Terraform Functions and Expressions Explained
Functions in HashiCorp Terraform are integral to making your configurations flexible, efficient, and maintainable. They are pre-defined operations that can be used within expressions to transform and combine values. These functions can manipulate strings, perform mathematical calculations, and handle complex data...
Terraform vs OpenTofu: What’s the difference?
What's the difference between HashiCorp's Terraform and OpenTofu? This is a tale that starts with HashiCorp first developing Terraform, the popular open source, multi-cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, and then eventually close sourcing it. As a result, the community forked the most recent open source Terraform...
Top 7 Signs You’re Doing DevOps Wrong
Chances are you or your manager thinks you're doing DevOps. But what if you're doing it wrong? Do you really know what DevOps is? After all, you have a DevOps team, or DevOps tools, right? DevOps is more than a buzzword or a trendy methodology. It's a fundamental shift in how organizations approach software development...
Using the Terraform ‘merge’ Function
One of the core strengths of Terraform is its rich set of built-in functions, which empower users to create flexible and reusable configurations. Among these functions, the Terraform merge function is particularly powerful, enabling the seamless combination of multiple maps or objects into a single, cohesive unit. This...
Azure Functions Best Practices for Performance, Reliability and Security
Building Microservice and Serverless architectures demand different design patterns to be used that other traditional application architectures. Even the older SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) design has different demands than the newer Microservices and Serverless solutions do today. Due to these differences, there...
Revolutionizing the Drive: Audi’s ChatGPT Automotive Integration
The automotive industry is constantly advancing with new technology integrations, and Audi is taking a significant leap forward with the utilization of ChatGPT, an advanced generative AI developed by OpenAI, into its vehicles. This move not only promises to enhance the user experience but also showcases the potential of...
GPT-4o Mini: Advancing Cost-Efficient AI
OpenAI's GPT-4o Mini represents a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, combining high performance with cost efficiency. This model is designed to make advanced AI capabilities more accessible to a broader audience, addressing the needs of businesses, developers, and researchers who require...
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Terraform Functions and Expressions Explained
Functions in HashiCorp Terraform are integral to making your configurations flexible, efficient, and maintainable. They are pre-defined operations that can be used within expressions to transform and combine values. These functions can manipulate strings, perform mathematical calculations, and handle complex data...
Terraform vs OpenTofu: What’s the difference?
What's the difference between HashiCorp's Terraform and OpenTofu? This is a tale that starts with HashiCorp first developing Terraform, the popular open source, multi-cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, and then eventually close sourcing it. As a result, the community forked the most recent open source Terraform...
What is MLOps?
MLOps, or Machine Learning Operations, is like the backbone of a well-oiled machine in the machine learning domain. It's an intersection where machine learning meets software engineering and DevOps, aiming to streamline and automate the entire machine learning lifecycle. Think of it as creating a seamless assembly line...
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What is Generative AI?
Generative AI has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, transforming how we create content. From text and images to music and software code, generative AI models can produce original outputs that often resemble human creativity. For newcomers to the topic, understanding the fundamentals, applications, and implications...
What is MLOps?
MLOps, or Machine Learning Operations, is like the backbone of a well-oiled machine in the machine learning domain. It's an intersection where machine learning meets software engineering and DevOps, aiming to streamline and automate the entire machine learning lifecycle. Think of it as creating a seamless assembly line...
How is AI Trained? Is My Data Safe with Generative AI, Copilot and OpenAI Solutions?
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) is rapidly increasing, and these technologies are being harnessed across various sectors to drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance productivity. Generative AI, in particular, has emerged as a transformative technology, capable of...
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Azure Functions Best Practices for Performance, Reliability and Security
Building Microservice and Serverless architectures demand different design patterns to be used that other traditional application architectures. Even the older SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) design has different demands than the newer Microservices and Serverless solutions do today. Due to these differences, there...
Understanding the CrowdStrike Bug, Impact on Microsoft Azure, and Global Windows Outage
On July 18, 2024, CrowdStrike released a update with a bug that significantly impacted Windows machines globally, including virtual machines (VMs) running on multiple cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The problem originated from an update to the CrowdStrike Falcon agent, which led to...
What is Azure Private Link and How to Deploy with Terraform
Azure Private Link offers several benefits, including enhanced security, simplified network architecture, and improved performance. It supports various Azure services like Azure Storage and Azure SQL Database, allowing organizations to maintain the privacy and integrity of their data. Moreover, Azure Private Link...