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Kubernetes (K8s) Terms explained in everyday language

Kubernetes (K8s) Terms explained in everyday language

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Kubernetes (K8s for short) has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructures. At the same time, many companies and decision-makers shy away from this technology: not only because of the technology itself, but also because of the many unfamiliar terms. In this article, we explain the most important Kubernetes terms in detail and in everyday language. Our aim is to make Kubernetes understandable, tangible and logical. Pod A pod is the smallest unit you can deploy in a Kubernetes...

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What’s new in Grafana 12?

What’s new in Grafana 12?

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Last week, the annual GrafanaCON took place in the USA in Seattle (Washington). Fans and users of the LGTM stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir) know what that means: a new Grafana release! Consequently, there is only one topic today: What's new in Grafana 12? As a user...

NETWAYS on the road – our KubeCon London Review

NETWAYS on the road – our KubeCon London Review

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Last week it was time again - the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London was on the agenda! As in previous years, NETWAYS Managed Services was there again with some colleagues - not least because our membership in the CNCF was officially announced. You can find out...

IPv6 Support @NETWAYS

IPv6 Support @NETWAYS

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The time has finally come: IPv6 is now fully usable in the NETWAYS Cloud! Many have already asked for it, others have feared it - but one thing is clear: IPv6 is the future. It is therefore all the more important to give our customers the opportunity to use it. Some...

Nextcloud with two-factor authentication

Nextcloud with two-factor authentication

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What is two-factor authentication (2FA)? Two-factor authentication (2FA) increases the security of your Nextcloud account by requiring both your password and a second verification method. This second factor usually comes from an app such as Google Authenticator or...

Lightweight and powerful: K3s at a glance

Lightweight and powerful: K3s at a glance

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More than 10 years after its release, the Kubernetes project has found its way into the mainstream. The best proof of this is the large number of available solutions: (almost) every cloud provider has managed Kubernetes on offer, as well as a large number of freely...

New cloud server models: performance and dedicated

New cloud server models: performance and dedicated

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We are expanding our cloud server portfolio for optimal and consistent performance of the most demanding applications. Two new additional model series are now available as cloud servers or Kubernetes nodes. "p" model (performance): These new cloud servers with vCPUs...

Don’t be afraid of ISO 27001!

Don’t be afraid of ISO 27001!

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We at NETWAYS Managed Services have recently received ISO 27001 certification - the internationally recognized standard for the highest information security standards. Kerstin Stief from data.disrupted took this as an opportunity to talk to Bernd Erk, Managing...

Kubernetes v1.31 “Elli”: This is new

Kubernetes v1.31 “Elli”: This is new

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Two weeks ago, the Kubernetes project received its first update after its tenth birthday. If you take a closer look at the release notes, at first glance there are few groundbreaking innovations in Kubernetes v1.31 with the mascot "Elli" - and that's a good thing. The...

Talos Linux on OpenStack: step by step

Talos Linux on OpenStack: step by step

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Choosing the right platform for running Kubernetes workloads is an important strategic decision. Managed Kubernetes services offer a quick and easy way to deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, but they often come with limitations in terms of flexibility and...

Grafana Alerting with Telegram

Grafana Alerting with Telegram

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Monitoring is a crucial component for many systems and indispensable for maintaining a good system status. Especially for critical systems, it is important to be informed about potential problems in a timely and efficient manner. Notifications about the status of your...

Kubernetes Deployment Tools – Where do we stand today?

Kubernetes Deployment Tools – Where do we stand today?

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Imagine that your company has opted for a microservice architecture. As you develop and deploy more and more microservices, you decide to orchestrate them using Kubernetes. You start writing YAML manifests and additional configurations and deploy the necessary tools...

NWS Kubernetes Playground

NWS Kubernetes Playground

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We are very excited to introduce you to our brand new NWS Kubernetes Playground! This interactive platform is designed to help you master cloud-native technologies, familiarize yourself with tools like Kubernetes, and explore a range of NWS offerings - all for free!...

Managed Prometheus is Live!

Managed Prometheus is Live!

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Last Thursday we launched the latest addition to our managed services - Prometheus. As a leading open source monitoring solution, it offers a whole range of exciting features. Let's take a look at what Prometheus is, how it can help you monitor your IT infrastructure,...

Rejekts and KubeCon 2024 Review

Rejekts and KubeCon 2024 Review

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Last week, our team was at KubeCon2024 to find out about the latest developments in the cloud-native landscape. Back at home, we naturally want to share our insights with you! Buckle up, get your office chair in an upright position, and let's get started with Rejekts...

CfgMgmtCamp 2024: Our review

CfgMgmtCamp 2024: Our review

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Last Sunday, part of our team drove all the way to Ghent in Belgium to take part in ConfigManagementCamp 2024.This is a free conference, held directly after FOSDEM, which attracts a large audience of open source fans, good conversations and new ideas year after year....