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• How to improve API documentation with Swagger and OpenAPI

  Discover why developers should take advantage of Swagger tooling and the OpenAPI specification to streamline API design, documentation and management, especially for RESTful APIs. Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 glossary of 12 important terms and phrases

  This Wi-Fi 6 glossary delves into various features and capabilities the new generation of Wi-Fi technology offers, as well as what organizations can expect from Wi-Fi 6 devices. Continue Reading

• AWS Serverless Application Repository explained

  To address the needs of its serverless users, AWS released its Serverless Application Repository. Explore the ways users can benefit and a few best practices everyone should follow when they use this feature. Continue Reading

• How and why to set up an automation CoE for DevOps

  As DevOps automation efforts spread across IT and the business, use a center of excellence to establish standards, secure executive sponsorship and organize staff trainings. Continue Reading

• How user story mapping aids requirements gathering in Agile

  Agile requirements are dynamic, not static. Collaborate on user story maps to make sense of frequently evolving customer needs, and put a Scrum Master at the center of it all. Continue Reading

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• How the .NET Core platform advances cloud-based app deployment

  The capabilities of .NET Core keep developers interested. We break down the reasons why that's the case.Continue Reading

• Using the Windows Admin Center Azure services feature

  Microsoft wants you to add more of its Azure cloud services to your data center by using its new administrative tool to streamline the setup process.Continue Reading

• Learn to run a CI pipeline with this Google Cloud Build tutorial

  Follow this Google Cloud Build tutorial to build a continuous integration pipeline in Google Cloud. Incorporate Cloud Build with Cloud Source Repositories to make it work.Continue Reading

• Set up a Jupyter notebook on AWS with this tutorial

  AWS machine learning capabilities relies on the Jupyter Notebook tool. Follow this video tutorial to learn how to set up a Jupyter notebook on Amazon EMR.Continue Reading

• Follow these experts' advice on AWS migration best practices

  Before you migrate to the AWS cloud, learn from those who've made the move before. These migration best practices cover resource planning, costs, testing and more.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes networking explained: Start with these building blocks

  To understand Kubernetes networking, admins must first master the core components of the container orchestration platform. Then, they need to map deployments to the right virtual networking model.Continue Reading

• PowerShell tutorials capture attention of admins in 2019

  Interest in automation continues to trend upward for administrators of Windows systems, particularly when it involves PowerShell.Continue Reading

• Using wsusscn2.cab to find missing Windows updates

  Avoid unnecessary security headaches by using the Windows Update offline scan file and PowerShell to ensure your systems have all their Microsoft patches.Continue Reading

• How to do API testing to improve application quality

  APIs run apps, so it's essential to test them beyond simple connectivity. Study these API testing basics, like when to run such tests, and the benefits of giving this task to QA.Continue Reading

• Quiz yourself on the top cloud acquisitions of 2019

  Enterprise needs constantly evolve, so cloud providers must keep their offerings fresh, often through acquisitions. Do you know the biggest buys from 2019? Let's see.Continue Reading

• Use this Kubernetes and Helm tutorial to simplify app deployments

  Helm charts are a helpful tool to deploy applications onto Kubernetes clusters. Follow this tutorial, which also features Windows and Chocolatey, to get started with the package manager.Continue Reading

• How to test microservices for functionality and compliance

  If you're new to microservices testing practices, understand that traditional techniques won't work anymore. We examine how to approach four critical microservices tests.Continue Reading

• Use these 8 tools to deploy microservices on Azure

  IT teams deploy microservices to quickly build and scale apps, but it can get complicated fast. Check out these Microsoft Azure tools and best practices to get started the right way.Continue Reading

• Set up a data lake on AWS with Lake Formation

  Modern businesses must organize an unprecedent amount of information. Find out how AWS Lake Formation can help your business manage and analyze high volumes of data.Continue Reading

• SD-WAN vs. DMVPN vs. IPsec tunnels: How do I choose?

  Software-defined WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels each have a place among enterprises. Our network expert compares each one and explains where they can be most beneficial.Continue Reading

• Deploy and configure a basic setup of Linux's LXD hypervisor

  Admins looking to use Linux's hypervisor dedicated to container technology can use several commands to deploy and configure a basic setup of the hypervisor.Continue Reading

• How to install and test Windows Server 2019 IIS

  The installation process for the Windows Server 2019 IIS role is fairly straightforward. This tutorial explains how to stand up the web server and check its ports and bindings.Continue Reading

• Prepare for an AWS outage with these preventative steps

  Set up the proper data protection and recovery measures before a cloud outage hits. Follow these backup and disaster recovery tips to keep workloads running during and after an outage.Continue Reading

• A guide to open source technology in application development

  The open source community continuously adapts to address the latest application development and deployment needs of organizations large and small. What can these tools do for you?Continue Reading

• Refresh your data center cooling lexicon

  As the data center industry moves to improve energy efficiency, refresh your knowledge on the available cooling technology and methodologies.Continue Reading

• Emphasize app modernization in 2020 IT budget plans

  IT budgeting can be stressful and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Communicate with business leaders and users to identify -- and capitalize on -- the right opportunities.Continue Reading

• Get started with Azure tags

  The more Azure resources an organization consumes, the harder it becomes to track those resources. Proper tagging can help manage and automate workloads, as well as control costs.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of SD-WAN deployments and testing

  As SD-WAN becomes more mainstream, organizations must learn what to expect during all phases of deployment. Try your knowledge of SD-WAN testing, deployments and troubleshooting.Continue Reading

• A Jenkins video tutorial to set up a build job

  Jenkins can help IT operations admins perform a number of IT automation tasks -- but first, they have to be familiar with the tool. Learn how to create a Jenkins project, or job, with this video.Continue Reading

• How to deploy graphics devices using Hyper-V DDA

  Admins can map a VM to a GPU with Hyper-V, but they must first complete a few steps, such as prepare the VM and dismount the PCIe device from the host partition.Continue Reading

• A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2019

  AWS re:Invent is one of the biggest cloud and IT events of the year. Use this AWS conference guide to get the latest news and expert analysis before, during and after the show.Continue Reading

• Dockerfile commands for containerizing applications

  Admins can use Dockerfiles to containerize their applications and ease deployment. They can implement several commands to help them do so successfully.Continue Reading

• Review these Azure Service Bus best practices

  When applications talk, you need to listen. Learn about Microsoft's cloud messaging service, its main features, best practices to follow and practical applications.Continue Reading

• 5 vital QA skills for software testers

  As testing extends throughout the SDLC, QA engineers do much more than execute a quick functionality check. Pick up these skills to ensure an effective, team-wide approach to quality.Continue Reading

• Decipher real-world AIOps use cases from the hype

  There are many AIOps use cases that apply to enterprise IT, but make sure you are familiar with what exactly the technology can -- and can't -- do before adoption.Continue Reading

• Instill cloud change management best practices

  Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and productive when handling change.Continue Reading

• Learn PowerShell scripting using the PSKoans module

  Want to get started with PowerShell automation to manage your Windows systems? Try the PSKoans module to learn as you go through its exercises to build your scripting skills.Continue Reading

• How much cloud does an IT disaster recovery plan need?

  It's not easy to get the right mix of traditional and cloud-based DR resources. Here's how to strike a balance between what's effective and what's affordable.Continue Reading

• Say 'yes' to NoOps with the right technology and team structure

  Before embracing a NoOps model, be sure IT team members have a clear understanding of how the methodology changes the technologies they'll work with, along with their day-to-day roles.Continue Reading

• Establish a self-service cloud brokerage from scratch

  Make developers and admins happier with a self-service portal that delivers an in-house marketplace of approved cloud tools and services.Continue Reading

• How do I build the right cloud network design?

  Networks look different now than they did a decade ago, and that continuous change isn't slowing down. Cloud networking plays a large role in the transformation of legacy networks.Continue Reading

• What SD-WAN devices do I need in an SD-WAN deployment?

  Despite the software-centric nature of software-defined WAN, certain SD-WAN devices are still required to help transport traffic and complete network connections.Continue Reading

• Test your cloud networking knowledge with these 10 questions

  As cloud networks become more common, IT teams must understand how cloud architectures can benefit -- or impede -- business requirements. Take this quiz to see how much you know.Continue Reading

• NAS, SAN, or DAS? Quiz yourself on these 3 types of storage

  It's not easy to choose and deploy a data storage infrastructure system. Take this test to find out if you're ready to assess whether DAS, NAS or SAN is right for your business.Continue Reading

• Increase efficiency with data center temperature monitoring

  Data centers must track multiple temperature components. Organizations can use ASHRAE standards and on-premises hardware for easier monitoring.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes explained in 5 minutes

  Kubernetes brings order to enterprise container deployments -- but it's a complex technology to learn. Use this video to grasp core Kubernetes concepts in under 10 minutes.Continue Reading

• An introduction to combining CQRS and event sourcing

  Combining CQRS and event sourcing is a powerful way to maintain data speed and consistency for web-scale applications. Learn about the pros and cons of pairing these two processes.Continue Reading

• Understanding the evolution of Ethernet

  First developed by Xerox PARC in the 1970s and ratified by IEEE as a standard in 1983, the evolution of Ethernet has taken this LAN technology through dozens of specifications.Continue Reading

• VMware vSphere monitoring ensures system health, performance

  Admins can monitor their vSphere environments with tools such as vSphere Web Client and vSphere health service, which provide access to real-time usage information and system health data.Continue Reading

• The enterprise architect's guide to application state management

  If your project is caught in a state-related conundrum, keep this guide handy when you need to untangle complex stateful and stateless app design and management predicaments.Continue Reading

• Get to know these AWS hybrid cloud storage and architecture services

  Use this breakdown to build a hybrid cloud strategy. Learn the ins and outs of AWS' hybrid cloud capabilities, from AWS Snowball devices to AWS Outposts and VMware Cloud on AWS.Continue Reading

• How to start your cloud career

  As the IT field evolves, more professionals are pursuing cloud careers. To stand out in the crowd, you need proper training, skills and certifications.Continue Reading

• Build a Graphite dashboard for data analysis, visualization

  Data visualization is a powerful capability for IT admins and business managers alike. In this tutorial, learn how to create charts and dashboards in Graphite, an open source monitoring tool.Continue Reading

• Design your systems with virtualization architecture in mind

  Virtualized systems require several architectural components, such as virtual servers, hypervisors and OSes. Admins should get to know these components for a successful system design.Continue Reading

• 5 tips to ease Kubernetes adoption and legacy VM management

  Kubernetes manages containers, but integrating the platform with legacy systems is still a work in progress and requires prior planning to ensure successful adoption.Continue Reading

• A primer on Alibaba Cloud for enterprises outside of APAC

  When Western cloud users think of major cloud providers, it's typically the top three: AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. But what about the world's fourth largest cloud provider?Continue Reading

• SD-WAN explained in 15 key terms and phrases

  This SD-WAN glossary delves into the various capabilities, technologies and components that encompass SD-WAN, explained with 15 concise definitions.Continue Reading

• What is the difference between a bridge and a router?

  While a bridge and router share some similarities, the difference between a bridge and router is significant, including how the devices interpret network connections.Continue Reading

• Azure Bastion brings convenience, security to VM management

  This cloud service gets around the problem associated with jump servers and cloaks the identity of your VMs to avoid potential security issues.Continue Reading

• AWS SysOps certification exam guide outlines admin responsibility

  In this book excerpt from "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate All-in-One Exam Guide," review the best practices for OS and application security on AWS.Continue Reading

• Understand and deploy IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

  The IBM-VMware partnership has provided a platform for admins committed to VMware technologies who also require cloud benefits such as such as scalability and fast provisioning.Continue Reading

• What's the difference between half-duplex and full-duplex?

  A half-duplex transmission could be considered a one-way street between sender and receiver. Full-duplex, on the other hand, enables two-way traffic at the same time.Continue Reading

• 8 factors that make AI storage more efficient

  AI workloads need storage optimized for performance, capacity and availability. Discover everything you'll want to consider when planning storage for AI applications.Continue Reading

• 6 quick facts about a Java microservices architecture

  Building microservices in Java may not be as simple as it seems. Here are six quick facts and tips that will help you with Java-based microservices development.Continue Reading

• Get to know Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB use cases

  Organizations can deploy Cosmos DB for a range of important applications. Learn how to bolster Azure workloads with this Microsoft database service that is highly distributed and multi-model.Continue Reading

• Make people, not tools, the focus of DevOps initiatives

  You can buy a DevOps tool for almost everything -- except people challenges. Learn what high-performing practitioners do to make DevOps culture productive.Continue Reading

• How to upgrade from VCSA 6.5 to 6.7 -- both online and off

  Use the online VCSA management interface, VAMI, or an ISO file from VMware to get started with your online or offline VCSA upgrade.Continue Reading

• Import and export Hyper-V VMs with Hyper-V Manager and PowerShell

  When migrating VMs, admins can use Hyper-V Manager's export and import capabilities for small sets of VMs or PowerShell for larger migrations from one host to another.Continue Reading

• Experts expect AWS re:Invent 2019 to spotlight AI, security and more

  Re:Invent 2019 will yet again be heavy on product rollouts. Get ready for the show with a rundown on the topics and technologies our experts predict AWS will spotlight.Continue Reading

• Which converged infrastructure vendors are businesses considering?

  Today's fast-paced business landscape has led enterprises to increasingly turn to convergence vendors. See why, which they are choosing and who leads the market.Continue Reading

• Network security vs. application security: What's the difference?

  Different tools protect different assets at the network and application layers. But both network and application security need to support the larger security plan.Continue Reading

• Integrate applications with these 4 Azure integration tools

  Integration can ensure consistent and scalable workflows in cloud applications, even connected to on-premises resources. Evaluate tools and services Azure offers for the task.Continue Reading

• Understand how to orchestrate Windows containers with Kubernetes

  Before you orchestrate your Windows containers with Kubernetes, you must install Windows Server 1809 or later and meet several other requirements.Continue Reading

• Understand VMware disaster recovery from start to finish

  To craft a good DR plan for your VMware environment, prepare for possible issues ahead of time. Devise a strategy with your knowledge of disaster recovery best practices and tools.Continue Reading

• 3 PowerCLI snapshot management cmdlets you can use

  You can use PowerCLI to manage snapshots in vSphere. With just three cmdlets, you can create, revert to and remove snapshots to keep your environment running smoothly.Continue Reading

• How Google Cloud Composer manages workflow orchestration

  Before users get started with Google Cloud Composer, a workflow orchestration service, they need to grasp key concepts of the Apache Airflow software that underpins it, including DAGs.Continue Reading

• Back up VMware environments with these best practices and tips

  When you back up a VMware environment, use best practices to guide you, and weigh pros and cons of different methods. You can also automate backups and use third-party tools.Continue Reading

• Learn how to master network traffic analysis with Python

  In this book excerpt, explore key components of network security and network traffic analysis with Python scripting from Packt Publishing author José Manuel Ortega.Continue Reading

• An overview of how BGP works

  Border Gateway Protocol makes the internet work, but how does BGP work? This animated video explains the basics of BGP and discusses its role in the internet.Continue Reading

• Google Cloud Anthos

  Google Cloud Anthos is a hybrid, cloud-agnostic container environment.Continue Reading

• Try out the Graphite monitoring tool for time-series data

  Combined with third-party tools, Graphite provides a number of benefits for IT performance monitoring. Explore its core components -- including Carbon and Whisper -- and basic guidelines for installation.Continue Reading

• Put your VMware vSAN HCI knowledge to the test

  Do you know what it takes to deploy, maintain and secure a VMware vSAN-based hyper-converged infrastructure? Take our quiz to see how deep your vSAN knowledge and expertise runs.Continue Reading

• Test your unstructured data storage knowhow

  Do you know how to manage and store unstructured data? Take our quiz to see what's required for enterprise-scale data storage, how machine learning and metadata can help and more.Continue Reading

• The right (and wrong) way to think about code refactoring

  Code refactoring keeps code clean, sharp and efficient -- ideally without changing any of its functionality. Learn how to refactor code without interrupting your deployment pipeline.Continue Reading

• Explore SCVMM features for VM deployment and management

  SCVMM can help admins better manage their virtualization stacks by providing VM networking diagrams and templates, but there are certain requirements admins must meet before use.Continue Reading

• What does an ESXi on ARM architecture look like?

  When you run a hypervisor such as VMware ESXi on ARM architecture, consolidation shouldn't be your goal; isolation, sandboxing and management should be.Continue Reading

• Get up to speed on Azure's serverless functionality

  With so many serverless tools on the market, it can be difficult to pick the right one. Review some of the features of Azure serverless options to help you choose.Continue Reading

• What SD-WAN certifications and courses are available?

  A few SD-WAN certifications do exist, but they're heavily focused on specific vendors and their respective products. Find out why market-wide certs are unlikely.Continue Reading

• How to monitor NetApp quotas for disks with PowerShell

  NetApp's PowerShell module provides a fast and easy way to automate and monitor NetApp quotas for disks. Learn how with this step-by-step tutorial.Continue Reading

• Test your cloud automation and orchestration expertise

  Are you familiar with the tools and services available for cloud orchestration and automation? Take this quiz and see how you stack up.Continue Reading

• VMware security best practices guide

  Without the proper security, you could put your entire VMware environment at risk. These best practices can keep your hosts and VMs safe from potential attacks.Continue Reading

• Master DevOps security with the right team setup and tools

  Before implementing a DevSecOps strategy, software developers, security engineers and IT ops pros need a firm grasp on their unique roles in the process.Continue Reading

• How AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring works

  Solve cloud network traffic issues with VPC Traffic Mirroring. Breakdown how traffic mirroring works and how it can boost monitoring and security practices in your AWS environment.Continue Reading

• The history of virtualization and its mark on data center management

  Virtualization was a huge leap in data center technology with software such as hypervisors and virtual switches that expanded organizations' capabilities and redefined IT.Continue Reading

• How to get the most out of AWS re:Invent 2019

  Get the lowdown on this year's re:Invent before you go. With tips on travel logistics, session reservations and social outings, you'll be ready to maximize your time in Las Vegas.Continue Reading

• Scala: Lightweight functional programming for Java

  Scala provides a lightweight code option for Java development, but there could be a steep learning curve. Learn a little about Scala and if it's worth adopting.Continue Reading

• Get to know the top managed Kubernetes services in the cloud

  All managed Kubernetes providers address the pain points of deploying and maintaining the container orchestration platform, but they do so in different ways, as outlined in this brief cheat sheet.Continue Reading

• Discover 5 key cloud networking basics for your organization

  Clear away the fog, and explore these five key cloud networking fundamentals -- such as models, challenges and tools -- you need to know before you adopt a cloud network strategy.Continue Reading

• VMware Cloud on AWS training eases deployment and use

  VMware's cloud platform has a steep learning curve, but investing in training courses helps simplify implementation.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to implement a functional programming architecture

  Functional programming, which came about as a highly theoretical, mathematical way to build software, has a place in APIs and other components of applications.Continue Reading