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Metadata For A Data Control Plane

https://soundcloud.com/user-410091210/metadata-for-a-data-control-plane

Metadata is information that travels with the raw data that provides context, provenance, security, authorship, controls, and indexing.

The number of ways that you can expand the use of data is controlled by adding metadata. It creates a change in how we look at and manage data. Instead of creating control systems that contain the data, it’s actually packaged the control infrastructure, or the data control plane, as part of the data so that all of the systems can participate in it.

We also talk about data mesh a lot in that context.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/bho2SHu0N1YfECix6X8qNvKTlB4
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the Cloud 2030 Podcast episode from January 19th, Rob Hirschfeld discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with metadata, particularly in the context of managing and sharing data effectively. The conversation explores the concept of packaging raw data in a way that makes it available on request without being included, accompanied by metadata detailing its provenance, access permissions, context, and even expiration dates. Hirschfeld emphasizes the importance of building a data control plane to navigate the complexities of data consumption and production, envisioning a future where metadata plays a crucial role in weaving together diverse data sources. Listeners are encouraged to explore the full 40-minute discussion for comprehensive insights, and to join ongoing conversations at the2030.cloud.

ROI from Putting Data In Context

https://soundcloud.com/user-410091210/roi-from-putting-data-in-context

If you love data and data context formats for exchanging data, you will love this conversation.

Today’s episode is a deep conversation about the potential ability to define ways in which we produce, store and share data, providing context using markup languages, and then being able to extend that. It’s a fascinating conversation about how much we could improve our use of data if we were able to provide more context about who wanted to see it and what relevance it had.

We also have some interesting conversations about data migration and how we share information.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/S9_tibMGhkoajG0bP8LaciJ32Ys
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Exploring Backstage.io Integration

Today we talk about backstage.io, and we have that conversation centered around a demo done by one of the RackN and interns, Zander Franks. Check out the demo video here: youtu.be/cAQQOmKz4OI

Zander has been exploring with the backstage to Digital Rebar integration, and the conversation that results explains backstage in some fundamental ways and also what it takes to build good developer portals.

You will find in this episode both the broader information about how to do integrations where you have a developer portal as a front end and the key insights about how backstage works.

To get the most out of the backstage pieces, you will definitely want to see the video on Youtube. Take time to enjoy this whole podcast, both in video and audio format.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/xWx-q_ZvK4oX1sDJS09F1BsaZZI
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the Cloud 2030 Podcast episode from January 10th, Rob Hirschfeld discusses the backstage integration, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics involved in building an integration between a developer self-service portal and the systems responsible for a robust deployment experience. Hirschfeld underscores the critical point that while developer interfaces are crucial in platform engineering, they should not be expected to replace production tools like orchestrators, observability platforms, and infrastructure automation components. The episode features a demonstration and code exploration, providing valuable insights into the complexities and considerations of such integrations. For those interested in similar discussions, the Cloud 2030 community welcomes participation at the2030.cloud.

Chat GPT In IT

We discussed the implications of chat GPT for it and the industry.

In today’s episode, we spend a lot of time figuring out how data provenance governance, bias, and ownership will impact chat GPT in IT and technology and cloud contexts. This discussion really looks into how chat GPT can be used in disruptive ways, but also in protective ways as what we describe as guardrails for how these systems are going to get built.

We come to some very interesting conclusions.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/aETNeRoDnspFnmPT3KcjBuHQTzE
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the Cloud 2030 podcast’s January fifth episode, CEO Rob Hirschfeld explores the complexities of data provenance in ChatGPT, questioning ownership and control of the generated content. He emphasizes the need to understand the sources of data, pondering whether the output belongs to users, the algorithm, or no one, highlighting the challenges of systems that belong to nobody. Hirschfeld also connects this issue with Software Bill of Materials, emphasizing the importance of knowing the components of systems for accuracy and confidence. He encourages listeners to delve into the full episode for valuable insights and invites them to engage further in discussions at 2030.Cloud.

Balancing Architecture and Ease of Use

What is the architectural balance between learning curve, architecture, building things that can scale while acknowledging overhead, and the attitude of just get it done? Don’t make my tools complex and let me be very productive quickly. If it doesn’t scale, then we see this as an ongoing challenge.

Two engineers from RackN led today’s discussion in which we really talked about the balance that we try to achieve at RackN as we design our product, with the understanding that, ultimately, scale really does matter.

If users have trouble understanding how the product works, at first, that learning curve can push people away, so that they never actually get into the product. That’s where finding the right balance is absolutely essential to success.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/DAfKcHVBAiOY5EuReW1krDYsqso
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2030 Forecast for 2023

We do a 2022 retrospective slash 2023 prediction episode – a sort of end of the year classic for us, except our predictions and look ahead are different from most people’s.

We’re looking at some broader trends around software, build materials, impact of GPT (which will be a future episode), edge Technology, cloud adoption, security, faults and failures.

Not your garden variety look back look ahead type of show.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/IzKlo7CAljPkSzmyV5qLy5kLPj0
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the Cloud 2030 Podcast’s December 15th retrospective on 2022, Rob Hirschfeld discusses the significant momentum and necessity behind the adoption of Software Bill of Materials (SBoMs) for describing deployed software in a structured, programmatic manner. While emphasizing the immediate security and resilience benefits, Hirschfeld also highlights the broader economic advantages of SBoMs, drawing parallels with their use in manufacturing to provide controls and structure for normal activities. The conversation delves into various insights about the industry’s direction in 2023, making it a valuable episode beyond the focus on SBoMs. Those interested in these discussions are encouraged to check out the full episode on the2030.cloud and participate in the ongoing conversations.

Platform Engineering Makes You Angry?

Platform engineering is a topic that seems to be generating a lot of interest going into 2023. It’s sure to be one of those things that enterprises spend a lot of time arguing about and telling each other that they’re doing it wrong.

In this podcast, we dissect why platform engineering seems to be so controversial, and what we can do to help make it more understandable.

We break it down into DevOps components, team components, Dev components, operations components, and ultimately talk about long term trajectories of how all this stuff is going.

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Transcript: otter.ai/u/SAAMNdHZh9lEeHrBxwcWmUxuDhs

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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the December 13th DevOps Lunch and Learn on the Cloud 2030 podcast, Rob Hirschfeld explores the concept of platform engineering emerging from enterprises grappling with the challenges of enabling developers while rationalizing operations. The discussion introduces the idea of operational entropy or infrastructure entropy, emphasizing how platform engineering teams can effectively manage the constant changes, security vulnerabilities, and evolving environments, relieving developers of this burden. By shifting entropy management to a shared and collaborative task, platform engineering teams have the potential to enhance how they function, offering opportunities for improvement across the industry. For those intrigued by these discussions, the full episode is available at the2030.cloud, inviting participation in ongoing conversations.

Picking up Web3 after FTX

There’s a lot to the evolving world of web three, crypto, and distributed infrastructure blockchain, jump and distributed ledger.

That environment has changed dramatically in the last several weeks with the crypto winter followed by the ft x implosion. It has really changed people’s perception of the market, which is much broader than just crypto but yet they are very closely coupled.

In this podcast, we’re going to discuss what happened and what the ramifications are, why things like this do happen and how the industry around web three and smart contracts and various applications for this technology can or should pick up the pieces and continue.

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Transcript: otter.ai/u/Uh6G4B_NABZ6YO9jD0aORuOYrz0

Explaining Kubernetes Controller Architecture

How does the Kubernetes admission controller work, what are the failure modes and what do we need to guard against?

Today, we discuss almost everything that you need to know to understand the admission controller process better and to think about it in a secure, robust and resilient way.

I can’t think of a better primer on today’s topic and Kubernetes architecture more generally, I am certain you will enjoy the discussion.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/RG9oPvwRtpofwUfg0rXLMKdV50I
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the November 15th Cloud 2030 Podcast episode, Rob Hirschfeld delves into the intriguing topic of Kubernetes admission controllers, emphasizing how Kubernetes architecture fosters innovation by allowing admission controllers to function as a generic property, avoiding the need for direct embedding into Kubernetes itself. The discussion explores the open system created by admission controllers, which, while offering valuable capabilities, introduces complexity, overhead, and performance considerations. Kubernetes appears to have successfully balanced these factors, contributing significantly to the industry. For those interested in this fascinating conversation, the entire podcast is available at the2030.cloud, inviting participation in ongoing roundtable discussions.

Making Social Media Safe (for Brands?)

How do we make social networks safe? Who we make them safe for is really important, and today we talked about making them safe for brands, advertisers and communities. These groups want to organize in technical and professional ways, not just to prevent harm for the users or the safety of the users from persecution.

We drilled into Mastodon specifically as a haven for Twitter users and how the federated system that Mastodon uses could actually be a really fantastic commercial model for brands that want to go beyond advertising to focus on content generation and sharing.

Transcript: otter.ai/u/1m_t3Bz0yaucmNe5MFm_ROfXv1k
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Rob’s Hot Take:

In the November 17th Cloud 2030 Podcast episode, Rob Hirschfeld explores the crucial aspect of making social media safe, particularly focusing on corporate brand and sponsorship considerations. The discussion highlights the significant interest of brands not only in advertising but also in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for their content. Mastodon’s federated system emerges as a potential solution, offering brands greater control over the content and interactions in a collaborative and targeted manner, potentially reshaping how advertising is approached on social media. The full podcast, available at the2030.cloud, delves into these intriguing insights, inviting listeners to join the ongoing conversations.