What is Terraform?

Build a Streaming Data Architecture with Apache Kafka and Zookeeper

In this article, we look at how to use Apache Kafka and Zookeeper to process and load streaming data.

An introduction to Terraform

As a Data Engineer I found myself having to learn rather more about cloud infrastructure than I had expected.

The Cloud Security Problem

Cloud security can be better than on-premises, but it requires work and knowledge.

Cloud vs On-premises

Is the cloud better or worse for a workload? One company, BlueSky, has moved on-premises despite their rapidly growing workload.

Cloud Transformation

There are lots of companies moving databases to the cloud. Steve has a few thoughts on how to evaluate this for your company.

The DBAccountant

Are DBAs going to be responsible for financial accounting for cloud resources as a part of their job? Steve has a few thoughts today.

The Cloud Database Cost Analysis

Managing costs in the cloud is something many companies are concerned about. Today Steve thinks that technical people will bear more responsibility for this in the future.

Auto Renew Subscriptions

Reserved resources in Azure can auto renew now, but Steve isn't sure if that makes our jobs easier.

Re-Evaluating the Cloud

An update from 37 Signals/Basecamp shows their expatriation from the cloud has been a success. Worth reading before you make too many moves to the cloud.