Software Defined Talk

A podcast about Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing that doesn't take itself too seriously.

About the show

Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

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Episodes

  • Episode 280: It would be nice if calendaring were fixed

    January 8th, 2021  |  49 mins 51 secs

    This week we offer advice to Zoom on why they should build a calendar and what companies they should acquire. Plus, Matt explains why you want to mount your browser tabs as files.

  • Episode 279: Squire Earle on securing the Enterprise

    January 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 31 mins
    interview

    Brandon interviews Squire Earle who offers practical advice on how to secure your Enterprise. Plus, Squire shares some personal finance tips and explains how and why he takes mini-retirements.

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    Episode 278: Sebastien Goasguen from TriggerMesh on becoming Serviceful

    December 29th, 2020  |  52 mins 31 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Sebastien Goasguen from TriggerMesh. They discuss his time in academia, how he got into cloud computing and why he started TriggerMesh. Plus, Sebastien tells us why South Carolina is the OpenStack capital of the world!

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    Episode 277: This episode was way better than I expected

    December 23rd, 2020  |  1 hr 8 mins

    This week we answer listener questions, recap the year’s top stories and make a few predictions. Plus, we select the slides of the year!

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    Episode 276: I don’t understand how that works but I want to learn more

    December 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

    This week we discuss the state of virtual events, recent AWS re:Invent Announcements and the SolarWinds Hack. Plus, is YouTube Premium worth it…?

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    Episode 275: Your competition should not be your community

    December 11th, 2020  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week we discuss CentOS going upstream, Kubernetes removes Docker support and who’s buying the AirPods Max. Plus, Coté critiques Apple’s Notes App.

  • Episode 274: Can we start a Slack Channel to discuss this?

    December 4th, 2020  |  1 hr 13 mins

    This week we discuss Salesforce acquiring Slack and recap all the important announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some advice on chopping onions and robot vacuums.

  • Episode 273: Look at my iPad

    November 27th, 2020  |  56 mins 19 secs

    The week we preview AWS re:Invent, breakdown the latest CNCF Survey and discuss container adoption. Plus, a review of banking apps, Google Pay and an update on Coté’s quest to achieve the iPad Lifestyle.

  • Episode 272: This time we’re doing it in green

    November 20th, 2020  |  1 hr 4 mins

    This week we discuss IBM buying Instana, highlights from Kubecon and the rise of Substack. Plus, Coté updates us on his quest to live the iPad lifestyle.

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    Episode 271: The Defaults Lifestyle

    November 13th, 2020  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week we breakdown Apple’s new M1 chip, the new MacBook Air and discuss why so many devs still use vi. Plus, a discussion about when to use the default Documents Folder.

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    Episode 270: The Crossover Episode

    November 10th, 2020  |  52 mins 18 secs

    The Drunk and Retired Crossover Episode.

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    Episode 269: I like the no friction

    November 6th, 2020  |  59 mins 8 secs

    This week we discuss Docker Hub's new rate limits, Tech Earnings and what Apple’s shift to ARM means for the industry. Plus, some advice on gaming for kids.

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    Episode 268: Drew Firment on teaching the world to cloud

    November 3rd, 2020  |  56 mins 37 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Drew Firment from A Cloud Guru. They discuss Drew's career, how Capital One embraced the cloud and A Cloud Guru's mission to teach the world to cloud. Plus, Drew offers advice on deciding which cloud certifications to get first.

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    Episode 267: Databases are at the end of a network connection

    October 30th, 2020  |  49 mins 26 secs

    We discuss Zoom’s new phone system, debate the merits of Serverless and reflect on how SaaS has taken over the enterprise. Plus, Coté explains why he is trying to live the iPad Pro life.

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    Episode 266: Dan Balcauski on sabbaticals, consulting and reducing product churn.

    October 27th, 2020  |  1 hr 4 mins
    interview

    Brandon interviews Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility. They discuss Dan's mid-career "mini retirement", what it's like to be a consultant and some strategies for B2B companies to reduce churn. Plus, Dan shares two of the most interesting places he visited on his trip around the world.

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    Episode 265: Configuring DNS? Pull up a chair.

    October 23rd, 2020  |  1 hr 8 mins

    Coté, Matt and Brandon discuss the latest news from the Cloud Foundry and OpenStack conferences, Docker alternatives, Google getting sued and the downfall of Quibi.