2026-06-10 14:05
🚀 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 is here! This release focuses on enhancing automation for IT teams at enterprise scale. Key updates include a new visual execution environment builder and centralized content catalog to streamline processes. The intelligent assistant now supports bring-your-own-knowledge for tailored guidance. Additionally, the MCP server allows AI agents to manage automation through natural language commands, improving efficiency. Explore the new features and start...
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Catherine Choi
2026-06-10 14:05
🚀 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 is now available, enhancing efficiency and intelligence for IT teams. Key updates include: 🔹 A visual execution environment builder for streamlined automation setup. 🔹 A centralized content catalog to easily access trusted collections. 🔹 Ansible development workspaces provide a consistent, browser-based environment. Additionally, the platform introduces an MCP server for AI-driven automation queries and a new intelligent assistant that supports custom...
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Catherine Choi
2026-06-10 13:09
🚀 Bazel is an open-source build system that streamlines software builds and tests across multiple languages and platforms. This article discusses methods for building Bazel applications on Automotive Stream Distribution (AutoSD). Three approaches are highlighted: 1️⃣ **Native AutoSD GCC Toolchain**: Direct integration with AutoSD for minimal abstraction. Best for exclusive AutoSD targets. 2️⃣ **S-Core Abstracted Toolchain**: Supports multiple platforms, ideal for CI/CD environments, reducing...
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Bilal Elmoussaoui
2026-06-09 07:01
🚀 EvalHub now supports a "bring-your-own-framework" (BYOF) approach, allowing teams to integrate custom evaluation frameworks. This enables organizations to leverage proprietary or academic evaluation harnesses not included in the default provider set. By implementing a simple Python method, users can package their framework, enabling features like experiment tracking and OCI artifact persistence. Learn more about building your custom adapter and the integration process. #EvalHub #AI...
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William Caban Babilonia, Rui Vieira, Matteo Mortari
2026-06-09 07:01
🚀 Discover how agentic AI is transforming data access in enterprises! This article introduces the integration of Red Hat OpenShift AI and EnterpriseDB’s PG Airman MCP server, addressing the challenges non-technical staff face with SQL. It highlights a natural language interface that simplifies data queries and ensures compliance with data governance. Stay tuned for more insights in this four-part series! #DataGovernance #AI #PostgreSQL #OpenShift #TechInnovation
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Peter Samouelian
2026-06-08 07:01
🚀 Building a local voice agent with Red Hat OpenShift AI can be complex but rewarding. This article provides insights on creating a pizza shop voice agent, focusing on architecture, model selection, and implementation challenges. Key steps include using a voice sandwich architecture, selecting models from the Red Hat OpenShift AI catalog, and ensuring quick execution for natural conversation flow. Explore the full process and learn about performance metrics, agent collaboration, and the...
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Mike Hepburn
2026-06-08 07:01
Exploring gang autoscaling on OpenShift is crucial for high-performance workloads like AI/ML training. Traditional Kubernetes scheduling can lead to resource waste when pods can't start simultaneously due to capacity limits. The combination of Red Hat's Kueue and the ProvisionRequest API addresses this issue by coordinating resource availability before scheduling. This ensures that all required pods start together, optimizing resource use. For a deep dive into the setup and benefits, check...
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Kevin Hannon, Michael McCune
2026-06-05 03:01
🔧 Interested in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) more efficiently? The new image mode deployment option allows installation from a bootc image, enhancing consistency and enabling atomic updates. 🖥️ With RHEL 10, you can easily deploy this system using Anaconda and the new bootc kickstart command. This method streamlines the installation process by managing core tasks while ensuring system updates can be performed later. 📥 For more details on how to get started, check the full article...
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Jiří Kortus
2026-06-05 03:01
🔍 Struggling with database benchmarking? You're not alone. An article outlines common pitfalls faced when testing AWS RDS PostgreSQL performance. One key issue is the load generator acting as a bottleneck, impacting throughput. Upgrading the client instance can help eliminate this limitation. Another factor is ensuring the test is CPU-bound rather than disk-bound by adjusting parameters. Additionally, increasing the max_wal_size can prevent performance dips during testing. For reliable...
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Krishna Magar
2026-06-04 07:16
Unlock the power of chaos engineering with Krkn! 🚀 Krkn now supports over 20 scenario types for Kubernetes, including pod disruptions and network chaos. However, translating your testing intent into precise CLI syntax can be challenging. A new solution simplifies this: a natural language interface that generates validated Krkn commands from plain English. Just describe the failure you want to simulate, and the tool handles the syntax for you. This innovation enhances accessibility, allowing...
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Darshan Jain
2026-06-04 07:16
Discover the importance of evaluation collections in AI with EvalHub! This article discusses common pitfalls in AI evaluation, highlighting the need for precise metrics tailored to your deployment context. It introduces evaluation-driven development and how to create personalized collections that meet your specific criteria. The Leaderboard v2 collection serves as a practical example, showcasing how to define benchmarks, weights, and thresholds effectively. Explore how to build a robust...
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William Caban Babilonia, Julian Payne, Marius Ion Danciu
2026-06-04 07:16
Discover how Confidential Containers leverage Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) on OpenShift bare metal for enhanced workload isolation. At the core are confidential virtual machines (CVMs) that utilize Kata Containers for running Kubernetes pods, ensuring strong security through hardware isolation. 🔒 Remote attestation verifies the integrity of CVMs, ensuring sensitive materials are securely handled. This architecture supports a zero-trust model, enhancing confidentiality and integrity...
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Pradipta Banerjee, Leonardo Milleri, Emanuele Giuseppe Esposito, Pei Zhang
2026-06-04 07:16
🔍 In the latest article, we explore the comparison between iSCSI and NVMe/TCP storage protocols in Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. Both protocols have distinct advantages. iSCSI has been a reliable choice for years but may struggle with modern SSDs due to its single-queue architecture. In contrast, NVMe/TCP is optimized for high-performance flash storage, offering lower latency and higher IOPS. Testing shows NVMe/TCP significantly outperforms iSCSI in VM provisioning and raw disk I/O,...
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Sonali Badal
2026-06-04 07:16
🚀 Exciting news! The v0.5.0 release introduces major upgrades for speculative decoding model training. Key features include DFlash algorithm support, which enables single-pass draft token generation, and enhanced online training capabilities. The integration with vLLM’s hidden states extraction system streamlines both online and offline training. Updated documentation provides clear guidance for users. Explore the benefits of the DFlash algorithm and its performance in various tasks....
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Helen Zhao, Fynn Schmitt-Ulms, Dipika Sikka
2026-06-04 03:01
Discover how intelligent inference scheduling with llm-d enhances AI performance on Red Hat platforms. The article explores the benefits of optimizing scheduling processes to improve efficiency and resource management in AI applications. Learn how Red Hat AI is leveraging these advancements for better outcomes. #RedHatAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #InferenceScheduling #llmD 🤖📈💡
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Edoardo Vacchi
2026-06-03 07:31
🚀 Red Hat OpenShift AI enables teams to build modular AI pipelines using reusable components, streamlining the development process. These standardized building blocks help handle tasks like data preprocessing, model training, and deployment, saving time and reducing duplicated efforts. By leveraging a shared component library, teams can enhance collaboration and ensure consistency across projects. Explore the benefits of composable AI workflows today! 🌐 #RedHat #OpenShiftAI #AIPipelines...
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Ana Biazetti, Nelesh Singla, Matt Prahl
2026-06-02 07:01
🚀 Exciting updates from Paketo Buildpacks! UBI 9 and UBI 10 builders are now available, offering multi-architecture support for builds. These builders currently support Node.js, with Java support on the way. Base images are published on Dockerhub, making it easy to get started. Multi-arch options include arm64 and amd64, allowing for flexible application builds. For more details, check the release notes and try using the pack CLI! #PaketoBuildpacks #UBI #MultiArch #NodeJS #DevOps
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Costas Papastathis
2026-06-02 07:01
🚀 Exciting advancements in AI deployment! The article outlines how to deploy the Hermes Agent on Red Hat OpenShift AI using GPU-accelerated vLLM model serving. This innovative agent retains user context across sessions, creating a continuous learning experience. Key features include: - Multi-platform capabilities (Telegram, Discord, Slack) - Self-improving skills from multi-step tasks - Seamless integration with OpenShift's production-ready AI infrastructure This deployment is ideal for...
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Gerald Trotman
2026-06-02 07:01
🚀 Discover the future of AI development with Evaluation-Driven Development (EDD) using EvalHub! EDD transforms traditional test-driven development by focusing on measurable performance gaps instead of simple pass/fail outcomes. 🔍 Key Steps in EDD: 1️⃣ Define clear evaluation criteria before coding. 2️⃣ Measure quality with gradient scores for deeper insights. 3️⃣ Iterate based on data to optimize performance. EvalHub streamlines this process, ensuring effective AI outcomes through transparent...
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William Caban Babilonia, Matteo Mortari
2026-06-02 07:01
🚀 The vLLM Semantic Router enhances model efficiency by routing requests to the appropriate models based on complexity. However, a recent study found that the pretrained model had an 80% accuracy rate, leading to a 20% misrouting rate. This highlights a critical need for improved accuracy in enterprise deployments. To address this, a fine-tuning pipeline was established on OpenShift AI, significantly boosting routing accuracy from 80% to 98.5%. This adjustment ensures that models handle...
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Christopher Nuland
2026-06-02 07:01
🚀 The Red Hat build of Cryostat 4.2 is now generally available, enhancing Java monitoring on OpenShift. 📊 Key features include SQL query support for JDK Flight Recorder data, allowing for in-console analysis without downloading files. 🔍 The update also introduces async-profiler integration for better stack trace capture and smart triggers for dynamic recording management. 🔒 New observability features like audit logging and improved thread dump analysis enhance security and system tracking....
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Syed M Shaaf, Chris Mah
2026-06-01 07:01
🛡️ Protecting your Kubernetes Operator from OOMKill is crucial. Kubernetes operators, which manage applications automatically, have a vulnerability linked to unfiltered informer caches. This can lead to memory exhaustion and crash your operator, exposing it to potential denial-of-service attacks. To mitigate this, ensure your cache is filtered by labels and implement best practices during updates. Learn more about safeguarding your cluster! #Kubernetes #DevOps #CloudComputing #Security...
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Rishabh Singh, Ugo Giordano
2026-06-01 03:01
Accurate timing is crucial across various industries, as applications rely on the system clock to reflect real-world time. The challenge lies in achieving consistent accuracy everywhere. ⏰ Most systems use Network Time Protocol (NTP) for millisecond accuracy, while Precision Time Protocol (PTP) can reach up to 100 nanoseconds. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is another option, but it faces risks like jamming. 🌍 To ensure reliability, a solution combines GNSS as the primary source...
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Joseph Richard
2026-05-29 07:01
🔍 Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform introduces key updates in system management! Starting with version 4.21, new clusters will automatically allocate system-reserved resources based on node size, addressing past memory and CPU competition issues. Additionally, version 4.22 introduces CPU limit enforcement for system daemons, enhancing stability. These changes aim to improve node performance while maintaining compatibility with existing setups. #OpenShift #RedHat #Kubernetes #CloudComputing...
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Neeraj Krishna Gopalakrishna
2026-05-29 03:01
Unlock the potential of performance analysis with Claude! 🚀 This article explores how Claude simplifies the challenging task of analyzing large CPU profiles and traces, particularly with the Go Green Tea garbage collector. It highlights how Claude identifies bottlenecks and suggests optimizations effectively. Key aspects include analyzing CPU profiles using Go's pprof tool and optimizing atomic operations for better performance. Claude also aids in recognizing patterns in trace files to...
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Archana Ravindar
2026-05-28 07:16
🚀 Introducing LogAn: a new approach to log analysis that addresses the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs). Traditional LLMs struggle with the vast volume of log data, often processing mostly routine messages rather than critical errors. LogAn offers a solution by utilizing a template mining algorithm called Drain, which compresses logs into unique templates for efficient analysis. Developed by IBM Research and open-source, LogAn combines log templatization and semantic analysis to...
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Rahul Shetty, Aman Vishwakarma
2026-05-28 03:01
🚀 Exciting updates for stalld! The new BPF-based queue_track backend enhances task starvation detection in Linux environments. By shifting from a poll-based method to an event-driven model, stalld improves efficiency and reliability. This change eliminates reliance on debugfs, ensuring better performance and compatibility across kernel versions. Learn more about how this evolution supports real-time workloads! 🔧💻 #Linux #BPF #stalld #TechUpdate #OpenSource
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Clark Williams, Wander Lairson Costa
2026-05-27 07:16
🚀 Exciting news for enterprises scaling AI! Red Hat and Rebellions have launched a joint solution integrating Rebellions' ATOM NPUs with Red Hat OpenShift AI. This collaboration enables efficient AI inference with low latency and high throughput. 🔍 The ATOM NPU, designed for AI workloads, offers significant energy savings compared to traditional GPUs. This allows organizations to optimize costs while maintaining performance. 📈 The solution includes a comprehensive architecture for deploying...
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Erwan Gallen, Chris Procter, Liming Tsai
2026-05-27 07:16
🚀 Keeping up with rapidly changing APIs can be a challenge. At Red Hat OpenShift AI, we faced this issue with Llama Stack, where mocked unit tests failed to reflect real-time changes. To solve this, we integrated a real Llama Stack server into our testing. By using its record-replay functionality, we avoided costly LLM calls while ensuring reliability in our tests. Now, our daily workflow includes a Slack sentinel that alerts us about compatibility, giving us early warnings on potential...
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Avik Kundu
2026-05-26 07:01
🔍 Testing the security of agent workloads on Red Hat OpenShift has revealed critical insights. The study deployed OpenClaw and utilized custom probes across various attack categories. Five models were tested, with abliterated models showing 100% cooperation on adversarial prompts, highlighting the importance of infrastructure as a final security measure. Key findings include: - Tier 0 (no controls) saw significant credential exfiltration. - Adding an SSH sandbox (Tier 1) eliminated sensitive...
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Roy Belio
2026-05-26 07:01
Transforming naive RAG systems into effective solutions is possible with OGX (Open GenAI Stack). Key strategies include: 🔍 **Metadata Filtering**: Enhances accuracy by narrowing search results based on user context. 🔄 **Hybrid Retrieval**: Combines vector and keyword searches for precise results. 📊 **Neural Reranking**: Uses advanced models to improve relevance in responses. Explore how these techniques enhance enterprise RAG applications! #RAG #OpenSource #DataRetrieval #AI #MachineLearning
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Abdelhamid Soliman
2026-05-26 07:01
🚀 SELinux Multi-Category Security (MCS) poses challenges for GitLab runners by restricting access between containers sharing volumes. GNOME addresses this issue with fixed MCS labels but compromises isolation. The article explores potential solutions, including microVM isolation using Cloud Hypervisor and Firecracker. Discover how these technologies may enhance security in CI environments. 🔍💻 #SELinux #GitLab #MicroVM #CloudHypervisor #DevOps
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Andrea Veri
2026-05-25 07:01
Large language models (LLMs) are powerful when given the right context. The article discusses two methods to enhance LLM capabilities: Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and skills. MCP servers connect LLMs to external data, streamlining access and ensuring secure data handling. This allows models to retrieve and process real-time information efficiently. On the other hand, skills provide structured instructions for consistent output and specialized tasks. They help LLMs execute repetitive...
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Cedric Clyburn
2026-05-25 07:01
AI applications often face challenges when integrating multiple model providers like OpenAI and Anthropic directly into their code. This can complicate switching models and managing requests. To address this, a gateway can be introduced between applications and model providers, allowing for a consistent API while handling routing separately. With Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4, the Models-as-a-Service (MaaS) capability simplifies this process, offering centralized governance for both self-hosted...
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Edward Arthur Quarm Jnr
2026-05-22 07:01
🚀 The rise of AI is reshaping data security in GPU-accelerated environments. Organizations are increasingly concerned about protecting sensitive data and code during computations. Confidential computing technologies, like AMD SEV-SNP and Intel TDX, are essential for creating trusted execution environments (TEEs) that secure memory access. NVIDIA’s confidential GPUs extend these protections to the GPU level, enabling secure workloads in shared infrastructures. Key features include device...
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Claudio Carvalho, Pradipta Banerjee, Pei Zhang
2026-05-22 07:01
In our latest case study, we analyzed a 32-core x64 system with a dual-port 100 GbE network card. Key focus areas included throughput measurement, CPU utilization, computational efficiency, and power consumption. The testing methodology followed our previous blog on optimizing energy efficiency. We observed that while single-core performance is solid, multicore scaling shows diminishing returns as resources are contested. Additionally, hidden hardware limitations were noted, impacting...
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Adam Okuliar, Otto Sabart
2026-05-22 07:01
To ensure reliable AI performance in production, it's crucial to implement an API layer between your application and the inference engine. This setup helps manage state and observability, but silent failures can still occur. Running an end-to-end benchmark, like the Berkeley Function-Calling Leaderboard (BFCL), is essential to identify these issues. Testing with the latest versions of OGX and vLLM on OpenShift AI 3.4 resulted in notable accuracy improvements. For more details on setup and...
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Bill Murdock, Robin Narsingh Ranabh
2026-05-21 07:16
🚀 Learn about Just-In-Time (JIT) checkpointing with the Kubeflow Trainer on OpenShift AI! This guide details how to implement resilient model checkpointing to protect against interruptions during training. It covers both Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) and S3 storage options. Follow the step-by-step instructions and optimize your training process! 📊🔍 #Kubeflow #OpenShiftAI #MachineLearning #DataScience #Checkpointing
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Esa Fazal, Hari Haran Rathinakumar
2026-05-21 07:16
🔒 The latest Red Hat OpenShift GitOps operator 1.20.2 enhances TLS certificate management for Argo CD. It supports both the Mozilla CA bundle for widely trusted sources and allows admins to pin additional certificates through a config map. This flexibility enables a mix of public and internal repositories. Real-world challenges include managing wildcard certificates and indirect TLS connections, which Argo CD doesn't automatically handle. Discover the balance between strict certificate...
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Oliver Gondža
2026-05-21 07:16
🚀 Managing disk space is crucial for AI/ML workloads on Red Hat OpenShift. The new **split disk configuration** directs newly pulled container images to a separate filesystem, keeping the boot disk focused on runtime data. This setup enhances disk space allocation and is particularly useful for environments running large images. The article guides through the configuration process for OpenShift 4.22 on AWS and GCP. For optimal performance, consider this developer preview feature! #OpenShift...
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Neeraj Krishna Gopalakrishna