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OpenTF begins HashiCorp Terraform fork, pledges donation

The vendor-led group says it wants to donate a fork based on the latest open source version of the infrastructure as code tool to a foundation, ideally the Linux Foundation or CNCF.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 25, 2023

Managing open source components in the software supply chain

Software supply chain attacks are becoming increasingly common. There is no single measure that can stop attacks, but implementing security precautions can reduce risk.

By Nihad Hassan • Aug. 25, 2023

VMware, Cisco prep generative AI for SecOps

Generative AI has the potential to go beyond identifying anomalies in known data to create new information, such as incident summaries or security policies -- as well as new risks.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 24, 2023

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools)

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) refers to a set of tools from Microsoft that enable IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server from a computer that is running Windows 11, Windows 10 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1.

By Rahul Awati • Aug. 24, 2023

VMware Tanzu portfolio reshuffled ahead of Broadcom close

VMware Tanzu incorporates Aria AIOps and FinOps products as a $69 billion acquisition by Broadcom looms, putting the product line's future in question.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 22, 2023

How to run ML workloads with Apache Spark on Kubernetes

IT staff looking for ways to maintain ML workloads with ease are increasingly turning to Apache Spark. Follow these simple steps to set up a Spark cluster on Kubernetes.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 22, 2023

Microsoft SCOM (System Center Operations Manager)

Microsoft SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) is a set of tools for infrastructure monitoring and application performance management.

By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • Aug. 22, 2023

Exchange Web Services (EWS)

Microsoft Exchange Web Services (EWS) is an application program interface (API) that lets applications access items in a Microsoft Exchange email mailbox, such as calendars, contacts, and messages.

By Rahul Awati • Aug. 21, 2023

logical partition (LPAR)

A logical partition (LPAR) is a subset of a computer's processor, memory and I/O resources that behaves much like a physical server.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 21, 2023

How to set up PowerShell remoting over SSH

Microsoft recommends using WinRM to manage Windows machines remotely, but OpenSSH offers other advantages, particularly in organizations that also use Linux systems.

By Anthony Howell • Aug. 21, 2023

Local Group Policy Editor

Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a user interface for managing local Group Policy settings on a Windows computer.

By Toni Boger, Robert Sheldon • Aug. 21, 2023

Microsoft Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

Microsoft Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is a service in Microsoft Windows operating systems (OSes) that allows download from and upload of files to Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) web servers and Server Message Block (SMB) file servers.

By Rahul Awati, Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 21, 2023

Vendor-led group vows to fork HashiCorp Terraform

HashiCorp Terraform is a flashpoint of contention in the wake of the vendor's move to a Business Source License, including allegations that it ignored open source contributions.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 17, 2023

How to kickstart a proof-of-concept IT project

Like any IT initiative, operations staff need a clear vision for a proof-of-concept project. From the justification to reporting stages, knowing the steps can bolster PoC success.

By Adam Bertram, Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 17, 2023

Terraform

HashiCorp Terraform is an infrastructure as code (IaC) software tool that allows DevOps teams to automate infrastructure provisioning using reusable, shareable, human-readable configuration files.

By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • Aug. 16, 2023

How to roll back Git code to a previous commit

Git reset and git revert can be lifesavers for developers. Follow these examples to see which command makes the most sense when mistakes arise during development.

By Anthony Howell , Stuart Burns • Aug. 14, 2023

Confusion mounts amid HashiCorp open source change

Ripple effects from HashiCorp's switch to BSL spread through the industry, raising questions among enterprise users and trepidation about the future of corporate open source.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 14, 2023

shift-left testing

Shift-left testing is a software testing approach in which the code is tested in the earlier stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

By Rahul Awati • Aug. 14, 2023

Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM)

Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) is a Safe Mode boot option for Windows Server domain controllers.

By Rahul Awati • Aug. 14, 2023

HashiCorp open source change targets competitors

HashiCorp moves to a Business Source License for all its future product releases that prohibits use for commercial purposes, renewing questions about open core business models.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 11, 2023

DevOps automation: Examples, tradeoffs and best practices

Automation can be a faster way of doing things right or wrong. Planning and review can determine which outcome will prevail on your DevOps automation project.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 11, 2023

Several Exchange Server flaws fixed on August Patch Tuesday

Microsoft addresses 74 vulnerabilities this month with the on-premises email server platform returning to the spotlight with corrections to close six security holes.

By Tom Walat • Aug. 9, 2023

How to use Reliability Monitor to manage servers

The utility gives administrators a way to look back over time to see what driver updates, software installations or hardware crashes might be related to the sudden instability.

By Damon Garn • Aug. 9, 2023

serial peripheral interface (SPI)

A serial peripheral interface (SPI) is an interface commonly used in computers and embedded systems to facilitate short-distance communication between a microcontroller and one or more peripheral integrated circuits (ICs).

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 7, 2023

IT pros mull observability tools, devx and generative AI

Observability as a common language for both developers and operations teams still has plenty of room for improvement in the era of platform engineering, according to experts.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 3, 2023