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Handling Kubernetes challenges in complex cloud environments

Multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments present management, operations and cost issues for even the most seasoned cloud teams, but the right strategy can combat those challenges.

By Will Kelly • July 7, 2023

Linkerd

Linkerd is an open source network proxy installed as a service mesh for Kubernetes.

By Alexander Gillis • July 5, 2023

open system

In computing, an open system is a platform that can be modified and extended and has freely available documentation.

By Gavin Wright • July 5, 2023

Nagios

Nagios is an open source IT system monitoring tool.

By Alexander Gillis • July 5, 2023

Automate workflows by running PowerShell in GitHub Actions

By running PowerShell scripts in GitHub Actions workflows, admins can automate common DevOps and IT management tasks. Get started with these hands-on examples.

By Anthony Howell • June 30, 2023

Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is a small, security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on the musl C standard library and BusyBox utilities instead of GNU.

By Jack Wallen • June 30, 2023

Cued by breach postmortems, fintech refines zero trust

In a quest to continuously improve, Mercury's security leader takes inspiration from other companies' lessons learned, then updates tools and practices accordingly.

By Beth Pariseau • June 29, 2023

marcom (or marcomm)

Marcom (sometimes spelled 'marcomm') is an abbreviation for 'marketing communications.'

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 29, 2023

Banks dump Terraform for Crossplane infrastructure as code

Two EU banks favor Crossplane's reconciliation approach over Terraform's dependency graph, saying the former hastens deployments -- with a few migration caveats.

By Beth Pariseau • June 28, 2023

HashiCorp Vault to expand in DevSecOps with BluBracket buy

HashiCorp expands Vault's focus to include DevSecOps with the acquisition of a secrets scanning startup, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Microsoft and GitHub.

By Beth Pariseau • June 27, 2023

How to execute a Windows Server 2012 file server migration

The Storage Migration Service can reduce the stress involved with shifting the data from the outdated file server operating system to one with a newer version of Windows Server.

By Brien Posey • June 27, 2023

Accelerate software delivery by practicing Lean DevOps

The Lean methodology focuses on increasing efficiency and reducing waste -- practices that can also streamline DevOps projects. Review the benefits of combining the two approaches.

By Clive Longbottom • June 27, 2023

WebAssembly

WebAssembly (Wasm) is a binary instruction format for compiling and executing code in a client-side web browser.

By Stephen Bigelow • June 26, 2023

3 IT and DevOps trends to watch in the second half of 2023

From managing cloud costs in an uncertain economy to embracing AI and other emerging technologies, IT leaders face major challenges as they head into the second half of 2023.

By Lev Craig • June 23, 2023

Learn by doing with these PowerShell regex examples

When you must find specific text in a large file, such as a system log, regular expressions can come to the rescue. Learn how to add this skill to your administrative arsenal.

By Anthony Howell • June 23, 2023

uptime and downtime

In computing, uptime is a measure of how long a computer or service is on and available. Downtime is the measure of how long it is not available.

By Gavin Wright • June 22, 2023

Chef founder’s new venture: IT infrastructure digital twins

System Initiative, out in private beta this week, visualizes complex IT environments in digital simulations where users can test updates before real-world deployments.

By Beth Pariseau • June 21, 2023

VM BIOS (virtual machine basic input/output system)

A VM BIOS (virtual machine basic input/output system) is the set of instructions that controls the booting process of a VM.

By Nick Martin • June 20, 2023

OS X

OS X, also referred to as macOS X or Mac OS X, is Apple's proprietary, Unix-based operating system. Released in 2001 as the successor to Mac OS 9, OS X incorporates support for Unix-based applications as well as for those written specifically for the Mac.

By Andrew Zola • June 20, 2023

When should you use K3s vs. MicroK8s?

Looking for an efficient, user-friendly alternative to traditional Kubernetes? Compare the popular lightweight distributions K3s and MicroK8s to decide which is best for you.

By Chris Tozzi • June 20, 2023

United Airlines clears CI/CD pipelines for takeoff

In an industry heavily affected by pandemic disruptions, United Airlines brought in a new orchestration tool to navigate fluctuating software delivery requirements.

By Beth Pariseau • June 19, 2023

CISA SBOM standards efforts stymied by confusion, inertia

Efforts to establish SBOM standards and guidance have progressed, but unanswered questions persist -- including how the federal government plans to enforce its own requirements.

By Beth Pariseau • June 15, 2023

When and how to run databases on Kubernetes

Deciding whether to move your database onto Kubernetes requires careful consideration, especially when choosing among deployment options. Here's what to keep in mind.

By Brien Posey • June 15, 2023

Knative

Knative is an open source project based on the Kubernetes platform for building, deploying and managing serverless workloads that can run in the cloud, on premises or in a third-party data center.

By Linda Rosencrance • June 14, 2023

HashiCorp Vault trims SaaS; Boundary hooks up Enterprise

HashiCorp Vault's appeal to a broader field of users gets a boost from a new entry-level cloud service, while a new Boundary Enterprise targets the high end of the market.

By Beth Pariseau • June 14, 2023