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• How to bolster vulnerability management with DevSecOps

  DevSecOps pushes security work into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle. Vulnerability management is a critical element to this security posture. Continue Reading

• How to set up external authentication in Rancher with GitHub

  Local authentication is the default, but configuring Rancher to use external authentication services makes it easier to manage large, complex Kubernetes environments. Continue Reading

• Build AI into the DevOps maturity model for smooth sailing

  AI has promising applications in DevOps, but organizations must account for the maturity of their teams, processes and tools to ensure the success of their AI initiatives. Continue Reading

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

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

• What IT admins should consider when licensing a VM

  Licensing for virtual machines can be particularly tricky to navigate for IT admins, who must ensure proper licensing for hosts -- as well as software running inside VMs. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • What is hardware security?
  • What is a container image?
  • What is YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language)?
  • What is IT service management (ITSM)?

  • What is DevOps as a service?
  • What is infrastructure as code (IaC)?
  • What is blue/green deployment?
  • What is a virtual machine (VM) and how does it work?

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• How to establish a Kubernetes governance strategy

  Because Kubernetes is a large, complex tool that touches so much of the IT ecosystem, governance policies are important to meet both internal and external standards.Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide to working with Crossplane and Kubernetes

  Crossplane is built to extend Kubernetes resources to and from external sources like databases, the cloud or the edge. Try out the tool, and learn its processes with this tutorial.Continue Reading

• An introduction to SRE documentation best practices

  SRE documentation stands distinct from other types of IT documentation, not least because it's a core responsibility for site reliability engineers. What else makes it distinct?Continue Reading

• Is Kubernetes a hypervisor? How do they differ?

  Kubernetes, on the surface, appears to perform the same task as a hypervisor. Does that make Kubernetes a hypervisor? The short answer: No. Let's clarify why it's not.Continue Reading

• Putting up DevOps guardrails -- what does that mean?

  IT projects without proper communication and collaboration can be risky for organizations to take on -- that's where DevOps guardrails come in. Learn more below.Continue Reading

• Observability as code is key to the cloud operating model

  Why is everything becoming 'as code'? Believe it or not, it's easier to manage and can save the headache of adopting a new, specialized tool. Use the tools you have for OaC.Continue Reading

• Follow this tutorial to get started with Azure Bicep

  Azure Bicep enables IT ops teams working with IaC to create and deploy Azure resources in a more streamlined manner. Follow this tutorial to learn how.Continue Reading

• Use MicroK8s with Raspberry Pi in this tutorial

  Kubernetes is important to tackle, but its resource requirements can balloon dramatically. MicroK8s lets individuals experiment with the platform -- try it on Raspberry Pi 4.Continue Reading

• Secure your infrastructure against VM ransomware

  More hackers are using VMs as an access point to install and deploy encrypted ransomware. Make sure your security strategy includes prevention, response and analysis.Continue Reading

• distributed applications (distributed apps)

  Distributed applications (distributed apps) are applications or software that run on multiple computers within a network at the same time and can be stored on servers or cloud computing platforms.Continue Reading

• Podman: A worthy alternative to Docker for containers

  Podman has long stood in Docker's shadow, but 'Podman in Action' author Daniel Walsh hopes to shine a light on Podman within the container market.Continue Reading

• Do hypervisors limit vertical scalability?

  Knowing hardware maximums and VM limits ensures you don't overload the system. Learn hypervisor scalability limits for Hyper-V, vSphere, ESXi and Red Hat Virtualization.Continue Reading

• An introduction to VMware KVM mode

  VM management often requires multiple monitors. KVM mode lets you set hot keys to navigate between VMs and the OS, so no task -- or workflow -- is lost among application windows.Continue Reading

• Scrum vs. DevOps: Are they intertwined or redundant?

  To keep up with a complex CI/CD environment, IT ops teams can choose between Scrum or DevOps -- or use them together. Discover the roles and benefits of each approach.Continue Reading

• An overview of hardware support for virtualization

  Intel, AMD and Arm processors optimize virtualization in multiple ways. Read up on the features for Intel VT, AMD-V, Armv9, Intel APICv, and AMD AVIC tech, as well as how they support VMs.Continue Reading

• Develop a DevOps branching strategy to promote efficiency

  Projects in DevOps environments can move quickly, which often creates chaos. To curb the confusion, use a branching strategy to track changes as teams work simultaneously.Continue Reading

• 7 principles of observability in modern applications

  Organizations must keep these seven principles top of mind when monitoring and organizing data to institute observability practices that resolve problems quickly.Continue Reading

• virtual switch (vSwitch)

  A virtual switch (vSwitch) is a software program that enables one virtual machine (VM) to communicate with another.Continue Reading

• Ubuntu snap vs. apt: Which package manager to use and when

  Choosing an appropriate package manager depends primarily on your organization's specific IT ecosystem. Determine when snap or apt is the better call.Continue Reading

• DevOps goals and objectives for a smooth adoption roadmap

  Start your organization's DevOps adoption journey with the right set of metrics -- and drill down from there. And while no two orgs are the same, they share some key goals.Continue Reading

• How to set up a K3s cluster

  Admins have choices when it comes to selecting a Kubernetes distribution. One such option is K3s, which can be used for development or production. Here's how to get started.Continue Reading

• How to track -- and measure -- technical debt

  Technical debt can grow without an organization's knowledge or control -- unless they address it at the start. Here are different methods and tools to track and manage it.Continue Reading

• Whip up recipes with 'Elasticsearch 8.x Cookbook'

  Elasticsearch is a powerful and potentially complicated tool. With 'Elasticsearch 8.x Cookbook,' users can split exercises into manageable bites.Continue Reading

• How to run Docker on an Azure VM

  Microsoft Azure offers a lot of container management services for enterprises to choose from. One of those options is Azure Container Instances. Here's how to get started.Continue Reading

• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)

  Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a semiconductor company, known for designing and developing computer processors and graphics technologies.Continue Reading

• Use Dapr on Kubernetes to build microservices in production

  Dapr is an application runtime that targets cloud-native application development. Developers can use it to streamline their workflows. Here's how.Continue Reading

• Important DevOps engineer programming languages to learn

  We've learned that DevOps demands some code knowledge -- but there are a lot of languages to choose from. Think about CI/CD, object-oriented languages and infrastructure as code.Continue Reading

• How to compare Docker images with container-diff

  You could pay for a vendor to analyze container images for you, or you could use container-diff for free. Compare container images before deployment to avoid unfortunate mishaps.Continue Reading

• How to build a virtual router with VMware Workstation

  Virtual networks in testing and development setups require virtual routers. In this step-by-step tutorial, use VMware and Windows tools to set up a virtual router.Continue Reading

• Basic virsh network commands to know

  It's helpful to know how to use virsh commands to manage VMs and virtual networks; some cloud providers don't support Ansible or VirtualBox. Get started with a few commands.Continue Reading

• The future of OpenTelemetry for observability

  To collect and analyze telemetry data from cloud-native apps, many organizations use OpenTelemetry for system observability. Discover its benefits and primary components.Continue Reading

• How to choose the best CPU for virtualization

  Selecting the right CPU for virtual infrastructures depends on many factors, including feature sets and hardware specs. Proper configuration of processor resources is also crucial.Continue Reading

• Use Jenkins for deployment, support and provisioning in ops

  IT organizations that keep Jenkins on the development side of the house miss out on the orchestrated workflow capabilities it brings to operations tasks.Continue Reading

• How to use abstracted repositories in dependency injection

  Dependencies in software design can complicate matters. Dependency injection helps simplify it -- but it's not without its faults. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading

• How to secure Kubernetes clusters in 7 steps

  Kubernetes security is critical for an enterprise's welfare. To protect Kubernetes clusters, create a plan to implement security protocols and control access.Continue Reading

• Manage resource use with VMware Horizon application pools

  Load balancing is challenging in any environment, but with virtual desktops, uniformity of user experience is high priority. Use VMware Horizon to distribute vital resources.Continue Reading

• Follow this 10-point virtualization security checklist

  Failover clustering, encryption and prompt patching practices can help admins shore up their VMs in the face of online security threats from sources such as malware and bad actors.Continue Reading

• Prepare for these common SRE interview questions

  To ace that job interview, aspiring SREs should prepare to discuss everything from programming languages to network troubleshooting at varying levels of detail.Continue Reading

• How to use Pulumi Automation API, with examples

  In this tutorial, integrate Pulumi's Automation API into existing projects -- and remove the need for CLI to perform infrastructure lifecycle changes in a CI/CD pipeline.Continue Reading

• 6 DevOps soft skills and how they drive success

  DevOps is built on collaboration and communication -- and soft skills make that foundation strong. Discover six soft skills to help set you apart.Continue Reading

• Use Kubernetes and Terraform together for cluster management

  Kubernetes and Terraform provide many container cluster management benefits -- but combining the two makes them even stronger. In this tutorial, discover how to use them together.Continue Reading

• Is Kubernetes free as open source software?

  Kubernetes is available open source, but also from IT vendors. A complex tool, it enables container orchestration at scale. Which version will pay off for enterprise adopters?Continue Reading

• How to use Git to save PowerShell scripts

  Git eases scripting by pushing developers into better habits -- especially around change documentation. Get familiar with the technology and how to use it with PowerShell.Continue Reading

• Agile operations (AgileOps)

  Agile operations, or AgileOps, is a digital business operating model that builds on Agile methodologies and DevOps techniques to help organizations adapt to change quickly and efficiently.Continue Reading

• What it means to do 'everything as code' in IT operations

  If the concept of 'everything as code' sounds overwhelming, don't worry. Learn what it means, how to get started and ways you might already be using it.Continue Reading

• virtual appliance

  Considered a software equivalent of a hardware device, a virtual appliance (VA) is a preconfigured software solution.Continue Reading

• How to install and deploy Quay on Red Hat OpenShift

  Quay enables Red Hat OpenShift users to store and manage container images -- with added advantages. Follow this tutorial to install and deploy the container registry.Continue Reading

• How to create a runbook template for uniform documentation

  To avoid inconsistencies and disaster, implement a runbook template to strengthen your existing runbooks -- this includes detailed and clear steps for structure and organization.Continue Reading

• CI/CD tutorial: How to set up a pipeline

  A CI/CD pipeline saves time and ensures software quality during development. Follow this tutorial to level up your project and reduce developer workload with automation.Continue Reading

• physical to virtual (P2V)

  Physical to virtual (P2V), also called hardware virtualization, refers to the migration of physical machines to virtual machines (VMs).Continue Reading

• Create an SSH key with GitHub for network access

  SSH keys are a network security method that verifies the identity of the user or application seeking access to a system or other application. Create and store yours in GitHub.Continue Reading

• virtual to virtual (V2V)

  Virtual to virtual (V2V) refers to the migration of an operating system (OS), application program and data from a virtual machine (VM) or disk partition to another virtual machine or disk partition.Continue Reading

• virtual

  In computing, the term virtual refers to a digitally replicated version of something real, whether it's a machine, a switch, memory or even reality.Continue Reading

• The Red Hat ecosystem: Then vs. now

  Red Hat remains one of the most influential open source companies. Linux no longer stands at the center of the Red Hat ecosystem -- but it hasn't disappeared from it either.Continue Reading

• Look back at the top Kubernetes news of 2021

  Kubernetes had many ups and downs over the course of 2021. Read 10 of the top Kubernetes news stories to ensure you're up to date heading into the new year.Continue Reading

• IT systems management

  Systems management is the administration of the information technology (IT) systems in an enterprise network or data center.Continue Reading

• How do you debug a Kubernetes service deployment?

  To debug a Kubernetes deployment, IT teams must start by following the basic rules of troubleshooting and then move to the smaller details to find the root cause of the problem.Continue Reading

• How to build a Kubernetes operator

  Operators unleash the full power of developing complicated offerings or abstractions on Kubernetes. And, while they have a lot of potential, there is a steep learning curve.Continue Reading

• virtual to physical (V2P)

  Virtual to physical (V2P) involves transferring or porting a virtual machine (VM) onto a physical machine.Continue Reading

• Learn how to install MicroK8s for Kubernetes

  MicroK8s enables admins to deploy and destroy Kubernetes in a flash. Follow this tutorial to learn how to install MicroK8s and combine with Multipass.Continue Reading

• How well do you know container basics?

  As containers continue to evolve with IT operations, it's important to have a good grasp of the basics. Test your knowledge and understanding with this container quiz.Continue Reading

• live migration

  Live migration refers to the process of moving a virtual machine running on one physical host to another host without disrupting normal operations or causing any downtime or other adverse effects for the end user.Continue Reading

• Low-cost virtualization courses to build your VMware skills

  Online courses are a great option for professional development, but they can be costly. Options from Udemy, LinkedIn and Global Knowledge let you increase skills at minimal cost.Continue Reading

• Learn to use Kubernetes CRDs in this tutorial example

  Custom resource definitions enable IT organizations to create objects Kubernetes doesn't offer by default. Learn how to use them here.Continue Reading

• Update incident response runbooks to meet new requirements

  Incident response runbooks provide IT teams with the information needed to resolve common and serious incidents. Break a runbook down into flows to construct documentation.Continue Reading

• What is hardware virtualization?

  Hardware virtualization, which is also known as server virtualization or simply virtualization, is the abstraction of computing resources from the software that uses those resources.Continue Reading

• What is hardware-assisted virtualization?

  Hardware-assisted virtualization is the use of a computer's physical components to support the software that creates and manages virtual machines (VMs).Continue Reading

• COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language)

  COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language for business applications. It was the first popular language designed to be operating system-agnostic and is still in use in many financial and business applications ...Continue Reading

• What is a virtual hard drive?

  A virtual hard drive file is a container file that acts similar to a physical hard drive.Continue Reading

• virtual private server (VPS) or virtual dedicated server (VDS)

  A virtual private server (VPS), also called a virtual dedicated server (VDS), is a virtual server that appears to the user as a dedicated server, but that is actually installed on a computer serving multiple websites.Continue Reading

• dependency hell

  Dependency hell is a negative situation that occurs when a software application is not able to access the additional programming it requires to work.Continue Reading

• Boot2Docker

  Boot2Docker is a minimalist Linux distribution with the sole purpose to run Docker containers. It was depreciated and is no longer recommended for use.Continue Reading

• What is DevOps 2.0?

  DevOps 2.0 is the extension of DevOps practices through the entire organization, beyond development and IT ops.Continue Reading

• branching

  Branching is the practice of creating copies of programs or objects in development to work in parallel versions, retaining the original and working on the branch or making different changes to each.Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of virtual server security software selection

  There are multiple factors in choosing the right security software for VMs and virtual infrastructure. Get familiar with potential threats, features to have and market offerings.Continue Reading

• What is Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR)?

  Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR) is an Amazon Web Service (AWS) product that stores, manages and deploys Docker images, which are managed clusters of Amazon EC2 instances.Continue Reading

• Why and how to use eBPF for Kubernetes scaling

  Scaling Kubernetes clusters has always been a challenge -- but eBPF makes the process smoother with service-specific monitors and a lack of special instrumentation.Continue Reading

• Working with Docker Compose? Use environmental variables

  Docker Compose streamlines container application deployments. Dig into the tool and see how the use of environment variables can hone the process further.Continue Reading

• Blockchain: An immutable ledger to replace the database

  Blockchains create a secure encryption beneficial to many businesses. This article offers use cases, benefits and limitations of the electronic database.Continue Reading

• An eBPF tutorial to try out the bpftrace framework

  You know what eBPF is, but can you run it? This article offers a brief tutorial to demonstrate the bpftrace framework and how to install a simple eBPF program.Continue Reading

• An introduction to eBPF and where it shines

  With eBPF, developers can customize Linux OS software without changing the kernel. Discover the utility's basics and how it can be used for networking, monitoring and security.Continue Reading

• 3 FAQs to improve your Hyper-V basic knowledge

  It is critical to develop a foundation of Hyper-V knowledge for successful management. These three FAQs can broaden your Hyper-V expertise prior to installation and deployment.Continue Reading

• How to use Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, step by step

  As the use of the cloud expands and becomes more complex, Azure Arc offers a way to manage resources. Learn how to set it up for Kubernetes with this tutorial.Continue Reading

• How to keep Docker secrets secret

  Secrets greatly increase an environment's security but can take some trial and error to implement correctly. Learn the basics, and then follow this tutorial to create a secret.Continue Reading

• 11 job interview questions for virtualization engineers

  Interviews are your chance to showcase your overall knowledge -- and technical expertise -- of virtualization. Prepare for your next job interview and review typical questions.Continue Reading

• Try PSScriptAnalyzer to check PowerShell code best practices

  Meeting best practices can be a tough feat. Thankfully, PowerShell Script Analyzer checks the code for you. Follow these examples to learn how it works and get started.Continue Reading

• Take this quick DevOps quiz to test your expertise

  DevOps as a methodology and cultural movement has been around for years -- but how well do you know its concepts and best practices? Find out here.Continue Reading

• Get familiar with the basics of vMotion live migration

  VMware's vMotion simplifies the process of VM live migration. To use it properly, familiarize yourself with requirements for network bandwidth, host sizes and how it works.Continue Reading

• How and when to use Nexthink remote actions

  Data can tell admins a lot about what happens in an environment -- if they can collect it. See how the Nexthink platform and PowerShell scripts can gather end-user data.Continue Reading

• Terraform cheat sheet: Notable commands, HCL and more

  Terraform has a lot going on. This cheat sheet rounds up the essentials, from configuration settings to the key commands for managing the Terraform directory.Continue Reading

• Get the right components for your home lab VM

  Home lab VM setups are helpful to test technology and build VM management skills. Be sure to evaluate RAM, CPU, network speeds and management software for a successful deployment.Continue Reading

• 7 infrastructure as code books for IT pros to dig into

  Need some reading material? Check out these books on infrastructure as code -- and popular IaC tools -- to pick up some new skills on the IT management practice.Continue Reading

• A beginner's guide to a multistage Docker build

  Multistage builds help you manage Dockerfile size during container proliferation. Get the process right with the necessary guidelines and ideal use cases.Continue Reading

• Tips to launch VirtualBox nested virtualization

  Nested VMs make it easy to expand VM capacity without additional hardware. Take a look at the process to avoid any major issues and get these VMs up and running.Continue Reading

• Don't limit observability to 3 pillars

  Logs, metrics and tracing are the pillars of observability but fall short in system health comprehension. Learn why data source tracking gives better insight into your environment.Continue Reading