Author: Armel
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Secure Java Software Development: Embracing Security by Design
Introduction Security by Design (SbD) is a methodology that prioritizes security throughout the entire lifecycle of product development and deployment¹. In the realm of Java software development, where inherent security features like the Java Security package and Java EE Security API exist, integrating SbD principles becomes pivotal¹. Principles of Security by Design in Java 1.…
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Scaling Applications on Kubernetes with Monitoring, Backup, and Storage
Kubernetes, a platform for managing scalable, containerized applications, employs horizontal and vertical pod autoscaling for application scaling. It also uses tools like Prometheus for monitoring, Velero for backup and restore, and Persistent Volumes (PV) and Persistent Volume Claims (PVC) for storage. Utilizing these features, alongside proper monitoring and backup, can significantly enhance application performance, reliability,…
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Converting Decimal Numbers to Roman Numerals using Java and Python
The blog post introduces a simple algorithm to convert decimal numbers into Roman numerals, a historic numeral system developed in ancient Rome. The algorithm, explained step-by-step, involves creating a list of Roman numerals and their corresponding decimal values, and then subtracting the decimal values from the given number while appending the roman numerals. The process…
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The Top 5 Challenges Facing Cloud Solution Architects and How to Overcome Them
Cloud Solution Architects are crucial for digital transformation, but face challenges like data sovereignty regulations, security concerns, data issues, economic factors, and cloud complexity. Solutions involve seeking legal advice, leveraging security efforts from cloud providers, strengthening data governance, conducting cost-benefit analysis, and using cloud management platforms. Understanding and addressing these issues aids in successful digital…
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The Role of an Enterprise Architect and the Top 5 Challenges They Face
Enterprise Architects, key in aligning business objectives with IT strategy, face top five issues: misalignment of architecture initiatives with business goals, poor communication, low-quality data, rigid architecture values, and unorganized data. Solutions include aligning all initiatives with organization goals, enhancing communication, improving data quality and flexibility, and effectively managing data.
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Solving the Traveling Salesman Problem with Python: A Brute Force Algorithm Example
The post explains the concept of algorithms, specifically focusing on the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP), a classic computer science problem about finding the shortest route to visit each city once. It then provides a Python code example of how to solve the TSP, which calculates all permutations of cities and chooses the minimum cost path.
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Jaeger Tracing on Kubernetes: A Comprehensive Guide to Providing Traceability in Your Application
Jaeger tracing is an open-source system that monitors and troubleshoots distributed systems based on microservices. Utilizing the OpenTracing API, it helps trace the flow and performance of system requests. This is achieved by integrating the Jaeger client library in the application, creating traces, and configuring the Jaeger agent for data collection. Visualizing traces allows for…
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Monitoring Cloud Workloads with Prometheus and Grafana: A Guide for OpenShift, Azure, and AWS Users
The blog post explains how to use two open-source tools, Prometheus and Grafana, for monitoring workloads on OpenShift, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS. It offers a brief description of each platform and provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring Prometheus and Grafana for effective system metrics visualization.
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Maximizing Cost Efficiency: How Kubernetes Streamlines Cloud Operations for Businesses
Learn how Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration platform, optimizes cloud resources, reduces downtime, and enhances developer productivity, leading to significant cost savings for businesses. Explore the benefits of Kubernetes, its vendor-agnostic nature, and the robust community support it offers.
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How IT Architects Can Use AI to Boost Productivity and Agility
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate, and IT architects are no exception. By leveraging AI, IT architects can streamline their workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and make data-driven decisions. In this article, we’ll explore how IT architects can use AI to be more productive and agile.