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Spring Cloud AWS FIFO Queue Support Example

Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) offers two types of queues: Standard and FIFO (First-In-First-Out). FIFO ensures strict order and no duplicates, ideal for critical scenarios like financial transactions.
Spring Cloud AWS provides support for working with FIFO queues, improving order consistency in applications.
Testcontainers, an open-source library, simplifies setting up lightweight instances of services like databases for integration testing in Docker containers.
LocalStack allows developers to create a local AWS cloud environment for testing and developing cloud applications without an AWS account.
Running LocalStack in a TestContainer ensures isolated environment setup for local AWS service testing.
Dependencies for setting up a Spring Boot application with Spring Cloud AWS messaging and Testcontainers are specified in the pom.xml file.
Setting up a FIFO queue in LocalStack using the AWS CLI and configuring AWS SQS with LocalStack for testing purposes is explained.
Code examples demonstrate sending messages to a FIFO queue and processing messages with ordered guarantees using Spring Cloud AWS.
The article concludes by emphasizing the use of LocalStack and Testcontainers for local testing of FIFO queue support in Spring Cloud AWS.

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Microsoft Shutters Shanghai Lab In Latest China Pullback

Microsoft has closed its Internet of Things (IoT) and AI lab in Shanghai, China.
The lab, called IoT & AI Insider Lab, was aimed at promoting domestic development of IoT and AI technologies.
The lab, which was created in May 2019, closed earlier this year, with the logo removed and equipment cleared out.
Last year, Microsoft reduced its presence in China, offering relocation options to staff and closing all authorized retail stores.

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OpenAI is ready to embrace an open weight AI model strategy

OpenAI is set to be the next open-source AI brand as CEO Sam Altman confirmed on X on Monday that the company will soon release an 'open-weight' model that users will be able to run independently.
The move by OpenAI is aimed at keeping up with companies like DeepSeek and Meta, who have gained attention with their own AI models.
The open-weight model has been a long-term project for OpenAI and is seen as an important step.
Developers can sign up for early access to the model and have the opportunity to attend OpenAI events and get other early prototypes.

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Move over RGB, Coolify’s Holo Fans bring floating holograms to your PC

Coolify introduces Holo Fans, which project animated holograms at their center while spinning.
The fans utilize an array of 96 LEDs to create the illusion of depth and display logos, animations, and customizable graphics.
They come in 120mm and 140mm sizes, offering good cooling performance and quiet operation.
The Coolify Holo Fans are available for purchase at $45.99, with limited initial stock due to high demand.

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Finastra introduces enhancements to LaserPro, adds customer benefits to the cloud solution

Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, has enhanced its cloud-based loan document preparation system, LaserPro.
The enhancements include the integration of AI Assistant for answering user questions, improved small business administration program loan management, geocoding for enhanced data accuracy, and advanced additional provisions for streamlined document management.
More than 75 banks and credit unions have migrated to LaserPro's cloud model, benefiting from the new features and experiencing fast migration times.
Financial institutions see the cloud solution as a way to reduce IT expenses, improve processes, and create an enhanced user experience.

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Oracle Cloud Data Breach Claims Surface Despite Company Denials

Evidence suggests Oracle's federated Single Sign-On (SSO) system may have been infiltrated.
A hacker known as 'rose87168' claims to have access to Oracle Cloud login infrastructure and credentials of nearly six million users.
Leaked files contain encrypted passwords, LDAP records, and domains of affected organizations.
Oracle denies a breach, but independent sources confirm the leaked data is legitimate.

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🔑 Setting Up SSH Key-Based Authentication

To set up SSH key-based authentication, follow these steps:
- Start the SSH server on the host machine by running the command 'sudo systemctl start ssh'
- Generate an SSH key pair on the client machine using the command 'sudo ssh-keygen -b 4096'
- Copy the public key to the host machine using the command 'ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/customFileName.pub username@ip'

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Microsoft finally adds missing Copilot+ AI tools to Intel and AMD PCs

Microsoft is expanding the Copilot+ AI tools to Intel and AMD-powered PCs.
Features like Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now accessible on Intel and AMD machines.
Live Caption supports captions and translation, while Voice Access will be available on Copilot+ devices with AMD and Intel hardware.
The creative tools, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator, can be used on both Intel and AMD PCs.

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OpenAI raises up to $40bn in record-breaking deal with SoftBank

OpenAI has raised $40bn in a funding round with SoftBank, valuing the company at $300bn.
The partnership with SoftBank aims to accelerate AI research and pave the way for artificial general intelligence.
SoftBank plans to invest $10bn initially and an additional $30bn by the end of 2025, subject to certain conditions.
OpenAI, previously focused on closed models, is now building a more open generative AI model to compete with DeepSeek and Meta.

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Terraform for DevOps: Mastering Modules for Scalable Infrastructure (Part 5)

Terraform modules are essential for scalable infrastructure as code, enabling encapsulation and reuse of configurations.
A Terraform module contains related resource definitions in cohesive configuration files.
Modules promote scalability, maintainability, and collaboration within DevOps workflows.
These modules mirror software engineering principles, treating configurations as composable building blocks.
Root modules and child modules serve distinct purposes in organizing and executing Terraform configurations.
Root modules act as the entry point, defining global settings and integrating child modules.
Child modules are reusable templates for specific resource sets, promoting consistency and reuse.
Terraform module sources include local directories, Terraform Registry, GitHub, Bitbucket, and other platforms.
Modules enhance usability, maintainability, and interoperability by logically grouping resources and exposing configurable inputs.
The Terraform Registry hosts a variety of modules for AWS, Azure, and other providers, simplifying infrastructure management.

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The Competitive Landscape of Cloud AI Platforms for AI Engineering: AWS SageMaker, Vertex AI, and…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) SageMaker, Google Cloud Vertex AI, and Microsoft Azure AI are leading contenders in the competitive landscape of cloud AI platforms for AI engineering.
These platforms serve a wide array of applications in AI engineering, including predictive maintenance in manufacturing.
AWS SageMaker offers modular and customizable environment, while Vertex AI emphasizes a unified and streamlined workflow, and Azure AI provides robust enterprise features.
Factors such as learning curve, level of abstraction, cost, MLOps tools, specialized hardware, integration with existing infrastructure, and responsible AI features play crucial roles in platform selection.

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New to AWS Lambda? Here’s Everything You Need to Know to Get Started!🚀

AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows developers to run code without managing servers, making it ideal for applications that need to scale rapidly.
Key features of AWS Lambda include serverless compute, automatic scaling, cost-effective pay-as-you-go pricing, multi-language support, and reliability with built-in high availability.
Common use cases for AWS Lambda include data processing, API backends, automation and task scheduling, IoT device management, and video encoding.
To get started with AWS Lambda, create an AWS account, access the AWS Management Console, create a new Lambda function, write and deploy Lambda code, configure a trigger (optional), and deploy and test the function.

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Need a new gaming laptop? Buy the MSI Crosshair 16 with RTX 4070 while it’s $200 off

For a limited time, the MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,200, $200 off its original price.
The MSI Crosshair 16 features the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card and 14th-generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of RAM, providing excellent gaming performance.
With a 16-inch Full HD+ screen and a 144Hz refresh rate, the laptop offers an immersive gaming experience. It also comes with a 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Home pre-loaded.
Act quickly to take advantage of this deal, as the offer may expire soon.

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Resilience in the Cloud - Making Things Better

The article discusses the concept of cloud resilience and provides actionable insights for improving system reliability.
Key points include starting with a strong backup strategy to protect data, identifying potential failure points, and implementing mitigations and redundancies.
AWS's Resilience analysis framework is highlighted as a structured approach to enhancing system resilience.
The framework focuses on characteristics like redundancy, capacity, output correctness, and fault isolation for resilient systems.
It emphasizes the importance of evaluating individual business processes and user stories to gauge resilience.
Considerations for mitigations are discussed in terms of trade-offs in cloud spend and operations overhead.
The article suggests testing recovery plans and mitigation strategies regularly to ensure effectiveness during real failures.
Recommendations include mapping resilience configurations based on tiering systems and testing as close to production as possible.
The importance of applying the right level of investment in resilience based on the criticality of the system is highlighted.
Overall, the article aims to empower readers to proactively improve resilience in their systems and minimize the impact of potential incidents.

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Apple Intelligence arrives on Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4 – and it works just as you would expect

Apple has released visionOS 2.4 update for the Vision Pro mixed reality headset.
The update brings key Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmojis, and Writing Tools.
Image Playground allows users to create generative images with Apple Intelligence interpretations using gestures and voice.
The update also includes the new Spatial Gallery app and updates to Guest Mode.

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