Digest: IaaS provider operation, SSL certificates, data center and our “Friday format”

In this compilation, we present materials that will help to understand what is happening in the field of IaaS, new technologies for the data center, the device SSL-certificates and get to know other nuances and subtleties of the virtual infrastructure .

In past issues:

• Ultimate DNS and SSL Digest
• VPN Digest: Introductory and practical materials on Habré and not only

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Comparing costs for a virtual machine and an iron server

In this article, we conducted a detailed comparison of the costs of the "iron" and virtual server. As examples, we took two configurations and compared the various components of the expenditure part, guided by prices as of January 2017. We took into account the software, administration, maintenance, taxes, accommodation and other circumstances that may be significant factors and affect the amount of expenses.

How an IaaS provider can make payment for services more convenient: 2 simple rules

The transition to new technologies is always a stress for the client. Here we share our experience in introducing new products: we are talking about openness and readiness to solve customer problems.

Where are we going with the "cloud" in 2017

In this article, we are talking about new trends using the example of the Cloud 2.0 era, getting acquainted with its features, talking about multi-cloud, AI systems and data centers.

A bit about security in the "cloud"

Another material with a brief analysis of our approaches to security and a story about the work of our IaaS provider.

Cyrillic Domains and SSL Certificates

A little bit about how things work with the work of national domain names and their support in the options of SSL certificates.

"The little things that we noticed": case IaaS-provider

One more article on Habré from our cycle about how we automated a number of tasks that were previously solved exclusively with the help of applications for the support service. Here we are talking about pre-installed software and automation of service tasks.

“Everybody has a crash”: an example of AWS and a little about the experience of the Russian IaaS provider

We comment on the situation with the unstable work of AWS and argue that in such circumstances the provider of cloud infrastructure can do.

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Backup & Recovery: in-line and smart deduplication, snapshots and secondary storage

Here are a number of examples of companies, startups and their technologies operating in this market. Here are: Rubrik, Pure Storage and Cohesity, ClearSky Data, Datrium, Symantec NetBackup, Datto and Open Mesh, Primary Data.

Data center cooling technologies

Corporations are striving to make their data centers more energy efficient and reduce their environmental impact. But not always the colder the better. And here it is important to improve the premises themselves. In this material we talk about which solutions are becoming more popular, and which are the exception to the general rules.

“The Future of TV Broadcasts”: Cloud TV and beyond

Today, the initiative from the "traditional" television companies intercepted by the supplier of films and TV series based on streaming media, which distribute their content via the Internet. In the article we discuss the topic of new generation television, cloud technologies in the TV industry and content delivery networks.

Big Data: great opportunity or big deception

What is really meant by the term “Big Data”? Who benefits from the hype around this concept? We are trying to figure out using examples and expert opinions.

Volitronic can "extend" the law of Moore

A little bit about what research in the field of volitronic can give in terms of reducing energy consumption and improving the speed of electronic devices.

Already this year: Google plans to create a quantum computer

We are discussing the news from the Google team, which plans to develop a new quantum chip. The point is that he will be able to “overtake” the supercomputers in the speed of calculations.

"SQL Server 2017": Now with Python support

Last week, Microsoft presented SQL Server 2017 at the Data Amp internet conference. New features of the solution were announced during the presentation. One of the most significant innovations was the integration of the Python language.

“How it works”: introduction to SSL / TLS

We are talking about SSL certificates and related technologies. A little about how the "handshake", encryption algorithms, types of certificates and other nuances.

“Now Required”: Issuing SSL Certificates with DNS Records

This year, the public organizations responsible for distributing certificates will necessarily take into account special DNS records. Some details on this news in our material.

Microsoft and Rambus cool memory to cryogenic temperature

Microsoft and Rambus, with experience in the development of memory chips, announced that they are beginning to work together on a prototype of memory for cryogenic computing systems.

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“Friday format”: demotivation, or love [for work] cannot be bought for money

It turns out that high salary, interesting work and a variety of bonuses do not guarantee the loyalty of employees and can even demotivate them. Here we are talking about why the premium is different, and think about the human factor.

Productive weekend: when all things can be put off until later

In this article we are talking about procrastination, approaches to understanding this phenomenon, methods of increasing the productivity of work and useful books on the topic.

Myths about the perfect workplace

We found out how smoking can help in the fight for health, which is useful in sanitary norms, rules and state standards. And looked at other myths about the device workplace.

Is there life after the meeting

In this article, we touch on another “sick” topic that constantly “emerges” in one form or another when it comes to issues of productive work.

Where to grow technicians

One of the generally accepted options for moving a programmer up the career ladder is to become a team lead and then a manager. What should you do if you want vertical growth, or if your boss thinks so? We dealt with this in our article.

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