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• Use the CALMS framework for a smooth DevOps transition

  Adopting DevOps can be challenging, especially when communicating across IT and business teams. The five elements of the CALMS framework can help organizations measure progress.  Continue Reading

• Explore network plugins for Kubernetes: CNI explained

  With Container Network Interface plugins, IT teams can create and deploy network options for diverse Kubernetes environments. Learn how CNI works and compare top network plugins.  Continue Reading

• How does Kubernetes use etcd?

  Etcd is a lightweight, highly available key-value store accessible to each node in a Kubernetes cluster. Find out how etcd works and learn how to use it inside Kubernetes.  Continue Reading

• Compare Kubernetes StatefulSet vs. deployment vs. DaemonSet

  Kubernetes has several ways to deploy applications, including deployments, DaemonSets and StatefulSets. But each resource type has unique benefits, drawbacks and use cases.  Continue Reading

• Dissect open source ransomware code to understand an attack

  To protect your organization from ransomware, it's helpful to know what goes on behind the scenes. Unpack this ransomware code example to understand and defend against attacks.  Continue Reading

• Make a business case for VMware training

  You can outsource infrastructure management to a third party or you can get IT admins the VMware training they need to install, manage and troubleshoot your environment.  Continue Reading

• Why and how to use container malware scanning software

  Malware is on the rise, and containers are potential attack vectors. Learn why it's crucial to check containers for vulnerabilities and compare container malware scanning tools.  Continue Reading

• Configure Azure Load Balancer for session persistence

  Session persistence ensures users connect to the same server for the duration of their session. Find out how and why to set up session persistence in Azure Load Balancer.  Continue Reading

• What Golang generics support means for code structure

  Generics are a relatively recent addition to the strongly and statically typed Go language. Learn the benefits of using generics in Golang and how to get started.  Continue Reading

• Learn how to bootstrap Kubernetes clusters with kubeadm

  In this guide, learn to create, configure and run a Kubernetes cluster from scratch with kubeadm, a command-line tool that simplifies and automates cluster setup and management.  Continue Reading

• What is a Raspberry Pi used for?

  IT infrastructure can get expensive fast, making single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi appealing for small projects. Learn what a Raspberry Pi does and explore IT use cases.  Continue Reading

• What DevOps teams need to know about API management

  Managing today's sprawling API ecosystems is increasingly daunting for DevOps teams. Learn what to look for when choosing a tool to reduce the complexity of API management.  Continue Reading

• Combat ransomware with continuous backup software, strategy

  No IT organization is safe from a ransomware attack, making backup maintenance critical. Learn the pros and cons of continuous backups in terms of costs, storage and recovery time.  Continue Reading

• How to integrate and monitor Kubernetes with New Relic

  New Relic might be best known as a DevOps monitoring tool, but it can also help improve observability into your Kubernetes clusters. Follow this tutorial to get started.  Continue Reading

• What IT pros need to know about low-code limitations

  Low-code environments promise to simplify and speed up software development, but their limitations can create challenges for enterprise IT. Compare models for low-code adoption.  Continue Reading

• Compare container orchestrators Apache Mesos vs. Kubernetes

  Exploring options for container orchestration? Kubernetes' popularity doesn't mean it's always the best choice. Discover the tradeoffs and use cases of Mesos vs. Kubernetes.  Continue Reading

• How to manage stateful containers with Kubernetes

  Organizations can reap the benefits of containers for stateful applications by using Kubernetes to maintain state in application processes and components.  Continue Reading

• How to stop ransomware: 4 steps to ransomware containment

  Even with the best security efforts, ransomware sometimes breaches organizations' defenses -- but IT teams can prevent a ransomware attack from escalating with these four steps.  Continue Reading

• Open core vs. open source: What's the difference?

  Open core software has gained attention as an alternative to open source and proprietary models. Learn how open core differs from open source and the two approaches' pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• Creating an effective change management process for IT ops

  Handling changes is challenging in complex virtualized environments with extensive automation and dependencies. Learn what IT teams need to know for effective change management.  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

• 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

• Help desk documentation: Best practices for DevOps teams

  Creating accurate, up-to-date documentation for help desks is critical to software development and adoption -- but it also poses challenges for DevOps organizations.  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

• Prepare for ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure

  Prevention and protection are often the focus of ransomware discussions, but IT teams must understand ransomware's effects on operations and how to react in an attack scenario.  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

• Emerging approaches to HCI for IT services

  Hyper-converged infrastructure's increased support for containers, composability and hybrid cloud deployments has attracted IT teams with reduced costs and improved efficiency.  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

• 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

• 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

• DevOps vs. AgileOps: What's the difference?

  While AgileOps may seem like a sign that the IT industry has reached 'peak Ops,' the approach could enable DevOps teams to further refine their operations.  Continue Reading

• How to create and manage a rock-solid DevSecOps framework

  Going from DevOps to DevSecOps requires a serious adjustment -- but it's a change that improves both the IT ecosystem and the IT department's collaboration prowess.  Continue Reading

• Docker's rootless mode a welcome security update

  Docker containers have root privileges by default -- a known security issue for several years. Now Docker's rootless mode separates containers from underlying infrastructure.  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

• Get to know Amazon DevOps Guru for system monitoring

  Amazon DevOps Guru gives IT admins machine learning-driven insights into applications to respond to problems quickly and efficiently. Discover how it works and its benefits.  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

• Patching best practices IT ops and security can agree on

  Patches are necessary for maintenance, but can often cause a rift between IT ops and security teams. Follow these best practices to unify expectations and keep tension at bay.  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

• Adopt a zero-trust framework for a safer IT ecosystem

  Zero trust sounds like opposition to DevOps' all-for-one culture model, but it's a safety model organizations should evaluate. Safeguard everything with identity authentication.  Continue Reading

• 6 technical debt examples and how to solve them

  Technical debt can be critical to an organization's success or failure -- and many don't even know it exists. Discover six examples of where it collects and how to eliminate it.  Continue Reading

• Top observability tools for 2022

  Observability tools can give developers and IT administrators better insight on applications to improve delivery, performance and customer experience -- and avoid potential issues.  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

• 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

• Fielding IT management challenges: Supply chain edition

  As IT operations teams grapple with global supply chain disruptions and a skills shortage, they must work with IT leadership to make some tough decisions.  Continue Reading

• How to learn Golang: A DevOps engineer's experience

  While some languages don't provide much proprietary support for new learners, Go makes it simple for anyone interested in the language to pick up the basics in a couple hours.  Continue Reading

• Observability vs. monitoring: What's the difference?

  Although observability and monitoring are different concepts, they aren't mutually exclusive; both provide IT administrators with valuable insights on their systems.  Continue Reading

• Address Hyper-V VM network issues for peak performance

  Microsoft Hyper-V can sometimes experience poor network performance or connectivity problems. When that happens, there are several things you can do to resolve the problem.  Continue Reading

• Common use cases for observability

  These use cases for observability enable an organization to dig deeper into its systems monitoring and analysis to get ahead of potential issues and alert IT staff.  Continue Reading

• 8 observability best practices

  Observability enables organizations to analyze data on a continuous basis and act on it quickly. Learn best practices for implementing the technology.  Continue Reading

• The 3 pillars of observability: Logs, metrics and traces

  Logs, metrics and traces offer their individual perspectives on system performance. When analyzed together, they provide a complete picture of your infrastructure.  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

• DevOps architect vs. engineer: What's the difference?

  DevOps engineers and architects work in the same environment, but their roles, skills and experience differ. Learn what each entails and how to prepare for one over the other.  Continue Reading

• A beginner's guide to Hyper-V checkpoints

  Hyper-V checkpoints help mitigate problems with upgrade rollouts. They can pile up, so they require some storage space and management.  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

• Where the future of AIOps use cases will take IT ops

  AIOps is poised for rapid growth and maturity as it becomes accepted in the market. Organizations should draw plans to integrate it into DevOps and systems management.  Continue Reading

• 5 best practices for VM patch management

  'Patching is my favorite!' said no IT admin, ever. Reduce the headache by patching everything -- even the hard-to-reach components -- and testing patches before rollout.  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

• Reduce cloud waste with careful DevOps cost management

  To keep up with swift business demands and managing the costs of the cloud, organizations can turn to DevOps. Follow these four principles to reduce waste.  Continue Reading

• Proactive backup measures simplify virtual server recovery

  Backups and CDP are two ways to prevent VM data loss. Backups can quickly restore data despite file recovery limits. CDP stores every piece of data in use but may lag in production.  Continue Reading

• Demonstrate ROI in IT with these metrics

  When IT ops teams must validate a project's worth to the business to receive funding, they have to look beyond general benefits. Here are several metrics that help prove ROI.  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

• Brace IT ops teams for server end of life

  The end of a server's life is rarely an enjoyable time. With it comes reevaluating applications and preparing for migrations. Here's what to keep in mind as the time approaches.  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

• Don't force your IT applications into edge computing

  Edge computing's primary concern is latency -- and most applications introduce too much. Consider the edge as a companion environment, not an approaching transformation.  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

• How to create a DevOps self-service portal

  Remote DevOps teams need the tools to build and deploy applications independently -- that's where self-service portals come in. Discover the benefits and how to build one.  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

• Do DevOps and the Theory of Constraints still relate?

  The Theory of Constraints still holds weight in the IT industry decades later, but the adoption of DevOps slims down some of its relevancy. Here's how.  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

• 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

• Assign GPUs to virtual machines with VMware vGPU mode

  Resource delegation across an IT system can be troublesome, but it doesn't have to be. Follow this guide to assign the right amount of GPU to support virtual machines on VMware.  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

• Compare KubeVirt vs. Virtlet for container, VM management

  KubeVirt and Virtlet unite VM and container management into one stack, but KubeVirt has more flexibility to tune VMs, whereas Virtlet boasts better integration with Kubernetes.  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

• Improving open source software governance stature

  Open source governance is a vital part of a software project's maturity. Embrace these tools and tips to monitor open source security, use permissions and code quality.  Continue Reading

• VCP exam prep: Learn what help the VMware course provides

  The VMware Certification Professional badge is for admins with network, storage and data center virtualization know-how. Get insight into course specifics and structure.  Continue Reading

• Compare open source orchestration tools for DevOps

  Orchestration is a vital piece of the modern IT ecosystem puzzle. Compare popular tools and learn how they fit 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

• Fixing a critical bug in IT takes coordination and patience

  Critical bugs are unavoidable, but IT staff can take measured steps to ease the process. The best approach combines respect for the IT staff and systems with the issue's severity.  Continue Reading

• Virtual network load balancing tools and tips

  There are many virtual load balancer options for IT teams to choose from, and each offers something a little different. Compare four of these tools here.  Continue Reading

• Deploy microservices with serverless functions

  Microservices enable IT teams to create flexible, uniform systems -- but what happens when IT teams use serverless functions for microservices? Discover the benefits and drawbacks.  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

• DataOps vs. MLOps: Streamline your data operations

  How many Ops combos can we get? What's DataOps? How is it different from MLOps? This article clarifies the differences and how to choose one over the other.  Continue Reading

• Develop an interactive DevOps runbook

  Runbooks are important for DevOps processes -- simple or complex -- but they can be a beast to write. Use this expansive guide for best practices and arrangement.  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

• How to approach and instate automated IT documentation

  Automation can improve workflows, even when it comes to documentation. However, the process isn't foolproof. Here's what you need to know to get started.  Continue Reading

• Manage your IT service contracts to save money

  IT contracts amount to paperwork, which IT staff members tend to hate. But it's critical to manage service contracts to prevent runaway bills -- and unused features carrying a price tag.  Continue Reading

• Apply policy-as-code best practices to reap benefits

  A spinoff of infrastructure as code, policy as code applies its core principles to policy management and implementation. Here's why -- and the best way -- to adopt it.  Continue Reading

• Discover the benefits of virtualization for ROBO

  Virtualization brings cost benefits and saves time for IT teams that oversee ROBOs. Effective implementation requires cloud-based management tools and enough network bandwidth.  Continue Reading

• Xen vs. KVM: What are the differences?

  Admins often evaluate Xen vs. KVM as open source options. The main factors to consider in a primary hypervisor are organizational infrastructure and cloud adoption interests.  Continue Reading