd.in/ezzfpuxU #intsurfing #optimization #bigdata #dataprocessing

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Explore the path to interoperability in this in-depth conversation with Michael Armbrust, the original creator of #DeltaLake, and Ryan Blue, an original creator of #ApacheIceberg. For many organizations, struggling with which table format to choose delays lakehouse adoption and ultimately harms their data + AI strategy. But there is an easier way. This insightful discussion covers the evolution of open table formats, how Databricks is solving interoperability, data governance and more. https://dbricks.co/47IvBha

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I have a question for folks who use Step Functions with CDK. Do you ever look at ASL? Or use the console to design a workflow before coding it in CDK? If you do, how do you map one DSL to the other? Feels like you have to learn both... 🤔 #aws #stepfunctions

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Buckle up for an exhilarating ride into the software-defined vehicle era with the AWS Automotive Industry Guide. Attendee Guide: https://go.aws/3MXBpcW This guide is your roadmap to navigating the automotive sessions tailored to tackle your unique challenges. Whether you're revving up for a breakout session, chalk talk, builders' session, or workshop, #AWSreInvent has something for every automotive enthusiast. #AWSreInvent

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The amount of $$$ companies waste on #AWS #NAT Gateways is mind boggling: In non-production high bandwidth use-cases, one can get away with NAT Instance. You miss out of high availability, but there are plenty of automated workarounds. Old #DMZ ideas are replicated in AWS. In the world of virtual networking, there is no difference between a public and private subnet. The only difference is the route table. When Network ACLs (aka #NACLs) and Security Groups are setup properly, one can launch private instances in a public subnet and avoid NAT completely. Just don't assign a public IP address!

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As healthcare providers look to the cloud for innovative solutions, concerns about security, compliance, & privacy take center stage. 🩺 https://go.aws/3AZlwQF #AWS’s Michael Leonard talks with Machinify’s CIO David Levinger about how challenges around rising compliance costs, #AI & ML adoption, & cyber targeting are framing product development. #Healthcare #CloudSecurity

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Join me next week for a discussion about table partitioning at the inaugural 🐘 Postgres Meetup for All 🐘 virtual meetup. We'll talk about partitioning basics, the why and how, and even a few things that recent versions of Postgres have improved. https://buff.ly/4eRUJUU The goal for "Postgres Meetup for All" is to provide not only a variety of speakers and topics, but time for discussion and interaction. I'm planning on a round of introductions from attendees, a short presentation (20-30 minutes), and then discussion time. If you're thinking about table partitioning, working through issues, or even have some tips of your own to share, join us for this discussion.

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I share because the meta-message of making sure you've done the appropriate level of diligence before picking your database (or any architecturally significant component) is a much-needed message IMHO. I've seen too many examples in the past few years of decisions made without the appropriate level of diligence and any regard for the unnecessary costs these decisions impose on the business. https://lnkd.in/eD_24953

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Announced at #AWSreinvent: Cribl now supports AWS Private Image Build! 🔐 How do you ensure your telemetry pipelines stay secure and compliant? With Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge, combined with AWS Private Image Build, you can create Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) tailored to your specific requirements. This lets you build “golden” or “hardened” AMIs that meet your organization’s security and compliance standards. 💡 Learn how to create a secure, compliant, and consistent Cribl deployment across your entire environment with AWS Private Image Build: https://lnkd.in/epMDUKcr

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💡Our co-founder Trunal B. coming through with some insight into why listing on marketplaces is not endgame, but day 1 of implementing Cloud GTM. While he speaks about AWS in particular, the underlying ethos can be extrapolated to all hyperscalers. It is integral for any GTM route to remain iterative and agile in response to shifting customer expectations, business priorities and economic environments - but this is of particular essence for Cloud GTM. Your marketplace listing works with and within the fabric of the hyperscalers, who are innovating at a rapidity that demands constant vigilance from you. Your ability to stay transacting on the marketplace is reliant on your capability to keep technical pace with them, augment their output value to end customers, and be an 'on-par' partner.

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Don't miss this fireside chat on August 21 at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT designed for technology leaders responsible for Kubernetes management, efficiency, and cost optimization. Dieter Matzion, Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku, will join Andy Suderman, CTO at Fairwinds, and Emilia A’Bell, Chief Revenue Officer, Platform9 who will provide actionable insights to elevate your Kubernetes strategy. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AgmUOj #webinar #kubernetesmanagement #kubernetesefficiency #costefficiency #roku #kubernetesstrategy #kubernetes #managedkubernetesasaservice #devops #finops

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