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Tech Talk: Running a Self-Improving AI Agent with Hermes on Vultr

AI agents are becoming increasingly capable of operating beyond traditional chat interfaces by integrating with external tools, automating workflows, and maintaining persistent context. In this tech talk, you'll learn how to deploy the open-source Hermes Agent on Vultr using the Marketplace, connect it to Vultr Serverless Inference, integrate it with Slack, and configure an AI agent that can interact with your team, schedule recurring tasks, and serve as the foundation for autonomous workflows. Deploy your own Hermes Agent instance on Vultr and get $250 in free credits: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources How to Deploy Hermes Agent – Open-Source Self-Hosted AI Agent: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-deploy-hermes-agent-open-source-self-hosted-ai-agent Vultr’s Hermes Agent Marketplace Application: https://www.vultr.com/marketplace/apps/hermesagent/ Hermes Agent Documentation: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:10 – The Rise of Self-Hosted AI Agents 2:11 – Hermes Agent on Vultr Marketplace 3:28 – Use Cases 4:45 – Demo Overview 5:17 – Provisioning Hermes Agent Instance with Serverless Inference Attached 8:00 – Exploring the Hermes Dashboard & Chatting with the Configured Model 9:10 – Generating a Slack Manifest & Creating a Slack App 10:03 – Generating Slack App-Level & Bot User Tokens 10:58 – Connecting Hermes Agent to Slack 11:30 – Setting the Slack Home Channel & Scheduling Cron Jobs 13:30 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Implementing Fine-Grained Access Control with Vultr IAM

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is more than just creating users, it’s about defining secure, scalable, and automated access control across your infrastructure. In this tech talk, we dive deeper into the access control engine behind Vultr IAM, covering permission policies, roles, and role trusts for modern cloud-native workflows. Explore Vultr IAM and get started on Vultr with $250 in free credits for new accounts: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources IAM Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/platform/iam IAM Support Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/support/platform/iam IAM API Reference: https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/iam Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – Permission Policies 1:54 – Roles 2:40 – Role Trusts 3:34 – Use Cases 4:50 – Demo Overview 5:21 – Inspecting Vultr-Managed Permission Policies 6:13 – Creating and Assigning Custom Permission Policies 8:23 – Creating and Managing Assignable Roles 9:24 – Generating an OIDC Issuer and Creating an Assumable Role 12:53 – Converting an Assignable Role to an Assumable Role 13:39 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Getting Started with Vultr IAM

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the foundation of secure infrastructure, enabling you to control who can access your resources and what actions they can perform. In this tech talk, we introduce Vultr IAM and walk through its core building blocks, including organizations, users, service users, and groups. Explore Vultr IAM and get started on Vultr with $250 in free credits for new accounts: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources IAM Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/platform/iam IAM Support Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/support/platform/iam IAM API Reference: https://www.vultr.com/api/#tag/iam Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:56 – What is IAM and Why it Matters? 1:46 – The IAM Hierarchy 2:35 – Organizations 3:13 – Users 3:47 – Groups 4:16 – Demo Overview 4:49 – Exploring Organization Details 5:53 – Inviting a User to the Organization 7:16 – Switching Between Organizations 8:34 – Creating API Keys and Managing Access Control 9:52 – Creating a Service User 11:23 – Removing Users from the Organization 12:40 – Creating and Managing Groups 14:30 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Simplifying Zero-Trust Networking with NetBird on Vultr Marketplace

NetBird is an open-source zero-trust networking platform that enables secure private connectivity across distributed infrastructure using WireGuard-powered peer-to-peer mesh networking. In this tech talk, we explore the NetBird Marketplace Application on Vultr and demonstrate how to deploy a pre-configured NetBird control plane with automatic TLS, onboard peers into the mesh, apply zero-trust access policies, and configure private subnet routing. Explore NetBird on Vultr Marketplace and get started with $250 in free credits on a new Vultr account: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources Vultr's NetBird Marketplace Application: https://www.vultr.com/marketplace/apps/netbird-server/ How to Use Vultr’s NetBird Marketplace Application: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-use-vultrs-netbird-marketplace-application NetBird Documentation: https://docs.netbird.io/ [Tech Talk] Building a Secure Private Mesh with NetBird on Vultr: https://youtu.be/fdS8GwSQ6u8 [Tech Talk] Securing Instance-to-Instance Data Transfers with Vultr VPC Networks: https://youtu.be/N_lwBdgW-1c [Tech Talk] Implementing VPC-First Networking with Vultr NAT Gateway: https://youtu.be/zIFGe7Yc4QA Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:07 – Vultr’s NetBird Marketplace Application 2:11 – How NetBird Marketplace App Works 3:17 – Use Cases 4:30 – Demo Overview 4:53 – Deploying NetBird Marketplace Application 8:06 – Accessing NetBird Dashboard and Creating Setup Keys 9:18 – Connecting Peers to the Mesh 10:08 – Assigning Peers to Groups 10:38 – Defining Access Control Policies 12:59 – Setting Up Network Routes 16:33 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Introducing Vultr Archival Object Storage

Archiving data efficiently is critical for managing storage costs while maintaining long-term access to infrequently used data. In this tech talk, we explore how Vultr Archival Object Storage enables cost-effective cold storage through dedicated archival tiers and customized lifecycle policies within the standard object storage tier. Deploy and explore Vultr Object Storage: https://www.vultr.com/products/object-storage/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources Vultr Object Storage Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/storage/object-storage/ [Tech Talk] Getting Started with Vultr Object Storage Tiers: https://youtu.be/6_EIRhzlGPw How to Use Vultr Archival Object Storage: https://docs.vultr.com/products/storage/object-storage/archival-storage/ Retrieve Archived Objects: https://docs.vultr.com/support/products/storage/access-archived-objects Manage Lifecycle Policies: https://docs.vultr.com/products/cloud-storage/object-storage/archival-storage/manage-lifecycle-policies Vultr Archival Object Storage Product & Support Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/cloud-storage/object-storage/archival-storage Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:59 – Vultr Archival Object Storage Tier 1:45 – Archival Storage in Standard Object Storage Tier 3:12 – Use Cases 4:23 – Demo Overview 4:55 – Provisioning Vultr Archival Object Storage 6:58 – Creating Buckets, Uploading, and Accessing Objects in Archival Object Storage 8:55 – Enabling Archival Storage in Standard Object Storage 10:04 – Customizing Lifecycle Policies 11:21 – Restoring Archived Objects 12:22 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: How to Run a Self-Hosted AI Assistant with OpenClaw on Vultr

Want to learn how to leverage a server-side AI agent that can reliably observe, execute, and maintain DevOps context over time? In this tech talk, we explore how OpenClaw, using Vultr's Marketplace Apps, can do just that. Most DevOps workflows still rely on a fragmented toolchain, where translating intent into reliable execution requires both context and precision. This gap between what you want done and what actually gets executed on infrastructure remains one of the biggest sources of friction in modern development. That's where OpenClaw and Vultr come in. Deploy your own OpenClaw instance on Vultr and get $250 in free credits: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Join the Vultr Community Forum to ask questions or connect with other developers: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources OpenClaw Documentation: https://docs.openclaw.ai/ Vultr’s OpenClaw Marketplace Application: https://www.vultr.com/marketplace/app... How to Use Vultr's OpenClaw Marketplace Application: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-use-vul... How to Deploy OpenClaw – Autonomous AI Agent Platform: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-deploy-... Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:02 – The Gap Between Intent and Action 2:20 – OpenClaw 3:34 – Vultr’s OpenClaw Marketplace Application 4:53 – Demo Overview 5:14 – Provisioning OpenClaw on Vultr via Marketplace Apps 8:10 – Exploring OpenClaw Control UI 11:34 – Interacting & Building a Sample Application with OpenClaw 12:33 – Verifying the Generated Application on Code Server 15:24 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Distributed LLM Inference Overview with NVIDIA Dynamo

What is distributed LLM inference, and how does NVIDIA Dynamo and Vultr help? Large language models have outgrown single-node inference. Serving them efficiently at scale demands careful orchestration across GPU fleets, intelligent memory management, and real-time resource planning. In this tech talk, we take a deep dive into NVIDIA Dynamo. We walk through disaggregated serving, KV cache-aware smart routing, supported open-source inference backends, GPU resource planning with SLA-driven autoscaling, and full-stack observability with Prometheus and Grafana. Get started with NVIDIA Dynamo on Vultr GPU instances by claiming $250 in free credits on a new account: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Docs & Resources How to Build Disaggregated Inference with NVIDIA Dynamo: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-build-d... How to Configure Smart Routing in NVIDIA Dynamo: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-configu... How to Manage KV Cache in NVIDIA Dynamo: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-manage-... How to Deploy Inference using NVIDIA Dynamo and vLLM: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-deploy-... How to Deploy Inference using NVIDIA Dynamo and SGLang: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-deploy-... How to Deploy Inference using NVIDIA Dynamo and TensorRT-LLM: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-deploy-... How to Optimize GPU Resource Planning with NVIDIA Dynamo: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-optimiz... NVIDIA Dynamo Official Documentation: https://docs.nvidia.com/dynamo/latest... Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – NVIDIA Dynamo 2:07 – Disaggregated Serving 3:18 – KV Smart Router & KV Cache Manager 5:03 – Supported Inference Backends 6:11 – GPU Resource Planner 7:21 – Observability & Monitoring 8:21 – Summary & Getting Started"

Tech Talk: How to Use Vultr Managed Databases for PostgreSQL to Power Data Driven Applications

PostgreSQL is one of the most powerful open-source database engines available today. But running it reliably in a production environment means managing replication, failover, backups, connection handling, and performance monitoring, all while keeping the database secure and continuously available. In this tech talk, we break down how Vultr’s Managed Databases for PostgreSQL delivers a fully managed cluster architecture see how its capabilities translate into real application workflows. Get started with Vultr Managed PostgreSQL by claiming $250 in free credits on a new account: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Docs & Resources Vultr Managed Databases for PostgreSQL documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/manag... Explore all Vultr Managed Databases: https://docs.vultr.com/products/manag... [Tech Talk] Architecting Scalable Applications with Vultr Managed Databases for MySQL: • Tech Talk: Architecting Scalable Applicati... [Tech Talk] Web Application Caching with Vultr Managed Databases for Valkey: • Tech Talk: Web Application Caching with Vu... [Tech Talk] Ingesting Kafka Topics in Applications with Vultr Managed Apache Kafka® Connect: • Tech Talk: Ingesting Kafka Topics in Appli... Learn more about provisioning and managing Vultr VPCs: https://docs.vultr.com/products/netwo... | • Tech Talk: Securing Instance to Instance D... Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 – Vultr’s Managed Databases for PostgreSQL 2:20 – Vultr Managed PostgreSQL Connections and Capabilities 3:53 – Use Cases 5:08 – Demo Overview 5:38 – Provisioning Vultr Managed PostgreSQL Database Cluster 8:14 – Connecting Product Catalog Application with PostgreSQL Cluster 13:30 – Verifying Connection and Performing Real-Time Actions in the Interface 15:18 – Exploring Vultr Managed PostgreSQL Capabilities 21:36 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: How to use Vultr Managed Databases and MySQL to Architect Scalable Applications

Running MySQL in production involves far more than simply launching a database instance. You must design for high availability, automated backups, secure connectivity, replication, monitoring, and seamless scaling, all while minimizing operational overhead. In this tech talk, we explore how Vultr’s Managed Databases for MySQL addresses these challenges and simplifies running MySQL in production environments. Get started with Vultr Managed Databases for MySQL by claiming $250 in free credits on a new account: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ To participate in discussions and ask questions, join the Vultr Community Forum: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources Vultr Managed Databases for MySQL documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/manag... Explore Vultr Managed PostgreSQL, Valkey, and Apache alongside MySQL Databases: https://docs.vultr.com/products/manag... Learn more about provisioning and managing Vultr VPCs: https://docs.vultr.com/products/netwo... | • Tech Talk: Securing Instance to Instance D... Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:09 – Vultr’s Managed Databases for MySQL 2:34 – Vultr Managed MySQL Database Architecture 4:05 – Use Cases 5:50 – Demo Overview 6:23 – Provisioning Vultr Managed MySQL 8:31 – Connecting Task Manager Application to the MySQL Database Cluster 12:48 – Verifying Connection & Executing Real-Time Queries 14:39 – Exploring Vultr Managed MySQL Capabilities 19:22 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Implementing Vultr NAT Gateway for VPC-First Networking

Managing private workloads in the cloud often means balancing security with connectivity. Assigning public IPs to every instance increases the attack surface, while fully isolated networks can limit access to updates and external services. In this Tech Talk, we walk through how Vultr’s NAT Gateway enables secure outbound internet access for private instances, while allowing controlled inbound connectivity using port forwarding, all without exposing instances directly to the public internet. We'll answer common questions such as: - When to Use a NAT Gateway - How to Set Up Vultr NAT Gateway - How the Vultr NAT Gateways works Build and test secure private networking on Vultr with $250 in free credits: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ For questions about VPC design, NAT Gateway behavior, or real-world architectures, join the conversation on the Vultr Community Forum: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources Vultr NAT Gateway Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/netwo... Expose Inbound Services With NAT Gateway on Vultr: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-expose-... Vultr API Reference Documentation: https://www.vultr.com/api/ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 0:54 – Why VPC-First Networking 1:49 – Vultr NAT Gateway 2:45 – How Traffic Flows in NAT Gateway 3:53 – Demo Overview 4:28 – Provisioning a VPC for Private Instances Behind a NAT Gateway 6:07 – Deploying a Private Instance 9:15 – Testing Outbound Connectivity via NAT Gateway 10:14 – Configuring Inbound Port Forwarding 13:47 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Building Secure Edge Applications with Deno and Vultr

Running JavaScript and TypeScript workloads at the edge requires low-latency execution, strong isolation, and a secure way to run untrusted or dynamically generated code. In this Tech Talk, we explore how Deno and Vultr work together through the Vultr Cloud Alliance to support edge-native and sandboxed execution workflows. Build and experiment with edge-native and sandboxed workloads on Vultr with $250 in free credits: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ For questions about secure code execution patterns and edge-native architectures, join the discussion on the Vultr Community Forum: https://community.vultr.com/ Docs & Resources How to Utilize Deno Sandboxes With Vultr: https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-utilize-deno-sandboxes-with-vultr Deno Sandbox Documentation: https://docs.deno.com/sandbox/ Vultr Serverless Inference Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/serverless/inference Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:04 – Deno x Vultr 2:22 – Deno Sandbox 3:30 – Deno Sandbox Workflow 4:15 – Demo Overview 4:47 – Prerequisites & Account Requirements 5:20 – Provisioning Vultr Serverless Inference 6:31 – Installing and Configuring the Deno Runtime 7:23 – Generating an Organization Access Token for Deno Sandbox 8:18 – Initializing a Project With the Deno Sandbox SDK 8:56 – Building an AI-Driven Code Execution Agent 13:17 – Summary & Getting Started

Tech Talk: Introducing Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute – Reduce Cloud Costs

Discover Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute and how its dedicated CPU architecture, decoupled storage model, and flexible boot options are designed to deliver consistent performance for demanding workloads. Running modern cloud-native workloads at scale often means balancing performance, predictability, and cost, without being locked into rigid storage or compute configurations. Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute is designed to meet these needs while remaining affordable. To try Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute yourself, get started with $250 in free credits on a new Vultr account: https://www.vultr.com/promo/try250/ Docs and Resources: Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute Product Documentation: https://docs.vultr.com/products/compute/instances/vx1-cloud-compute Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute Overview: https://docs.vultr.com/vultr-vx1-cloud-compute Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – Vultr VX1™ Cloud Compute 1:46 – Vultr VX1™ Design Principles 2:59 – Vultr VX1™ Storage Deployment Models 4:12 – Demo Overview 4:36 – Provisioning a VX1™ Instance with Bootable Vultr Block Storage 7:48 – Managing the Instance and Storage 9:00 – Summary & Getting Started