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Deploy OpenTelemetry to improve Kubernetes observability

Deploying OpenTelemetry on Kubernetes can give teams a leg up in observability monitoring. It only takes a few simple steps to get the tool up and running.

By Chris Tozzi • Jan. 8, 2024

Kubernetes

Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s for the number of letters between K and S, is an open source platform used to manage containerized applications across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.

By Alan Earls, Kathleen Casey, Kinza Yasar • Jan. 4, 2024

Understand PowerShell splatting with these examples

Give this PowerShell splatting tutorial a closer look to see how to simplify complex commands to make your code more versatile, which can be a boon in team environments.

By Anthony Howell • Dec. 28, 2023

How to manage a migration to Microsoft Entra ID

Thinking of leaving Active Directory behind? A successful move to Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform hinges on how well you've prepared in advance.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 27, 2023

What are the Microsoft Entra ID benefits for on-prem admins?

Active Directory's presence looms large for organizations that rely on Microsoft's venerable directory service for a multitude of tasks tied to identity and access.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 27, 2023

Cisco Security Cloud adds Isovalent for multi-cloud networks

The commercial backer of open source networking and security projects Cilium and Tetragon comes under Cisco's control for cloud-native network security.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 21, 2023

Server-side Wasm to-do list lengthens for 2024

Server-side WebAssembly hype peaked in late 2022, but a year later, its path to general availability for key features remains long and cloud portability alternatives are emerging.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 20, 2023

SRE vs. DevOps: What’s the difference?

The lines between site reliability engineering and DevOps aren't always clear. Building a harmonious relationship between the teams starts with understanding their distinct roles.

By Will Kelly • Dec. 20, 2023

DevSecOps pros prep for GenAI upheavals in 2024

Generative AI models have been a hot topic of discussion in 2023, but their real-world impact on each of the major IT disciplines is just beginning.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 19, 2023

When FinOps met devx at Capital One

Capital One has kept cloud costs flat as its infrastructure grows, and now looks to share lessons learned -- including the subtle art of devx -- through the FinOps Foundation.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 15, 2023

SUSE Rancher Kubernetes regroups amid platform trend

It's been a year of seismic shifts for SUSE's Rancher Kubernetes management products as market buzz shifts to platform engineering, forcing changes in strategy heading into 2024.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 14, 2023

Technology outlook: Service providers cite four key trends

What's on tap for 2024? The partner ecosystem expects to help customers scale generative AI projects, work with smaller models and play a bigger role at the edge.

By John Moore • Dec. 14, 2023

CLI for Microsoft 365: A guide for administrators

The options to manage the Microsoft 365 platform are seemingly endless, but the CLI for Microsoft 365 offers distinct advantages for admins in the enterprise.

By Liam Cleary • Dec. 14, 2023

Microsoft delivers light December Patch Tuesday for admins

IT operations teams should prioritize deploying the Windows cumulative update to dispatch a critical MSHTML bug affecting Microsoft Outlook.

By Tom Walat • Dec. 13, 2023

IBM engineers hatch Linux Foundation HashiCorp Vault fork

IBM engineers working on Open Horizon within the Linux Foundation begin a Vault fork as challenges continue for HashiCorp, which also addressed Terraform Cloud pricing angst.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 12, 2023

6 quick server troubleshooting tips

Understand, communicate, monitor, check logs, ask for support. Follow these guidelines and make troubleshooting server problems quick and easy.

By Adam Fowler • Dec. 12, 2023

service virtualization

Service virtualization is the process of creating replicas of systems that new applications depend on to test how well the application and systems integrate.

By Nick Moore • Dec. 6, 2023

digitization

Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital format. In this format, information is organized into discrete units of data called bits that can be separately addressed, usually in multiple-bit groups called bytes.

By Kinza Yasar, Katie Terrell Hanna • Dec. 6, 2023

An IT ops guide to Kubernetes Job vs. CronJob

Jobs and CronJobs both execute tasks in Kubernetes. Their key difference comes down to frequency, and matching a task with the wrong Job type can lead to unsuccessful execution.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 4, 2023

Stop errors with these PowerShell ValidatePattern examples

Using regular expressions to validate input information and generate a tailored error message on a new user script can prevent unnecessary support tickets.

By Anthony Howell • Nov. 22, 2023

Key takeaways from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2023

Over 14,000 attendees took in KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2023 from Chicago and saw major announcements across the board in observability, sustainability and more.

By Jon Brown • Nov. 22, 2023

Geek gift guide 2023: Security first, at home and on the go

The COVID-19 public health emergency officially ended in 2023, but the threat of cyberattacks grew. Geeks had security on their minds, along with home comforts and travel gear.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 22, 2023

IT pros wary as Microsoft Copilot juggernaut gains steam

Microsoft is now 'The Copilot company,' along with GitHub. But concerns linger about the accuracy of AI-generated results, code lineage and long-term job security.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 17, 2023

Logistics firm taps Netflix Conductor service to manage AI

SPI Logistics looks to a microservices orchestration service provider founded by the creators of Netflix Conductor as it prepares to weave AI into developer workflows.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 16, 2023

Veteran platform engineers share lessons learned, wish lists

Platform engineering is the new DevOps, but few companies have reached maturity; reps from early adopter orgs shared tips, caveats and a call to action at KubeCon.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 16, 2023