Back in October 2024, I told you about the numerous Open-Source Software (OSS) projects that SolarWinds uses and to which we contribute.
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The Wide World of Open Data
In a previous post, we explored the vibrant communities supporting the open-source software (OSS) movement globally. What draws me to the world of OSS is that it’s driven by a sense of community and volunteerism, both values that resonate deeply with me.
The Big Players in Open Source
Reliability In Cloud Computing: AWS vs Azure vs GCP Strategy Comparison
The Big 3 Hyperscalers are Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As cloud computing has grown in popularity, they have each in turn discovered that the average potential customer really isn’t prepared for the massive mind shift needed to achieve a level of mastery comparable to their self-hosted computing environments.
Is the SaaS Era Coming to an End?
The Software as a Service (SaaS) era is ending—at least, that’s what some online observers have been suggesting of late. In a recent post on X, Sam Lessing, a General Partner (GP) at Slow Ventures, challenged the long-held belief that SaaS is the pinnacle of software business models.
IT Trends and Predictions for 2025 – SolarWinds TechPod 094
SolarWinds Evangelists Sascha Giese and Kevin Kline join hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor to discuss Gartner’s (and their own) predictions for the technology world in 2025. They explore the…
SolarWinds + Open-Source Software Contributions = Community Goodness
Many IT professionals think of open-source software (OSS) as primarily used in startups and enterprises relying on Linux. Early in my career, I worked on IBM mainframes and VAX minicomputers,…
Celebrating 50 Years of SQL
In 2024, the world of data management celebrates a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of SQL (Structured Query Language). This half-century journey has seen SQL evolve from an academic concept…
Aligning Database Operations With DevOps
Even with dedicated database staff (often with impressive technical skills), businesses need help understanding how to address database issues. IT managers and database specialists are keen to try different approaches…
Last Call for THWACKcamp 2024
THWACKcamp is a free, annual, two-day digital IT learning event brought to you by SolarWinds, featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, prizes, and more. For over ten years, thousands of tech…
The Present and Future of Data Management Roles
In January 2015, I wrote about the future of professional database administrators (DBAs) in a three-part series of articles for Database Trends & Applications magazine. Back then I predicted we…
Importance of Data Stewards for Master Data Management: The Power of a Single Version of the Truth
Not many years ago, the role of the data steward was the domain of the world’s largest organizations. When I was in college, the only person I heard of with…