Software Configuration and Change Management
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Feature
26 Dec 2019
How to get DevOps into compliance, and vice versa
IT organizations that are serious about DevOps, especially with integrated release pipelines, need compliance and governance workflows that dovetail with the app delivery approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2019
How software prototyping beats requirements gathering
How do you know which features to code into the software you're developing? Application teams share tips on how to deliver ROI with prototyping, UX research and a design week. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Oct 2019
10 tips for effective change management in Agile
Agile development encourages product owners to address customer needs through change. Follow these 10 tips for change requests and management practices that keep projects on track. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2019
Learn which low-code techniques fit which projects
There's an ideal time and purpose for low- and no-code development tools. And among those platforms there are various modus operandi, each apt for different apps. Continue Reading
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Infographic
16 Apr 2019
Get the picture: Enterprise DevOps maturity
DevOps promotes shifts in team organization, container usage and, of course, software delivery. Note these DevOps adoption trends to see where your team has room to adapt and mature. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2019
How to deprecate software features without bothering users
There's more to software deprecation than it seems. Organizations must consider the method of deprecation, how to inform users and what alternatives they should offer. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2019
Compare trunk-based development to feature-based approaches
The repo-centric trunk-based development model can be a good fit for teams adept enough to maintain a codebase. But it means taking the road less traveled. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Feb 2019
Network configuration basics: Focus on users and software tools
When configuring a network, keep a detailed and updated document to track user needs and network changes. And, of course, take advantage of network configuration software. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2019
Ansible vs. Puppet: Declarative DevOps tools square off
Vendors in the declarative DevOps space cater to the increasing emphasis on software quality in the release cycle. See how Puppet and Ansible stack up in this face-off. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2019
Learn the basics before you work with Git
Git can scale with complex environments, but more conflicts can arise. Get the Git basics down before your developers use forks or branches for projects. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Dec 2018
How can organizations improve their network change management?
Organizations can optimize their network change management processes with dedicated change management services for improved planning, monitoring and communication capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2018
Pick up stateless software precepts for modern app design
Change and state are complex interrelated concepts that shape how an application performs its tasks. Learn the meaning of state, mutability and change as they relate to app design. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
Jenkins Configuration as Code eases dev and admin woes
Version 1.0 of a CloudBees plug-in aims to help developers and administrators advance CI/CD while saving time and effort with Jenkins configuration tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jun 2018
IT pros weigh Git version control against the competition
You won't get far today without version control to safely iterate on application code. But is Git -- or one of the many commercial products based on Git -- right for your team? Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2018
Enterprises identify 10 essential DevOps tools
Products branded with DevOps are everywhere, and the list of options grows every day, but the best DevOps tools are already well-known among enterprise IT pros. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2017
Set Salt configuration management free without a master
Salt configurations usually involve at least one minion controlled by a master, but that's not always necessary. See how to use Salt to run a single machine in masterless mode. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2015
Breaking down the Altassian ALM software suite
With JIRA, Confluence, HipChat, Bitbucket and Stash, the Atlassian ALM software suite is for enterprises of all sizes that use Agile methodologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2014
CI success depends on quality acceptance criteria
Successful continuous integration requires testable acceptance criteria that help to guide developers. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2013
Top ten myths about release management
Application development guru Kevin Parker dispels the top ten myths he keeps hearing about software release management. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2011
Managing change requests to your application
In this tip, we look at end user requests, and the process to prioritize the requests for IT, so they know where to focus their work efforts. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2010
ITIL book author advises how organizations can implement ITIL in their development
Implementing change management and ITIL in organizations is an ongoing challenge, says author Larry Klosterboer. In Klosterboer's new books, he addresses time implementation of change and configuration management in an ITIL environment. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 May 2010
What does "change management" mean in software development and QA?
Change management, sometimes called configuration management, has a few different meanings in the software development community, from team changes to code changes, explains expert Yvette Francino. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2009
Social engineering training could disrupt botnet growth
Social engineering has become such an integrated part of our lives that it is accepted without question. Its over usage has made it an easy tool for attackers. It has led to the creation of botnets, which feed on controlling social behavior to spread more malware and steal sensitive information. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2009
Cybersecurity czar candidate questions clout of new position
A former U.S. Congressman, reportedly one of the leading candidates for the White House position of cybersecurity czar, this week questioned whether the new post would have any clout, suggesting that the legislative and bureaucratic issues that lie ahead are so complex that it's unclear what the position would entail. "If you think it's difficult to get through the bureaucracy, wait till you get to congress," said Tom Davis, a former Republican congressman from Virginia. "If there's a crisis things can move quickly, that's one thing we've seen in this town … but the difficulty right now is that there are so many things going on in Washington." Continue Reading