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Eleven Links of Note - January 7th, 2025

Published: Wed 07 January 2026
By rilindo

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tags: aws cpu databases kubernetes openshift virtualization networking redhat sssd ldap golang ads dell vietnam widescreens videogames internet business

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  • AWS raises GPU prices 15% on a Saturday, hopes you weren't paying attention: Of note is that in general, AWS has not been cutting prices on computing for the last few years. Their newer CPU generation is more expensive and AWS is starting to charge more for newer features. I expect that prices in general for cloud computing to rise this year.
  • Databases in 2025: A Year in Review: Things of note in the world of databases.
  • Archiving of Kubernetes Dashboard Project. If you were using the Dashboard, plan to migrate.
  • OpenShift Virtualization Lab Build: An article on setting up virtualization in OpenShift, via the UI.
  • A Day in the Life of a Billion Packets (CPN401) | AWS re:Invent 2013: If you are an AWS cloud engineer, it would behooves you to watch this.
  • How to configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux as a LDAP client using SSSD: A recommended way to configure LDAP connectivity on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • GO.SUM IS NOT A LOCKFILE. Sometimes it is a good idea to pin versions of your dependencies. Using go.sum, though, is not the way to go.
  • Vietnam Bans Unskippable Ads. I doubt this will happen in the West, though.
  • Dell goes big with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor. I appreciate having an ultra-wide monitor. This is a bit too expensive for my taste, though.
  • Video Game Websites in the early 00s: This page is fascinating because you can see the progression from early Internet designs.
  • Stack fallacy  — “just an app”: Or why large companies struggle to create products in new markets.
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