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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, QA engineer Meryem Zid shares her insights on building effective QA pipelines, emphasizing unit tests and end-to-end testing as essentials for software quality. She discusses using tools like LocalStack and Terraform for cloud testing and explores emerging trends like chaos engineering, advanced observability, and edge computing testing. Meryem views AI as a supportive, transformative tool for QA rather than a replacement for human expertise, and she encourages adopting a QA culture that values continuous learning and collaboration. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Meryem discuss: How to build an effective QA pipeline, from unit tests to end-to-end testing. What is LocalStack, and how can it be used to test AWS cloud services locally? Challenges and benefits of using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code in QA processes. Why chaos engineering and advanced observability are key to the future of quality assurance. How AI can assist in testing, but why it will not replace human-driven QA strategies. Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/qoyyT9whpZQ ). You can find Meryem Zid (Senior Testing Engineer at Adservio Group) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryem-zid-652852187/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Data Handling in Manufacturing | Jeremy Theocharis 34:20

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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, Jeremy Theocharis, co-founder and CTO of Unite Manufacturing Hub (UMH), joins us to discuss digital transformation in manufacturing. Jeremy delves into how UMH centralizes factory data, enhancing real-time monitoring and data accessibility with a new data layer for the manufacturing process. He explains the benefits of integrating sensors and controllers, creating a Unified Namespace to improve efficiency and prevent production downtime. Additionally, Jeremy shares insights on UMH's scalable, Kubernetes-based infrastructure, built for self-hosting and data security. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Jeremy discuss: What is the Unite Manufacturing Hub, and how does it centralize factory data? Why is real-time monitoring crucial for modern manufacturing? What challenges come with data security and self-hosting in industrial IoT? Why is the Unified Namespace concept a game changer for manufacturing? Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/FU9VZnriHrY ). You can find Jeremy Theocharis (Co-founder & CTO at United Manufacturing Hub) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-theocharis/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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JetBrains: Developer Tools for the Cloud Age | Hadi Hariri 31:40

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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, Hadi Hariri, the head of open source projects at JetBrains, joins us to discuss the evolution of programming languages and developer tools. Hadi shares insights on JetBrains’ diverse suite of IDEs, including the recently launched Rust Rover, and explores how the company has integrated AI tools to support developer productivity. He also addresses the hype and practical impact of AI in coding, touching on how it may shape future developer skills. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Hadi discuss: The evolution of JetBrains and its tools for developers The impact of AI on coding and developer productivity How JetBrains supports Rust development with Rust Rover Why Hadi believes critical thinking is essential in a tech-driven world Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/LsZIx4DZBwM ). You can find Hadi Hariri (VP of Program Management and Communications at JetBrains) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadi-hariri/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Streaming Databases are not the same as a Streaming Processor 35:35

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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, Yingjun Wu, founder of RisingWave Labs, discusses stream processing and how RisingWave enables real-time data analytics. He explains the differences between batch and streaming databases, RisingWave’s PostgreSQL compatibility, and its open-source focus. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Yingjun discuss: What is stream processing and how does it differ from batch processing? Why RisingWave is a better fit for real-time data analytics. How PostgreSQL compatibility enhances RisingWave’s functionality. What open standards like Postgres, Kafka, and Iceberg mean for the future of data infrastructure. Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( https://podcasts.simplyblock.io/podcast/cloud-commute ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/tJIoKWqInu4 ). You can find Yingjun Wu (Founder & CEO at RisingWave Labs) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yingjun-wu/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Stay relevant in the Dev Career: Enhance your Profile and Reputation 40:10

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In this episode of Cloud Commute, Java evangelist Bruno Souza shares insights on adapting to cloud and AI trends, navigating the hidden job market, and building career visibility. He emphasizes hands-on learning and applying new technologies in real projects. Souza also introduces his Mentorship Hub, aimed at helping developers advance their careers with personalized guidance. In this episode of Cloud Commute , Chris and Bruno Souza discuss: How to navigate the hidden job market in tech The importance of cloud computing and AI for career advancement Practical advice for developers to build visibility and learn new technologies How mentorship can help developers grow their careers and adapt to industry changes Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/iq8_3zmNHgM ). You can find Bruno Souza on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brjavaman/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Observability with OpenTelemetry and Dash0 | Michele Mancioppi 30:22

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In this episode of Cloud Commute , Michele Mancioppi, Head of Product at Dash0, discusses how Dash0 enhances Kubernetes-native observability using OpenTelemetry. He and Chris Engelbert explore the importance of context in telemetry data and how standardization simplifies observability. Mancioppi also touches on balancing product management with technical expertise. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Michele discuss: What OpenTelemetry brings to observability and its benefits. How Dash0 simplifies Kubernetes-native observability. The importance of context when analyzing telemetry data. The evolving role of AI and machine learning in observability solutions. Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/9QMaykrLduw ) You can find Christina Lin (Head of Product at Dash0) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemancioppi/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Event Streaming Beyond Kafka | Christina Lin 29:16

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In this episode of Cloud Commute, Christina Lin from Redpanda Data discusses how Redpanda simplifies data streaming as an alternative to Kafka. She and Chris Engelbert explore its ease of use, cloud compatibility, and innovations like the BYOC service as a seamless Kafka alternative. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Christina discuss: What makes Redpanda a simpler alternative to Kafka? How does Redpanda's BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) service work? What are the benefits of using Redpanda for cloud-native applications? How is Redpanda improving Kafka Connect with the Ventus Project? Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/HhMoa46Y03A ) You can find Christina Lin (Director of Developer Advocacy at Redpanda) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weimeilin/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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A Brief History of Simplyblock | Michael Schmidt 30:10

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In this episode of Cloud Commute, Michael Schmidt, co-founder & CTO of simplyblock, joins us to discuss the innovation behind simplyblock. Michael shares his journey from consulting and leading major retail IT operations to the creation of simplyblock. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Michael discuss: What is software-defined storage? Why is hardware-defined storage outdated? What are the challenges with cloud storage solutions today? How is Simplyblock addressing the inefficiencies of traditional and cloud storage? Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( https://youtu.be/AJO5MKSg7Ls ). You can find Michael Schmidt (Co-Founder and CTO at simplyblock) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schmidt-7268a89/ About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Timeplus: Streaming Analytics for Realtime Data | Jove Zhong 29:40

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Event-driven processing and real-time stream analytics are common design elements of modern, scalable architectures. Jove Zhong from Timeplus talks about how and why you want to use these architectural patterns and why Timeplus. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Jove discuss: What is Streaming Analytics? Why do people prefer Timeplus? What are the challenges with anything stream processing? What does Jove believe the future holds? Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/mycompany/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Anit845ZM ). You can find Jove Zhong (Co-Founder and Head of Product at Timeplus) on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovezhong About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. Single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Integration Tests Done Right: Testcontainers | Oleg Šelajev 30:46

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Writing good integration tests is hard. Databases and other services need to be started up, the test has to be run, and everything needs to be shut down again. In this episode of Cloud Commute Oleg Šelajev from Docker talks about how Testcontainers makes our lives better. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Oleg discuss: Test containers and their role in development and testing environments Improving developer productivity with containerized environments Challenges and benefits of integrating Docker with test containers The future of AI in software development and democratization of AI components Building efficient and scalable testing frameworks using pre-configured modules Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrS8LmPVolE ). You can find Oleg Šelajev on X @shelajev and Linkedin: / shelajev . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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From Teaching to Tech: The Forefront of the Kubernetes Community - Bart Farrell 27:51

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In this very special episode of Cloud Commute we try something else. Joined by guest Bart Farrell, well known in the Kubernetes ecosystem for his work in the Data on Kubernetes community, as well as Kube.FM . Bart talks about his past, teaching children English after he moved from the USA to Spain, and how this shaped his view on teaching tech topics, his podcast, and more. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Bart discuss: Navigating the cloud-native ecosystem and Kubernetes Building and contributing to tech communities (Postgres, Kubernetes) Teaching, learning, and public speaking skills applied to tech The future of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in the context of AI Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTYnAcAWPUY ). You can find Bart Farrell on X @birthmarkbart and Linkedin: /bart-farrell About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Building AI Agents with Java and Semantic Kernel 30:18

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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, Bruno Borges, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, discusses millions of Java instances at Microsoft and the role of the Microsoft Java team. He introduces Semantic Kernel, a Java library for integrating AI into business applications, using large language models. Tune in to learn how Microsoft is shaping the future of development and AI integration. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Bruno discuss: Java’s evolution at Microsoft and OpenJDK initiatives AI integration and the role of the Semantic Kernel in intelligent applications The rise of remote development environments The future of AI and LLMs in software development Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io/ ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrS8LmPVolE ). You can find Bruno Borges on X @brunoborges and Linkedin: /brunocborges . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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How to Build a Serverless Postgres? ft Gwen Shapira 28:36

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In this episode, our guest Gwen Shapira talks about her co-founded database startup Nile, a serverless Postgres database. She explains how they implemented the multi-tenant features, made sure that customers are probably isolated, how scalability works, and what the future holds. Gwen has years and years of experience using technologies as Oracle databases, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and many more. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Gwen discuss: Building Nile: A serverless Postgres for SaaS applications Challenges of scaling multi-tenant architecture in databases Kubernetes migration and infrastructure automation The future of AI and vector databases in enhancing performance Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8dVUSwf_Eo ). You can find Gwen Shapira on X @gwenshap and Linkedin: /gwenshapira . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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A Time-Series Database in Postgres - WHY? 29:22

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In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, host Chris Engelbert talks with Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Timescale. Timescale enhances Postgres for handling time series data, analytics, and AI efficiently. The discussion covers Timescale's use of Kubernetes for scalable, decoupled compute and storage, ensuring high availability and efficient resource management, while tackling the challenges of managing stateful databases in Kubernetes. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Mike discuss: Building TimescaleDB on top of Postgres for time series and analytics Challenges and benefits of partitioning, data lifecycle, and compression in databases Scaling databases in Kubernetes and overcoming stateful set limitations The future of AI integration and Postgres in application development Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrS8LmPVolE ). You can find Mike Freedman on X @ michaelfreedman and Linkedin: /mfreed . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now…

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Introduction to Side Channel Attacks using CacheWarp 31:43

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In this week's episode we have a very special guest, Michael Schwarz from CISPA. A security researcher specialized in CPU side-channel attacks. He explains how side-channel attacks work in general, but most specifically with the example of his team's most recent find: #CacheWarp. He was also involved in the finding of #Meltdown and #Spectre. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Michael discuss: Understanding side-channel attacks and their impact on cloud security The role of CISPA in cybersecurity research and startup support CacheWarp: A CPU vulnerability that enables privilege escalation The future of hardware vulnerabilities and increasing complexity in CPUs Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLUSrcah2xE ). You can find Michael Schwarz on X @ misc0110 and Linkedin: /michael-schwarz-5aaab720 . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Building a Time Series Database in the Cloud - Steven Sklar from QuestDB 23:39

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Steven Sklar from QuestDB, a company producing a time series database for large IoT, metrics, observability and other time-component data sets, talks about how they implemented their database offering, from building their own operator to how storage is handled. For questions, you can reach Steven at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-sklar-1ab7103/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sklarsa Blog: https://sklar.rocks/ If you want to learn more about QuestDB: https://questdb.com/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Building and operating a production-grade PostgreSQL in Kubernetes - Álvaro Hernández Tortosa from OnGres 24:44

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Álvaro Hernández Tortosa from OnGres, a company providing the necessary tooling to run a production-grade PostgreSQL in Kubernetes. Álvaro talks about the issues with the many-solutions-to-a-problem situation in Postgres and how it can be overwhelming and alarming to newcomers. For questions, you can reach Álvaro at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahachete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahachete Website: https://aht.es/ If you want to learn more about OnGres or StackGres: https://ongres.com/ https://stackgres.io/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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How to automatically save money with AWS EC2 spot instances - Cristian Magherusan-Stanciu from AutoSpotting 24:05

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Cristian Magherusan-Stanciu from AutoSpotting, a company helping to cost-optimize their AWS EC2 spent by automatically supplying matching workloads with spot instances. For questions, you can reach Cristian at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristimagherusan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/magheru_san You can learn more about AutoSpotting at: Website: https://autospotting.org/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Kubernetes is the platform to build platforms, like Cloud Run or Fargate - Abdelfettah Sghiouar from Google 24:41

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In this episode of Cloud Commute, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Abdel Sghiouar, a Kubernetes expert from Google, to discuss various aspects of cloud technology, with a focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native solutions. Abdel, who has been with Google for a decade and specializes in Kubernetes networking, security, and storage, shares insights into the evolution and current state of container technologies. The conversation begins with Abdel introducing himself and his role at Google, where he works on the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Abdel explains the importance of Kubernetes in modern cloud computing, highlighting its flexibility and scalability, which make it suitable for AI and machine learning workloads that require substantial compute power. Chris and Abdel delve into the history and impact of containerization, discussing how it evolved from virtual machines to containers and now to Kubernetes. They touch upon the benefits and challenges of adopting Kubernetes and how cloud providers have simplified container services to make them more accessible. Abdel also talks about his involvement in the Kubernetes community, including his Kubernetes-focused podcast and his newsletter, which covers updates in the Kubernetes ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of making Kubernetes more user-friendly and less complex, advocating for solutions that abstract away the intricacies of Kubernetes to provide a seamless developer experience. The Kubernetes Podcast by Google episode mentioned in the show can be found here: https://kubernetespodcast.com/episode/208-containerd/ For questions, you can reach Abdel at: http://bit.ly/3LBOfOw You can learn more about Google at: https://www.google.com The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Constellation, a Kubernetes distribution to provide full end-to-end encryption with Confidential Computing - Moritz Eckert from Edgeless Systems 23:28

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In this episode, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Moritz Eckert from Edgeless Systems, a company specializing in confidential computing technologies. Moritz shares his background in computer security and his journey into co-founding Edgeless Systems. He dives deep into the concept of confidential computing, explaining its hardware-based approach to encrypt memory at runtime and perform remote attestation to ensure the integrity of the computing environment. Moritz discusses how Edgeless Systems' flagship product, Constellation, provides an "always encrypted" Kubernetes distribution, allowing data to remain encrypted throughout its lifecycle—from network transit to processing and storage. This ensures maximum security, especially for cloud-native applications, by leveraging hardware features available on modern CPUs. They explore the practical implications for application developers, emphasizing that the goal is to make the underlying security features invisible to developers, requiring no significant changes to their existing workflows. The conversation also touches on the current landscape of confidential computing hardware, the support from major cloud providers, and the potential for confidential computing in AI and machine learning contexts, particularly with GPUs. The conference Moritz mentioned during the show: OC3 - Open Confidential Computing Conference - https://www.oc3.dev/ For questions, you can reach Moritz at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eckert-moritz You can learn more about Edgeless Systems at: Website: https://www.edgeless.systems Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOInN0sCv6icUesisYIDeA The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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How Distributed SQL helps mitigate downtimes and outages - Franck Pachot from Yugabyte 22:42

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In this episode of our podcast, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Franck Pachot from Yugabyte, a distributed SQL database company. Franck, a developer advocate with extensive experience in databases, discusses the advantages of distributed SQL databases over traditional single-node SQL databases. He explains that Yugabyte offers the robust features of PostgreSQL with the added benefits of horizontal scalability and high availability. Franck delves into the technical aspects of distributed databases, emphasizing their ability to maintain consistency and provide ACID properties while scaling across multiple nodes. This setup ensures continuous uptime and flexibility to handle high-velocity data without downtime during upgrades or patches. He highlights that Yugabyte is designed for OLTP workloads but can handle various use cases due to its SQL compatibility. The conversation touches on deployment strategies, with Franck recommending cloud deployment for its elasticity and cost-efficiency, though acknowledging that traditional servers or a hybrid approach can also work. He discusses the practical aspects of migrating between cloud providers seamlessly and the importance of maintaining predictable performance by using similarly sized VMs during such transitions. For questions, you can reach Franck at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckpachot Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/FranckPachot Blog: https://dev.to/franckpachot YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FranckPachot You can learn more about Yugabyte at: Website: https://www.yugabyte.com/demo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/yugabyte The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Sustainability in data centers or how to shrink your carbon footprint while saving money - Rich Kenny from Interact 24:40

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In this episode, host Chris Engelbert sits down with Rich Kenny, Managing Director of Interact and a visiting lecturer at London South Bank University. Rich shares his extensive experience in machine learning-based environmental consultancy and his work on the circular economy. Rich dives into Interact's innovative product that optimizes the performance of enterprise IT, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. With the world's largest dataset on server performance, Interact offers advanced recommendations for reconfiguring IT assets to achieve significant energy savings—up to 70% in many cases. Rich also discusses the surprising impact of over-provisioning in data centers, the benefits of rethinking server configuration, and the potential of tape storage as a carbon-efficient method. He explains how businesses can achieve cost savings and sustainability by eliminating unnecessary waste in their IT infrastructure. Tune in to learn how cutting-edge technology can drive both environmental and financial benefits for enterprises. Whether you're a data center operator, an IT professional, or just curious about the intersection of technology and sustainability, this episode offers valuable insights. New episodes will be released every two weeks, so stay tuned for more fascinating discussions on the future of sustainable IT. For questions, you can reach Rich at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kenny You can learn more about Interact at: Website: https://www.interactdc.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interact.4792 The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Automatically secure your application with your personal Application Firewall 25:21

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In this week's episode of the Cloud Commute podcast by simplyblock, host Chris Engelbert talks to Hannes Ullman from bifrost security, a company building an automatic application firewall. Bifrost is built upon AppArmor, using a training phase to learn the application's network behavior, necessary system calls, and more. Using the data acquired during training, the application firewall will keep your application safe in production. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Hannes discuss: Bifrost Security: Automating runtime security for containerized environments The role of AppArmor and Linux security modules in container security Challenges of manual security profiles and automating security with Bifrost Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPD1VYFWVGA ). You can find Hannes Ullman on X @ kroxelikrax and Linkedin: /hannesullman . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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How to connect millions of devices every day 29:04

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In this episode of the Cloud Commute Podcast, Chris Engelbert talks with Dominik Obermaier, CTO and co-founder of HiveMQ. They delve into the technical aspects of MQTT, a lightweight communication protocol designed for the Internet of Things (IoT), and much more. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Dominik discuss: Introduction to HiveMQ and MQTT for IoT and automotive industries Scaling challenges of MQTT and its advantages over traditional messaging systems HiveMQ's role in mission-critical systems and industrial IoT applications The future of unified namespaces and connecting physical assets with cloud infrastructure Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK55D6olTw4 ). You can find on Dominik Obermaier X @ HiveMQ and Linkedin: /dobermai . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Getting Started with Graph Databases with Jennifer Reif from Neo4j 26:43

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In this week's episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert sits down with Jennifer Reif, a developer advocate at Neo4j. Jennifer dives into the fascinating world of graph databases, explaining how Neo4j stores data as entities and relationships, making it perfect for complex queries involving networks, social structures, supply chains, and more. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Jennifer discuss: Use cases of Neo4j, including social networks, permission systems, and complex data relationships Getting started with Neo4j: Cypher query language, Neo4j Aura, and integration with Kubernetes The future of AI and databases: integrating LLMs with databases for improved workflows Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdrWQp4Lw5A ). You can find Jennifer Reif on X @ JMHReif and Linkedin: /jmhreif . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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End-to-end testing of mobile and web-applications with Paloma Oliveira from Saucelabs 26:45

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In this week's episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Paloma Oliveira, a Brazilian growth engineer at Sauce Labs and active member of the Python Software Verband and PyLadies Berlin. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Paloma discuss: The role of Sauce Labs in end-to-end testing for software and devices The importance of cross-platform testing in mobile and web applications Balancing complexity and simplicity in software development and testing The future of AI in responsible development and ethical usage Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yDKIGhnTCo ). You can find Paloma Oliviera on X @ pcultural?lang=en and Linkedin: /discombobulateme . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Machine Learning driven Database Optimization with Luigi Nardi from DBtune 25:57

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In this week's episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert interviews Luigi Nardi, founder and CEO of DBtune. Luigi provides insights into the complexities of database optimization and the significant role of machine learning in improving system efficiency. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Luigi discuss: Introduction to DBtune: Machine learning for database optimization Postgres tuning: Automating configuration for performance and sustainability Security and privacy concerns in database optimization and how DBtune addresses them Future trends in databases: Vector databases, machine learning, and database-as-a-service (DBaaS) Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkquofjg9zo ). You can find Luigi Nardi on X @ luiginardi and Linkedin: /nardiluigi . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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How I designed PostgreSQL High Availability with Shaun Thomas from Tembo 28:31

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Welcome to this week's episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast! Host Chris Engelbert sits down with Shaun Thomas, affectionately known as "Mr. High Availability" in the Postgres community, to discuss his journey from a standard DBA to a leading expert in high availability solutions for Postgres databases. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Shaun discuss: The evolution of high availability (HA) in Postgres and the challenges of implementation The rise of cloud-native Postgres and the role of Kubernetes in high availability Tembo’s open-source contributions to Postgres, including PGXN and extensions like pg_vectorize The future of Postgres with AI and vectorized searches using pgvector Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYlJfG_1hbs ). You can find Shaun Thomas on X @ BonesMoses and Linkedin: /bonesmoses . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Simplify Developer Namespaces with Multi-tenant Kubernetes with Alessandro Vozza from Kubespaces 25:21

1 year fa25:21

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In this episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute podcast, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Alessandro Vozza, a prominent figure in the Kubernetes and cloud-native community. Alessandro shares his journey from his early days in open-source advocacy to his pivotal role in organizing the DevOps and Kubernetes meetups in Amsterdam. In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Alessandro discuss: Kubernetes community engagement and CNCF ambassador role Developing namespace-as-a-service for Kubernetes platforms The future of Kubernetes: WebAssembly, AI, and environmental sustainability Building flexible, cloud-agnostic infrastructure for developers Interested to learn more about the cloud infrastructure stack like storage, security, and Kubernetes? Head to our website ( www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commute-podcast ) for more episodes, and follow us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/simplyblock-io ). You can also check out the detailed show notes on Youtube ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y8XBTGSSig ). You can find Alessandro Vozza on X @ bongo and Linkedin: /alessandrovozza . About simplyblock: Simplyblock is an intelligent database storage orchestrator for IO-intensive workloads in Kubernetes, including databases and analytics solutions. It uses smart NVMe caching to speed up read I/O latency and queries. A single system connects local NVMe disks, GP3 volumes, and S3 making it easier to handle storage capacity and performance. With the benefits of thin provisioning, storage tiering, and volume pooling, your database workloads get better performance at lower cost without changes to existing AWS infrastructure. 👉 Get started with simplyblock: https://www.simplyblock.io/buy-now 🏪 simplyblock AWS Marketplace: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=seller-fzdtuccq3edzm…

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Access Policy Management at Cloud-Scale with Anders Eknert from Styra 24:54

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The podcast episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute features Chris Engelbert interviewing Anders Eknert. They discuss Anders' background and current role at Styra, the company behind the Open Policy Agent (OPA) project. Anders lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden, and has been involved with Styra for about three and a half years. He shares how his previous work led him to OPA due to a need for managing complex authorization requirements across diverse environments. Styra, founded by the creators of OPA, focuses entirely on the OPA ecosystem. They offer two main products: Styra DAS (Declarative Authorization Service) and an enterprise version of OPA. Styra DAS helps manage OPA at scale, providing a control plane for policy management, lifecycle, and auditing. The enterprise OPA offers enhanced performance, lower memory usage, and direct integrations with data sources. OPA itself is a policy engine that enables policies as code, allowing for decoupled and centralized policy management. Common use cases include authorization and infrastructure policies, where OPA acts as a layer between services to make policy decisions. The discussion highlights the importance of treating policy like any other code, allowing for testing, reviewing, and versioning. Chris and Anders also discuss the functionality of OPA from a developer's perspective, explaining how it integrates with services to enforce policies. They touch on the broader benefits of a unified policy management system and how OPA and Styra DAS facilitate this at scale, ensuring consistency and control across complex environments. If you have questions for Anders, you can find him here: Blog: https://www.eknert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anderseknert X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/anderseknert Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/ GitHub: https://github.com/anderseknert/ Styra and the Open Policy Agent can be found here: Styra Website: https://www.styra.com/ Styra LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/styra/ Styra X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/styrainc OPA Website: https://www.openpolicyagent.org/ OPA X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/openpolicyagent OPA GitHub: https://github.com/open-policy-agent/opa The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Your CI/CD Pipeline is a Production system with Stefan Prodan from ControlPlane 28:59

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Using CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy your applications is common sense. Many use combined tools though. Stefan Prodan, from ControlPlane, talks about the importance of recognizing that a deployment pipeline is basically a cluster admin and needs to be handled securely as a production system. If you have questions to Stefan, you can reach her here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanprodan/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stefanprodan Github: https://github.com/stefanprodan Blog: https://stefanprodan.com/ If you want to try ControlPlane: ControlPlane Website: https://control-plane.io/ Additional show notes: FluxCD website: https://fluxcd.io/ CNCF website: https://www.cncf.io/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Continuous vulnerability scanning in production - Oshrat Nir from ARMO 24:32

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Running vulnerability scanners during development and in your build pipeline is great, but not enough. Newly emerging CVEs, and other application behavior anomalies need to be caught in production. Oshrat Nir, from ARMO, talks about the importance of runtime vulnerability scanning. If you have questions to Oshrat, you can reach her here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshratn X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oshratn Github: https://github.com/Oshratn Medium: https://medium.com/@oshratn_61520 If you want to give ARMO or Kubescape: ARMO Website: https://www.armosec.io/ Kubescape Website: https://kubescape.io/ Additional show notes: https://www.cncf.io/ https://www.giantswarm.io/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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How Oracle transforms its operation into a cloud business - Gerald Venzl from Oracle 24:37

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Gerald Venzl, lead product manager for Oracle databases, talks about the shift of focus away from on-premise databases towards the cloud. It's a big change for a company like Oracle, but a necessary one. Learn more about the challenges and why Oracle believes multi-cloud is the future. If you have questions to Gerald, you can reach him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldvenzl/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeraldVenzl Github: https://github.com/gvenzl Medium: https://medium.com/@gvenzl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/geraldonit Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@gvenzl Blog: https://geraldonit.com/ You can find the Oracle Database team at: Website: https://www.oracle.com/database/technologies/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OracleDatabase Additional show notes: Oracle and Microsoft Partnership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABTpRAU4HaA The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Automated Vulnerability Detection throughout your Pipeline - Brian Vermeer from Synk 24:50

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Brian Vermeer from Snyk, a cybersecurity company providing tooling to detect common code issues and vulnerabilities throughout your development and deployment pipeline, talks about the necessity of multi checks, the commonly found threads, and how important it is to rebuild images for every deployment, even if the code hasn’t changed. If you have questions to Brian, you can reach him here: Blog: https://brianvermeer.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvermeer/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianVerm Github: https://github.com/bmvermeer If you are interested in Decodable, you can find them here: Website: https://snyk.io/ Additional show notes: Log4Shell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log4Shell XZ vulnerability: https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/what-we-know-about-the-xz-utils-backdoor-that-almost-infected-the-world/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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PostgreSQL mistakes and how to avoid them - Jimmy Angelakos 21:37

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Jimmy Angelakos, a freelance consultant, talks about his experiences with customers running PostgreSQL on bare-metal, in the cloud, and on Kubernetes. He also talks about his new book "PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" (discount link below). If you have questions to Jimmy, you can reach him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vyruss/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vyruss Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@vyruss Additional show notes: PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: http://mng.bz/NVzn PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook: https://packt.link/DBjEW Simon Riggs' Keynote "The Next 20 Years": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-J36IxYv4 The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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Change Data Capture and Stream Processing in the Cloud - Gunnar Morling from Decodable 23:24

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Gunnar Morling, from Decodable, a company simplifying the use of Apache Flink, talks about how to extract modifications from a database using change data capture tools, such as Debezium, and how to use Apache Flink or Decodable to run your real-time analytics or queries in a stream processing fashion. If you have questions to Gunnar, you can reach him here: Blog: https://www.morling.dev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunnar-morling-2b44b7229 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gunnarmorling Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gunnarmorling If you are interested in Decodable, you can find them here: Website: https://www.decodable.co/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Decodableco Additional show notes: Apache Flink: https://flink.apache.org/ Debezium: https://debezium.io/ PostgreSQL: https://www.postgresql.org/ MySQL: https://www.mysql.com/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock ( https://www.simplyblock.io )…

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How API Gateways help to improve your security - Nicolas Fränkel from API7.ai 27:16

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