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More Rust Code Readied For Linux 6.3 - Closer To Having Rust Drivers Upstreamed
Rust Linux 6.3 has changes including improved hardware support, updated packages, and bug fixes. The release provides better performance, security, and stability to users.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Rust-Linux-6.3-Changes
The Current State Of GCC 13's Rust Language Front-End
While the GCC Rust front-end has been merged for the upcoming GCC 13 release, it's not yet in a state that will really be useful to most Rust developers yet as an alternative to Rust's official LLVM-based compiler.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-13-Rust-Front-End-State
A Detailed Explanation On Intel's DOIT Mode, Possible Options For Linux's Handling
Intel's latest project is called "DOIT" or "DOITM". It's a new initiative aimed at developing and promoting Open-Source technology, focusing on IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The project aims to make it easier for developers to work with IoT devices, by providing open-source software, documentation, and tools.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-DOIT-DOITM-Details
GitHub CEO on why open source developers should be exempt from the EU’s AI Act
The article on TechCrunch is about the CEO of Github, Nat Friedman, discussing his views on the European Union's AI Act and why open-source developers should be exempt from its provisions. The AI Act is a set of regulations aimed at controlling the development and deployment of artificial intelligence in the EU. Friedman argues that open-source developers, who freely share their code and collaborate on projects, should not be subject to the same regulations as commercial AI companies. He believes that open-source projects should be allowed to continue to develop freely, without being hindered by the regulations set forth in the AI Act.
I Need to Talk to You about Kubernetes GitOps
GitOps is a development methodology that uses Git as the single source of truth for defining and managing infrastructure and applications. When applied to Kubernetes, GitOps can lead to improved collaboration, faster and more reliable deployments, and increased visibility into infrastructure.
https://thenewstack.io/i-need-to-talk-to-you-about-kubernetes-gitops/
Akamai offers micro-segmentation for Kubernetes clusters
Akamai is offering micro-segmentation for Kubernetes clusters to enhance cloud security. Micro-segmentation is a security technique that involves dividing a network into smaller, isolated segments to limit the spread of a potential security breach. By offering micro-segmentation for Kubernetes, Akamai aims to improve the security of cloud-based applications running on the platform.
How to Design and Implement an Effective Container Micro-Segmentation Strategy with Kubernetes
A 2020 article explains micro-segmentation on Kubernetes.
https://www.illumio.com/blog/container-microsegmentation-strategy
OUTAGE ANALYSES: Microsoft Outage Analysis: January 25, 2023
A Microsoft outage occurred on January 25, 2023, affecting Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams. The cause was a misconfiguration in Microsoft's network. The impact and steps taken to resolve the issue are analyzed in detail, highlighting the importance of monitoring and analyzing outages to prevent similar incidents in the future.
https://www.thousandeyes.com/blog/microsoft-outage-analysis-january-25-2023
About the 5-hour Microsoft Outage
Another article on Microsoft’s outage.
https://medium.com/cloud-security/about-the-5-hour-microsoft-outage-18d47543769d
BrontoCDN, a Rapidly-Growing Hosting Platform Launches Bronto Infrastructure as a Service
The Performance Impact of SQL’s FILTER Clause
https://blog.jooq.org/the-performance-impact-of-sqls-filter-clause/
Reserve connections for the pg_use_reserved_connections group in PostgreSQL 16
https://www.cybertec-postgresql.com/en/reserve-connections-in-postgresql-16/
Code Scanning in GitHub
Code scanning in Github, a tool that automatically checks code for potential security issues, is discussed. Benefits include detecting and fixing vulnerabilities early in the development process, improving security, and maintaining compliance.
https://medium.com/cloud-security/code-scanning-in-github-a0177a13c411
Aiven for Apache Flink is now generally available
Aiven has many managed infrastructures as a service, and Flink is the new addition.
https://aiven.io/blog/aiven-for-apache-flink-generally-available
Intellective Consulting Makes Kubernetes Security Platform M9sweeper Open Sourced
On Vercel: If some of my sites are down…
The article discusses the issue of some of the author's sites hosted on Vercel going down. Despite Vercel's popularity as a hosting platform, it is not immune to downtime. The author experienced some of their sites going down and the company's customer support team quickly resolved the issue. However, relying on a single hosting platform can be risky, and it is essential for website owners to have a backup plan in place. The author recommends using multiple hosting platforms to ensure site accessibility even in case of downtime.
https://remysharp.com/2023/01/30/on-vercel-if-some-of-my-sites-are-down
The YAML document from hell
YAML files in software development can be challenging due to the complexity and nested structure of the data. The article highlights issues such as difficulty in reading and debugging YAML files, and the need for proper tooling to manage YAML files effectively.
https://ruudvanasseldonk.com/2023/01/11/the-yaml-document-from-hell
How to Securely Deploy a FastAPI app with NGINX and Gunicorn
https://dylancastillo.co/fastapi-nginx-gunicorn/
Exposing AWS KMS Asymmetric Keys as a JWKS
A new method for utilizing Amazon Web Services Key Management Service (AWS KMS). By exposing the asymmetric keys as a JSON Web Key Set (JWKS), users are able to take advantage of enhanced security features offered by the service. This approach promises to offer greater protection for sensitive information and data.
https://benchling.engineering/exposing-aws-kms-asymmetric-keys-as-a-jwks-7f183657f0d9
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