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Appirio signs FinancialForce PSA software pact

Under a new agreement, cloud consultancy Appirio revealed it plans to build a FinancialForce PSA sales and implementation practice; other IT channel news from the week.

By John Moore and Spencer Smith • May 25, 2018

Forget the DevOps mindset, and change habits and behaviors instead

DevOps is not a state of mind, but rather a series of behaviors and practices. Expert Rob Lambert explains how a focus on habits can be a DevOps game-changer.

By Rob Lambert • May 25, 2018

Breaking down the Exchange Online vs. on-premises choice

The continuous feature release model of Exchange Online might be a boon for some, but others might consider the need for constant training to be a detriment.

By Nathan O'Bryan • May 25, 2018

Chef InSpec users wrestle with compliance as code

Learning the ins and outs of the Chef InSpec product is only half the battle for compliance as code. The thornier task for some enterprises is to bridge the gap between compliance expertise and DevOps execution.

By Beth Pariseau • May 25, 2018

How do you use forklift migration to move VMs to the cloud?

To migrate a VM and its dependencies from a local data center to a public cloud, use the forklift method to prepare the VM for migration, deploy the right tools and import.

By Stephen Bigelow • May 25, 2018

Which VM migration techniques prepare VMs for the cloud?

Prepare your VMs with cloud migration best practices that examine how suitable a VM is for migration, what groundwork needs to be prepared for it and the costs of migration.

By Stephen Bigelow • May 24, 2018

How do you prepare for a VM migration in cloud computing?

Prepare for a VM migration by examining the requirements of your VMs and your cloud provider. Configure the VM for migration and match the settings to the cloud provider.

By Stephen Bigelow • May 24, 2018

Container cluster management tools ease cloud operations

Container ops is full of hurdles, even in the cloud. Managed Kubernetes services from the major providers offer a wealth of services to float a process along more easily.

By Kurt Marko • May 23, 2018

Chef Automate 2.0 renews appeal to DevOps shops

Chef Automate 2.0 lays the groundwork for tighter integration between the IT automation software and third-party tools, as Chef stakes its claim in the DevOps gold rush.

By Beth Pariseau • May 23, 2018

DevOps goes to Washington: How DevOps in government works

From procurement to compliance and security, the federal government will face enormous challenges as it brings DevOps on board. Here's how what to expect.

By Will Kelly • May 21, 2018

The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features

Windows Server 2016 is still a novel operating system for many administrators. Check out some of its new and enhanced features that might have slipped under the radar.

By Brian Kirsch • May 21, 2018

Not sure how to start with DevOps? Here’s one option

A new consulting firm with roots in Netflix and Amazon aims to help even legacy-heavy companies ship software faster. It starts with 15 metrics and small wins.

By Valerie Silverthorne • May 20, 2018

How do I convert VMDK to VHDX using PowerShell commands?

Download and install Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter to gain access to several PowerShell commands that enable VMware VMDK to Hyper-V VHDX conversions.

By Nirmal Sharma • May 18, 2018

Self-service automation gives WLA maximum power

Users don't want to wait for an admin to run a report. Admins don't want to drop their work to do it. Set parameters on self-service options and let workers help themselves.

By Emily Mell • May 18, 2018

Will Exchange Server 2019 address admin issues?

As Exchange Server 2019 draws closer, one administrator hopes Microsoft will incorporate some of the feature requests from the Exchange technicians in the field.

By Edward van Biljon • May 18, 2018

IT pros test out fresh crop of serverless monitoring tools

Serverless monitoring is still more of an art than a science, but tools that offer comprehensive insight into serverless infrastructure dependencies are in development.

By Beth Pariseau • May 18, 2018

Why personal alignment is the secret sauce in top DevOps teams

It's not magic, exactly, but there is a little-known secret at the heart of successful DevOps teams. Try personal alignment to improve team performance.

By Bob Reselman • May 18, 2018

How to protect PowerShell credentials in task automation

When administrators use unencrypted credentials in PowerShell scripts, they expose sensitive information. Find out the ways to secure credential use with automated tasks.

By Tim Warner • May 17, 2018

How do I avoid Windows Defender compatibility issues?

Microsoft offers a free antimalware tool for client and server systems, but administrators need to tune the layers of protection to avoid problems.

By Stephen Bigelow • May 17, 2018

Serverless infrastructure calls for updated IT ops expertise

IT ops participation is necessary for successful serverless infrastructure management, but operations pros will need to sharpen their skills in systems engineering and infrastructure as code.

By Beth Pariseau • May 17, 2018

DevOps is a culture, but here’s why it’s actually not

What DevOps needs today isn't more culture or more technology. It needs standards to help companies do a better job with implementation. Expert Aymen El Amri explains.

By Aymen El Amri • May 17, 2018

Use event-driven architecture to design for DevOps 2.0

Collaboration is key to DevOps, but it will be even more important to DevOps 2.0. Expert Bob Reselman explains how event-driven architecture will help us build the next-gen DevOps.

By Bob Reselman • May 16, 2018

Top-tier ITSM skills go beyond a good tool set

An organization can supply all the tools IT wants and still struggle to succeed. Build up key soft skills in IT and you'll boost productivity and business relationships.

By Alan Earls • May 16, 2018

Serverless deployment lifts enterprise DevOps velocity

Mainstream companies see mounting demand for serverless deployments for their new apps, but for existing apps, it's another story.

By Beth Pariseau • May 15, 2018

Azure IaaS vs. PaaS: Find the right service to reduce costs

Ready to migrate on-premises workloads to the cloud? Administrators should question their assumptions before diving in with Azure IaaS and consider the benefits of PaaS.

By Tim Warner • May 15, 2018