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Complete Multi-Cloud Asset Management: Firefly Unveils Support for Microsoft Azure

Eran Bibi

Firefly announces support for Microsoft Azure, bringing efficient, insightful, and consistent cloud asset management to users of all three major cloud providers: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Cloud basics
Cloud tooling

Top Influencers to Follow for DevOps and Platform Engineering

Cindy Blake

Following influential thought leaders can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. We've gathered a few of our favorites.

Tips & tricks
Cloud basics

How does Infrastructure as Code make my cloud immutable?

Cindy Blake

A look at the one of the primary reasons for using Infrastructure-as-Code: Cloud Governance. Having an immutable infrastructure is am important first step in establishing cloud governance. Let's look at how IaC helps achieve immutability.

Cloud basics
Governance
Security

Navigating IaC alternatives: Terraform vs. OpenTofu

Eran Bibi

OpenTF has been renamed OpenTofu and is part of the Linux Foundation. A fork of the well-established Terraform, OpenTofu, leaves cloud platform engineers wondering: Do you stick with Terraform, make the switch to OpenTofu, or utilize both?

IaC codification
Cloud basics
Cloud tooling

The Importance of a Tagging Policy: Cloud Governance using Policy-as-Code

Eran Bibi

Resource management and operational efficiency are top concerns for DevOps and Cloud Platform Engineers. A robust tagging policy for cloud resources is essential. Learn how policy-as-code mechanisms like Open Policy Agent (OPA) can help enforce it.

Governance
Tips & tricks

Managing Kubernetes with Argo CD and Firefly

Noa Benjo

See how Argo CD and Firefly make the perfect team to solve multi-cloud resource visibility.

Cloud tooling
Tips & tricks

The imperative for modern cloud governance through Policy-as-Code

Eran Bibi

In the current cloud-centric landscape, governance has transcended its traditional boundaries. It’s no longer about ticking checkboxes; it's about creating a seamless, automated experience for cloud platform engineers and DevOps teams. One approach that has gained traction is Policy-as-Code, a significant aspect of cloud governance that addresses both pre-deployment checks and runtime enforcement. Here's why it's essential.

Cloud basics
Governance

Even faster Terraform import of existing resources: Firefly’s support for Terraform Import Blocks

Eran Bibi

Terraform introduced the import block feature in version 1.5.0. The import block allows you to bring existing cloud resources into Terraform without using the terraform import command. You can preview all changes through the Terraform plan before actually modifying your state. It's a more transparent and safer way to manage your cloud assets.

Cloud tooling
IaC codification
Tips & tricks

Terraform providers and the rise of everything-as-code

Naor Paz

Engineering organizations that are already widely using Infrastructure-as-a-Service to manage their cloud resources, are now looking to manage in-house deployments through Terraform and other IaC platforms.

Cloud basics
IaC codification
Governance

Mitigating AWS service disruptions: top 5 critical notifications

Frank Weissmann

Discover the top 5 essential policies and notifications every cloud engineer must know to prevent AWS service disruptions. Learn how to safeguard against single points of failure, ensure data protection, and maintain seamless cloud operations. Example scenarios demonstrate why these policies and their alerts are important.

Security
Cloud basics
Tips & tricks