Cloud Commute

Steven Sklar from QuestDB, a company producing a time series database for large IoT, metrics, observability and other time-component data sets, talks about how they implemented their database offering, from building their own operator to how storage is handled.For questions, you can reach Steven at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-sklar-1ab7103/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sklarsaBlog: https://sklar.rocks/If you want to learn more about QuestDB:https://questdb.com/The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

Álvaro Hernández Tortosa from OnGres, a company providing the necessary tooling to run a production-grade PostgreSQL in Kubernetes. Álvaro talks about the issues with the many-solutions-to-a-problem situation in Postgres and how it can be overwhelming and alarming to newcomers.For questions, you can reach Álvaro at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahachete/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahacheteWebsite: https://aht.es/If you want to learn more about OnGres or StackGres:https://ongres.com/https://stackgres.io/The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

Cristian Magherusan-Stanciu from AutoSpotting, a company helping to cost-optimize their AWS EC2 spent by automatically supplying matching workloads with spot instances.For questions, you can reach Cristian at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristimagherusan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/magheru_sanYou can learn more about AutoSpotting at:Website: https://autospotting.org/ The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

In this episode of Cloud Commute, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Abdel Sghiouar, a Kubernetes expert from Google, to discuss various aspects of cloud technology, with a focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native solutions. Abdel, who has been with Google for a decade and specializes in Kubernetes networking, security, and storage, shares insights into the evolution and current state of container technologies.The conversation begins with Abdel introducing himself and his role at Google, where he works on the Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Abdel explains the importance of Kubernetes in modern cloud computing, highlighting its flexibility and scalability, which make it suitable for AI and machine learning workloads that require substantial compute power.Chris and Abdel delve into the history and impact of containerization, discussing how it evolved from virtual machines to containers and now to Kubernetes. They touch upon the benefits and challenges of adopting Kubernetes and how cloud providers have simplified container services to make them more accessible.Abdel also talks about his involvement in the Kubernetes community, including his Kubernetes-focused podcast and his newsletter, which covers updates in the Kubernetes ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of making Kubernetes more user-friendly and less complex, advocating for solutions that abstract away the intricacies of Kubernetes to provide a seamless developer experience.The Kubernetes Podcast by Google episode mentioned in the show can be found here: https://kubernetespodcast.com/episode/208-containerd/For questions, you can reach Abdel at:http://bit.ly/3LBOfOwYou can learn more about Google at:https://www.google.comThe Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

In this episode, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Moritz Eckert from Edgeless Systems, a company specializing in confidential computing technologies. Moritz shares his background in computer security and his journey into co-founding Edgeless Systems. He dives deep into the concept of confidential computing, explaining its hardware-based approach to encrypt memory at runtime and perform remote attestation to ensure the integrity of the computing environment.Moritz discusses how Edgeless Systems' flagship product, Constellation, provides an "always encrypted" Kubernetes distribution, allowing data to remain encrypted throughout its lifecycle—from network transit to processing and storage. This ensures maximum security, especially for cloud-native applications, by leveraging hardware features available on modern CPUs.They explore the practical implications for application developers, emphasizing that the goal is to make the underlying security features invisible to developers, requiring no significant changes to their existing workflows. The conversation also touches on the current landscape of confidential computing hardware, the support from major cloud providers, and the potential for confidential computing in AI and machine learning contexts, particularly with GPUs.The conference Moritz mentioned during the show: OC3 - Open Confidential Computing Conference - https://www.oc3.dev/For questions, you can reach Moritz at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eckert-moritzYou can learn more about Edgeless Systems at:Website: https://www.edgeless.systemsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOInN0sCv6icUesisYIDeAThe Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

In this episode of our podcast, host Chris Engelbert welcomes Franck Pachot from Yugabyte, a distributed SQL database company. Franck, a developer advocate with extensive experience in databases, discusses the advantages of distributed SQL databases over traditional single-node SQL databases. He explains that Yugabyte offers the robust features of PostgreSQL with the added benefits of horizontal scalability and high availability.Franck delves into the technical aspects of distributed databases, emphasizing their ability to maintain consistency and provide ACID properties while scaling across multiple nodes. This setup ensures continuous uptime and flexibility to handle high-velocity data without downtime during upgrades or patches. He highlights that Yugabyte is designed for OLTP workloads but can handle various use cases due to its SQL compatibility.The conversation touches on deployment strategies, with Franck recommending cloud deployment for its elasticity and cost-efficiency, though acknowledging that traditional servers or a hybrid approach can also work. He discusses the practical aspects of migrating between cloud providers seamlessly and the importance of maintaining predictable performance by using similarly sized VMs during such transitions.For questions, you can reach Franck at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckpachotTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/FranckPachotBlog: https://dev.to/franckpachotYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FranckPachotYou can learn more about Yugabyte at:Website: https://www.yugabyte.com/demoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/yugabyteThe Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)

In this episode, host Chris Engelbert sits down with Rich Kenny, Managing Director of Interact and a visiting lecturer at London South Bank University. Rich shares his extensive experience in machine learning-based environmental consultancy and his work on the circular economy.Rich dives into Interact's innovative product that optimizes the performance of enterprise IT, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. With the world's largest dataset on server performance, Interact offers advanced recommendations for reconfiguring IT assets to achieve significant energy savings—up to 70% in many cases.Rich also discusses the surprising impact of over-provisioning in data centers, the benefits of rethinking server configuration, and the potential of tape storage as a carbon-efficient method. He explains how businesses can achieve cost savings and sustainability by eliminating unnecessary waste in their IT infrastructure.Tune in to learn how cutting-edge technology can drive both environmental and financial benefits for enterprises. Whether you're a data center operator, an IT professional, or just curious about the intersection of technology and sustainability, this episode offers valuable insights.New episodes will be released every two weeks, so stay tuned for more fascinating discussions on the future of sustainable IT.For questions, you can reach Rich at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-kennyYou can learn more about Interact at:Website: https://www.interactdc.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@interact.4792The Cloud Commute Podcast is presented by simplyblock (https://www.simplyblock.io)