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Resize and Right Size Applications on Kubernetes

It is a well understood fact on Kubernetes that there is a significant amount of wastage of expensive cloud/infrastructure because of over provisioned applications. In this blog, we will look at how app developers and platform teams can save their… Read More

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Choosing Between Amazon ECS and EKS

We frequently get asked by users that are currently on AWS whether they should be using Amazon ECS or EKS to deploy and operate their containerized applications. Since this is such a common question and the answers are somewhat nuanced,… Read More

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Unlocking AI Innovation: Launching the Rafay RAG-a-Thon at NVIDIA GTC!

Welcome, AI tech enthusiasts, innovators, and problem solvers! Today marks an exciting moment as we introduce the community to the work we’ve been doing here at Rafay through a RAG-focused hackathon – called a RAG-a-Thon – this week during NVIDIA’s… Read More

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Harnessing the Edge: 3 Kubernetes for Edge Computing Strategies

Introduction: The Edge of Tomorrow Imagine a world where data latency is a relic of the past. In our connected society, edge computing seeks to bring data processing closer to its source—be it a remote store, hotel, or any other… Read More

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Rafay Releases 4 New Certifications for Customers and Partners

Today marks another red-letter day in the history of Rafay Systems. We are launching 4 new certifications as part of the Rafay Training program. The new Rafay Certified Professional certification is earned by completing our 201-level training. Earners of this… Read More

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Auto-Scaling K8s Applications on Amazon EKS: 8 Best Practices and Tips

Auto-scaling, a dynamic and intelligent approach to resource provisioning, is one of the defining features of Kubernetes. It allows applications to automatically adjust their capacity based on real-time metrics and policies, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Amazon EKS provides the… Read More

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Comparing Amazon EKS with Self-Managed Kubernetes

As businesses embrace the benefits of containerization, the choice of how to implement Kubernetes becomes increasingly critical. Two primary options are at the forefront of this decision-making process: Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and self-managed Kubernetes clusters. Amazon EKS promises… Read More

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Your Guide to the Top Kubernetes Service Meshes

As applications become more complex and distributed, managing the communication between various components becomes challenging. This is where Kubernetes service meshes come into play. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of service meshes, explaining what they are and… Read More

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Mastering Hybrid Cloud Management for Seamless K8s Operations

The concept of hybrid cloud has emerged as a powerful solution to integrating on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud environments. However, managing this intricate mix of resources for Kubernetes can be challenging without a well-defined strategy. In this blog… Read More

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Rafay is a Tech Ascension Award Winner for Best DevOps Automation Solution

This week the Rafay Cloud Automation Platform was recognized as a 2023 Tech Ascension Awards winner for the Best DevOps Automation Solution category! The Tech Ascension Awards recognize the very best innovations in IT technology and Rafay was among the… Read More

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How Platform Teams Can Return Autonomy to Developers

DevOps was created to give developers the autonomy they needed in order to iterate quickly and create great software. But it hasn’t scaled to meet the demands of today’s businesses. Combining development and operations together into many small, agile teams… Read More

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What AWS re:Invent Taught Me About Love / Hate Relationships

I had the opportunity to attend AWS’s 2023 re:Invent conference for the first time, alongside my teammates here at Rafay. Our CPO, Mohan Atreya, posted a great wrap-up blog a few days ago that I highly recommend reading, as it… Read More