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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on August 07, 2024

TCP vs. UDP: Understanding the Differences Between the Two Protocols

TCP and UDP are both essential to data transmission between servers, and understanding the design principles of each is essential for selecting the right protocol for your application.

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Ruban Phukan Ruban Phukan
Updated on August 07, 2024

You’re a Great Partner to Your Best Clients. What About Everyone Else?

Many companies serve a small number of customers quite well but leave the bulk to fend for themselves. Fortunately, new automated solutions can empower you to offer white-glove service to even your smallest clients.

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Derek Ashmore Derek Ashmore
Updated on August 05, 2024

3 Times You Should Skip Infrastructure-as-Code in DevOps

To thrive at DevOps, recognizing when not to use IaC is just as critical as knowing when to use it.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 25, 2024

What Is Capability Maturity Model (CMM)?

The CMM allows an organization to measure and improve its software development processes. Here’s how to use it.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 25, 2024

What Is Cloud Bursting?

Cloud bursting acts as an overflow valve, redirecting excess demand to public cloud resources when needed. Here’s how it works.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 24, 2024

What Is Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS)?

With DBaaS, users receive access to a database without the need to manage one themselves. Here’s what you need to know.

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Shanti Greene and Benjamin Weinert Shanti Greene and Benjamin Weinert
Updated on July 18, 2024

Want Better AI Outputs? Use Prompt Tuning.

In part three of the series, our experts delve into prompt tuning and its approaches, including hard versus soft prompting.

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Fred Mora Fred Mora
Updated on July 08, 2024

What Is Amdahl’s Law?

Amdahl’s law provides a best-case estimate of how much you can improve system performance by optimizing a specific part of the system. Here’s how to use it.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on June 21, 2024

19 Software Companies Standing Out In Portland