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.

Tip 10 Feb 2023
The role of automation in SD-WAN

API integration, machine learning and AIOps are vital to achieve the benefits of SD-WAN automation, which include better network performance and faster operations. Continue Reading
Tip 03 Mar 2022
Business benefits of an Agile networking approach

Enterprises that embed an Agile approach in their networking strategies could see benefits like better network performance, enhanced data security and faster rollouts of network services. Continue Reading

Software Quality

6 green coding best practices and how to get started
Software developers can support sustainability efforts via a range of green coding tactics. These best practices range from ...
The dos and don'ts of scalability testing
Effective scalability testing helps to evaluate customer experience, protect against major failures and safeguard an ...
Docker vs. OpenShift: What are the main differences?
Docker and OpenShift have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the two depends on the specific needs of your ...

App Architecture

6 common problems with open source code integration
Open source provides its fair share of benefits for businesses that put it to use. However, don't ignore these six hazards that ...
The basics of working with pseudocode
Writing pseudocode is a great way to practice problem-solving skills, a crucial aspect in programming. It helps developers ...
The growing link between microservices and WebAssembly
The microservices architecture has become popular, but it runs into complexity and cost challenges. Implementing WebAssembly can ...

Cloud Computing

Evaluate serverless computing best practices
Serverless computing strategies require enterprises to evaluate tools, features and costs, while understanding application ...
Hybrid cloud connectivity best practices and considerations
Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what to know to set up a ...
Use resource tagging to optimize cloud costs
When it comes to cost management in cloud computing, tags and additional metadata can help with reporting, allocation and ...

SearchAWS

AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates ...
Break down the Amazon EKS pricing model
There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service ...
Compare EKS vs. self-managed Kubernetes on AWS
AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See ...

What does the Python 'if name equals main' construct do?
Ever wonder what Python's if name equals main syntax does? Here we explore what it does and when to use it.
How to deal with a layoff: 5 actions to take right now
So you've been laid off -- now what? These tips can help professionals deal with the uncertainty of sudden unemployment, get back...
How to tame Gradle dependency version management
Need to quickly and easily switch between versions of your dependencies at build time? Gradle's dependency catalogs are the ...

Data Center

Use the data center circular economy for sustainability
Building data center servers and hardware requires use of many of Earth's nonrenewable resources. Data center owners must adopt ...
Broadcom completes VMware acquisition, promises investment
Broadcom plans to invest in VMware products that enable enterprises to build and modernize their private and hybrid cloud ...
Top 8 AI hardware companies
Due to rapid AI hardware advancement, companies are releasing advanced products yearly to keep up with the competition. The new ...

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