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News
31 Aug 2026
With VCF 9 'bedrock' in place, Broadcom fleshes out private AI
Broadcom looks to appeal to VCF customers with new layers of private cloud AI services, from model sharing to a new AI factory "metal to model" offering. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2026
Arm chips in spotlight amid AI infrastructure cost concerns
Between a planned dual-purpose mainframe chip with IBM and the growing cost crunch as enterprises weigh private AI, Arm might have finally met its moment, experts say. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Apr 2024
Key takeaways from KubeCon 2024 in Paris
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 offered attendees a look into the growing popularity of AI but also covered key areas such as sustainability, observability and FinOps. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2024
Microsoft corks Windows zero-day on April Patch Tuesday
The company delivered one of its largest security update releases in recent years with a proxy driver spoofing vulnerability topping the patching priority list. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Apr 2024
What is IT/OT convergence? Everything you need to know
IT/OT convergence is the integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2024
Compare Nutanix AHV vs. VMware ESXi in the hypervisor battle
Though Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi offer similar feature sets, admins' decisions will depend on several factors, such as virtualization needs and workload size. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
08 Apr 2024
Azure Site Recovery tutorial for workload disaster recovery
Understand the costs and the requirements to use this flexible disaster recovery service that works with Linux and Windows Server in the data center and virtual machines in the Azure cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2024
Learn how New Relic works and when to use it for IT monitoring
New Relic is one of many tools that can help an IT team track application performance and health. Before adoption, understand primary use cases and SaaS installation requirements. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2024
Splunk-Cribl lawsuit over log management heads to trial
A jury trial, in which Splunk now accuses Cribl of violating the terms of the Splunk Enterprise license and its partnership agreement, is scheduled to begin April 8. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Apr 2024
Configure Kubernetes garbage collection to get rid of waste
Kubernetes garbage collection is an important task for cluster health. Learn how to configure garbage collections to your own preference to effectively manage deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Apr 2024
What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Universal Print?
The modernization of many organizations revolves around the cloud and newer user devices, and a Microsoft offering could help bridge the gap with legacy printing infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2024
See what's coming in Windows Server 2025
Microsoft plans several changes to the upcoming version of Windows Server that promise more financial flexibility and boosts in security and workload performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2024
How to respond to 4 common IT alerts
IT alerts can announce server failures, congested networks and more. When they pop up, administrators need to act. Take steps to look for the source of trouble. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2024
Cybersecurity highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe
New AI features took the spotlight at the conference, but security teams must prepare to support AI use with the right policies, controls and access. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2024
Containers vs. VMs: What are the key differences?
Containers are a valuable option for deploying applications, but they have limitations and operate differently than VMs. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2024
Xen vs. KVM: What are the differences?
Admins often evaluate Xen and KVM as open source options. The main factors to consider in a primary hypervisor are organizational infrastructure and cloud adoption interests. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2024
Sidecarless Istio Ambient Mesh clears cloud interop hurdle
Istio's Ambient Mesh is now compatible with major cloud providers' managed Kubernetes services, available as an Amazon EKS add-on and slated for beta in the next release. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2024
HashiCorp stock rises, users' hearts fall on sale report
HashiCorp could be an enticing asset for a large IT vendor. But a sale wouldn't necessarily be great news for customers who value the neutrality of its cloud-native apps. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2024
Cisco lays out security, observability plans for Splunk
Cisco disclosed broad integration plans for its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, now officially closed, that will encompass AI, security, observability and networking. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2024
GitOps users warned to patch 3 new Argo CD CVEs
Three recently identified vulnerabilities, one designated high severity, now have fixes following a lengthy disclosure process and disagreements about their real-world risk. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Mar 2024
paravirtualization
Paravirtualization is a type of hardware virtualization that enables the guest operating system (OS) in a virtual machine (VM) to access the hypervisor directly, rather than indirectly through a complex abstraction layer, as is the case with conventional full virtualization. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Mar 2024
continuous delivery (CD)
Continuous delivery (CD) is an approach for software delivery in which development teams produce and test code in short but continuous cycles to improve software quality. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2024
CISA software supply chain security form omits SBOMs
Federal suppliers now have a self-attestation deadline amid ongoing efforts to secure software supply chains. But SBOMs' spotlight is fading and big risks remain, experts said. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Mar 2024
Server consolidation benefits, types and considerations
Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Mar 2024
What is server virtualization? The ultimate guide
Server virtualization is a process that creates and abstracts multiple virtual instances on a single server. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2024
March Patch Tuesday fixes critical Hyper-V vulnerabilities
Microsoft also corrects a remote code execution flaw on Exchange Server and issues an advisory related to changes with an outdated file-scanning feature on the messaging platform. Continue Reading
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Video
12 Mar 2024
Learn how to use GitLab tutorial for beginners
GitLab is a complete CI/CD platform. But to really understand GitLab, you must also understand its namesake Git. This Git and GitLab tutorial will get you up to speed on both. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2024
How to secure on-prem apps with Entra Application Proxy
There's nothing wrong with using a VPN to securely connect to on-premises web apps, but Microsoft Entra Application Proxy is an alternative with a more streamlined approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2024
6 common virtualization problems and how to solve them
Organizations can correct common problems with virtualization, such as VM sprawl and network congestion, through business policies rather than purchasing additional technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Mar 2024
Full virtualization vs. paravirtualization: Key differences
Full virtualization and paravirtualization both enable hardware resource abstraction, but the two technologies differ when it comes to isolation levels. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2024
GenAI risks, rewards arise for DevOps and platform engineers
From chatbots that alleviate pressure on IT help desks to full-fledged LLMOps, DevOps and platform teams are at the forefront of enterprise generative AI adoption. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2024
IT service delivery
IT service delivery is the way a corporation provides users access to IT services, such as applications, data storage and other business resources. IT service delivery covers design, development, deployment, operation and retirement. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2024
What's the difference between Type 1 vs. Type 2 hypervisor?
Choosing between the two hypervisor types largely depends on whether IT administrators oversee an enterprise data center or client-facing, end-user systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Mar 2024
declarative programming
Declarative programming is a method to abstract the control flow for logic required for software to perform an action. Instead, it involves stating what the task or desired outcome is. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Sumo Logic offers free data ingest for log analytics
Data ingest is now free for new customers of Sumo Logic's SaaS log analytics product, as observability cost concerns and data volumes mount across the IT industry. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2024
How admins can benefit from switching to PowerShell 7.4
This PowerShell release includes PSReadLine enhancements, better integration with Windows Defender Application Control and new features to ease native command use for all platforms. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Mar 2024
application containerization (app containerization)
Application containerization is a virtualization technology that works at the operating system (OS) level. It is used for deploying and running distributed applications in their own isolated environments, without the use of virtual machines (VMs). Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Feb 2024
How to effectively use DORA metrics in DevOps
DORA metrics can help organizations standardize their DevOps approach. Explore the DORA framework's benefits and limitations and how to evaluate performance against its metrics. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Feb 2024
How to use Microsoft 365 DSC to avoid configuration drift
This configuration-as-code technology gives admins a way to automate tasks on the Microsoft 365 tenant to keep settings locked in and avoid errors from manual input. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2024
Octopus Deploy reels in Codefresh for GitOps expertise
By joining forces in CI/CD and GitOps, the combined companies look to even the odds with bigger competitors, but this will be a daunting task, experts predict. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Feb 2024
containers as a service (CaaS)
Containers as a service (CaaS) is a cloud-based service that provides a secure environment for running containerized applications. Continue Reading
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Video
23 Feb 2024
Top 10 differences between GitHub and Git
Enterprise development teams need to know these major differences between Git and GitHub, but also how they serve different purposes and be used together effectively. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2024
Linkerd paywall prompts online debate, CNCF TOC review
Linkerd's decision to charge for access to stable builds of its service mesh code sparks objections and debate about open source governance, along with an official CNCF response. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
Some Linkerd service mesh users will soon have to pay
Companies with more than 50 employees using Linkerd service mesh in production must pay Buoyant for stable releases starting in May. Open source users and analysts weigh in. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Feb 2024
hypervisor
A hypervisor is software that facilitates running multiple virtual machines (VMs) with their own operating systems on a single computer host's hardware. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Feb 2024
on-demand computing (ODC)
On-demand computing (ODC) is a delivery model in which computing resources are made available to the user as needed. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Feb 2024
ServiceNow
ServiceNow is a software company that provides a cloud-based, AI-driven platform for automating multiple management workflows in enterprises. The company specializes in IT service management, IT operations management and IT business management. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2024
Dapr brings microservices principles to platform engineering
With microservices now mainstream -- and past the trough of disillusionment -- a framework developed for them appeals to platform engineers with shared services consistency. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2024
February Patch Tuesday corrects two Windows zero-days
Administrators should focus on quickly deploying a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook and exercising caution when applying an Exchange Server 2019 cumulative update. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2024
Observe ties in Snowflake to slash observability costs
The emerging competitor to Dynatrace, Datadog and Splunk shuns AIOps, and its approach to data management and price tag intrigued one experienced customer. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Feb 2024
guest operating system (guest OS)
A guest operating system is the operating system installed on either a virtual machine (VM) or partitioned disk. It is usually different from the host operating system. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2024
GitOps vendor's close echoes wider funding, open-core woes
Score one for IT orgs that rely solely on upstream code, as Flux CD sails on. But Weaveworks' demise points to larger issues for vendor sustainability, especially in open source. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Feb 2024
How to set up a Windows Server 2022 domain controller
While the process to migrate from a legacy domain controller is not difficult, it does require advanced preparation to avoid connectivity issues and other problems. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
TD Bank plans AIOps consolidation on Dynatrace SaaS
The dream of zero-touch autoremediation remains alive for the bank as it prepares to go all in on Dynatrace SaaS for observability-driven IT automation. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2024
An IT ops guide to CMDB automation
Automating repetitive tasks like software upgrades, lifecycle management and incident reports with a configuration management database can improve IT efficiency and reduce risk. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
31 Jan 2024
How to use the PowerShell extension for Visual Studio Code
Administrators who want to accelerate their automation skills can tap into the enhanced editing and debugging features of the Microsoft code editor. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Dynatrace adds price tier, data pipeline amid cost crunch
Dynatrace looks to accommodate observability data growth more affordably, but enterprise IT pros have many emerging alternatives to tackle this growing problem. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2024
Secure your machine learning models with these MLSecOps tips
By following MLSecOps best practices, companies can introduce AI and machine learning into development pipelines and processes without adding unmitigated security concerns, too. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Jan 2024
Why you can benefit from using Always On VPN
The Windows Server feature gives administrators more flexibility to manage clients, while giving users a better overall experience when connecting to enterprise resources. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Jan 2024
Do-While vs. Do-Until in PowerShell: What's the difference?
PowerShell scripts have several loop options to make automation easy. Learn the difference between Do-While and Do-Until loops and choose which one works best for you. Continue Reading
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Video
29 Jan 2024
How to create and deploy AWS Lambda functions with Terraform
Deploying AWS Lambda functions with Terraform can save time and reduce risk. In this video tutorial, learn the proper deployment steps. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2024
Credit Karma preps 'Zero-touch' Argo Rollouts
The Intuit subsidiary is in the process of moving to a homegrown event-driven progressive delivery platform and has already contributed some related code upstream. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jan 2024
Docker Swarm
Docker Swarm is a container orchestration tool for clustering and scheduling Docker containers. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 Jan 2024
Using Microsoft AD Explorer for common admin tasks
The utility makes it easier to navigate the Active Directory database and features snapshot capabilities with a comparison function to detect where a change caused a problem. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2024
The definitive guide to enterprise IT monitoring
This comprehensive IT monitoring guide examines strategies to track systems, from servers to software UIs, and how to choose tools for every monitoring need. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2024
From distributed to true edge: 4 edge computing examples
The optimal applications for edge computing remain in contention as the technology evolves. These examples highlight a shift from distributed computing to true edge environments. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jan 2024
DevOps engineer
A DevOps engineer is an IT professional who works with software developers, systems operators and other production IT staff to oversee code releases and deployments. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Jan 2024
Boost productivity with these PowerShell GUI examples
PowerShell scripts can be tedious to write and difficult to use. These easy-to-follow commands can help teams build GUIs for their PowerShell scripts to save time and effort. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2024
How to use a Microsoft Entra ID emergency access account
A break-glass account in Microsoft's identity and access management platform helps avoid disruptions in a crisis. Follow these best practices to keep these credentials safe. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jan 2024
ZeroOps
ZeroOps is when developers spend zero time working with infrastructure and operations, instead spending all their time and creative energy on software product development. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Jan 2024
Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMware vSphere: Feature comparison
Hyper-V and VMware are in a perpetual battle for supremacy in the virtualization market. Although the hypervisors have similar features, they differ on some key capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jan 2024
Top AI tools for DevOps teams to consider
The DevOps toolchain is at an inflection point as enterprises seek to improve collaboration, productivity, efficiency and security across their DevOps lifecycle using AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2024
Log management discipline saves ERP company $3M
IT ops pros at a SaaS provider made a set of simple changes to log management over the last two years and reaped substantial cost benefits. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2024
Ex-Datadog, AWS exec steers Elastic's observability strategy
Elastic's observability GM, hired away from Datadog in October, looks to tie the company's search analytics prowess in with generative AI and OpenTelemetry trends. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2024
Analysts anticipate fresh wave of enterprise technology M&A
CI/CD vendor Harness acquired Armory, reports surfaced of private equity takeover talks for PagerDuty, and that's just the start of more M&A to come, industry experts predict. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2024
Cloud and observability tools help global first responders
How an NGO 'Uber for ambulances' service used observability tools from New Relic to improve AWS-based app performance under life-and-death circumstances. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2024
Microsoft starts year with a subdued January Patch Tuesday
For the second month in a row, Microsoft had no zero-days and relatively few vulnerabilities for administrators to address. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
08 Jan 2024
Deploy OpenTelemetry to improve Kubernetes observability
Deploying OpenTelemetry on Kubernetes can give teams a leg up in observability monitoring. It only takes a few simple steps to get the tool up and running. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jan 2024
Kubernetes
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s for the number of letters between K and S, is an open source platform used to manage containerized applications across private, public and hybrid cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
28 Dec 2023
Understand PowerShell splatting with these examples
Give this PowerShell splatting tutorial a closer look to see how to simplify complex commands to make your code more versatile, which can be a boon in team environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2023
How to manage a migration to Microsoft Entra ID
Thinking of leaving Active Directory behind? A successful move to Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform hinges on how well you've prepared in advance. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2023
What are the Microsoft Entra ID benefits for on-prem admins?
Active Directory's presence looms large for organizations that rely on Microsoft's venerable directory service for a multitude of tasks tied to identity and access. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2023
Cisco Security Cloud adds Isovalent for multi-cloud networks
The commercial backer of open source networking and security projects Cilium and Tetragon comes under Cisco's control for cloud-native network security. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2023
Server-side Wasm to-do list lengthens for 2024
Server-side WebAssembly hype peaked in late 2022, but a year later, its path to general availability for key features remains long and cloud portability alternatives are emerging. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2023
SRE vs. DevOps: What's the difference?
The lines between site reliability engineering and DevOps aren't always clear. Building a harmonious relationship between the teams starts with understanding their distinct roles. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2023
DevSecOps pros prep for GenAI upheavals in 2024
Generative AI models have been a hot topic of discussion in 2023, but their real-world impact on each of the major IT disciplines is just beginning. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
When FinOps met devx at Capital One
Capital One has kept cloud costs flat as its infrastructure grows, and now looks to share lessons learned -- including the subtle art of devx -- through the FinOps Foundation. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
SUSE Rancher Kubernetes regroups amid platform trend
It's been a year of seismic shifts for SUSE's Rancher Kubernetes management products as market buzz shifts to platform engineering, forcing changes in strategy heading into 2024. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Dec 2023
CLI for Microsoft 365: A guide for administrators
The options to manage the Microsoft 365 platform are seemingly endless, but the CLI for Microsoft 365 offers distinct advantages for admins in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2023
Microsoft delivers light December Patch Tuesday for admins
IT operations teams should prioritize deploying the Windows cumulative update to dispatch a critical MSHTML bug affecting Microsoft Outlook. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2023
IBM engineers hatch Linux Foundation HashiCorp Vault fork
IBM engineers working on Open Horizon within the Linux Foundation begin a Vault fork as challenges continue for HashiCorp, which also addressed Terraform Cloud pricing angst. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2023
6 quick server troubleshooting tips
Understand, communicate, monitor, check logs, ask for support. Follow these guidelines and make troubleshooting server problems quick and easy. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Dec 2023
service virtualization
Service virtualization is the process of creating replicas of systems that new applications depend on to test how well the application and systems integrate. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Dec 2023
An IT ops guide to Kubernetes Job vs. CronJob
Jobs and CronJobs both execute tasks in Kubernetes. Their key difference comes down to frequency, and matching a task with the wrong Job type can lead to unsuccessful execution. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Nov 2023
Stop errors with these PowerShell ValidatePattern examples
Using regular expressions to validate input information and generate a tailored error message on a new user script can prevent unnecessary support tickets. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Nov 2023
Key takeaways from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2023
Over 14,000 attendees took in KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2023 from Chicago and saw major announcements across the board in observability, sustainability and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Nov 2023
Geek gift guide 2023: Security first, at home and on the go
The COVID-19 public health emergency officially ended in 2023, but the threat of cyberattacks grew. Geeks had security on their minds, along with home comforts and travel gear. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2023
IT pros wary as Microsoft Copilot juggernaut gains steam
Microsoft is now 'The Copilot company,' along with GitHub. But concerns linger about the accuracy of AI-generated results, code lineage and long-term job security. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2023
Logistics firm taps Netflix Conductor service to manage AI
SPI Logistics looks to a microservices orchestration service provider founded by the creators of Netflix Conductor as it prepares to weave AI into developer workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2023
Veteran platform engineers share lessons learned, wish lists
Platform engineering is the new DevOps, but few companies have reached maturity; reps from early adopter orgs shared tips, caveats and a call to action at KubeCon. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Nov 2023
platform engineering
Platform engineering is a specialized discipline within software development that focuses on designing, building, maintaining and improving the toolchains and workflows software developers use. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2023
Microsoft halts 3 zero-days on November Patch Tuesday
Microsoft addresses 67 vulnerabilities, including six critical, and shuts down four bugs in the Exchange Server email platform this month. Continue Reading