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• The pros and cons of using monorepos

  Developers rely on monorepos to consolidate their build processes. Learn how centralized tooling, configurations and scripts support development initiatives. Continue Reading

• Fanout vs. choreography: Choosing system architecture

  The fanout and choreography patterns are two common approaches to event-driven architecture, each offering its own advantages for modern distributed systems. Continue Reading

• Optimize your IT budget for 2026

  Maximize shrinking IT budgets by assessing current resources, aligning projects with business goals, optimizing costs and continually supporting staff development. Continue Reading

• Ransomware trends targeting storage systems in 2026

  Going into 2026, organizations are likely to face increased cybersecurity threats to storage systems, especially concerning DDoS and ransomware attacks. Learn how to properly defend against these threats. Continue Reading

• Essential KPI considerations for IT operations managers

  Various KPIs measure IT's operational efficiency and how well it supports business goals, but the right metrics provide actionable insights and demonstrate the overall value of IT. Continue Reading

• A conference guide to AWS re:Invent 2025

  This updating guide to AWS re:Invent 2025 provides coverage of major announcements and product releases from the show. Stay tuned for news analysis, expert opinions and more.Continue Reading

• The complete guide to QA team roles and responsibilities

  QA teams play an important role in ensuring quality and performance. To be as effective as possible, organizations need to be thorough in structuring and managing their QA teams.Continue Reading

• 5G-Advanced features: Pervasive AI, broader reach, precision

  The interim standard brings a boatload of major improvements to 5G on the way to 6G's planned release in 2030. Learn what they do, their benefits and use cases, and what's next.Continue Reading

• Private 5G for utilities: Benefits, use cases and deployment

  Utilities increasingly choose private over public 5G for its superior control, flexibility and security, enabling applications like automated metering and remote monitoring.Continue Reading

• Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases

  Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different options for installation, deployment and integration.Continue Reading

• 7 ways hybrid cloud storage is reshaping SAN strategy

  As hybrid cloud adoption accelerates, SAN management is evolving. Examine seven ways modernization, security and cost priorities are shifting for enterprise leaders.Continue Reading

• Docs-as-Code explained: Benefits, tools and best practices

  Learn how Docs-as-Code streamlines software development by creating docs concurrently with code using shared tools and DevOps practices.Continue Reading

• 20 systemctl commands for system and service management

  Linux administrators are overseeing more systems than ever. Managing system and service settings can be a challenge, but the systemctl command can make those tasks easier.Continue Reading

• Enterprise WLAN & Wi-Fi upgrades: What leaders should know

  Organizations that strategically balance technical capabilities with operational realities will be best positioned to leverage wireless infrastructure as a competitive advantage.Continue Reading

• Getting started with architecture as code

  Architecture-as-code (AaC) defines system architecture in executable, version-controlled formats such as YAML/JSON. Keep architecture accurate and traceable with AaC.Continue Reading

• 5G and AI: What enterprises need to know

  5G speeds up and extends wireless applications in manufacturing, healthcare and other industries. AI adds unprecedented levels of automation, decision-making and analytics.Continue Reading

• NYU's cost-effective open source network powers research

  At ONUG's AI Networking Summit, NYU presented how it replaced its network with open networking to achieve low latency and higher speeds for research applications.Continue Reading

• Automating domain joins for Azure VMs with Terraform

  Streamline the provisioning of Windows VMs in Azure, then securely join them to the on-premises AD domain using Terraform in combination with Azure Key Vault.Continue Reading

• 6 IT operations management best practices you need to know

  ITOM staff are vital to IT platform performance, but organizations must limit human interaction and use AI -- with caution -- and automation to keep everything running smoothly.Continue Reading

• Checking Exchange Online health with PowerShell automation

  Learn how to use scripts to streamline Exchange Online monitoring, produce reports and address issues related to mail flow and other key areas before they affect your organization.Continue Reading

• Guide to Windows storage management using Storage Spaces

  Windows Storage Spaces is an alternative approach to traditional storage management that provides increased flexibility and scalability in a straightforward configuration process.Continue Reading

• Plan your domain controller migration to Windows Server 2025

  Windows Server 2025 offers a slew of new Active Directory features, but users must migrate their domain controllers before they can realize the benefits.Continue Reading

• How to handle Google Cloud Storage costs

  The cost of Google Cloud Storage isn't just about stored data. Administrators must also consider processing, network usage, retrieval and replication.Continue Reading

• Traceroute vs. tracepath: What's the difference?

  Traceroute and tracepath are essential network diagnostic command-line tools used to trace the path of data from source to destination, but they serve slightly different purposes.Continue Reading

• See PowerShell parameter default values in action

  Learn how to build PowerShell functions that work in multiple scenarios and stay easy to manage, even as your scripts grow more complex.Continue Reading

• Configure AD sites for optimized replication topology

  AD sites configuration optimizes replication by mapping physical network topology -- locations, WAN links, subnets and domain controllers -- for efficient database synchronization.Continue Reading

• Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool

  Admins should employ regular use of this simulation tool to ensure conditional access policies have no conflicts and avoid access problems that can slow down users.Continue Reading

• Use PSResourceGet to manage PowerShell modules and scripts

  The updated package manager for PowerShell improves performance, simplifies module management and streamlines repository handling to free up time for automation tasks.Continue Reading

• Top PowerShell disk management commands for Windows storage

  These PowerShell cmdlets and scripts simplify Windows Server storage management by displaying existing storage information and creating or removing disk resources.Continue Reading

• Navigate networking with cable management software

  Cable management software has become an essential tool for managers keeping track of thousands of network components. Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting.Continue Reading

• AI agents are accelerators, not developer replacements

  The central challenge with integrating AI into application development isn't its capacity to assist, but rather the extent to which we can confidently delegate control.Continue Reading

• How effective is your AI agent? 9 benchmarks to consider

  AI agents are the next step in AI's evolution. They promise advanced automation capabilities but pose significant risk. Benchmarks can help organizations minimize that risk.Continue Reading

• How to build a virtual network lab in the AI era

  Network teams use virtual labs to test new network configurations and technologies. As AI integrates into networks, virtual labs must upgrade to handle their massive workloads.Continue Reading

• Increase data center energy efficiency with Linux

  Linux kernel 6.13 introduces adaptive polling, which significantly reduces energy consumption and improves network performance in data centers. Learn how to deploy and configure this update effectively.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for improving data storage efficiency

  Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency.Continue Reading

• Agentic AI ushers in a new era of network management

  Agentic AI will redefine network management. But IT execs have to understand the technology's benefits -- and its drawbacks.Continue Reading

• 12 IT skills development strategies to close gaps in IT ops

  Strategic approaches to IT operations skills gaps include assessment programs, training, mentorship and automation -- essential elements for organizational agility and innovation.Continue Reading

• The most in-demand tech skills for IT ops careers in 2025

  From DevOps automation to AI implementation, tomorrow's IT operations demands mastery of six critical skill areas reshaping the industry landscape and defining career success.Continue Reading

• Maximizing water recycling in modern data center design

  As water scarcity concerns rise, data centers are attempting to reduce their water footprint by recycling water through reclamation, stormwater retention and geothermal cooling.Continue Reading

• How to use ChatGPT in mainframe modernization

  ChatGPT can help IT admins manage mainframe applications by converting, optimizing and improving code. It can also create checklists and provide advice for mainframe management.Continue Reading

• What are the most common challenges of Agile adoption?

  Don't let a rigid interpretation of the Agile Manifesto hinder Agile adoption. Learn to view the challenges of Agile as opportunities for change and growth.Continue Reading

• A network cable management guide

  When organizing cable clutter, network engineers should follow best practices, such as labeling, using cable ties and maintaining proper documentation, while avoiding trip hazards.Continue Reading

• 10 advanced incident response strategies for ITOps

  Learn how to upgrade your incident response strategy with 10 advanced techniques that transform reactive security into proactive, resilient defense.Continue Reading

• AWS CloudFormation vs. Terraform: How to choose?

  AWS users need an IaC tool to automate the deployment and management of their AWS environment. AWS CloudFormation and Terraform can both accomplish this goal, but which is best?Continue Reading

• Admin's guide to Azure Arc Hyper-V management

  Azure Arc centralizes Hyper-V management via the Azure portal and enables remote administration from devices without requiring a VPN.Continue Reading

• Guidelines for AI-driven legacy code modernization

  AI will not be able to refurbish legacy systems at the push of a button. Still, with proper guidance and oversight, AI tools can speed up code modernization projects.Continue Reading

• 5 ways AI can boost cloud performance optimization efforts

  AI-powered tools can improve cloud environments by predicting issues, optimizing resources and automating scaling, enabling administrators to enhance performance and cut expenses.Continue Reading

• 10 essential Scrum Master skills in 2025

  From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master.Continue Reading

• Improve observability with AI: 5 real-world success stories

  As businesses rely more on hybrid and multi-cloud, comprehensive visibility into system performance and its effect on business outcomes is critical. Observability and AI can help.Continue Reading

• What are the types of requirements in software engineering?

  Requirements fall into three categories: business, user and software. See examples of each one, as well as what constitutes functional and nonfunctional software requirements.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to use AI for cloud infrastructure management

  Some of the most intensive infrastructure tasks include code generation, monitoring and compliance. Can AI automation improve how cloud admins approach infrastructure management?Continue Reading

• 5 SMART goals for a QA analyst

  QA testers can gain peer respect and influence through SMART goals. Take ownership of the software you work on, look up to good product managers and achieve these five goals.Continue Reading

• 7 essential macOS code editors

  Learn about the top code editors for MacOS. Make your choice from the following list of code editors based on price, features, extensibility and specific language support.Continue Reading

• MELT away your cloud observability troubles with open source

  In today's complex cloud environments, enterprises face a critical visibility challenge. Comprehensive observability isn't just a technical advantage -- it's a business imperative.Continue Reading

• How to implement storage for GPUaaS

  GPU as a service provides benefits that help streamline operations for IT teams. Consider storage for GPUaaS, though, and its best practices, challenges and associated tools.Continue Reading

• Backup audit checklist and best practices for preparation

  What must-have items satisfy an audit of your backup platform? Why is auditing important? Discover how the audit process can help your organization improve its backup process.Continue Reading

• 8 ways to enhance data center physical security

  Data center physical security is just as important as cybersecurity. Organizations can follow these eight security approaches to enhance facility access monitoring.Continue Reading

• RPO vs. RTO: Key differences explained with examples

  As key elements of a backup and DR plan, the recovery point objective and recovery time objective help an organization decide how much data it can lose and how long it can be down.Continue Reading

• How to develop a network budget

  A network budget is an important part of IT financial planning. Organizations can follow one of several different approaches to create a network budget based on business goals.Continue Reading

• 8 examples of ethical issues in software development

  As software becomes entrenched in every aspect of the human experience, developers have an ethical responsibility to their customers. Learn how to approach this responsibility.Continue Reading

• Prep data for machine learning with AWS analytics services

  Data preparation is crucial when building and training machine learning models with SageMaker AI. What AWS analytics services can admins use to simplify the process?Continue Reading

• How to choose and configure Windows Server RAID levels

  Evaluate your storage on Windows Server to see if it can benefit from RAID's fault tolerance or performance options. These three RAID levels have different uses and setups.Continue Reading

• How to manage Windows Server in an air-gapped environment

  This guide explains the essential security practices, backup methods and configuration techniques admins can use when working in these sensitive environments.Continue Reading

• Secure Windows with Microsoft's Security Compliance Toolkit

  Learn how to work with the tools and security baselines provided by Microsoft to tighten the defenses in the Windows environment.Continue Reading

• A data sovereignty primer for cloud admins

  Data sovereignty is a critical part of any cloud deployment that cloud administrators must understand. Implement these best practices to ensure compliance now and in the future.Continue Reading

• AIaaS adoption: What to overcome and how to succeed

  Taking a thoughtful approach to AI as a service can ensure successful outcomes. Organizations need to know the why, what and how behind their AIaaS adoption strategies.Continue Reading

• What the cloud shared responsibility model requires of you

  The shared responsibility model is an integral part of managing any cloud infrastructure. Review your cloud deployment today to ensure your business fulfills its responsibilities.Continue Reading

• By the numbers: How upskilling fills the IT skills gap

  IT leaders should not underplay the impact of the IT skills gap. Over 90% of organizations worldwide will feel the pain of the gap by 2026, amounting to $5.5 trillion in losses.Continue Reading

• Top tips for analyzing cost of cloud storage

  Avoid budget overruns and maximize your cloud investment with regular cloud storage cost analysis. Keep an eye out for hidden costs such as egress fees.Continue Reading

• How do data centers use and manage water?

  Data centers use large amounts of water to maintain operations. The heightened concerns of water use and scarcity are pressuring companies to release actual consumption reports.Continue Reading

• Demystify the cloud and edge computing relationship

  Edge computing remains primarily on-prem, but evolving technologies like 5G might enable some workloads to migrate to shared hosting models, creating a hybrid computing ecosystem.Continue Reading

• Beyond replacement: How AI is enhancing PaaS offerings

  AI is transforming PaaS with automation and cost-efficient features, but will it eventually replace cloud platforms? Industry experts discuss the partnership of AI and PaaS.Continue Reading

• Data center migration: A best practices guide

  Data center migrations can be complex. Follow this best practices guide to better understand the migration process and tools to use that maximize uptime and avoid data loss.Continue Reading

• The cost of Kubernetes cluster sprawl and how to manage it

  Kubernetes cluster sprawl undermines efficiency and security. Implement governance, standardization and monitoring to balance developer freedom with operational control.Continue Reading

• IT operations manager vs. specialist: Compare roles and skills

  Discover the critical differences between IT operations specialists and managers and why both roles remain in high demand.Continue Reading

• 3 types of data center migration methods explained

  Businesses that rely on physical and cloud storage need to use data migration to simplify their infrastructure and choose from three major types to accommodate specific needs.Continue Reading

• How to plan for a lift-and-shift data center migration

  The lift-and-shift approach moves an app and its data from one environment to another. Understanding the pros and cons can help a data center admin decide on proper strategies.Continue Reading

• Top 12 Linux certifications

  Choosing among Linux certifications can seem daunting, but there are differences to all options that can help you decide which is best for you and your organization.Continue Reading

• Control user storage using Linux quotas

  Explore uses and functions of Linux storage quotas plus a step-by-step example of quota configuration. Admins can roll out quotas with minimal disruption to users.Continue Reading

• 3 pillars to enhance networks for agentic AI infrastructure

  Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric.Continue Reading

• How to configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server

  Deploying one DHCP server per subnet is time-consuming and costly. Configure multiple DHCP scopes on one Windows server to centralize network management and increase efficiency.Continue Reading

• 10 refactoring best practices: When and how to refactor code

  Developers only have so much time available. Here's how to prioritize code refactoring to get the most value from the amount of effort expended.Continue Reading

• Prioritize security from the edge to the cloud

  Businesses can find security vulnerabilities when they push their workloads to the edge. Discover the pitfalls of cloud edge security and best practices to secure edge workloads.Continue Reading

• Manage Linux storage space with du and df commands

  The du and df commands detailed here enable sys admins to review and understand the storage capabilities of their on-premises or cloud-based servers, whether physical or virtual.Continue Reading

• 6 edge monitoring best practices in the cloud

  When it comes to application monitoring, edge workloads are outliers -- literally and metaphorically. Learn what sets them apart and how to implement monitoring best practices.Continue Reading

• Fine-tune your storage-as-a-service approach

  Method of delivery, service levels, data protection and upgrade schedules can be differentiators for how well storage as a service works for your organization.Continue Reading

• ServiceNow unveils new AI capabilities

  ServiceNow's AI Platform announcement during Knowledge 2025 shows an evolution in IT service management -- one that prioritizes predictive capabilities and true autonomy.Continue Reading

• Liquid and dry cooling in a water-stressed world

  Liquid cooling efficiently manages AI-driven heat in data centers, but water scarcity poses challenges. Water restrictions force data centers to find alternative cooling methods.Continue Reading

• Dive into 9 Bash commands for Linux storage management

  Learning these essential tools simplifies your life as an admin and enables you to manage Linux servers more effectively. Use these examples to start working with storage space.Continue Reading

• Strategies to boost DEX scores and employee productivity

  Poor digital experiences cost organizations talent and productivity. Learn how to measure and boost DEX scores for a thriving digital workplace.Continue Reading

• 6 essential refactoring techniques to know

  Refactoring helps optimize the codebase and combat technical debt. Use these six code refactoring techniques to improve code structure, maintainability and overall quality.Continue Reading

• Benchmarking LLMs: A guide to AI model evaluation

  LLM benchmarks provide a starting point for evaluating generative AI models across a range of different tasks. Learn where these benchmarks can be useful, and where they're lacking.Continue Reading

• How to fix flaky tests: A practical approach for QA teams

  Flaky tests can be frustrating and tempting to ignore. In many cases, you shouldn't. Use this guide to learn which flaky tests to prioritize and how to fix them.Continue Reading

• Automate PowerShell scripts for self-healing IT infrastructure

  Transform manual maintenance into efficient automated processes and free your IT team for strategic innovation.Continue Reading

• 3 software testing sample test cases, with templates

  A good test case is easy to trace, reusable and relevant to user needs. Learn how to write an effective test case with these examples and free templates.Continue Reading

• How DEX metrics help build a better digital workplace

  Learn how IT teams can use digital employee experience metrics to uncover hidden friction, prioritize fixes and better align tech deployments with evolving user needs.Continue Reading

• Data compression vs. deduplication

  Compression and deduplication both have a role to play when it comes to improving the backup process and cutting storage costs.Continue Reading

• Gain insights with Enhanced Monitoring in Amazon RDS

  RDS Enhanced Monitoring provides teams with additional data visibility to improve database scalability, performance, availability and cost optimizations.Continue Reading

• How to use Windows Server 2025 hotpatching

  Microsoft expanded this functionality to the Standard and Datacenter editions of its latest server OS to cover more environments and reduce reboots for critical workloads.Continue Reading

• How digital employee experience strategy drives productivity

  Digital employee experience is an often-overlooked driver of productivity and retention. Learn why DEX matters and how to make it a strategic advantage.Continue Reading