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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
The BSOD CrowdStrikes back (Friends)
Jul 26, 2024
Robert Ross, Founder and CEO of FireHydrant, delves into the largest outage in IT history sparked by a CrowdStrike update. The discussion is a blend of humor and insight, focusing on the economic impacts and recovery hurdles of massive system failures. Ross emphasizes the importance of diverse software systems and proactive incident management strategies to enhance resilience. They explore the complexities of modern software interdependencies, system crashes, and argue for better practices in the realm of cybersecurity, all while keeping the tone engaging and relatable.
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- The CrowdStrike outage highlighted systemic vulnerabilities in widely-deployed software, emphasizing the need for enhanced reliability and security protocols during updates.
- Organizations must establish robust internal communication strategies and crisis management protocols to effectively respond to external disruptions like the CrowdStrike incident.
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Understanding the Spectrum of Cron Jobs
Cron jobs remain the most popular method for scheduling tasks in development environments, particularly within Linux systems. However, as teams grow and move into enterprise-level infrastructure, the limitations of traditional Cron become evident. Alternatives such as Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, and Sidekick are increasingly adopted to address orchestration, redundancy, and complex job dependencies that Cron alone cannot efficiently manage. Chronitor was developed to enable monitoring across these diverse platforms, facilitating a smoother transition for teams migrating from Cron to more robust solutions.
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