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News
02 Oct 2026
Schneider software-defined switchgear targets AI data center delays
Schneider says software-defined medium-voltage switchgear can speed AI data center equipment delivery and commissioning, while operators scrutinize reliability and cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Oct 2026
AgenticOps becomes a priority in IT infrastructure purchases
Omdia research shows that many orgs are modernizing their IT infrastructure to speed AI adoption or making built-in AI capabilities a must-have for new infrastructure investments. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
16 Sep 2025
How to find and customize your PowerShell profile
Give a more streamlined approach to PowerShell by learning how to customize your PowerShell profile to optimize workflows, enhance security and adapt to different environments. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2025
Splunk preps OpenLLMetry tie-ins for deeper AI monitoring
Detailed visibility into internal communications will be essential to enterprise trust in AI agents, and something Splunk and the OpenTelemetry project intend to offer. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2025
How to work with Jumpstart ArcBox for IT Pros
Get familiar with Microsoft's ready-to-deploy environment that simulates real scenarios to help admins to learn hybrid cloud management through the company's Azure Arc tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2025
How AI in training and development can bridge IT talent gaps
AI helps organizations combat IT skills gaps with targeted analysis, workflow automation, real-time support and code generation, enhancing employee retention and operational agility. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2025
Under Cisco, Splunk AI roadmap tees up pricing overhaul
Splunk's plans to develop a federated AI data management platform for Cisco will include a new pricing program that lowers data ingestion costs. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2025
Cisco-Splunk strategy shift unveiled with Data Fabric
Cisco Data Fabric emphasizes bringing Splunk analytics to data where it lives, rather than a central ingestion point, and will add more third-party data sources such as Snowflake. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2025
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
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Tip
04 Sep 2025
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
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Tutorial
03 Sep 2025
Azure Arc setup tips for on-premises server management
Admins should explore their patching options now that Microsoft deprecated WSUS. Azure Arc offers integration with Azure to give the operations team a unified management approach. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2025
New VMware private AI infrastructure rethinks Tanzu, again
Broadcom's VMware finally abandons a long effort to unify Kubernetes with Cloud Foundry as it battles cloud and virtualization rivals on multiple fronts. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Sep 2025
19 top distributed tracing tools to know about
Distributed tracing tools help development and DevOps teams monitor microservices applications and resolve performance issues. Here are details on 19 notable tools. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2025
VMware adds to AI 'jump ball' effect with Tanzu upgrades
Broadcom's virtualization software business is fortifying its Tanzu offerings with a focus on AI and security. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2025
Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise
Microsoft looks to provide a consistent Azure-style experience with its latest infrastructure offering for organizations that face challenges with data sovereignty and compliance. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Aug 2025
What is defragmentation?
Defragmentation, also known as 'defragging' or 'defrag,' is the process of rearranging the data on a storage medium, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), to ensure efficient storage and access. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday addresses 107 vulnerabilities
Admins have no zero-days this month, but organizations that still rely on Exchange Server or SharePoint Server will have several serious flaws to resolve. Continue Reading
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Video
08 Aug 2025
Create a PowerShell script for Windows PATH variable cleanup
This step-by-step guide explains how to build a PowerShell script that automatically identifies issues with Windows PATH variables to improve system stability. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2025
Credit Karma leader shares AI governance lessons learned
Start slow and break things -- that's how the head of data and AI at the fintech says enterprises should start building AI governance frameworks. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Aug 2025
Agile methodology reborn as COVID, AI transform enterprises
Enterprises grew disillusioned during the past decade with efforts to scale Agile, but global upheavals since 2020 have pushed some business transformations over the finish line. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2025
A+E Global Media boosts AIOps with deterministic AI
What once needed extensive scripting and fine-tuning has become more precise and easier to use after recent updates to Kubiya's agentic AIOps tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2025
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
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Tutorial
29 Jul 2025
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
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Tutorial
29 Jul 2025
PowerShell while loop tips for infrastructure automation
Loops enhance task automation scripts by enforcing conditions before the script progresses. This tutorial explains the concepts and offers tips for avoiding an endless loop. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2025
Big vendors back Linux Foundation agentic workflows project
Agntcy overlaps with MCP and Agent2Agent but adds proposed standards for a broader range of network layers in the still-emerging 'internet of agents.' Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jul 2025
What is a container image?
A container image is a fixed, static file with executable code to run an isolated process on IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jul 2025
What is YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language)?
YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a data serialization language used as the input format for diverse software applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2025
Server administrator certifications: 5 nontech certs you need
Discover five nontechnical certifications that can advance your IT career by adding crucial business and leadership competencies to your skillset. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2025
Infrastructure-as-code tools advance platform evolution
Infrastructure as code still anchors IT automation, but its primary users are now platform engineers, prompting ongoing shifts in product features and competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2025
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
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Video
15 Jul 2025
How to automate service desk tasks with a PowerShell portal
Learn how to automate service desk operations with a PowerShell self-service portal. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2025
What is IT service management (ITSM)?
IT service management (ITSM) is a general term that describes a strategic approach to designing, delivering, managing and improving the way businesses implement IT services. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2025
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
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Video
10 Jul 2025
Create an Amazon EKS cluster and deploy Docker containers
Docker deployment to EKS containers in AWS is much easier than you might think. This quick Amazon EKS tutorial shows you how. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jul 2025
What is NTFS and how does it work?
NTFS, which stands for NT file system and the New Technology File System, is the file system that many versions of the Windows and Windows Server operating systems (OSes) use for storing, organizing, and retrieving files on hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Microsoft targets 130 vulnerabilities on July Patch Tuesday
Admins will want to focus on issuing corrections for the large number of flaws, some of which require no user interaction, in Windows RRAS and Microsoft Office. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2025
HPE Discover highlights AI factories, OpsRamp and Morpheus
AI factories, Morpheus and OpsRamp promise to become central parts of HPE's hybrid cloud strategy. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jul 2025
What is the blue screen of death (BSOD)?
The blue screen of death (BSOD) -- also known as a stop error screen, blue screen error, fatal error or bugcheck -- is a critical error screen that can be displayed by Microsoft Windows operating systems (OSes). Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2025
ITSM meets AI: Capabilities, challenges and what's next
AI promises to transform ITSM through automation and intelligence, but success depends on matching the right AI type to specific challenges while weighing benefits against costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2025
Top PowerShell commands you must know, with cheat sheet
Explore this list of the most useful PowerShell cmdlets with a guide on how to use each command. Then, download the handy cheat sheet to keep the information at your fingertips. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Jun 2025
Mitigating AI's unique risks with AI monitoring
Coralogix CEO highlights the difference between AI and software monitoring, as illustrated by his company's acquisition and product expansion this year. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Jun 2025
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
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Tip
13 Jun 2025
How to deploy Windows LAPS for tighter security
Microsoft improved the feature that automates local administrator password management in Windows Server and the client OS. This tutorial explains the updates and how to set it up. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2025
Datadog AI agent observability, security seek to boost trust
As AI agents mature, new tools aim to bolster their reliability and security with fresh visibility into automation workflows and more detailed troubleshooting. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2025
DevOps pros eye Datadog developer portal for ITSM
DataDog advances onto Atlassian and ServiceNow's turf with a self-service developer portal that draws on real-time data about the observed state of IT resources. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2025
June Patch Tuesday resolves Windows zero-day
Microsoft fixes 66 bugs, including an actively exploited WebDAV remote-code execution flaw, but the BadSuccessor vulnerability remains unpatched. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jun 2025
StarTree branches out from DataOps into observability
Co-founder Kishore Gopalakrishna says the IT observability market is 'ripe for disruption,' and his company is on a mission to do just that. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2025
AIOps vs. DevOps: Distinct approaches to IT automation
AIOps and DevOps are powerful methodologies that differ in approach yet share the common thread of automation. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jun 2025
GenAI tools set to exceed past waves of AI automation
Gartner analyst Gregg Siegfried reflects on the previous generation of AIOps tools that never quite lived up to their NoOps promise, and why GenAI might be different. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2025
Fix Active Directory account lockouts with PowerShell
Entering the wrong credentials so many times can block users from logging in. This tutorial explains how to find and correct these issues and other lockout events. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jun 2025
Container-native infrastructure: The missing link between DevOps and enterprise scale
Configuration drift breaks containers in production. RHEL 10 image mode applies container principles to Linux systems for uniform OS environments across fleets with minimal risk. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2025
HashiCorp Terraform leads IBM, Red Hat integration roadmap
HashiCorp and IBM have begun to knit together products such as Terraform and Ansible and divulged some roadmap details, but a few potential product overlaps are still unresolved. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2025
What is compliance automation?
Compliance automation, also known as automated compliance, is the practice of using technology -- such as applications with AI features -- to perform and simplify compliance procedures. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Jun 2025
PowerShell background jobs unlock scripting performance
When you need a PowerShell script to execute as quickly as possible, try this native feature to run multiple jobs in parallel to overcome processing bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jun 2025
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
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News
30 May 2025
Software supply chain security tools take on toil for users
Recent updates from software supply chain security vendors simply take over vulnerability management on behalf of IT orgs, rather than provide facilitating tools. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 May 2025
What is automation bias?
Automation bias is an overreliance by human operators on automated systems, such as computer hardware, software and algorithms, to make decisions, even when the machine-generated output is incorrect or contradicts human judgment. Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2025
GenAI Ops and organizational hurdles to production
GenAI Ops is an emerging discipline every organization will have to face, further complicated by the emergence of AI agents, according to one industry expert. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 May 2025
AI observability: Why old monitoring fails in the GenAI era
Learning to work with AI agents requires a new approach to observability by IT orgs that offers a better understanding of how they work and when they drift. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization roadmap chases VMware
Red Hat touted big converts to OpenShift Virtualization during Summit, but it's still working to add resiliency features VMware has had for more than a decade. Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 May 2025
GenAI's role in business transformation
Analyst Torsten Volk discusses the evolving role of generative AI in app modernization and how IT ops must adapt to agentic workflows. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2025
Red Hat Summit 2025: Key innovations for IT channel partners
The open-source software vendor is holding its annual event this week in Boston and, no surprise, its announcements revolve around AI. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2025
What is DevOps as a service?
DevOps as a service is a delivery model for software application development. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2025
Red Hat, HashiCorp reveal Ansible, Terraform and Vault plans
Red Hat Ansible and HashiCorp reps filled in the blanks about how infrastructure automation tools will more deeply integrate, news welcomed by financial services customers. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2025
Red Hat unveils AI Inference Server in latest product expansion
At Red Hat Summit, the company also announced new cloud partnerships and the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 May 2025
What is an automated script?
An automated script is a code snippet that executes repetitive or complex tasks such as provisioning infrastructure, managing security vulnerabilities, setting up data pipelines and testing software, with little or no human intervention. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 May 2025
Understand how Windows Server 2025 PAYG licensing works
Microsoft debuts pay-as-you-go licensing for Windows Server 2025 for enterprises that need flexibility with their on-premises and third-party cloud workload needs. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2025
Red Hat amps up open source AI infrastructure pitch
With a new AI Inference Server and a distributed inference open source project, Red Hat hopes to capitalize on the surging popularity of open source AI. Continue Reading
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Video
20 May 2025
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
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Tip
16 May 2025
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
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Definition
15 May 2025
What is AI in networking?
AI in networking involves the application of artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, deep learning and advanced data analytics, to automate, optimize and secure network operations. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 May 2025
What is Docker?
Docker is an open source software platform used to create, deploy and manage applications in virtualized environments called containers. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 May 2025
What is real user monitoring (RUM)?
Real user monitoring (RUM) is a type of performance monitoring that records user interactions with a website or application. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2025
Microsoft tackles 5 Windows zero-days on May Patch Tuesday
The company addresses 72 unique CVEs this month, but several AI features bundled in a larger-than-usual update could bog down some networks. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2025
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
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Feature
12 May 2025
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
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Definition
09 May 2025
What is infrastructure automation?
Infrastructure automation uses software tools to automate processes related to IT infrastructure provisioning, management and monitoring. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2025
ServiceNow shops share AI copilot results, prep for agents
IT ops teams have often already laid the groundwork for generative AI automation with platform consolidation and the previous wave of AIOps tools. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2025
Datadog acquisition gives it feature flagging for AI
The move enables the vendor to integrate the startup's feature flagging software into its products. It is the second acquisition the vendor has made in the past few weeks. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2025
ServiceNow digs deeper into data for AI with Data.world buy
ServiceNow will fold in metadata collection and data catalog tools from the data governance specialist to fuel its agentic AI ambitions. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2025
ServiceNow expands AI governance, emphasizes ROI
Enterprises remain nervous about deploying AI agents in production, as IT vendors vie to demonstrate the value and comprehensiveness of their platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2025
How will enterprises handle changes in Exchange Server SE?
With current Exchange Server versions expiring in October, Microsoft's move to subscriptions and a tight migration deadline puts pressure on organizations keeping on-premises email. Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 May 2025
'What if?' Imagining the future with generative AI tools
According to FreedomPay's performance guru, GenAI will let IT ops pros experiment with ideas for performance optimization and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 May 2025
What is infrastructure as code (IaC)?
Infrastructure as code (IaC) is an IT practice that codifies and manages underlying IT infrastructure as software. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Independent lab crowns new WAAP product among its leaders
An API security specialist's newly launched WAAP product outranked more established WAF competitors during independent benchmark testing. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 May 2025
What is distributed tracing?
Distributed tracing is a method used to track the journey of requests as they flow through a distributed system or microservices architecture. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
UiPath AI agents blend with RPA amid industry hype, doubts
AI agents represent a 'second act' for a vendor still best known for RPA, but it's taking a selective approach as industry doubts linger about AI costs and scalability. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2025
What is an automation architect?
An automation architect is a senior IT professional responsible for the strategic design, development and governance of automation initiatives across an organization. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2025
Cisco AI Defense embeds with ServiceNow SecOps tools
Cisco AI Defense will feed in data and automate AI governance in ServiceNow SecOps products as enterprises seek a platform approach to cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2025
Cisco, former Google, Meta experts train cybersecurity LLM
Cisco's new Foundation AI group, which includes engineers from multiple companies, has released a compact AI reasoning model based on Llama 3 for cybersecurity to open source. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2025
Software supply chain security AI agents take action
Three software supply chain security vendors join the AI agent trend that is sweeping tech, as AI-generated code threatens to overwhelm human security pros. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Apr 2025
What is workflow orchestration?
Workflow orchestration is the process of coordinating and automating tasks across different systems to ensure they run within a defined workflow. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Apr 2025
What is blue/green deployment?
Blue/green deployment is a change management strategy for releasing software code. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2025
Datadog sees data observability join DevOps, adds Metaplane
Datadog has customers already bringing data science under DevOps and, with its latest acquisition, aims to create a unified tool set for the newly converged combo. Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 Apr 2025
Dynatrace strategist favors SLMs for AIOps
Specialized small language models will be necessary to automate revisions to production code for incident response, according to a longtime industry expert. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2025
What is orchestration in IT?
In IT, orchestration is a commonly used term for the automated coordination and management of different processes, systems and tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2025
Try these strategies to modernize Windows workloads
Legacy applications create tough choices for admins who must balance business needs and security. This article covers these challenges and modernization strategies. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2025
Availity eyes GitLab Duo with Amazon Q for code refactoring
The healthcare network's release engineering team is testing the new AI agent pairing to help with code consolidation, modernization and risk mitigation. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Apr 2025
What is a virtual machine (VM) and how does it work?
A virtual machine (VM) is a virtual emulation of a physical computer. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2025
Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Intune key comparisons
This evaluation of Configuration Manager and Intune outlines the key features, pros and cons so admins know which tool -- or a combination of both -- is the best management choice. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2025
Red Hat CIO Marco Bill on Space Mission, AI Goals, and Tech Outlook
In an exclusive interview, Red Hat’s CIO tells InformationWeek the company’s collaboration on a space-bound data center is no mere novelty. He also gives advice to CIOs facing budget restraints in the AI age. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2025
How to copy files from source to destination in PowerShell
Take a closer look at these Copy-Item coding examples to build advanced PowerShell scripts that copy files with safety measures to ensure the duplicates reach their destinations. Continue Reading