Stefanos cloud blog RELOADED

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My technical blog is available at https://stefanos.cloud. This version is the Stefanos cloud blog RELOADED. It introduces a new development phase of this online project and aspires to offer more in-depth and more up-to-date KB articles and design or operations articles about cloud computing and edge computing, fog computing and hybrid cloud technologies. The new ... Read more

The machine learning journey

Machine learning (ML) is a significant part of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Along with data science (DS) and deep learning (DL), ML plays a crucial role in all aspects of data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL). ML is also fundamental in all aspects of training, evaluating, tuning, operationalizing and maintaining AI models. The following Venn diagram ... Read more

Storage performance considerations

Introduction Suppose you are facing a performance bottleneck in an on-premises or cloud infrastructure, which after troubleshooting, gets down to being related to storage performance. Some storage subsystem(s) and/or disk appliances or virtual disks are misbehaving or under-performing. You need to monitor disk IOPS performance in detail and detect the root cause of storage performance. ... Read more

FTP server design considerations

FTP server design considerations

In this article, I am laying out the most noteworthy FTP server design considerations. Regardless of whether you are installing in an on-premise or in a cloud-based virtual machine or physical server or utilizing a cloud Paas-based service, there are certain factors which need to be taken into account. FTP server design considerations Ask yourself ... Read more

Azure free service tier

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This article is a compilation of Azure free service tier services and other Microsoft sponsored offers and free benefits to developers, NGOs, government organizations and startups. Azure free service tier There is a handful of services in Azure which are provided free for either the first 12 months or forever. Free services may come with ... Read more

Golden principles of teaching and learning

In an ever-interconnected digital world, the concepts of teaching, training and learning are constantly evolving under the auspices of artificial intelligence. There are various ways to teach and learn, including blended, remote and hybrid learning. There are also various tools to teach audiences in both synchronous and asynchronous training, including Microsoft Teams. This article provides ... Read more

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops design considerations

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Deployment and Adoption Resource Center

Table of Contents Introduction to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops design considerations Having implemented various on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - VAD (former Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop) infrastructures, i decided to write a, rather long, technical article on Citrix architecture and design best practices. This long guide has it all, from Citrix Virtual Apps ... Read more

Generative AI overview

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Generative AI overview As we journey across the echelons of technological progress, one avenue is crystallizing as a standout protagonist in reshaping our collective future - Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). This transformative genre of AI is redefining the boundaries of innovation, unlocking unprecedented potential across various sectors, be it cloud computing, cybersecurity, or the broader ... Read more

Datacenter technologies and systems

Datacenter Infrastructure

Introduction to Datacenter Technology This article provides a technical overview of datacenter technologies and systems. Datacenters form the backbone of the digital world, acting as the central hubs where computing resources are concentrated for remote access. These sprawling complexes of servers, networking equipment, and other hardware allow for the seamless delivery and storage of data, ... Read more