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NVMe-first unified storage optimization platform www.simplyblock.io Co-funded by the European Union. LinkTree: linktr.ee/simplyblock

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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 09/02/2026
The best birthday present possible 🔥 Last year in August, my team at @simplyblock.io and I decided not to add more duct tape to Supabase but to fork it. The idea, a fully self-hostable, production-grade, serverless Postgres platform. Today we're happy to open-sourcing #Vela! sblk.xyz/vela-oss
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We Forked Supabase Because Self-Hosted Postgres Is Broken.…
Why we forked Supabase to build Vela, a self-hostable Postgres platform with storage-level branching, pragmatic infrastructure choices, and a focus on running…
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 17/07/2025
@xata.io published this incredible blog post as a reaction to @planetscale.com benchmark the other day 🔥 It's beautiful to see the performance gain possible by utilizing our @simplyblock.io storage layer 💙
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 14/05/2025
We're happy to join @xata.io and provide the storage foundation of their new #Postgres platform. Congratulations to the launch. Stronger. Together.
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Xata - Postgres at Scale @xata.io · 14/05/2025
Xata uses an architecture that separates storage from compute. We’ve partnered with @simplyblock.io in order to integrate their distributed software-defined storage system in the Xata platform.  Simplyblock uses NVMe/TCP and SPDK for ultra-high performance and low latency.
Distributed storage system mounted over NVMe/TCP.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 23/04/2025
🚀 Looking for ultra-fast, simple and scalable storage fro your Proxmox VE? Learn how simplyblock integrates with Proxmox and provides NVMe/TCP block storage access for all of your demanding workloads. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZK8...
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NVMe/TCP Proxmox Storage with Simplyblock
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 12/03/2025
⏰ LAST CALL ⏰ The "All in Kubernetes" event series continues, and we’re excited to welcome you tomorrow, March 13, at the Antler office in Munich! This is the go-to event for anyone passionate about Kubernetes, AI, Databases, and stateful workloads. ⏳ Sign up now! 👉 lu.ma/wq8xqbl0
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All in Kubernetes - Munich Edition · Luma
Details This is the second event from the "All in Kubernetes" event series. This group is focused on using Kubernetes for everything. All in Kubernetes. Data,…
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 04/03/2025
🚀 Looking for a SAN alternative that’s flexible, scalable, and cost-efficient? Check out our latest blog post where we dive into how Software-Defined Storage (SDS) is transforming traditional storage setups and SAN users are actively exploring modern alternatives. www.simplyblock.io/blog/sds-net...
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Alternative to SAN - Why Software-Defined Storage Wins in the Long Run
Explore effective NetApp alternatives for enterprise storage. Discover how Software-Defined Storage can enhance efficiency and flexibility.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 18/02/2025
🚀 Save Storage & Boost Efficiency with Copy-on-Write! Why waste space? Copy-on-Write slashes storage use, enables instant snapshots, and speeds up cloning. 🔍 See this Quick Bytes episode to see how simplyblock makes storage smarter! 📺 [Watch now] → youtu.be/wMy1r8RVTz8 #StorageHacks #CopyOnWrite
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What is Copy-On-Write (CoW)?
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 07/02/2025
🌟 Visit us at LEAP in Riyadh! 🌟 📍#LEAP25 in Riyadh is just around the corner! The conference starts this Sunday and we can't wait to see you there. Find your way to our stand: r.invisual.app/leap/e/RXhoa... or scan the QR code for the interactive map. We can’t wait to connect with you!
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 03/02/2025
🤝 🇸🇦 Meet us at LEAP conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next week from 9th to 12th Feb 2025. Our team will be at the Stand Number H1A.P293 to tell you more about how you can future-proof your data infrastructure and drastically reduce data storage costs. #cloudstorage #leap2025 #riyadh
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 28/01/2025
Bare-Metal or Virtualized #Kubernetes? 🤔 Our CEO @robpankow.bsky.social has a clear opinion. There is no good reason to run Kubernetes virtualized. Unless you want to waste worthwhile hardware resources that is. How do you use Kubernetes? 🧵👇 See the difference! sblk.xyz/bare-metal-k8s
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 28/01/2025
Bare-Metal or Virtualized #Kubernetes? 🤔 Our CEO @robpankow.bsky.social has a clear opinion. There is no good reason to run Kubernetes virtualized. Unless you want to waste worthwhile hardware resources that is. How do you use Kubernetes? 🧵👇 See the difference! sblk.xyz/bare-metal-k8s
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 25/01/2025
All in Kubernetes - Road Show Join us for 2 talks on Wednesday, Jan 29 in Berlin. Location: Antler office Jägerstrasse 32 Signup now Meetup: sblk.xyz/allk8s-meetup Luma: lu.ma/302v7ag3 Presented by #Antler / @simplyblock.io via #kubernetes #security #postgres
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All in Kubernetes - Berlin Edition, Mi., 29. Jan. 2025, 18:00 | Meetup
## **Details** ​This is the first event from the "All in Kubernetes" event series. This group is focused on using Kubernetes for everything. All in Kubernetes. Data, datab
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 16/01/2025
Hey my #Kubernetes friends in #Berlin —this is for you! We're starting a new roadshow called "All In Kubernetes" and as you can assume, it's all in and around Kubernetes, but especially anything Data on Kubernetes Event time Jan 29th. If you have time I would love to see you! 🔗➡️ lu.ma/302v7ag3
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All in Kubernetes - Berlin Edition · Luma
Details This is the first event from the "All in Kubernetes" event series. This group is focused on using Kubernetes for everything. All in Kubernetes. Data,…
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 16/01/2025
💡 Scalable architectures, two concepts: 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚-𝙐𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚-𝙊𝙪𝙩 But when to use one over the other? @noctarius.com compares the approaches: simplicity and limited scalability vs complexity and higher scalability. 🔗 Blog post link: www.simplyblock.io/blog/scale-u... #scaleout #scaleup #scalability
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Tudor Golubenco @tudor.golubenco.org · 15/01/2025
If you are in Berlin, there's a new "All in Kubernetes" meetup: lu.ma/302v7ag3?tk=... I'm plannig to go and mingle :)
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All in Kubernetes - Berlin Edition · Luma
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 15/01/2025
❓ Have you ever heard of NVMe over TCP protocol? ❓Do you know how it compares to traditional iSCSI? In the newest blog post we are looking into evolution of networked storage and compare NVMe/TCP vs. iSCSI. 📖 Enjoy the read! 🔗 Link to the blog: www.simplyblock.io/blog/nvme-ov... #nvme #iscsi
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NVMe over TCP vs iSCSI: Evolution of Network Storage
How replacing iSCSI with NVMe over TCP helped to evolve network storage.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 31/12/2024
✨ Cheers to a new year of innovation and smarter storage solutions! 🚀 At simplyblock, we’re ready to push boundaries and redefine technology in 2025. Thank you for being part of our journey—let’s make this year extraordinary! #HappyNewYear #Innovation #KubeCon #CloudNative #Kubernetes #Simplyblock
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 18/12/2024
How to make me feel "Short Circuit"? 😅🫣🤣
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 18/12/2024
Do you remember No. 5?
Something wonderful has happened... Storage No. 5 is alive.

It's using simplyblock.
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 17/12/2024
I've always been interested in encryption. While I suck at math, it fascinated me. Just like other things way above my head ... e.g. string theory 😅🫣🤣 Encrypting data is super important. Thankfully DARE, or Date At Rest Encryption, provides us with a great set of guidelines and best practices. ⬇️
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 17/12/2024
❓ Have you ever wondered what's the difference between data-at-rest and data-in-use? If yes, check out our latest blog post on Data At Rest Encryption (#DARE). Simplyblock provides data-at-rest encryption with a fully multi-tenant DARE feature set. www.simplyblock.io/blog/encrypt... #dataatrest
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Encryption At Rest: A Comprehensive Guide to DARE
Data At Rest Encryption (DARE) encrypts data when stored on a storage medium.
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LearnKube @learnkube.com · 04/12/2024
This week on the Learn Kubernetes Weekly: 0️⃣ Zero trust ebook 📦 OpenAI's sandboxing infrastructure 🆙 Transition to Kubernetes ⚖️ Load balancing Airbyte 🐍 Git clone to root 🧪 GenAI monitoring and debugging Read it now: learnk8s.io/issues/108 🌟 simplyblock
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 20/11/2024
Will #compute become world's most important resource? A new episode of Cloud Frontier is out. In this episode, Rob Pankow speaks to Carmen Li, Founder and CEO of Silicon #Data. 🎧 Watch the episode here: youtu.be/EfANPxOC-og
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 19/11/2024
🚀 KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2024 in SLC was amazing! 👕 Booth T57: Right next to the t-shirt pick-up corner made for a good flow of attendees to the booth. 🌯 A successful event organized by us: Breakfast Bytes with simplyblock on day two! 💡 NVIDIA Talk: Our CTO joined the amazing "AIStore" session
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 18/11/2024
🚀 Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at #KubeCon in Salt Lake City last week! We loved connecting with so many of you and hearing about your #Kubernetes and #cloudstorage adventures. Your insights and enthusiasm inspire us to keep innovating. 🌟
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 15/11/2024
Find your way through #kubecon to our booth T57 to learn more about how we can optimize your storage and slash database costs! #k8s #simplyblock
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 14/11/2024
We are ready for second day of #kubecon! Stop by our booth T57 for fresh coffee and croissants ☕️🥐
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 13/11/2024
Aaaaaaaaand we're ready! @simplyblock_io at #KubeCon +#CloudNativeCon NA 2024 in Salt Lake City 🥰🎉
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 13/11/2024
🚀 We’re generally available on AWS! 🚀 Simplyblock’s Intelligent Storage Optimization Platform is now generally available on AWS – just in time for #KubeCon in SLC! Come see it for yourself at Kubecon at booth T57. Full press release: www.simplyblock.io/press-releas... #AWS #KubeCon #CloudNative
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 12/11/2024
We are all geared up for #KubeCon 🔥🔥 Find us next to the Corner Store and meals area. See you tomorrow!
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Chris Engelbert / noctarius - エンゲルベルト クリス @noctarius.com · 07/08/2024
Over the recent few days I tried to better understand how image recognition via neural networks works. I documented my findings including an example. It is simplified, but I'd love to know where I simplified too much or where I'm just wrong 🫣 www.simplyblock.io/post/image-r...
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Image Recognition with Neural Networks: A Beginner's Guide
Explanations of neural networks don't have to be hard. Let simplyblock give you the gist of image recognition using neural networks.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 24/05/2024
In our latest Cloud Commute podcast episode, Oshrat Nir from ARMO talks about the importance of continuous, production scanning for vulnerabilities. Don't get yourself distracted by the fact that you run scanners in your pipeline. Find our 🎙️ on your fav platform or youtu.be/FZBMDXE4U_w
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EP13: Continuous vulnerability scanning in production with Oshrat Nir from ARMO
Running vulnerability scanners during development and in your build pipeline is great, but not enough. Newly emerging CVEs, and other application behavior an...
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 22/05/2024
Combining data durability, high performance, fault tolerance, and scalability, simplyblock had to rethink the distributed data placement. Built upon the #SPDK, simplyblock was able to focus on the things that matter, data protection, data placement. t.co/TRynq8hbYb
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How we build our Distributed Data Placement Algorithm for a Storage Clusters in Cloud Environments
To combine data durability, high performance, fault tolerance, and scalability, simplyblock had to rethink the distributed data placement.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 17/05/2024
Oracle running on massive servers? Not anymore. Oracle is available in clouds around the world. In this episode of our Cloud Commute podcast we talk to Gerald Venzl from Oracle about how they made the move from massive onprem server installs to being a cloud service. youtu.be/Y22oYOAP39Q
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EP12: How Oracle transforms its operation into a cloud business with Gerald Venzl from Oracle
Gerald Venzl, lead product manager for Oracle databases, talks about the shift of focus away from on-premise databases towards the cloud. It's a big change f...
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 15/05/2024
Block Storage? Object Storage? File Storage? What is all this? Let us help you! This week's blog post starts with explaining what exactly is Block Storage and why or when you want to use it (spoiler, it's extremely versatile ). www.simplyblock.io/post/what-is...
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What is Block Storage?
Block storage describes a technology that controls how data is stored on storage devices. Data is split into chunks and stored in blocks.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 10/05/2024
In the latest episode of the simplyblock Cloud Commute podcast, 🧑🏼‍💻 @brianverm.bsky.social from #Snyk talks about the vulnerability scanning and how you make sure that you catch potential issues as early as possible throughout your development lifecycle. www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commut...
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Cloud Commute | simplyblock.io
Cloud Commute is your weekly 20 minute podcast, talking with guests about all things cloud, storage, security, Kubernetes, and others.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 08/05/2024
NVMe is not just the M.2 SSD you put on your mainboard. NVMe is a whole ecosystem around the idea of implementing fast access to solid state drives, not only locally, but also remotely. Learn all about NVMe that you should know, but never cared to ask. www.simplyblock.io/post/what-is...
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What is NVMe Storage?
Non-Volatile Memory Express is a modern protocol dedicated to flash based solid state NVMe storage for low latency and high performance.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 03/05/2024
Are you running #PostgreSQL in #Kubernetes yet? Jimmy Angelakos talks about PostgreSQL loving fast disks. The faster the better! In this episode of our Cloud Commute podcast we talk to Jimmy about his new book, as well as PostgreSQL in and around the cloud. www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commut...
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Cloud Commute | simplyblock.io
Cloud Commute is your weekly 20 minute podcast, talking with guests about all things cloud, storage, security, Kubernetes, and others.
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Gunnar Morling @gunnarmorling.dev · 26/04/2024
🤓 Had the pleasure to chat with @noctarius.com of @simplyblock.io to chat about stream processing and change data capture, how we integrate these into the real-time data ETL SaaS we build at #Decodable, #1BRC, and more, all in 23 packed minutes. This was fun, thx for having me!
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 26/04/2024
In this weeks episode of the Cloud Commute podcast, our host @noctarius.com talks with Gunnar Morling from #Decodable about the benefits of #SQL, how #CDC (change data capture) works and why Decodable uses #ApacheFlink as the base technology for its #StreamProcessing offering. youtu.be/qrWBboOPY5U
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EP08: Change Data Capture and Stream Processing in the Cloud - Gunnar Morling from Decodable
Gunnar Morling, from Decodable, a company simplifying the use of Apache Flink, talks about how to extract modifications from a database using change data cap...
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 25/04/2024
Running high-IO services in the cloud can be expensive, but it doesn't have to.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 24/04/2024
𝘐𝘖𝘗𝘚? 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘱𝘶𝘵? 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺? 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘚𝘪𝘻𝘦? 🤯 How do you measure the performance of your storage? Check out our latest blog post explaining the interrelation between these terms and how you measure them correctly. simplyblock.io/post/storage...
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Storage Performance Metrics: IOPS, Throughput, Latency explained
IOPS and throughput are important metrics when measuring the performance of storage solutions. Learn all about and how to measure them.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 19/04/2024
🎙️ 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺: Nicolas Fränkel from API7 about how API gateways, such as Apache APISIX, help you implement additional security and customer-specific API behavior centrally, without changing your actual application.🔥 www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commut... #kubernetes #opensource #apigateway #cloudops #devops
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Cloud Commute | simplyblock.io
Cloud Commute is your weekly 20 minute podcast, talking with guests about all things cloud, storage, security, Kubernetes, and others.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 17/04/2024
When you hit the initial limitations of Amazon EBS, scaling it out gets expensive. While you can buy more IOPS, the price explodes when you do. Learn how simplyblock solves your IOPS issue, while being more cost-efficient and adding features you always missed! www.simplyblock.io/post/block-s...
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Block Storage Volume Pooling for the Cloud-Age
Cloud block storage services like Amazon EBS are great for quick starts but have shortcomings when scaling out. Simplyblock's volume pooling is here to help.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 12/04/2024
People moving back into their own data centers because the cloud doesn't offer enough "trust into data security". Is this a real thing!? Let us know your opinion 👇 And while you're at it, you should listen to the latest episode with Steven Sklar from QuestDB. www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commut...
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Cloud Commute | simplyblock.io
Cloud Commute is your weekly 20 minute podcast, talking with guests about all things cloud, storage, security, Kubernetes, and others.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 10/04/2024
#Kubernetes is around for about a decade by now. How much longer is it going to stay? Will it decay into the void soon, or is it here to stay? @noctarius.com wrote down his thoughts on the matter but we're interested in what you think about it! Let us know 👇🔥 www.simplyblock.io/post/kuberne...
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Kubernetes: Future or Fad?
After a decade of Kubernetes and knowing that every technology will disappear eventually. Will Kubernetes become obsolete soon, or is it her
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 05/04/2024
New Cloud Commute podcast episode: Álvaro Hernández talks about running a production-grade #PostgreSQL in the cloud. #CrowdKnowledge: Are you running #Postgres in #Kubernetes? How do you run it? HelmChart? Operator? Custom Install? Let us know below 🧵👇 www.simplyblock.io/cloud-commut...
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Cloud Commute | simplyblock.io
Cloud Commute is your weekly 20 minute podcast, talking with guests about all things cloud, storage, security, Kubernetes, and others.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 03/04/2024
"A persistent volume is a slice of storage that can be attached and mounted to pods." We just released the newest article by @noctarius.com. www.simplyblock.io/post/what-is... If you use Persistent Volumes, tell us your preferred storage plugin is or if you have any issues in the comments 👇🔥✨
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What is a Kubernetes Persistent Volume?
A persistent volume is a slice of storage, provisioned by an Kubernetes administrator, that can be attached and mounted to pods. Learn more about Kubernetes Persistent Volumes and containers.
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simplyblock @simplyblock.io · 28/03/2024
#ChatGPT, #CoPilot, #AiAssistant, and other are a massive help to developers. Cristian Măgherușan-Stanciu used it a lot in the last year and he's all sold! Our host @noctarius.com talked to him in the latest episode of our Cloud Commute podcast. Find it on your favorite service, or YouTube.
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EP 05: Cristian Magherusan-Stanciu from AutoSpotting - Cloud Commute by simplyblock
Cristian Magherusan-Stanciu from AutoSpotting, a company helping to cost-optimize their AWS EC2 spent by automatically supplying matching workloads with spot...
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