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• 2023 predictions for cloud, as a service and cost optimization

  Given the highly uncertain state of the economy, this should be the year that brings an end to dinosaur thinking about enterprise IT and costs. Continue Reading

• Rust vs. Go: A microservices-based language faceoff

  Rust and Go both offer language features geared toward microservices-based development, but their relative capabilities make them a better fit for some scenarios than others. Continue Reading

• 8 tips for building a multi-cloud DevOps strategy

  DevOps practices and tools have many benefits for application development, deployment and monitoring in complex IT environments that span multiple clouds. Continue Reading

• A guide to network APIs and their use cases

  An API enables communication between two applications, while a network API provides communication between the network infrastructure -- and its protocols -- and applications. Continue Reading

• Advantages and disadvantages of storing data in the cloud

  Organizations that want to reduce on-site storage costs can consider cloud for easy pricing models and scalability. However, take note of drawbacks such as lack of data control. Continue Reading

• What is low-code? A guide to enterprise low-code app development

  Learn how low-code concepts and practices code can help enterprise developers be more efficient, create valuable apps more quickly and contribute to broader business initiatives.Continue Reading

• Mob programming benefits for Agile development teams

  Mob programming brings the whole team together for simultaneous code creation and review. If they specify roles and engage, Agile teams can benefit from mobbing practices.Continue Reading

• Five networking trends teams should focus on in 2023

  Distributed IT and hybrid work create network complexity, which is driving adoption of AIOps, network and security convergence, multi-cloud, private 5G and digital twins in 2023.Continue Reading

• What's next: Predictions, challenges and IT trends for 2023

  As organizations look to address ongoing ops skills shortages and increasing complexity in their IT environments, they'll invest in cybersecurity, AI and automation.Continue Reading

• Are private wireless networks worth the investment?

  Private wireless networks enable more control over networks, but they aren't right for every organization. Here's what to evaluate for a private wireless network deployment.Continue Reading

• How to use Microsoft Sentinel with Office 365 to find risks

  The security product attempts to ferret out threats that originate from apps and services then assists the enterprise with an automatic response to head off trouble.Continue Reading

• The future of data storage must handle heavy volume

  Storage manufacturers have an eye on the future with investments in technologies, but it's unclear if they will be able to effectively counter the exponential rise in data volumes.Continue Reading

• 5 sustainability initiatives in the telecommunications industry

  Telecom operators have committed to sustainability plans to reduce carbon emissions and energy use. But they also face challenges, like competing goals and behavioral changes.Continue Reading

• Interpret and apply AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations

  It is challenging to find the right balance between performance, availability and cost. Learn how to enable and apply AWS Compute Optimizer to monitor your metrics.Continue Reading

• Tools and techniques to test Kubernetes objects

  Kubernetes manifests and objects represent the baseline of code development on the platform. Here's why and how to test these integral elements of Kubernetes.Continue Reading

• 5G expectations high, despite underwhelming adoption rates

  A new study from IEEE found 5G remains one of the most anticipated technologies for 2023. Top expectations for 5G include automation, satellite services, sustainability and more.Continue Reading

• Carefully weigh these DevOps pros and cons

  DevOps can help organizations gain a competitive edge through fast and iterative software development cycles. Still, there are tradeoffs to consider.Continue Reading

• Weigh the benefits and drawbacks of a hybrid data warehouse

  Among other benefits, a hybrid cloud data warehouse can offer enhanced flexibility and scalability, as well as on-demand access to emerging analytics services.Continue Reading

• AWS rolls out new EC2 instances at re:Invent 2022

  The wrong instance type can affect workload performance and even increase costs. This year at re:Invent, AWS released new EC2 instances from general purpose to HPC optimized.Continue Reading

• When not to use Docker and how to choose an alternative

  Docker might be the default for container orchestration, but what if it doesn't meet your needs? Explore why Docker might not be the right fit and what might be.Continue Reading

• An overview of wireless WAN

  Hybrid work, modernized cellular networks, and the convergence of 5G and software-defined networking are driving factors in the maturation of wireless WAN.Continue Reading

• AWS re:Invent storage updates aim to maximize data value

  Among the multitude of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2022, storage was a focus for the cloud vendor. Amazon EFS specifically had several enhancements.Continue Reading

• Compare these PowerShell front-end GUI tools

  These offerings provide portals to avoid security issues and other stumbling blocks that hamper organizations from providing more wide-ranging use of PowerShell.Continue Reading

• Key differences between BICSI and TIA/EIA standards

  Data center standards help organizations design facilities for efficiency and safety. Organizations can use BICSI and TIA standards as guidance for data center design.Continue Reading

• 4 key elements of successful IoT device onboarding

  To streamline IoT device installation and setup, IT administrators should factor in data storage, automation and the correct IoT management software.Continue Reading

• 5 most valuable wireless network certifications

  Wireless networking skills are in high demand. Having a top-notch wireless network certification can help networking newbies and pros stand out among job candidates.Continue Reading

• A history of wireless for business and a look forward

  This history of enterprise wireless takes you from WLAN development inside the enterprise to cellular data services outside the walls to make wireless-first a possibility.Continue Reading

• Compare Azure Key Vault vs. Kubernetes Secrets

  Secrets require a certain level of upkeep such as storage, delivery and management. Compare services in these criteria and learn how to use Key Vault for AKS.Continue Reading

• Evaluate various SASE approaches for deployment

  Enterprises must choose between single- or multivendor SASE approaches, as well as DIY or managed service options. Experts suggest considering use cases to simplify SASE deployment.Continue Reading

• Amazon EBS vs. EFS: An 'elastic' comparison

  Elastic Block Store and Elastic File System are two of Amazon's most popular storage types. Compare how they store data before deciding which one to use.Continue Reading

• Explore network plugins for Kubernetes: CNI explained

  With Container Network Interface plugins, IT teams can create and deploy network options for diverse Kubernetes environments. Learn how CNI works and compare top network plugins.Continue Reading

• LEO satellite communications come to Earth

  Apple, T-Mobile and others are kicking off early satellite communications projects. Direct satellite communications should become available on some new midband 5G phones in 2024.Continue Reading

• NetApp BlueXP and the journey to an 'evolved cloud'

  With BlueXP and Astra, NetApp has a plan for data and application management across cloud locations. The vendor seeks to help customers reach what it calls an 'evolved cloud.'Continue Reading

• Cloud experts and their AWS re:Invent 2022 predictions

  As AWS prepares for its biggest event of the year, our contributors predict what the cloud vendor will unveil at re:Invent 2022.Continue Reading

• How to use S3-compatible storage

  Amazon S3 is a popular platform for object storage. Through the use of APIs, though, storage vendors can offer their own take on S3, potentially improving management and cost.Continue Reading

• The multi-cloud networking mandate

  With most organizations using more than two public clouds, new multi-cloud networking strategies are essential to enable cross-cloud traffic and visibility across multiple clouds.Continue Reading

• Top 11 benefits of cloud computing

  On-premises environments aren't the best fit for all organizations. Discover the top benefits of cloud computing that can save time, money and resources.Continue Reading

• A comparison of distributed file systems

  There are many different distributed file systems available, so careful analysis of the options, as well as good project management, helps ensure a successful installation.Continue Reading

• Compare AWS Global Accelerator vs. Amazon CloudFront

  AWS Global Accelerator and Amazon CloudFront solve similar problems. But users must know when to use one over the other. Discover how they differ to choose the right service.Continue Reading

• How to effectively compare storage system performance

  Your power as a buyer is stronger before the sale closes: Ask for what's required to effectively evaluate storage vendors' system performance.Continue Reading

• Looking back on KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2022

  With this year's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America over, review vendor updates on topics ranging from cloud-native adoption to AIOps approaches and ease-of-use offerings.Continue Reading

• OSU medical center uses automation for digital transformation

  Most people think automation will take jobs away. For OSU Wexner Medical Center, network automation helps improve security, simplify tasks for staff and save lives.Continue Reading

• How Wi-Fi 6, WWAN and 5G make all-wireless offices possible

  Wireless technology has evolved extensively in recent years to support end-user demands and the possibility of wireless-first network connectivity for business offices.Continue Reading

• AnsibleFest 2022: Automation across distributed environments

  IT environments are more distributed than ever, making infrastructure management increasingly challenging. Ansible's automation capabilities can help IT ops handle the complexity.Continue Reading

• 5G for WWAN interest grows as enterprises go wireless-first

  As interest in wireless-first WAN connectivity increases, network pros might want to consider using 5G to enable WWAN links.Continue Reading

• How to build a Windows Server 2022 home lab and why

  It's possible to get to learn about the features in the latest Microsoft server OS in a cloud environment, but there are a few reasons to stay grounded with this approach.Continue Reading

• Why contract testing can be essential for microservices

  Developers face numerous struggles trying to perform traditional, end-to-end integration testing on microservices. Contract testing presents a potential alternative.Continue Reading

• Cloud, security and automation alter networking roles

  Networking pros are no longer in their own bubbles, even if they prefer it that way. The growth of cloud, security and automation is expanding traditional networking roles.Continue Reading

• Network monitoring tools must offer more insights upfront

  Vendors' network monitoring tools can require complex customization after purchase. New EMA research points to the need for tools to deliver more out of the box.Continue Reading

• The advancing role of data-centric developers

  More than ever, increases in data-centric developer reliance, data sources and users push developers to understand IT purchasing to provide more value to data.Continue Reading

• Set up a basic AWS Batch workflow with this tutorial

  AWS Batch enables developers to run thousands of batches within AWS. Follow this tutorial to set up this service, create your own workflow and manage your batch environment.Continue Reading

• The future of VPNs in the enterprise

  VPNs have been the workhorse of online connectivity. Enhancements to software and processing power in end devices will transform how companies use the technology going forward.Continue Reading

• Explore the benefits of Docker for testers, QA teams

  From simplified test setup to enhanced isolation, Docker containers offer a range of advantages to QA engineers. Containers also encourage earlier, and more frequent, testing.Continue Reading

• The role of the T-shaped software tester in modern dev

  While a T-shaped tester delivers a powerful and specialized skill set, continuous learning should be an ongoing priority for all software team members.Continue Reading

• How to choose the best ZTNA vendor for your organization

  In a sea of options, finding the best ZTNA vendor for your organization can pose a major challenge. Weed through the marketing hype with advice from the experts.Continue Reading

• DPUs vs. SmartNICs: What storage admins need to know

  To determine whether a SmartNIC or DPU is right for their organization, admins must understand the capabilities of different kinds of NICs and DPUs.Continue Reading

• Compare container orchestrators Apache Mesos vs. Kubernetes

  Exploring options for container orchestration? Kubernetes' popularity doesn't mean it's always the best choice. Discover the tradeoffs and use cases of Mesos vs. Kubernetes.Continue Reading

• What we can learn from the top DevOps articles of 2022

  From runbooks to open source tools and self-service portals, 2022 was a big year for DevOps. IT teams preparing for 2023 should brush up on their understanding of DevOps.Continue Reading

• How to decide on what Office 365 add-on licenses to use

  Missing certain functionality and want to supplement your subscription to Office 365 or Microsoft 365? Find out what extras make sense for your organization.Continue Reading

• What is network-attached storage (NAS)? A complete guide

  Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity.Continue Reading

• Consider Azure AD group-based licensing for Office 365 users

  Administrators who manage many users can go one step further toward streamlining license assignments by taking advantage of a new feature from Microsoft.Continue Reading

• Cloud storage vs. data center: How to choose

  It's essential to have efficient and cost-effective data storage. Both cloud and data center storage offer good options, so understand your needs before you choose.Continue Reading

• A breakdown of new features in Micronaut 3

  Micronaut 3.0's updates to annotation changes bean management and injections may intrigue developers working on coding paths and error handling for microservices.Continue Reading

• Planning the journey from SD-WAN to SASE

  Enterprises need integrated security and networking frameworks to manage distributed IT environments and are looking to SD-WAN and security options like SASE to get the job done.Continue Reading

• Batfish use cases for network validation and testing

  Automated pre-change network validation with Batfish can save time in the network change management process and minimize configuration and policy errors when deploying changes.Continue Reading

• The major differences between QA and SDETs

  How do SDET and QA roles differ? The similar positions both focus on code testing, but it's their unique focuses that makes them a valuable part of an Agile team.Continue Reading

• Compare Azure Data Factory vs. SSIS

  Discover the differences between Azure Data Factory and SSIS, two ETL tools. These contrasts include key data management features, GUI layout, performance, data volumes and more.Continue Reading

• Consider the advantages and disadvantages of NAS

  NAS devices provide file sharing that is easy to manage but may be harder to scale than other storage types. Get to know the advantages and disadvantages of NAS.Continue Reading

• Compare AWS Glue vs. Azure Data Factory

  AWS Glue and Azure Data Factory have key differences despite being similar services. Learn which best suits your organization's data integration and ETL requirements.Continue Reading

• VMware goes deep into multi-cloud universe

  With its rebranded Explore conference, VMware made it clear its focus is on supporting customers' multi-cloud and edge computing environments as data is processed in new places.Continue Reading

• How VMware Explore 2022 changed my mind

  Multi-cloud and cloud-native strategies emerged as major themes at VMware Explore 2022. Explore key announcements from the conference and their impact here.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. object storage: What's best for unstructured data storage?

  There are advantages and disadvantages to using NAS or object storage for unstructured data. Find out what to consider when it comes to scalability, performance and workload type.Continue Reading

• How automating distributed cloud infrastructure changes IT

  As IT environments become increasingly distributed and complex, organizations are exploring how automation can address their evolving IT operations and infrastructure needs.Continue Reading

• Distributed cloud changes IT architecture and planning

  With modern applications distributed across multiple platforms and locations, IT organizations must adjust how they confront that greater management complexity.Continue Reading

• What to consider in scaling automation for distributed cloud

  Infrastructure automation accelerates IT ops, fosters innovation and creates competitive advantage -- but executive support is essential, especially in complex cloud environments.Continue Reading

• What is K3OS and how does it relate to K3s?

  Discover the potential benefits of adopting K3OS, a lightweight Linux distribution developed to run Kubernetes workloads in low-resource environments.Continue Reading

• Winners of the Best of VMware Explore Awards

  TechTarget hosts its Best of VMware Explore Awards to recognize outstanding products that help organizations create infrastructure that is scalable, is secure and supports continuous operations.Continue Reading

• How energy-efficient networking supports sustainability

  In this Q&A, 'Emerging Green Technologies' author Matthew N. O. Sadiku discusses the importance of going green and how to make networks energy-efficient to achieve this goal.Continue Reading

• Ride through racetrack memory and its storage implications

  IBM is working on a concept called racetrack memory, which is one of a few possibilities for the future of storage. But is it feasible, and when will it be commercially viable?Continue Reading

• NAS vs. server: Which storage option should you choose?

  NAS and server-based storage have unique attributes that support a variety of storage and DR applications, and each can be supplemented by cloud-based storage as needed.Continue Reading

• New data center demands reshape enterprise app delivery

  Discover how modern application delivery controllers and web application firewalls can improve network provisioning processes and help secure distributed workloads.Continue Reading

• DevNet authors discuss Cisco DEVCOR book, automation

  The authors of a Cisco DevNet Professional DEVCOR study guide provide insights about the growth of network automation, CI/CD and programmability.Continue Reading

• 11 practice questions for Cisco DEVCOR 350-901 exam

  Think you know network automation? Take this practice exam from Chapter 10 of 'Cisco Certified DevNet Professional DEVCOR 350-901 Official Cert Guide' to test your expertise.Continue Reading

• A look inside the Cisco DevNet Professional study guide

  Learn how network automation works with software development in this chapter excerpt from 'Cisco Certified DevNet Professional DEVCOR 350-901 Official Cert Guide.'Continue Reading

• 7 guidelines to secure network storage

  These practices, including firmware and VPN guidance, protect NAS devices. Use these steps as standalone procedures or incorporate them into your overall security process.Continue Reading

• Compare running Kubernetes on VMs vs. bare-metal servers

  Planning to run a cloud-native application with Kubernetes? Compare the advantages and drawbacks of deployments on VMs and physical servers.Continue Reading

• Understand the Intel Optane shutdown

  Intel's upcoming shutdown of Optane follows multibillion-dollar losses. However, some technology benefits came out of the IT giant's effort to improve storage performance.Continue Reading

• Private 5G in a box simplifies deployment, mobility

  Vendors are offering private 5G in a box -- a condensed and streamlined form of standalone 5G -- to simplify the complexity of typical private 5G deployments.Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi sensing has the potential to be disruptive

  With help from AI and machine learning, Wi-Fi sensing detects movement in the Wi-Fi environment. While it sounds promising, the technology still has a long way to go.Continue Reading

• Explore print server alternatives to avoid IT headaches

  Increased difficulties related to printing have many organizations exploring their options. See what these third-party print management alternatives have to offer.Continue Reading

• 7 essential GitHub features for dev, project management

  When teams use GitHub, they want features that simplify project management and enable more control. Here are seven features to tinker with during application development.Continue Reading

• The implications of blockchain in the chip shortage

  Blockchain has been a significant contributor to the global chip shortage. Explore the role this rising technology has played.Continue Reading

• Get to know Amazon DevOps Guru for system monitoring

  Amazon DevOps Guru gives IT admins machine learning-driven insights into applications to respond to problems quickly and efficiently. Discover how it works and its benefits.Continue Reading

• Explore top AWS storage types for file, block, object

  There are several AWS storage types, but these four offerings cover file, block and object storage needs. Explore how the cloud storage choices compare with each other.Continue Reading

• How vendors support sustainable networking initiatives

  Organizations are focusing on sustainability in all business divisions, including network operations. These tools could help organizations make their enterprise networks green.Continue Reading

• Quantum computing market sees new partnerships, progress

  From Infineon and Oxford Ionics' partnership to Cambridge and Honeywell's merger and QCI's new Entropy Quantum Computing, explore the major new leaps in the quantum market.Continue Reading

• The awkward state of the remote vs. in-person work debate

  TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau discusses return-to-work initiatives for IT pros and in-person tech conferences coming back onto the schedule.Continue Reading

• Top 12 application performance monitoring tools

  Discover the basic capabilities to evaluate when choosing an APM tool, and then review a list of APM vendors to help you get started with your selection process.Continue Reading

• Compare Docker vs. Podman for container management

  Docker and Podman offer similar capabilities to manage containers, but Docker's security vulnerabilities might make Podman more appealing for some admins.Continue Reading

• Select the right OS for IoT devices

  IoT OSes are designed to support devices with minimal power and storage resources. Learn about the sector's available OSes and how they might best suit your devices and use cases.Continue Reading