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When containers are not the answer
Containers are being sold as a cure-all for cloud computing systems, but they have a specific purpose, and in many instances should not be used.
3 tiny Kubernetes distributions for compact container management
Small is beautiful, and it could be just the antidote you need for Kubernetes' sprawl. Here are three popular, miniaturized Kubernetes distros for managing containers at scale.
Azure Kubernetes doubles down on WebAssembly
WebAssembly is ideal for cloud-native apps. A shift from Krustlets to runwasi should simplify managing Wasm nodes in Azure Kubernetes Service.
How to beat the Kubernetes skills shortage
While Kubernetes container management is key to digital transformation, Kubernetes talent is in short supply. Follow these 4 strategies of successful companies to fill the gap.
How to identify and solve web-scale problems
The storied history of web-scale problems offers lessons for operators of increasingly complex IT environments.
Inside Microsoft’s cloud-first .NET 7 release
November means it’s time for a new .NET release. What’s in .NET 7 for the cloud and for containers? Cross-platform support and cloud-native functionality.
Oracle Cloud Native Environment 1.5.7 highlights Kubernetes
Enhancements in Oracle Cloud Native Environment 1.5.7 include faster deployments, improved container runtime setup, and more.
Sysdig’s new Cost Advisor aims to cut Kubernetes costs
The company claims that the new tool, in combination with its existing Sysdig Monitor, can cut Kubernetes costs by an average of 40%.
6 Kubernetes distributions leading the container revolution
Kubernetes and containers are changing how applications are built, deployed, and managed. These distros are leading the charge.
Cryptojacking, DDoS attacks increase in container-based cloud systems
Victims lose $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain, according to a new report from Sysdig.
Hands-on with Microsoft’s CBL-Mariner 2.0 Linux
How to install and configure the fast and lightweight container host Linux distribution for Azure Kubernetes Service and the Microsoft Container Registry.
Microsoft adds container support to .NET SDK
The ability to create container images with the .NET SDK debuts in a preview phase for Linux-x64 image deployments, with Windows support to follow.
Kestrel: The Microsoft web server you should be using
This alternative to Internet Information Services, which Microsoft uses for its own services, delivers modern dynamic web applications on common server platforms or in containers.
Lift and shift Windows applications to containers
Microsoft’s own experience with Microsoft 365 shows that moving to cloud-native is possible, even when you have a lot of code to move.
Kubescape boosts Kubernetes scanning capabilities
End-to-end open source security platform for Kubernetes has added vulnerability scanning for code repositories and container image registries.
CrowdStrike enhances container visibility and threat hunting capabilities
The cloud-native security provider wants to help customers gain visibility into all of their containers, as well as uncover a growing array of threats across multicloud environments.
7 biggest Kubernetes security mistakes
The most dangerous security holes are often the most basic. Start improving your Kubernetes security posture by fixing these simple mistakes.
Cilium launches eBPF-powered Kubernetes service mesh
Cilium Service Mesh features eBPF-based connectivity, traffic management, security, and observability, supporting both sidecar and sidecar-less deployments.
Sysdig Secure update adds ability to stop container attacks at runtime
Sysdig's Drift Control detects and stops attempts to run packages or binary files that were added or modified at runtime.
Why Mercedes-Benz runs on 900 Kubernetes clusters
The German automaker runs a massive fleet of Kubernetes clusters to support a wide range of project teams around the world. ‘For us, managing Kubernetes is not that hard.’