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SSH to Google Compute Engine

To SSH into a Google Compute Engine VM instance, you first need to create and configure the instance.
Create a compute instance using the 'gcloud compute instances create' command with the desired parameters.
SSH into the VM instance by using the 'ssh' command with the 'root' username and the instance's External IP.
You can also use SSH tools like WinSCP, PuTTY, or Remmina for easier management of your VM instance.

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Deploying SonarQube on AWS EC2 with Cloud Development Kit(CDK): Extending the Database to Amazon RDS PostgreSQL

In this article, the author demonstrated how to deploy a SonarQube Server on an EC2 instance with an external database such as Amazon RDS or Aurora instead of keeping the database self-hosted within the server.
The author explained why extending SonarQube's database to an external service like RDS or Aurora is beneficial, including scalability, reliability, security, and maintenance.
The infrastructure consists of components such as VPC, internet gateway, security group, EC2 instance, NAT gateway, RDS PostgreSQL database instance, IAM role, and Secret Manager.
The author also provided the code snippet for creating the database construct in CDK and highlighted how to allow communication between the database and EC2 instance server.
The stack update included the creation of a new user data script to connect to the external database and data migration.
Finally, the author showed how to deploy the stack using the CDK command line tools and concluded the article.
This article is a good reference guide for those who want to deploy a SonarQube Server on AWS with an external database such as RDS or Aurora.
The article also highlights the benefits of using an external database service rather than keeping it self-hosted within the server, including scalability, reliability, security, and maintenance.
The code snippet provided for creating the database construct in CDK is helpful for those who are new to AWS CDK.
The step-by-step instructions provided in the article make it easy to follow and deploy the stack on AWS.

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I canceled my streaming services and built a Plex server — I’m never going back

A writer for Digital Trends realized that they were spending far too much money on streaming services every month, so they decided to build a Plex server instead. They did a lot of research and then chose a small, inexpensive PC with an Intel N100, 16GB of memory, and 500GB of storage. The machine was set up to run remotely, without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor.
One of the reasons Plex is a good choice is you can keep all the movies and TV-shows that you have. Rather than signing up for new streaming services, you can build a streaming library from movies and TV shows that you own. Converting all your physical media to digital is easier than before.
The PC runs Windows and Chrome Remote Desktop so he can control it from another device. To configure the PC, he had to bypass Windows' login screen to make sure the PC runs all the time and to eliminate and need for manual management. This allowed him to install and set up Plex on his new server.
There is a lot of set up required with a Plex, including mapping the network and configuring your server to stay live at all times. As the files can be large, the author used an 8TB external hard drive but emphasizes it's not the most reliable option for storing a large library. Furthermore, there are also security concerns when physically accessing the server, so learning SSH and setting up a RAID array can help improve security and reliability.
The author has rarely used another streaming service since setting up his Plex server, and he's very happy about it. They admit this isn't a perfect solution but a good starting point, especially if you want to save money and utilize content that you've already paid for.

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Exclusive: ConductorOne automates access controls for employees on the move

ConductorOne Inc. has introduced access management capabilities to automate the process of onboarding, transitioning, and offboarding employees.
The software enables businesses to easily onboard users by using predefined profiles that specify allowed applications and privileges.
ConductorOne integrates with HR applications to detect employee departures or transitions and adjust privileges accordingly.
By automating the process of deleting user accounts and privileges, ConductorOne addresses a common gap in enterprise security measures.

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Azure Data Factory Cost Optimization – Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Expenses

Azure Cost Optimization is crucial for organizations leveraging Microsoft Azure to ensure they are using cloud resources efficiently and maximizing the value of their investment.
Turbo360 helps monitor, analyse, and optimize Azure Data Factory costs by providing insights into spending patterns, setting thresholds, scheduling pipelines, and detecting cost anomalies.
ADF Pipeline triggers like Scheduled, Tumbling Window, and Event-Based Trigger incur additional costs depending on their frequency, type, and number of runs.
Each trigger execution results in a pipeline run and Azure charge per pipeline run, and the pipelines with multiple activities or complex workflows will cost more to execute.
Turbo360 empowers organizations to optimize their ADF workflows and reduce unnecessary spending, all while improving performance.
Costs arise from moving data between regions, data stores, and other services, as well as from pipeline orchestration and the use of self-hosted or Azure-hosted integration runtimes.
Optimize data movements with Turbo360 can help compare resource costs with different time ranges and provide clear insight to minimize data transfers.
Efficient Pipeline Scheduling with Turbo360 helps schedule pipelines during off-peak hours to take advantage of lower rates with the help of optimization schedules.
Cost Alerts and automatic anomaly detection with Turbo360 help set up alerts on budget thresholds and notify if there's a shift in the usage pattern and Azure Data factory cost.
Turbo360's automated insights help organizations ensure they're getting the most value from their Azure investment.

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Intel’s desktop CPU roadmap may have changed

Intel may have decided to cancel the Arrow Lake-S refresh that was reportedly slated for next year.
The rumored Arrow Lake-S refresh was supposed to update the neural processing unit (NPU) in the desktop CPUs.
If the Arrow Lake-S refresh is indeed canceled, the LGA1851 socket might only be used in one generation of processors.
The successor to Nova Lake-S is rumored to be called Razer Lake, according to hardware leakers.

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Cloud Collaboration Reimagined: Principal Engineer Mohan Sitaram on Maximizing Remote Work Efficiency in the Digital Era

Mohan Sitaram, a seasoned technical leader with over 13 years of experience in software development and testing for large-scale systems, shares his expert perspectives on the transformative impact of cloud technology on business operations, particularly in the context of remote work.
Cloud technologies have been a viable option for remote collaboration for years, however, the pandemic forced people in nearly every industry to rely on these tools as it was physically impossible to collaborate in person; this led to an increased reliance on SaaS companies like Zoom and Atlassian and their products.
The biggest advantage of cloud-based collaboration is that it enables distributed teams to function as a single unit and not as disconnected silos.
For technical software leads, using more than one tool to streamline collaboration is crucial to ensure success; e.g., project management software like JIRA coupled with a cloud-based DevOps platform like Gitlab or GitHub.
Remote collaboration is most effective when colleagues have the necessary resources and information to carry out their tasks and make optimal use of meetings; thus, meetings should be minimized, and focus shifted to asynchronous collaboration.
Collaborative engineering is made simpler with cloud infrastructure technologies such as Virtual Machines (VMs), Remote Desktops or Virtual Desktops, Containers, and Kubernetes which enable developers to build applications on a shared cluster of machines by using network protocols like SSH and HTTP.
Cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure provide the core infrastructure for SaaS companies to build, run, and monitor their applications; cloud providers are skilled at handling lower-level requirements like speed, reliability, security, and application availability and provide easy-to-use APIs that application developers can leverage to build the application.
The key to successful remote collaboration is having a balance between SaaS services like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, and cloud services like VDI, that run in private data centers.
Generative AI is already being used in several domains to compose emails, documents, audio, and video. SaaS companies like Zoom are using AI in the form of smart assistants; companies might use generative AI to simplify the user experience by automatically generating meeting notes and summaries from a conference call, or producing software design diagrams and flowcharts for a future meeting provided a meeting agenda as input.
The adoption of AI by SaaS companies might accelerate productivity, simplify user experience by breaking linguistic barriers, and allow businesses to accelerate their growth beyond linguistic barriers.

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Exclusive deal: Get 15% off and free shipping at Sennheiser with our coupon code.

Sennheiser is a renowned audio equipment manufacturer.
They offer a wide range of headphones, microphones, and loudspeakers.
Readers can get 15% off and free delivery with an exclusive coupon code.
Sennheiser is known for capturing sound as the artist intended.

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Exclusive deal: Get $70 off when you spend $700 at Emm with our coupon code.

Emma Sleep is a leading sleep brand that offers mattresses, pillows, and bedding in over 30 countries.
They provide a 200-night trial and a 10-year manufacturer's warranty, showcasing their dedication to customer satisfaction.
Use our exclusive coupon code for a $70 discount when spending $700 on Emma Sleep products.
Emma Sleep's hybrid mattresses offer spinal alignment, support, and are vacuum-packed for easy delivery.

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Exclusive deal: Get 25% off LastPass plans with our coupon code.

LastPass is offering a 25% discount on its plans with an exclusive coupon code.
LastPass is a top-rated password manager with user-friendly features and strong security measures.
LastPass uses zero-knowledge encryption, offers dark web monitoring and multifactor authentication.
LastPass allows synchronization of passwords across all devices, providing easy access to stored passwords.

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Exclusive deal: Get 15% off monitors from Dell with our coupon code!

Get 15% off any Dell monitor with our exclusive code.
Deal expires on September 23rd at 11:59p.m. E.T.
Top picks include a 22-inch Full HD monitor for $55 and a 24-inch slim-bezel Full HD monitor for $69.99.
Dell monitors offer quality, ergonomics, and customer support with features like ComfortView technology and adjustable positions.

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Exclusive deal: Get hosting for $1.99 per month at Bluehost with our coupon code.

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They offer unlimited bandwidth and 24/7 customer support.
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Bluehost provides robust security features and easy WordPress installation.

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Exclusive deal: Get 10% off web hosting plans at Hostinger with our coupon code!

TechRadar US readers can now get 10% off any Hostinger hosting plan, including 12, 24, and 48 month contracts.
Hostinger is a well-respected hosting provider known for its affordable prices, intuitive tools, and excellent support.
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AMD will be pleased to hear the latest rumor on Intel CPUs – after Arrow Lake, no desktop chips are coming until Nova Lake in 2026

Intel has reportedly canceled the Arrow Lake Refresh, the next generation of desktop CPUs, and will not release any new desktop chips in 2025.
Instead, Intel will focus on launching the Nova Lake CPUs in 2026.
Intel typically releases new desktop processors annually, but the cancellation of the Arrow Lake Refresh breaks that pattern.
This move raises questions about Intel's priorities and its ability to compete with AMD's upcoming Zen 6 processors in 2026.

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Internal memo reveals new Amazon bonuses for selling flagship AI products

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a new incentive program for its flagship AI products, Q and Bedrock.
For the chatbot Q, AWS is offering a $1,000 bonus for the first 25 licenses sold and retained for three straight months with the same customer.
Salespeople selling Bedrock, Amazon's AI development platform, can receive a bonus of $5,000 for small customers and $10,000 for bigger customers when they achieve three consecutive months of specified Bedrock usage in 2024.
These bonuses are part of AWS' efforts to boost its AI sales, along with considering higher pay for AI specialists and setting specific performance targets for sales teams.

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