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Why We Selected Thanos for Long Term Metrics Storage
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Running containers as root is a bad idea for security. This has been shown time…
Istio and OAuth2-Proxy in Kubernetes for microservice authentication
HOWTO use Istio and OAuth2-Proxy to secure all your micro-service endpoints in a centralized and…
DevOps: Why it is misunderstood & what it always should have been
We discuss the difference in skill sets between developers and platform operators. And what a…
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Our DevOps engineers explain basic Kubernetes and container concepts, such as Nodes, Pods, Deployments, and many more.
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Learn what information you need to provide to connect your Google or Azure IDP to your Managed Compliant Kubernetes cluster.
Operating Secure Kubernetes Platforms: Maintenance
Keeping key software components up to date is crucial to operate a secure Kubernetes platform. Learn what to automate and how!
Operating Secure Kubernetes Platforms: Disaster Recovery
Operating secure Kubernetes platforms requires ability to recover from when disaster strikes. Preparation in the form of frequent backups and training are key to success.
Process for Passing the BSI IT-Grundschutz Audit
Learn how Elastisys helped Data4Life, a German non-profit HealthTech company, establish a process that helped them pass the BSI IT-Grundschutz audit.
