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Write Better Programs with pytestWrite Better Programs with pytest
September 26, 2016

Write Better Programs with pytest

Getting a set of fast running tests can dramatically speed up the development process as well as ensure developers don't introduce regressions...

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High Availability (HA), Load Balancing & FailoverHigh Availability (HA), Load Balancing & Failover
September 16, 2016

High Availability (HA), Load Balancing & Failover

Keeping websites and web applications up and running can be critical. It is best to look at all options very closely before choosing one...

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Native Backup Solutions vs SnapshotsNative Backup Solutions vs Snapshots
September 7, 2016

Native Backup Solutions vs Snapshots

Backups are a necessity, whether they are done via the database's native backup technology, a snapshot, or dumping to tape. Here's the difference between some common solutions, and tips on how to get started...

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Mighty MicrobitsMighty Microbits
August 19, 2016

Mighty Microbits

Microbits, powered by MicroPython, are exciting pieces of hardware with endless possibilities...

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Managing complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and PythonManaging complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and Python
August 12, 2016

Managing complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and Python

How to make sure all servers are backed up, and do so in a way to avoid a performance hit…

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Repeatable Development Environment with VagrantRepeatable Development Environment with Vagrant
August 8, 2016

Repeatable Development Environment with Vagrant

Vagrant is a tool to get developers set up quickly and easily on a project. It makes sure the virtual machine includes all the dependencies as they should be, and allows developers to use their own editing tools as they work on a project...

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How AWS Lambda Simplifies Software DevelopmentHow AWS Lambda Simplifies Software Development
July 29, 2016

How AWS Lambda Simplifies Software Development

Lambda is Amazon Web Services' server-less infrastructure. It makes it possible to run small tasks that respond to various kinds of events without actually running any servers...

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My Take-Aways From PyCon 2016My Take-Aways From PyCon 2016
June 17, 2016

My Take-Aways From PyCon 2016

Useful tidbits of information collected at the annual Python conference in Portland, OR...

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FreeNAS to Add Bhyve SupportFreeNAS to Add Bhyve Support
April 12, 2016

FreeNAS to Add Bhyve Support

We can now run hybrid cloud services that combine the storage and virtualization layer to simplify hosting operations...

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