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What Is DevOps? How It Speeds Up Development (and Saves You Headaches)

How DevOps Speeds Up Development

I admit — I had no idea there was (and still is) a fair bit of confusion surrounding the exact definition and...

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What Is an Application Programming Interface (API)? How They Work, Types, and Why They Matter

APIs: How They Work, Types, and Why They Matter

APIs aren’t as complicated as they seem. That I can promise you. If you understand how puzzles work...

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What Are Microservices? Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices for Modern Apps

Microservices: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices for Modern Apps

I enjoy collecting vintage sneakers and have a collection of about 14 to 15 pairs. I’ve made it a...

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What Is Identity and Access Management (IAM)? A Guide to Securing Digital Access

What Is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

Imagine this: You walk into work, ready to jump back into a big project that could take your business to...

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What Is Network Attached Storage (NAS)? Key Benefits and How to Get Started

What Is Network Attached Storage (NAS)?

I once had a problem. Some might even call it an addiction. Like paperweights littered all over my desk...

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What Is Containerization? Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know About Containerization

It’s time to put on the guise of Dennis Ritchie, one of the greatest programmers of all time. Let’s say...

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What Is TTL? The Basics of Time to Live

The Basics of TTL (Time to Live)

No, “TTL” isn’t a misspelled abbreviation for “talk to you later” — it stands for “Time to Live.” It...

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What Is GZIP Compression? A Guide to GZIP Compression for Faster Load Times

A Guide to GZIP Compression for Faster Load Times

I’ll be the first to say that this was not always a topic I was an expert in. I have a long history with...

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What Is Middleware? The Essential Bridge Connecting Your Applications

Middleware: The Essential Bridge Connecting Your Applications

I’ve often wondered what it would be like to have a personal assistant. They could shop for me, take my...

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What Is an Edge Server? The Secret to Low Latency and Smarter Tech

What Is an Edge Server? The Secret to Low Latency

Some people just thrive living their lives on the edge, and I’m certainly not one of them. Anything that...

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What Is SSH? Your Guide to Secure Shell, Remote Logins, and Encrypted Communication

Your Guide to Secure Shell, Remote Logins, and Encrypted Communication

Back in my web design days, I often helped friends and clients troubleshoot their websites. Instead of...

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What Is a VLAN? The Key to Streamlined, Scalable, and Secure Networking

What Is a VLAN? Virtual Local Area Networks Explained

Whenever a LAN comes up in a conversation, the first image that comes to mind is the early 2000s gaming...

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What Is a Database Management System (DBMS)? A Deep Dive 

A Deep Dive Into Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Several years back, I helped a client, Sarah, who operated a golf course in California. She was a real...

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