As technology grows increasingly reliant on the cloud and lightweight containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes, a need for vendor-neutral, cross-platform software solutions has led to the creation of an organization known as the CNCF. But who are the CNCF and why have they made providing open-source, cloud native solutions …
Today’s digital economy is defined by high data volumes and the necessity for reliable high speed data exchange. When you are making the decision to house your equipment and data in a colocation facility, data center interconnection is one of the most important qualities to compare. It is one of the …
As containerization technology has grown increasingly essential in the development of cloud-native applications, one solution in particular has risen to prominence. Kubernetes, Google’s open-source, container orchestration framework, has shown unprecedented growth and user-adoption in the seven years since its release. While there are many reasons for this, one of the …
It’s undeniable. IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible are revolutionizing the way we build and interact with large-scale infrastructure. But why? What is Terraform, and what about it makes this tool so essential? As you may already be aware, it’s become increasingly common for companies to utilize not one cloud …
As we continue expanding the functionality and convenience of our new public RESTful API, Hivelocity is pleased to announce our bare metal dedicated servers now offer instant configuration with cloud-init support. As the industry-standard for customizing cloud instances, cloud-init means our customers can now configure their dedicated servers with the …
Edge computing is more than just a buzzword. If you’re active within the tech community, this probably isn’t your first time hearing it. Conceptually, it represents a shift in industry thinking regarding the role of physical location in our digital lives. As the internet’s worldwide influence grows, companies within the …
You’ve slain the Ender Dragon, conquered the Nether, and built your own pixelated replica of King’s Landing. Now what? Minecraft may be a game of endless possibilities, but once you’ve seen everything the base game has to offer, you may be asking yourself “how do I recapture that magic I …
Most people who have managed a website are familiar with cPanel. With its high functionality, ease-of-use, and user-friendly graphical interface, cPanel has become the market standard for remote-access control panels. Whether you’re a webmaster running your own site, a hosting provider selling space on a shared server, or an individual …
If you’re a business owner, then you know how important your servers are to your business. Whether storing product information for an eCommerce site, sales histories for a brick-and-mortar retailer, or customer records for the clients of a business-to-business service provider, the data stored on private servers is vital to …
In recent years, the concept of the cloud has become synonymous with modern tech infrastructure. With its flexible use of resources, scalability, and cross-platform compatibility, the cloud has revolutionized the role of technology in our lives. By integrating loose webs of useful tools and devices into single unified networks, the …
Chances are you’ve heard of VPS hosting and are wondering if it’s the right fit for you. After all, as every business owner knows, managing your own company or website involves making difficult choices. Beyond the obvious questions surrounding which services, products, or information to provide, understanding the technical requirements …