## about this category
Infrastructure and DevOps covers everything that runs beneath the code: cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), containers and CI/CD pipelines, relational and NoSQL databases, networking, and the hardware and operating-system layer that decides real performance. The guides translate that foundation into practical decisions about architecture, cost and reliability.
Topics in this category:#Cloud-and-Infrastructure#DevOps-and-Tooling#Databases#Hardware-and-Systems
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Platform Engineering: what it is and how it accelerates dev teams
Platform Engineering creates self-service internal platforms that abstract infrastructure. See benefits, differences from DevOps and how to adopt it.
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Henrico - Infrastructure and DevOps
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): what it is and features
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is Oracle's 2nd-generation cloud. Understand the bare metal architecture, Autonomous Database, services and when to adopt it.
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Gaming PC: components, how to build and tips in 2026
A gaming PC is a computer optimized for games. Understand each component (GPU, CPU, RAM, SSD), how to build by budget and the choices that matter.
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Windows: the dominant operating system and its future
Windows is Microsoft's desktop operating system and the global market leader, today focused on AI with Copilot and on integration with the Azure cloud.
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MySQL: the relational database of the modern web
MySQL is the most used open source RDBMS on the web and the 2nd most popular database in the world (DB-Engines, 2026), the base of sites, e-commerce and SaaS.
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Google Cloud: What It Is, Services, Prices, and How to Get Started
Google Cloud is the Google cloud platform with computing, data, and AI services across 43 regions, $20B in revenue in Q1 2026.
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Observability: what it is, pillars and how to implement it
Observability is inferring a system's internal state from its logs, metrics and traces — essential for diagnosing modern distributed systems.
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GPU: how graphics cards drove the AI era
A GPU is a processor with thousands of parallel cores that accelerates neural network training, scientific simulations and graphics rendering.
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Cowsay API: how to use the talking cow in the terminal
Cowsay is a command-line tool that displays messages in the speech bubble of an ASCII cow. Install via apt or npm and customize with the -f flag.
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npx: what it is and how to run npm packages without installing
npx is npm's package runner: it runs CLI tools from the registry without global installation. See how it works, examples, and differences from npm.
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How to integrate MongoDB with Next.js: a step-by-step tutorial
Learn to integrate MongoDB with Next.js using the official with-mongodb example: create the app, configure MONGODB_URI, and deploy to Vercel.
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Docker: What It Is, How It Works, and Essential Commands
Docker is the container platform that packages applications with their dependencies. See how it works, differences from VMs, and essential commands.
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Servers and AWS: how to program in the cloud in 2026
Servers provide data and services over the network; AWS hosts that infrastructure in the cloud, leading with 28% of the market. See types, DevOps, and backend.
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Package Managers: npm, Yarn, pnpm and More
Package managers automate installing and updating dependencies. Compare npm, Yarn, pnpm, Chocolatey, and Homebrew and learn which to use.
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AWS, Azure, or GCP: Which cloud service to choose?
AWS leads the cloud with 28% of the market, ahead of Azure (21%) and GCP (14%). Compare service types, strengths, and when to use each provider.
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Renata - Infrastructure and DevOps
Network Latency: How to Calculate Total Packet Delay
The total delay of a packet is the sum of processing, queuing, transmission, and propagation delays. See the formula, an example in ms, and how to measure it.
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Data Warehouse: what it is, architecture and how it works
A Data Warehouse is a central repository that integrates data from several sources for historical analysis, reporting and decision support via ETL and BI.
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Network Communication: Protocols, the OSI Model, and TCP/IP
Network communication is the exchange of data between devices governed by protocols. Learn the 7-layer OSI Model, TCP/IP, and service models.
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Embedded Systems: What They Are and How They Work
Embedded systems are dedicated computers inside cars, appliances, and medical equipment, designed to perform a specific function.
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What is FinOps? The guide to cloud cost management
FinOps unites finance and engineering to control cloud spending. Learn the principles, the three pillars (inform, optimize, operate) and the benefits.
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Windows, Linux or macOS: which operating system to choose?
Windows leads in compatibility and games, macOS in integration and stability, Linux in free customization and ChromeOS in cloud simplicity.
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How to Choose a Notebook: A Guide to Processor, RAM, and SSD
To choose a notebook, define the use: basic tasks call for a Core i3 or Ryzen 3, 8 GB of RAM, and an SSD; heavy work demands an i5/i7, 16 GB, and a Full HD screen.
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