Issue #72
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cpuid
A Go library to get information about how many cores a CPU has and more details.
https://github.com/klauspost/cpuid
Rust in Linux: Where we are and where we're going next
Step by step, the Rust programming language is moving deeper into the Linux kernel.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/rust-in-linux-where-we-are-and-where-were-going-next/
LPC 2023
They have a great list of talks on their channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@LinuxPlumbersConference
Ubuntu Core Linux Developer Preview is ready for testing
The is an immutable Linux distribution, similar to what NixOS is but I think it will never be as flexible as Nix since Nix can work on not only Ubuntu, but the popularity of Ubuntu it makes this distro very interesting.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ubuntu-core-desktop-a-new-take-on-the-ubuntu-linux-desktop/
sadserver.com
Like Leetcocode but for servers.
Stop deploying web application firewalls
Anti-WAF Rant.
https://www.macchaffee.com/blog/2023/wafs/
Top 8 PostgreSQL Extensions You Should Know About
https://www.timescale.com/blog/top-8-postgresql-extensions/
Open-source DB that can work with applications written for Microsoft SQL Server
WiltonDB consists of a modified PostgreSQL with a set of Babelfish extensions packaged for Windows. It strives to be useable as a drop-in replacement for Microsoft SQL Server. It understands MSSQL dialect (T-SQL) and can run existing queries and stored procedures for your application. It also understands MSSQL wire protocol (TDS) so applications can use the same DB drivers (ADO.NET, ODBC, JDBC) to connect to WiltonDB.
PostgreSQL 16.1, 15.5, 14.10, 13.13, 12.17, and 11.22 Released!
https://postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-161-155-1410-1313-1217-and-1122-released-2749/
What is Immutable Data Backup?
An immutable data backup is useful in the case of ransomware. If lose access to data in your server, you might be able to restore it from a backup which has not been tampered with.
https://www.rubrik.com/insights/what-is-immutable-data-backup
Managing Ransomware Threats in Kubernetes-Based Applications
Some advice on ransomware related to a K8s environment. Immutable backups are listed there too.
https://thenewstack.io/managing-ransomware-threats-in-kubernetes-based-applications/
UK Main Supply Voltages
Did you know that in 1995 electricity supply voltages in Western Europe were harmonised to 230Vac single phase and 400Vac three phase.
https://www.serverroomenvironments.co.uk/uk-mains-supply-voltages/
You Can Now Install Linux Kernel 6.6 on Ubuntu, Here’s How
The tutorial is more for desktop users but it talks about the mainline kernels.
https://9to5linux.com/you-can-now-install-linux-kernel-6-6-on-ubuntu-heres-how
NXT1 Announces LaunchIT, the First 100% Serverless, Cloud-Native Platform for Secure SaaS Deployment and Management
When security meets serverless?
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nxt1-announces-launchit-first-100-134700956.html
KubeCon Chicago Wrapup
https://blog.richburroughs.dev/kubecon-chicago-wrapup
terrareg
Open Source Terraform module, with many features including analytics.
https://github.com/MatthewJohn/terrareg
Use of HTTPS Resource Records
Did you know there are HTTPS records in the DNS?
https://www.netmeister.org/blog/https-rrs.html
Q&A: Patrick Debois on the Past, Present and Future of DevOps
From the ideator of DevOps, a discussion about the history of DevOps.
https://thenewstack.io/qa-patrick-debois-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-devops/
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