IT Automation and Orchestration

The IT automation and orchestration topic center provides comprehensive resources on IT automation as well as processes and techniques to orchestrate IT tasks, and the skills required to manage them. Find news and tips covering automation tools, configuration management, as well as job scheduling here.

February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22
NetBrain's new tool automates network troubleshooting

NetBrain's Problem Diagnosis Automation System leans on network manager expertise instead of AI to automate troubleshooting and resolve network issues.
November 19, 2021 19 Nov'21
LogicMonitor introduces centralized log management platform

The data observability platform vendor's new platform enables enterprises to use AIOps and automation to find anomalies with their IT system, report them and head off widespread problems.
August 18, 2020 18 Aug'20
IBM debuts Power10 processor, aimed at hybrid clouds

IBM's Power10 chip promises to make life easier for IT pros installing hybrid clouds -- but they will have to wait until late next year to see for themselves.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
IBM's Watson AIOps aims to help networks run smoothly

Launched during IBM Think 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, IBM's Watson AIOps aims to use AI to help CIOs more quickly and efficiently keep their networks running.

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microservices

Microservices, or microservices architecture, is an approach to application development in which a large application is built from modular components or services. Continue Reading
Working with PowerShell Secret Management and Secret Vault

The two new PowerShell modules put API keys, credentials and other secrets under lock and key to protect sensitive information in automation and remoting scenarios. Continue Reading
What admins need to know about CMG client authentication

A System Center cloud management gateway keeps your organization's devices in compliance and running as they should, but which authentication option would work best for you? Continue Reading

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Compare Azure Bicep vs. Terraform to provision infrastructure

In comparing Azure Bicep vs Terraform, Azure cloud admins can make an informed decision on which IaC service they want to use to automate deployment of their cloud. Continue Reading
IaC security options help reduce software development risk

The use of infrastructure as code is increasing among developers, but security teams can take advantage of a growing number of tools to make sure IaC doesn't increase risk. Continue Reading
Cloud application developers need built-in security

Enterprises plan to increase cloud application security spending in 2022. Find out how security vendors and cloud application developers can meet their needs. Continue Reading

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Automate network validation for smoother changes

Teams can verify network state before and after network changes to ensure smooth deployment of the changes. Automating those pre- and post-change checks can reduce errors and outages. Continue Reading
3 keys to transforming your business with hyperautomation

The advancement of hyperautomation allows businesses to dramatically change how they operate and their ultimate success, if they take the right approach. Continue Reading
Explore the benefits behind SCCM tenant attach

When you plug your System Center Configuration Manager into the Microsoft cloud with this feature, you add more flexibility to your device management capabilities. Continue Reading

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Try default values in PowerShell parameters for flexibility

When you lock down your code to work in specific conditions, your automation efforts can fall flat. Try these techniques to add more versatility to your PowerShell scripts. Continue Reading
Cut coding corners with return values in PowerShell functions

In certain instances, a return keyword is a good option to exit the current scope of a function and to reduce the bloat from a PowerShell script. Continue Reading
The future of DR orchestration goes beyond recovery

What's next for disaster recovery orchestration? As tools grow and change, orchestration may soon go beyond disaster recovery, as well as aid in planning. Continue Reading