2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 236: Hybrid Admins Show
Feb 27, 2025
The hosts dive into Arm's bold move to create its own server chips, potentially reshaping the semiconductor landscape. They discuss WordPress’s intriguing 100-year domain registrations and their implications. Geo-redundancy for VPSs is also explored, highlighting effective load balancing in hybrid cloud environments. Lastly, there's a focus on the importance of backing up data to Backblaze B2, with insights into selecting the right backup solutions and the critical need for restore testing. A tech-savvy feast awaits!
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ARM's Vertical Integration
- ARM's move to produce its own server chips could stifle competition and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
- This vertical integration may lead to higher prices and fewer advancements, favoring ARM and disadvantaging downstream consumers.
SoftBank's Acquisition of Ampere
- SoftBank, a major ARM holder, acquired Ampere, a leading ARM-based server CPU vendor.
- This acquisition strengthens ARM's position in the server market and further consolidates their control over the ARM ecosystem.
100-Year Domain Registrations: A Gamble
- Avoid 100-year domain registrations; they are a risky investment with no guarantee of longevity.
- Companies change, rules change, and technology changes, making such long-term commitments unreliable.
