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Why Every DevOps Pro Needs to Master Networking (Even If You’re All-In on the Cloud)

Networking fundamentals are essential for DevOps and Cloud Engineers to understand, even in the cloud era.
The cloud abstracts complexity, but understanding the underlying network flow is crucial for troubleshooting.
Key networking concepts to master include TCP/IP, IP addressing, TCP vs UDP, and ports.
When microservices fail to communicate, checking IPs, ports, and protocols is a recommended troubleshooting step.

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100 DevOps Interview Questions and Answers for 2025

This comprehensive compilation of DevOps interview questions and answers for 2025 is designed to help individuals at all levels of experience with their job interviews in the DevOps field.
Topics covered include the basics of DevOps, tools for DevOps in 2025, orchestration and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, observation and monitoring tools, infrastructure as code, DevOps system design and architecture, cloud integration in DevOps, automation and CI/CD, security and cost management, and more.
The article provides insights on fundamental DevOps concepts, such as automation, continuous integration, and delivery, along with detailed explanations of tools like Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Terraform.
It also touches upon essential practices like version control, CI/CD, orchestration, security, and monitoring, emphasizing the significance of DevOps in contemporary software engineering and the integration of cloud computing into DevOps practices.
The article outlines the significance of automation in DevOps processes, the differences between CI, CD, and Agile methodologies, and the role of observability in debugging and system analysis in DevOps environments.
Furthermore, it delves into DevSecOps practices, cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes concepts, containerization with Docker, and common tools and strategies for CI/CD pipelines, emphasizing the importance of integrating security measures early in the development lifecycle.
The article also includes behavioral questions related to teamwork, incident response, communication among teams, and personal development strategies for success in DevOps roles, along with recommended resources and certifications for continuous learning and skill improvement.

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If Your Cloud Is Performing Poorly, Here Is What You Should Be Looking Out For

Poor cloud performance can lead to various issues, from poorly performing apps to insecure databases, affecting customer engagement and business success.
Slack's 2021 major outage highlights the impact of underperforming cloud infrastructure on businesses in terms of financial losses and customer retention.
Key metrics for monitoring cloud performance include CPU utilization, IOPS, memory usage, latency, and bandwidth to optimize resource allocation.
Ways to improve cloud performance involve accurate provisioning, multi-cloud support, cloud-native architectures, infrastructure as code, and auto-scaling resources.
Top cloud monitoring tools like Dynatrace, DataDog, Redgate, Nagios, Grafana, ELK, and NewRelic help in efficiently monitoring and managing cloud infrastructure.
Challenges faced by organizations in cloud management include lack of resources, governance, security, software license management, and cloud spending.
Continuous assessment of cloud performance using appropriate metrics and tools is crucial for enhancing cloud effectiveness and overall application performance.

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Musk’s DOGE Uses AI To Detect Anti-Trump Sentiment In Federal Workers

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly using AI to detect anti-Trump sentiment among federal workers.
Reuters reported that at least one federal agency's communications are being monitored for anti-Trump sentiment.
The DOGE team is using the Signal app for communication, potentially violating federal record-keeping rules.
The use of Musk's Grok AI chatbot is being heavily deployed, but the exact details of its use remain unclear.

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Scared that your high-end Nvidia GPU might experience a cable-melting disaster? Asus has a new power monitoring feature to calm your fears

Asus has released a new version of its GPU software suite called GPU Tweak III, which includes a power monitoring feature called Power Detector+.
Power Detector+ warns users if any of the pins on their graphics card's power connector have too many amps flowing through them, potentially leading to a cable-melting disaster.
The software is currently exclusive to ROG Astral and Matrix graphics cards and monitors the amps value for the pins inside the connector plugged into the graphics card.
If a pin is not seated properly or the amps value exceeds 9 amps, the Power Detector+ utility will flag up a warning, allowing users to check and resolve any power cable issues.

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PC enthusiasts, be worried – Framework and Razer are halting laptop sales due to tariffs, and I fear what will come next

Framework Computer has paused the sale of low-tier laptops due to tariffs to avoid selling at a loss and overpricing products for consumers.
Razer has also suspended sales of Blade laptops in the US, likely due to tariffs.
Tariffs have impacted affordability in the PC and gaming hardware industry, with prices soaring above MSRPs.
Framework's decision reflects a customer-friendly approach and a cautious financial strategy amid tariff uncertainties.
Razer's move to halt sales of its popular Blade gaming laptops in the US is considered surprising and could be temporary until tariff effects settle.
The GPU market is experiencing challenges with inflated prices and scarcity, further exacerbated by tariffs.
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series GPUs, particularly the RTX 5090, face significant price hikes, leading to speculation on potential sales halts.
Concerns arise regarding the pricing impact of tariffs on Nvidia's future GPU releases, with uncertainties on how it may affect sales and market dynamics.
The GPU market anticipates potential shifts due to tariffs, raising questions about pricing, performance, and market competitiveness.
Various rumors and leaks circulate about upcoming Nvidia GPU releases, suggesting impending changes in the market landscape driven by tariff-related challenges.

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Google Workspace is getting a bunch of new AI features, including a boost to Docs

Google is introducing new AI features to its Workspace, including enhancements to Docs, Sheets, Vids, Meet, and Chat.
Docs will receive new audio and AI writing capabilities, including podcast-style overviews and an audio version of the document.
Help me refine feature in Docs offers thoughtful suggestions to improve language and content, encouraging user engagement in the writing process.
Workspace is also getting AI agents called Gems, which can streamline work by automatically reviewing requests, researching solutions, and drafting replies.

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This 16-inch Asus gaming laptop just dropped form $1,100 to $700

Best Buy is offering the Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop with a $400 discount, bringing the price down to $700 from $1,100.
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor and AMD Radeon RX7700S graphics card, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 provides impressive performance for its price range.
The laptop features a 16-inch screen with Full HD resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming. It also has a 512GB SSD and comes with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded.
The discounted price of the Asus TUF Gaming A16 won't last long, so gamers are advised to make their purchase soon.

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Protecting Business Banking: Lumin Digital and AFS Announce Positive Pay Integration

Lumin Digital and AFS have partnered to deliver Positive Pay solutions to financial institutions.
Positive Pay by AFS helps protect businesses from check and ACH fraud through advanced fraud prevention techniques.
Integration of Positive Pay into Lumin Digital's banking platform enhances security and fraud prevention capabilities.
The rise in business banking fraud makes proactive fraud prevention solutions crucial.

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 10 (game #1172)

Quordle game #1172 hints and answers for Thursday, April 10 were provided.
Quordle is a popular word game with over 1,100 games that offers a challenging experience.
Hints included the count of vowels, repeated letters, uncommon letters, and starting letters for the answers.
Today's answers for Quordle game #1172 were LEAST, SEWER, UNTIE, and NOOSE.
The Daily Sequence answers for game #1172 were MAPLE, DUTCH, BANAL, and HUMPH.
Previous Quordle answers for games #1165 to #1171 were also listed.
Players shared their experiences and the thought process behind guessing the correct words.
Quordle provides a fun and engaging platform for word enthusiasts to test their vocabulary skills.
Quordle's popularity continues as players enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of guessing the correct words.
Stay updated with daily hints and answers to improve your Quordle gameplay experience.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 10 (game #403)

Today's NYT Strands theme is 'What's the buzz?'
Play any of the clue words: TIGER, THEN, SNUG, DAME, TEAM, DATE to unlock the in-game hints system.
Today's spangram has 9 letters.
Today's spangram touches the right side, 8th row and the left side, 8th row of the board.

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EU to build AI gigafactories in €20bn push to catch up with US and China

The EU has revealed plans for a €20bn investment in building AI 'gigafactories' in Europe.
The aim is to catch up with the US and China, which currently lead in AI technology.
In addition to the 13 AI factories already in progress, the EU plans to create 3 to 5 gigafactories.
The EU is also considering amendments to its AI Act to simplify regulations and cut red tape.

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Is Spring Boot Too Heavy for AWS Lambda?

Spring Boot and AWS Lambda can work together to build modern, event-driven, serverless backends.
The AWS Serverless Java Container can be used to run Spring Boot apps in the AWS Lambda environment.
Spring Boot is known for its simplicity and rapid application development features.
By utilizing the AWS Serverless Java Container, Spring Boot apps can be deployed as AWS Lambda functions.

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You might get a free Meta Quest 3 to use on your next flight, but I'm not keen on the advertising it'll serve you

Meta's Quest 3 will be provided to passengers for in-flight entertainment.
The Quest 3 uses a 'tuned' algorithm to account for the airplane's motion.
The trial with Lufthansa was successful and will expand to more airlines and routes.
However, there are concerns about the use of Quest headsets for in-flight advertising.

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Xbox Games Showcase Followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct Airs June 8

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be livestreamed on June 8, featuring upcoming titles from first-party studios and third-party partners. The showcase will be followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, revealing gameplay, details, and developer insights.
The event will be digital-only and accessible in over 40 languages, as well as American Sign Language, British Sign Language, and English Audio Descriptions.
The Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be broadcasted on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and more.
Additional coverage and updates will be provided throughout the week on Xbox Wire, The Official Xbox Podcast, and the Xbox YouTube channel.

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