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Take on the Kubernetes Resume Challenge

Cloud Irregular • 3104 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Programming Training Community
  1. The Cloud Resume Challenge community is launching a Kubernetes Challenge throughout March to help individuals build their Kubernetes skills by deploying a basic e-commerce website.
  2. The challenge focuses on learning the operations of a K8s cluster such as configuration, scaling, monitoring, and persistence, offering guidance to prevent going off track.
  3. Participants will work through the challenge together over 4 weeks in the CRC Discord server, with special incentives for those who complete it.

"Here's the sad state of the cloud"

Cloud Irregular • 3696 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence Tech industry Tech Culture Data Privacy
  1. The cloud landscape is shifting from big hyperscalers to more specialized services like standalone databases and DIY cloud-in-a-box.
  2. Using tools like Nightshade to protect art from being exploited by AI may not be the best strategy, focusing on creating original, high-quality art is key.
  3. Google, despite criticism, remains a significant player in the tech industry, seen as a symbol of intellectual prowess and innovation.

Stay the hell away from anything that's not cloud portable

DevOps, K8s, and the Cloud • 6 HN points • 24 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Serverless Computing
  1. Stick to using standard, open, and protocol-compliant resources whenever possible for cloud portability.
  2. If leveraging proprietary capabilities, wrap them in clean abstractions to swap out implementations across clouds easily.
  3. Prioritize cloud portability early to avoid the risks of vendor lock-in and technical debt in the future.
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Amazon Anthropic: Poison Pill or Empire Strikes Back

SemiAnalysis • 6667 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Cloud Computing Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence
  1. Amazon and Anthropic signed a significant deal, with Amazon investing in Anthropic, which could impact the future of AI infrastructure.
  2. Amazon has faced challenges in generative AI due to lack of direct access to data and issues with internal model development.
  3. The collaboration between Anthropic and Amazon could accelerate Anthropic's ability to build foundation models but also poses risks and challenges.

TPUv5e: The New Benchmark in Cost-Efficient Inference and Training for <200B Parameter Models

SemiAnalysis • 6263 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Performance Cloud Computing
  1. Google's TPUv5e offers a cost advantage for training and inferring models with under 200 billion parameters compared to AI chips from other companies.
  2. TPUv5e and TPUv5 prioritize efficiency and low power consumption over peak performance, with a focus on minimizing total cost of ownership.
  3. Google's TPUv5e system features high bandwidth communication between chips, linear cost scaling, and efficient software tools for ease of use.

Brief: Google received cloud contract supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 220 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Technology Contracts Cloud Computing
  1. Google received a cloud contract to support U.S. Special Operations Forces as part of a $9 billion program run by the Pentagon, along with Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon.
  2. The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) with roughly 60,000 personnel works closely with elite units for direct action missions and core activities like counter-insurgency operations.
  3. The cloud computing contracts are seen as linking the CIA's cloud contract and the Pentagon's JWCC initiative, suggesting a bridge between intelligence and military operations.

Microsoft & Google: "You'll have no real computers, and you'll be happy"

The Lunduke Journal of Technology • 6886 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Tech Trends Cloud Computing
  1. Big tech companies are promoting the idea of using less capable computers and remote desktop-ing into central servers.
  2. Microsoft is pushing Windows 365 Frontline where users connect to a remote Windows 11 desktop provided by Microsoft.
  3. Google is providing low-power Chromebooks to employees and encouraging the use of Google Cloudtop for desktop software, eliminating the need for powerful computers.

Can BIS Control the Cloud?

ChinaTalk • 311 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing AI Regulation Privacy Concerns
  1. New proposed rules by Commerce focus on regulating US cloud providers to identify customers and monitor large AI training with potential risks.
  2. The regulations aim to prevent misuse of cloud services for cyber attacks and dangerous AI systems, using 'Know Your Customer' schemes.
  3. Enforcement measures include restrictions on customers or jurisdictions engaging in malicious cyber activities, with a focus on setting up reporting processes.

Preparing for Microsoft Security Copilot

Rod’s Blog • 496 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Training Monitoring
  1. Before adopting Microsoft Security Copilot, assess your current security situation by understanding assets, risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.
  2. Plan your integration strategy by deciding on which features to use, aligning with prerequisites such as licenses, and identifying user roles.
  3. Train your staff and stakeholders on how to use Microsoft Security Copilot, educate them about its benefits and challenges, and equip them with skills to operate and troubleshoot the service.

($) Do We Need Sovereign AI?

Interconnected • 76 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Cloud Computing Data Governance
  1. Sovereign AI is a concept gaining attention, especially with Nvidia's involvement, and raises questions about AI infrastructure and global talent flow.
  2. The idea of sovereign AI has potential benefits in addressing issues like hallucination and data governance that plague generative AI.
  3. Global discussions are evolving around the necessity of sovereign AI to tackle complex AI challenges and leverage economies of scale.

Arm at Amazon

The Chip Letter • 2055 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing
  1. Arm has found a place in the biggest cloud at Amazon.
  2. The importance of power efficiency in datacenters favors Arm designs due to lower power consumption.
  3. Arm has faced challenges in entering the server market, with various attempts by partners falling short over the past decade.

From Dynamo to DynamoDB : Unveiling the Titans of Tech

Mindful Matrix • 119 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Database Management Cloud Computing
  1. Dynamo and DynamoDB are two names often seen in databases, but they have significant differences. Dynamo set the foundation, and DynamoDB evolved into a practical, scalable, and reliable service.
  2. Key differences between Dynamo and DynamoDB include their Genesis, Consistency Model, Data Modeling, Operational Model, and Conflict Resolution approaches.
  3. Dynamo focuses on eventual consistency, while DynamoDB offers both eventual and strong consistency. Dynamo is a simple key-value store, while DynamoDB supports key-value and document data models.

Microsoft builds the bomb

benn.substack • 1500 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Management Cloud Computing Software Development Artificial Intelligence
  1. The modern data stack aimed to revolutionize how technology is built and sold, focusing on modularity and specialized tools.
  2. Microsoft introduced Fabric as an all-in-one data and analytics platform to address the issue of fragmentation in the modern data stack.
  3. Fabric from Microsoft presents a unified solution but may risk limiting choice and innovation in the data industry.

450: Apple's iPhone Pricing, Hyperscalers, Google, Capital-Light Businesses, Rory Sutherland, Norway, Spotify AI, and Hitchcock

Liberty’s Highlights • 491 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Apple AI Cloud Computing 3D Printing Nuclear power
  1. Adjusted for inflation, the iPhone 15 is the most affordable since the original in 2007.
  2. The White House may require cloud companies to disclose AI customers for security
  3. Google paid Apple a massive estimated $120 billion since 2010 to be the default search on iOS.

449: Amazon + Anthropic, TSMC AZ, Costco, Xero Shoes, Microsoft + Activision, Bloomberg for Sale, AI Copyright, and The Bear

Liberty’s Highlights • 491 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Cloud Computing Tech industry
  1. The author is incorporating strength training into their routine by researching equipment like dumbbells and a bench for a home gym setup.
  2. Obsessing over equipment can distract from the main goal of strength training, but having a convenient home setup may lead to more consistent workouts.
  3. Soap is a relatively recent invention in human history, dating back around five thousand years, significantly changing personal hygiene practices.

These 7 Software Engineering Skills Give You an Unfair Advantage

Brain Bytes • 119 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Cybersecurity Automation Version Control Cloud Computing
  1. Thinking like a hacker helps in identifying and fixing security flaws before they are exploited, crucial in today's cybersecurity landscape.
  2. Understanding different devices through cross-platform critical thinking gives a competitive edge and promotes reusability of business logic.
  3. Scripting and automation for repetitive tasks enhances productivity by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and freeing up time for more complex work.

Gsnowflake

benn.substack • 788 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data AI Cloud Computing Natural Language Processing
  1. Google is technically a database but differs from traditional databases in its structure and content.
  2. Snowflake is introducing features like Document AI that hint at a shift towards focusing on information retrieval rather than just data analysis.
  3. The market for an information database could potentially be larger and more accessible than traditional data warehouses, offering simpler access to basic facts and connections.

Microsoft Sentinel SOC 101: Detecting and Mitigating Spear Phishing with Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Data Analysis Automation Best Practices
  1. Spear phishing is a serious cyber-attack that targets specific individuals or organizations. Microsoft Sentinel's tools can help detect and prevent these types of threats.
  2. Microsoft Sentinel allows for the creation of custom analytics rules based on KQL queries to identify potential spear phishing activities. This helps in early detection of threats.
  3. Automation and playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel enable immediate responses like blocking URLs or initiating password resets upon detecting a spear phishing attempt.

How to Deploy Microsoft Sentinel Effectively

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Security Cloud Computing Data Management AI Automation
  1. To get the most out of Microsoft Sentinel, organizations should carefully plan and prepare their deployment by assessing security needs and goals.
  2. Choosing the right subscription and pricing model is crucial for optimizing the benefits of Microsoft Sentinel, based on data requirements, user protection, and features needed.
  3. Effective management of Microsoft Sentinel involves monitoring data ingestion, leveraging AI and ML capabilities, automating workflows, and learning from security incidents and feedback.

Microsoft Sentinel SOC 101: How to Detect and Mitigate Multiple Microsoft Teams Deleted by a Single User with Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Security Software Data Management Incident Response Cloud Computing
  1. Use Microsoft Sentinel to detect and respond to multiple Teams deletion events in your organization.
  2. Collect Teams activity logs in Microsoft Sentinel to monitor data and detect security risks.
  3. Write custom analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel to generate alerts for suspicious activities, such as multiple Teams deletion by a single user.

The Era of the Cloud Czars

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 39 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cloud Computing Tech Companies Artificial Intelligence Hardware Software
  1. The era of the Cloud Czars is defined by five key companies: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta.
  2. Building clouds and investing in the Cloud game was a key risk that many companies failed to take on, leading to their decline.
  3. In the tech industry, failure to take risks can be fatal, as highlighted by the success of the Cloud Czars who embraced the challenge.