Podcasts about Kief

How has Infrastructure as Code changed in the last five years? Explore the key shifts and how to align your infrastructure to real business value.In this episode, Kief Morris, a Distinguished Infrastructure Engineer at Thoughtworks, returns to discuss the third edition of his book “Infrastructure as Code.” He shares fresh insights on designing and delivering dynamic systems for today's cloud-driven world. Kief explores the evolution of IaC, practical methods for modern teams, the next generation of tools, and lessons learned from the recent years. Learn how to align infrastructure with business needs and manage today's growing infrastructure complexities.Key topics discussed:How “Infrastructure as Code” book has evolved across three editionsWhy infrastructure decisions must align with business valueHow IaC and the toolchain have evolved over the last few yearsHandling the growing complexity of modern infrastructureThe rise of platform engineering and internal developer platformsTerraform vs. OpenTofu: which one should you use?Balancing governance, speed, and innovation in the cloud eraThe current limitations and role of AI in managing infrastructureTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(02:39) Updates in the Last Five Years(04:13) Infrastructure as Code Definition(05:58) The Practice of Infrastructure as Code(06:32) The Differences Between the Book Editions(10:21) Aligning Infrastructure to the Business Value(15:03) Handling the Growing Infrastructure Complexities(19:10) The Tools and New Inventions in IAC(24:11) Terraform vs OpenTofu(27:38) Orchestrating Infrastructure Changes Using IAC(30:35) Platform Engineering(33:06) Internal Developer Platform Key Success Factor(37:15) Key Considerations of Building Teams with Infrastructure Skills(41:56) Infrastructure Compliance and Governance(45:53) Using AI for Infrastructure as Code(50:31) Using AI for Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis(51:50) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Kief Morris's BioKief Morris is the author of the O'Reilly book Infrastructure as Code, and is a Distinguished Infrastructure Engineer at Thoughtworks, based in London. He works with clients and project teams around the world to explore, shape, and share better ways of working with cloud and infrastructure architecture.Kief started out as a developer and systems administrator in the dot-com boom days, then worked with a series of digital scaleups applying infrastructure automation before DevOps was a thing. He joined Thoughtworks in 2010 as the wider industry was discovering Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and Cloud, which gave him the opportunity to bring what he had learned in the previous fifteen years to enterprise clients in many industries and many countries.He wrote the book Infrastructure as Code (now on the third edition) to share these ideas with a wider audience, which has given him a platform to meet and learn from an ever-growing variety of people and organizations.Follow Kief:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/kiefmorrisTwitter – x.com/kiefBlueSky – bsky.app/profile/kief.comPersonal Website – kief.comInfra as Code Website – infrastructure-as-code.com Infrastructure as Code – https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/infrastructure-as-code/9781098150341/Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/227.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

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Kief heats things up with Jonah the Damned before Sinbad clashes with his former ally. Jack tells Margret a secret about the magic they are performing. CONTENT NOTE Main Show: Science, Burning Fire, Dear Uhuru: Feelings of betrayal MAGIC OF SPEIR ZINE Follow the project here! OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN Order now! Leave a review! THE ULTIMATE RPG PODCAST Listen Here! SKYJOUST FIGHT WITH SPIRIT EXPANSION Get it now! ULTIMATE RPG GAMEMASTER'S GUIDE Pre-order now! SKYJACKS: COURIER'S CALL IS BACK! Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! STARWHAL PUBLIC FEED: Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Right Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Travis, Kief and Sinbad face off against Jonah the Damned, things take a turn for those on the Goose, and Kief has some burning questions as he joins the fray. CONTENT NOTE Main Show: Science, Biting sensitive bits, Undead saltiness, Whale Science Dear Uhuru: Grief MAGIC OF SPEIR ZINE Follow the project here! OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN Order now! Leave a review! THE ULTIMATE RPG PODCAST Listen Here! SKYJOUST FIGHT WITH SPIRIT EXPANSION Get it now! ULTIMATE RPG GAMEMASTER'S GUIDE Pre-order now! SKYJACKS: COURIER'S CALL IS BACK! Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! STARWHAL PUBLIC FEED: Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Right Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kief finishes Annabelle Sacha's harness and just needs the featherweave to get them to safety, but first he must contend with Jonah the Damned alongside Travis and Sinbad. CONTENT NOTE Main Show: Science, Biting sensitive bits, Undead saltiness Dear Uhuru: Estranged family reunions, Abstractions of horrifying violence MAGIC OF SPEIR ZINE Follow the project here! OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN Order now! Leave a review! THE ULTIMATE RPG PODCAST Listen Here! SKYJOUST FIGHT WITH SPIRIT EXPANSION Get it now! ULTIMATE RPG GAMEMASTER'S GUIDE Pre-order now! SKYJACKS: COURIER'S CALL IS BACK! Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! STARWHAL PUBLIC FEED: Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Right Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungSteven Anonymous: Richard KindMomo the Mouse: Erin KeifMysterious Man: Tim SniffenProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal RifaiAssociate Producer: Anna HavermannPost-Production Coordination: Garrett SchultzEditor: Stephen DrangerMagic Tavern Logo: Allard LabanTheme Music: Andy PolandSpecial Thanks: Janet Varney, SF Sketchfest and Club FugaziNew T-Shirts in the Merch Store!You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Patrick Evans and Randy Florence bring us a nostalgic encore episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, featuring an insightful interview with Garry Kief, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board at the McCallum Theatre and President & CEO of Stiletto Entertainment. This special episode, originally aired in 2023, dives into Kief's dynamic career in the entertainment industry, his remarkable journey with Barry Manilow, and the transformative vision he has for the McCallum Theatre. Kief shares anecdotes from his extensive experience, from managing high-profile artists to innovating merchandising strategies that shaped the landscape of concert merchandise. As a leader in the arts, he discusses the importance of expanding the theatre's programming and ensuring it resonates with the growing Coachella Valley community, which has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub. The conversation highlights Kief's commitment to education in the arts, as he reflects on initiatives like the Manilow Music Project, which aims to provide musical instruments to local schools, ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to appreciate and engage with the arts. This episode not only celebrates Kief's achievements but also emphasizes the significance of community involvement in the cultural landscape of the Coachella Valley and beyond.Takeaways:Garry Kief discusses his journey from being the youngest GM at ABC Television to becoming the CEO of Stiletto Entertainment, highlighting the importance of innovation in entertainment.He reveals the fascinating story behind the first musical made for television, which was based on Barry Manilow's famous song Copacabana.Kief shared his experiences managing high-profile artists like Donna Summer and Fleetwood Mac, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of talent management.The conversation touched on the significance of community involvement in the McCallum Theater's success and its role in the Coachella Valley.Garry emphasizes the need for educational outreach in the arts to inspire future generations and foster a love for theater.He also mentions the importance of expanding the theater's programming to serve a growing and diverse population in the Coachella Valley.Chapters:00:14 - The Birth of Copa03:35 - The Rise of Stiletto Entertainment13:02 - Early Life and Family Background31:05 - The Evolution of Arts Education40:53 - The Journey of Copacabana48:13 - The Evolution of Entertainment at McCallum TheatreCompanies and Artists mentioned in this episode:Barry ManilowCBSMcCallum TheaterPalm Springs International Film FestivalBank of AmericaKaiserABCSmithfieldHolland America Cruise LinesYamaha MusicSeabournDisney on IceCaesarsFleetwood MacAmerican Music AwardsRod StewartDiana RossStevie WonderDonna SummerJuice NewtonJohn MellencampNew York Pops#Copa #CopacabanaMusical #GarryKief #StilettoEntertainment #McCallumTheatre #BarryManilow #PalmDesertEvents #CoachellaValleyArts #MusicalTheater #EntertainmentIndustry #BroadwayShows #LivePerformances #PalmSpringsFilmFestival #ArtsEducation #CruiseShipEntertainment #DickClark #AmericanMusicAwards #MusicManagement #PerformingArts #TheaterLeadership #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #RandyFlorence #PatrickEvans #JohnMcMullen #BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast

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A number of NFL players have died recently, all cause unknown. Ingrid Andress ruined the National Anthem at the Homerun Derby. Hall of Famer Terrell Davis is taken into custody by six FBI agents and local law enforcement once his plane set down in Santa Ana. Aiyuk wants out of San Fran, and will Devante Adams go to the New York Packers? It's a slow news week. Kief and Jon appear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices