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The Cloudcast

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The Cloudcast (@cloudcastpod) is the industry's #1 Cloud Computing podcast, and the place where Cloud meets AI.  Co-hosts Aaron Delp (@aarondelp) & Brian Gracely (@bgracely) speak with technology and business leaders that are shaping the future of business. Topics will include Cloud Computing | AI | AGI | ChatGPT | Open Source | AWS | Azure | GCP | Platform Engineering | DevOps | Big Data | ML | Security | Kubernetes | AppDev | SaaS | PaaS . 

Episodes

The State of Cloud Security

Josh Stella ( @joshstella , Founder/CEO of @FugueHQ ) talks about the differences between cloud security and data center security, the value businesses place on security implementations, and enabling governance in the cloud. SHOW: 553 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nugg...

Sep 29, 202142 min

Developing New Habits in COVID

COVID has changed the world over the past two years. But how many of the technology changes we’ve made will remain, and which ones may revert back to pre-COVID standards? SHOW: 552 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) Datadog Application Monitoring : ...

Sep 26, 202122 min

Managing Tech Burnout

Michael Cucchi (VP of Product @PagerDuty) talks about the challenges of increased hours, more frequent incident responses and overall tech burnout as a result of the 2020-21 pandemic. SHOW: 551 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: AWS Data Backup for Dummies (Veeam) Choose Your Own Cloud Adventure with Veeam and AWS Datadog Database Monitoring : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring perform...

Sep 22, 202137 min

The Evolution of MongoDB

The transition of @MongoDB from an open source project to commercially successful public company to cloud provider has been an interesting transition. One that many other software companies are looking to emulate. SHOW: 550 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Datadog Synthetic Monitoring : Frontend and Backend Modern Monitoring Start detecting user-facing issues with API and browser tests with a free 14 da...

Sep 19, 202127 min

Remotely Managing All The Things

Ev Kontsevoy ( @kontsevoy , Cofounder/CEO @GoTeleport) talks about the state of the art in remote management, especially for Kubernetes environments, and how Teleport simplifies security for remote access. SHOW: 549 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) Datadog Database Monitoring : Modern Monitori...

Sep 15, 202139 min

Cloud Jobs - Stay, Leave or Quit

There’s been quite a bit of debate recently on whether or not to stay in a role, look around for something new, or just quit tech all together. What’s the right choice? Let’s explore some options and strategies. SHOW: 548 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Lear...

Sep 12, 202125 min

Backing Up into the Cloud

David Hill (@davidhill_co, Product Strategy, Office CTO) and Sam Nicholls (Public Cloud Principle) @Veeam talk about the evolution of managing data in the cloud, and backup and security strategies. SHOW: 547 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Register for Cisco Magnetic Cloud CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Datadog Security Solution : Modern Monitoring and Security Start investig...

Sep 08, 202138 min

Clouds, Chaos and Change

The next 12-18 months are going to be all about changes, chaos and a three-ring circus between the major cloud providers. The status quo is likely going to change, as plenty of new names and faces, and big money, try to steer these giant ships. SHOW: 546 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Register for Cisco Magnetic Cloud AWS Data Backup for Dummies (Veeam) Choose Your Own Cloud Adventure with Veeam and A...

Sep 05, 202128 min

We’ve All Become The Cloudcast

Aaron and Brian discuss how the on-going pandemic is creating a permanent habit of working remotely, and the challenges of trying to learn technology with less free time. SHOW: 545 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Register for Cisco Magnetic Cloud CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp)...

Sep 01, 202138 min

What does Security even mean anymore

Security has been in the news quite a bit lately, both for failures and funding. But does security even matter anymore? Nobody knows. SHOW: 544 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Teleport Access Plane: Quickly access any computing resource anywhere Try Teleport for free CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams SHOW NOTES: Coverage of recent Security commitments from Cloud Providers 2021 T...

Aug 29, 202118 min

Hiring a VP of Engineering

Jason Warner (@jasoncwarner, MD @redpointvc), a veteran of GitHub, Heroku and Canonical, talks about the process and challenges of hiring a VP of Engineering. SHOW: 543 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account SHOW NOTES: Jason Warner joins RedPoint Ventu...

Aug 25, 202146 min

The End of the Cloud Honeymoon

Cloud Computing has been around for more than a decade. It has generated tremendous growth and reshaped the tech industry. But is the “Cloud Honeymoon“ about to be over? SHOW: 542 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Datadog Database Monitoring : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring performance analytics from any database with a fre...

Aug 22, 202135 min

Making Front-End Development Simpler

Guillermo Rauch (@rauchg, CEO at @vercel) talks about simplifying life for front-end developers, the Next.js JavaScript framework, and the balance between great developers, great teams and great collaboration. SHOW: 541 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by Ne...

Aug 18, 202136 min

Looking for a new Cloud job

This time of year, many people in the tech industry look to change jobs. What are some tips and tricks if you’re looking for roles in Cloud Computing? SHOW: 540 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Datadog Monitoring : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Start monitoring your infrastructure, applications, logs and security in one place with a free 14 day Datadog trial . Listeners of The Cloudcast will also rece...

Aug 15, 202122 min

The Opportunity for Data at the Edge

Simon Crosby ( @simoncrosby , CTO @Swim ) talks about how to understand the new business models and application uses of data capture and analytics at the edge. SHOW: 539 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account SHOW NOTES: Swim.ai (homepage) The Cloudcast...

Aug 11, 202130 min

The Cost of App Modernization

There’s lots of talk about application migration and modernization, often in the context of digital transformation. But what all is involved in an application transformation, and how do you measure success? SHOW: 538 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Teleport Access Plane: Quickly access any computing resource anywhere Try Teleport for free CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Datado...

Aug 08, 202121 min

Application Modernization and Migration

James Labocki (@jameslabocki, Sr. Dir. Product Mgmt @RedHat) talks about Application Modernization and Migrations, the Konveyor OSS community, and moving apps towards cloud-native. SHOW: 537 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account SHOW NOTES: Konveyor ho...

Aug 04, 202132 min

The Surge in Tech VC Funding

VC investment has been skyrocketing lately, but why? Let’s discuss some of the trends that are driving bigger investments in today’s startups. SHOW: 536 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account Datadog Security Solution : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring your container environment with ...

Aug 01, 202120 min

Digging into GitOps

Christian Hernandez (Sr.Principal Tech Mktg Mgr @RedHat) talks about how GitOps works, it's relationship with DevOps, how it's implemented, and applying it to Infra and Apps. SHOW: 535 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) Datadog Kubernetes Solution : Moder...

Jul 28, 202135 min

The Boss Says We're an Innovation Company Now

Your leadership states that you’re no longer in an <xyz> company, but instead you’re now an innovation company. How will that transition play out over the next few years? SHOW: 534 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner ...

Jul 25, 202126 min

Identity Management for Developers

John Pritchard ( @indiapeloale , VP of Product & DevEcosystem @Okta ) talks developer concerns with authentication and identity, and how to manage 3rd-party integrations and cloud services. SHOW: 533 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) Datadog Kubernetes Solution : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monito...

Jul 21, 202129 min

Comparing Public and Private Cloud Costs

Comparing cloud costs between different environments can be complicated. Let’s look at the different factors that should be considered when comparing costs between clouds. SHOW: 532 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Okta - Safe Identity for cus...

Jul 18, 202127 min

State of Containers in the Public Cloud

Michael Gerstenhaber (@mikezvi, Sr.Director Prod Mgmt @Datadog) talks about the public cloud container usage, the evolution of Kubernetes adoption, application usage patterns and what's next. SHOW: 531 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Datadog Kubernetes Solution : Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring your container environment with a free 14 day Datadog trial . Listeners of The Cl...

Jul 14, 202133 min

The Transformation of Microsoft

Since Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014, the transformation of Microsoft has been incredible. Let’s explore how he evolved the company from many previously missed opportunities. SHOW: 530 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for ind...

Jul 11, 202123 min

Teach the Geeks to Speak

Neil Thompson (@teachthegeek, Teach the Geek) talks about educating geeks and engineers in all fields of STEM about how to become a better communicator, storyteller and influencer. SHOW: 529 CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW SPONSORS: Spot by NetApp More Cloud, Less Cost (Spot by NetApp) Datadog Security Monitoring Homepage: Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring your serverless environment with a ...

Jul 07, 202135 min

GitHub CoPilot, AWS Infinidash and the New Hotness

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Let’s explore if our audience can tell the difference. SHOW: 528 SHOW SPONSORS: Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account SHOW NOTES: GitHub CoPilot - Your AI Pair-Programmer AWS Launches Infinidash ( and it's entir...

Jul 04, 202124 min

Low Code meets Professional Developers

Sanjiva Weerawarana (@sanjiva, CEO of @wso2) talks about the intersection of low-code and business applications, the Ballerina language, and the WSO2 iPaaS platform Choreo . SHOW: 527 SHOW SPONSORS: CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account SHOW NOTES: WSO2 (homepage) WSO2 iPaaS (Choreo) B...

Jun 30, 202136 min

Listener Mailbag Questions

We get a lot of questions from our audience each week, so we thought that it would be useful to answer some listener questions that aren’t easily answered during one of the podcasts. SHOW: 526 SHOW SPONSORS: CBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teams Sign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account WSO2 Choreo: A simultaneous low-code and code platform for productive development Try WSO2 Choreo now - it's free! Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE ...

Jun 27, 202133 min

Mid-Year Cloud Hot Takes

Brandon Whichard (@@bwhichard) joins us to talk about the @awscloud leadership transition, the future of @VMware, developer preferences, the return of live events, and OSS licensing strategies. SHOW: 525 SHOW SPONSOR LINKS: Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering Teams CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotw CHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SHOW NOTES: Softw...

Jun 23, 202146 min

Improving the Adoption Rate of New Tech

A common question we often hear is, “How to improve our adoption rate of new technology?” SHOW: 524 SHOW SPONSORS: Choreo: A simultaneous low-code and code platform for productive development Try WSO2 Choreo now - it's free! Okta - Safe Identity for customers and workforce Try Okta for FREE (Trial in 10 minutes) Datadog Security Monitoring Homepage: Modern Monitoring and Analytics Get started monitoring your serverless environment with a free 14 day Datadog trial . Listeners of The Cloudcas...

Jun 20, 202124 min