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Introducing Nivis: A Marriage Between Terraform and Nix

TechNative introduces Nivis, an experimental Terraform alternative that treats OpenTofu provider resources as first-class Nix values, bringing Infrastructure as Code closer to Infrastructure as Nix Code.

Pim Snel

Managed Services

7 min read

Secure deployments to the cloud: demystifying the secrets of OpenID Connect — part 1

Learn what OpenID Connect (OIDC) is and how it works, and how we can use OIDC to securely deploy to AWS from a federated identity provider like Github.

Randall de Boer

Managed Services

9 min read

An introduction to Dynamic Blocks in Terraform

Jeroen Penders

Managed Services

4 min read

The survival kit of a project manager

Pressure is high, deadlines tight, and good decisions are crucial. Discover the essential tools to help you mitigate these challenges effectively.

Mandy van Os

Managed Services

3 min read

Optimize Your Cloud Engineering Workflow

Discover how to streamline your cloud engineering workflow with our latest blog post! Explore essential tools that enhance efficiency when working with AWS and Terraform. Learn how to automate backend switching, simplify AWS profile management, and integrate helpful plugins to boost productivity. Dive into practical examples and see how these tools can save you time and reduce errors, making your cloud engineering tasks smoother and more reliable. Elevate your workflow and achieve peak efficiency in cloud operations with our expert tips and tools

W. van der Toorren

Managed Services

5 min read

Cloud Security Made Simple: Harnessing Prowler and CloudShell

Dive into the dynamic world of cloud security with our latest blog post! Learn how to fortify your AWS environment using Prowler and AWS CloudShell. Uncover expert tips, step-by-step guides, and insightful recommendations for seamless security scanning. Elevate your cloud security strategy and stay ahead of potential threats with our comprehensive tutorial. Join us on the journey to safeguarding your AWS infrastructure like a pro!

Andrew Ng

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Introducing Nivis: A Marriage Between Terraform and Nix

Secure deployments to the cloud: demystifying the secrets of OpenID Connect — part 1

An introduction to Dynamic Blocks in Terraform

The survival kit of a project manager

Optimize Your Cloud Engineering Workflow

Cloud Security Made Simple: Harnessing Prowler and CloudShell

Explore more insights

Marketplace Governance in Azure: Balancing Control and Enablement

Two Worlds, One Goal: My Perspective on ITAM and FinOps Collaboration

Understanding FinOps Personas: Key Roles for Optimizing Cloud Cost

Long Read: Enhancing FinOps Culture with FOCUS

Smart Strategies for Cloud Start with a Rolling Commitment Plan

AWS License Manager: A SAM and FinOps Approach

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Employee in the spotlight: Berry Reijseger

Employee in the spotlight: Wouter van der Toorren

Employee in the spotlight: Mathijs van Veluw

AWS summit 2024

Employee in the spotlight: Mandy van Os

TerraMeister 2024

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Introducing Nivis: A Marriage Between Terraform and Nix

Marketplace Governance in Azure: Balancing Control and Enablement

Two Worlds, One Goal: My Perspective on ITAM and FinOps Collaboration

Secure deployments to the cloud: demystifying the secrets of OpenID Connect — part 1

Understanding FinOps Personas: Key Roles for Optimizing Cloud Cost

An introduction to Dynamic Blocks in Terraform

Long Read: Enhancing FinOps Culture with FOCUS

Smart Strategies for Cloud Start with a Rolling Commitment Plan

The survival kit of a project manager

AWS License Manager: A SAM and FinOps Approach

Employee in the spotlight: Berry Reijseger

Optimize Your Cloud Engineering Workflow

Hands-on: Build archetypes to optimize your license position

Employee in the spotlight: Wouter van der Toorren

Dutch Health Insurance Company slashes Azure Sentinel Costs by 20% with Strategic Optimization

Measuring the Impact of FinOps Culture Change

Embracing Cloud Variability: The Innovative Spirit in Large Organizations

Myth debunked: Is FinOps about Cost Saving?

Nudging Towards Cost Consciousness with FinOps

Cloud Security Made Simple: Harnessing Prowler and CloudShell

Employee in the spotlight: Mathijs van Veluw

Azure Hybrid Benefit: Bridging the Gap to the Cloud.

The Benefits of SAM Tools

Unlocking Cloud Cost Optimization: A Comprehensive Guide to FOCUS

AWS summit 2024

Tagging Best Practices

Employee in the spotlight: Mandy van Os

The 2024 FinOps Framework revisions decoded

Atomic Habits: Transforming FinOps Practices with James Clear's Principles

Optimizing Software Performance in the Cloud: Balancing IOPS Requirements and Resource Utilization

TerraMeister 2024

Use the power of ‘Why’ to unravel misconceptions in cloud cost management and FinOps

Employee in the spotlight: Thomas van der Mark

Ignite and Sustain: Building Your Influence As A FinOps Lead Within Your Organization

Packaging Amazon CloudWatch Agent for NixOS

FinOps in a multi-currency environment in The Netherlands

How to leverage Microsoft Licenses with BYOL on AWS

Employee in the spotlight: Andrew Ng

Demystifying AWS S3 costs for cost-effective solutions

Why should you consider getting FinOps Certified in 2024

Maximizing Efficiency: The Art of Virtual Machine Optimization

Building A Successful FinOps Culture - A holistic approach to Cloud Financial Management

Embracing the 2023 Trend: The Rise of DIY Solutions in FinOps and Cloud Financial Management

Unleashing Success: The Power of a Platform Engineering Team

Cure the Cloud Hangover: The tech equivalent of Ibuprofen and Water

Comparing NextJS Hosting Solutions

Writing Prometheus Alert Rules with Nickel

Bridging the Gap - combining DevOps with Platform Engineering

Exciting Highlights from our Return to the AWS Summit

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Cloud architecture from scratch

Employee in the spotlight: Berry Reijseger

Employee in the spotlight: Wouter van der Toorren

Employee in the spotlight: Mathijs van Veluw

AWS summit 2024

Employee in the spotlight: Mandy van Os

TerraMeister 2024