Containers and virtualization

Containerization software is taking over across the IT industry as the new favored IT infrastructure, as it enables high-speed and high-efficiency platform and software performance. Learn about the technology, its leading tools and how to use it from experts.

September 20, 2022 20 Sep'22
Aqua adds software supply chain security to DevSecOps mix

A new software supply chain security module for Aqua's platform correlates runtime security monitoring with pre-deployment scans as IT pros look to merge disparate tools.
September 19, 2022 19 Sep'22
Dell Apex joins with OpenShift, deepens VMware uncertainty

Dell jumps on the Red Hat OpenShift bandwagon with its Apex container management products, intensifying uncertainty about the future of VMware Tanzu under Broadcom.
August 31, 2022 31 Aug'22
VMware Tanzu sets up edge computing showdown with OpenShift

Enterprise edge computing is still at a nascent stage, but a battle is brewing between Kubernetes platforms such as VMware Tanzu and OpenShift to support the emerging trend.
August 30, 2022 30 Aug'22
VMware Tanzu teases vSphere, PaaS tie-ins -- but doubts linger

VMware said enhanced Kubernetes integrations for vSphere and Cloud Foundry, some in the works for years, will ship soon, but the pending Broadcom deal gives some observers pause.

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5 vSphere 8 features to know about

The latest vSphere release offers expanded lifecycle management features, data processing unit hardware support and management dashboards for admins to track deployment metrics. Continue Reading
Learn to manage Kubernetes costs with this Kubecost tutorial

Managing Kubernetes environments can be complex -- and expensive. Find out how to get started with Kubecost, a tool to monitor costs and capacity in Kubernetes clusters. Continue Reading
How to use Kubernetes' self-healing capability

Self-healing is a quality that enables software to autonomously resolve issues based on a desired state. Kubernetes' self-healing is built in, but it demands observation. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

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
Compare running Kubernetes on VMs vs. bare-metal servers

Planning to run a cloud-native application with Kubernetes? Compare the advantages and drawbacks of deployments on VMs and physical servers. Continue Reading
Compare Docker vs. Podman for container management

Docker and Podman offer similar capabilities to manage containers, but Docker's security vulnerabilities might make Podman more appealing for some admins. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How do I maintain an Azure VM static IP during a reboot?

Microsoft Azure users can assign static IP addresses to VMs, but doing so has notable downsides as well as benefits. Learn how and why to assign static IPs to Azure VMs. Continue Reading
Kubernetes clusters multiply like Tribbles -- but why?

Like the U.S.S. Enterprise faced a rapidly compounding Tribble problem, Kubernetes admins find themselves in a similar situation with clusters. What do you do now? Continue Reading
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

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What to do when a VM is compromised

When security incidents arise -- and they will -- IT administrators can restore, reset or completely wipe VMs to return them to health and get them back into production. Continue Reading
How to tackle container orchestration challenges

Container orchestration brings many benefits, like improved productivity and security, but before those advantages can be realized, IT teams must overcome several hurdles. Continue Reading
Boost Docker API security to protect ports

Unguarded Docker APIs can let in unwanted visitors and expose data to hackers. To shield your Docker environment, follow these best practices -- and avoid common pitfalls. Continue Reading