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Blog posts in the Automation category

Zero Downtime with Canary Deployments: Key Practices

Learn how canary deployments can achieve zero downtime for software updates, ensuring smooth rollouts and compliance with UK regulations.

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Best Practices for Configuration Management in DevOps

Explore essential practices for effective configuration management in DevOps, focusing on automation, security, and compliance.

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Ultimate Guide to APM in DevOps

Explore how Application Performance Monitoring (APM) enhances DevOps practices by improving software delivery, cutting costs, and boosting user satisfaction.

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Multi-Cloud Cost Metrics: Normalisation Strategies

Explore strategies for normalising multi-cloud costs, addressing billing inconsistencies, and optimising spending for better financial control.

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Integrating IAM with DevOps Workflows: Best Practices

Explore best practices for integrating Identity and Access Management into DevOps workflows to enhance security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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Spot Instance Savings: Lessons from 5 Companies

Explore how five companies achieved significant cloud cost savings of up to 90% by leveraging Spot Instances and automation strategies.

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Spot Instance Adoption: Lessons from 6 Case Studies

Explore how organisations can leverage spot instances for significant cloud cost savings while managing risks and operational challenges effectively.

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Preemptible VM Pricing Models Explained

Explore the cost-saving potential of preemptible VMs across major cloud providers, their pricing models, and suitability for various workloads.

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Deployment Frequency vs. Success Rate: Key Differences

Explore the critical balance between deployment frequency and success rate in DevOps to enhance both speed and reliability for software delivery.

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Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring: Key Metrics to Track

Explore essential metrics for continuous vulnerability monitoring in CI/CD pipelines to enhance software security and reduce risks.

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Ultimate Guide to Regulatory Audits in Cloud Environments

Navigating regulatory audits in cloud environments is essential for UK businesses to ensure compliance and protect sensitive data.

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Best Practices for Usage-Based Chargeback Models

Explore best practices for usage-based chargeback models to enhance cost transparency, accountability, and efficient resource management in cloud computing.

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