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Dolan Cleary

I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and am now working with AllCode as a web technician. Currently working within the marketing department.
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AWS Snowflake Data Warehouse Pricing Guide

AWS Snowflake Data Warehouse Pricing Guide

AWS Snowflake Data Warehouse – or just Snowflake – is a data cloud built for users to mobilize, centralize, and process large quantities of data. Regardless of how many sources are connected to Snowflake or the user’s preferred type of organized data used, data is easily stored and controllably shared with selectively-authorized access. Snowflake does offer extensive control over its pricing, though how it works isn’t always clear.

Single-Tenant vs. Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments

Single-Tenant vs. Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments

Operating a cloud environment and optimizing Software as a Service can be managed in two different methods. Reasons for adopting either single-tenant or multi-tenant cloud environments are dependent on business and customer-related factors as well as how much more expensive one architectural structure will be over the other. Both structure types also have a number of security and privacy implications tied to their inherent design.

Guide to Cost Factors for Amazon’s RDS Pricing

Guide to Cost Factors for Amazon’s RDS Pricing

Amazon sports a complex pricing model. As simple as the pay-for-what-you-use model sounds, there are several nuances to every service from data used to computing components chosen that can easily let users blow through their entire budget. That’s not to say AWS is an inherently expensive platform and can be adapted to with proper planning and understanding of the contributing factors to billing.

The Best Containers Platforms to Replace Docker

The Best Containers Platforms to Replace Docker

Docker is still a popular platform for container projects and applications due to its ease of use, modernized tools, and widely accepting compatibility. It’s capable of packaging applications with their dependencies, letting the application run on any OS and multiple environment types. It can roll back, track changes to specific users, and run on any environment it’s installed on. As much as Docker has revolutionized the use of containers, Kubernetes has started depreciating it as early as 2020.

What is the Rule of 40 for SaaS Companies?

What is the Rule of 40 for SaaS Companies?

Software as a Service businesses are dependent on customer retention to maintain income. Companies naturally grow revenue faster if it continues to acquire and retain customers compared to just focusing on the existing customer base. Determining the rate of growth is therefore important to understanding the health of the SaaS platform. Hence, the Rule of 40.

A Comprehensive Look at Cloud Storage Pricing

A Comprehensive Look at Cloud Storage Pricing

Having Cloud Storage helps to synchronize key documents between remote workers and to manage data as needed. Cloud services provide a number of features that let users scale contents as they need to and protect storage contents with. Regardless of platform or device type, contents can be accessed by all users who can share that cloud storage. The vendors that provide cloud storage services each have their own features that make them ideal for specific users.

Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing Pricing Guide

Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing Pricing Guide

Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing is the default option for computing on AWS. Outside of outsourced cloud computing options, it is the default service for building, running, and scaling AWS-based applications. As such, EC2 will likely be the main driving force behind AWS bills. Understanding how to control said costs is therefore the most important factor in managing your AWS environment.

What is Vertical Scaling vs. Horizontal Scaling?

What is Vertical Scaling vs. Horizontal Scaling?

When deciding between horizontal and vertical scaling, it is crucial to consider what qualities of the service you value most, your budget constraints, and your feelings towards additional maintenance. Both methods have their own advantages and drawbacks, so it’s important to weigh these factors carefully before making a decision. By evaluating these aspects thoroughly, you can ensure that your scaling strategy aligns with your organization’s needs and resources, leading to a more effective and efficient infrastructure setup.

What is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation model?

What is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation model?

In recent years, large language models (LLMs) have seen significant innovations and improvements in how they function and produce content. However, with this technology, there still could be some tweaks in how models can produce more authoritative responses with cited sources to boot. Retrieval-Augmented Generation was introduced to help the accuracy and access models have to external sources.

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