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Microsoft corrects Windows zero-day for May Patch Tuesday

Administrators should plan on extra testing after deploying this month's patches due to the heavy concentration of fixes in three distinct areas of the Windows OS.

By Tom Walat • May 11, 2022

Brace IT ops teams for server end of life

The end of a server's life is rarely an enjoyable time. With it comes reevaluating applications and preparing for migrations. Here's what to keep in mind as the time approaches.

By Brian Kirsch • May 10, 2022

Microsoft modern authentication deadline looms over Exchange

Support for basic authentication will end this year, giving administrators who haven't switched to a newer authentication method little time to prepare for a smooth transition.

By Reda Chouffani • May 10, 2022

Upstream Istio service mesh hones IT ops user experience

The Istio service mesh community has revealed further plans to simplify the project's notoriously difficult 'Day 2' management, which can't all be addressed by downstream vendors.

By Beth Pariseau • May 9, 2022

Future of containers faces tools surplus, skills shortage

Container adoption seems inevitable, but it's not going to be smooth sailing. Experts weigh in on the state of container management -- and where it needs to go.

By Emily Mell • May 9, 2022

Why admins should learn how to use Azure Logic Apps

In an increasingly cloudy IT world, the iPaaS offering from Microsoft can bridge management gaps with automated workflows that require little technical expertise.

By Anthony Howell • May 9, 2022

Atlassian cloud outage postmortem seeks to build back trust

A detailed post-incident analysis of Atlassian's cloud outage last month is prompting both the vendor and its customers to revise and expand their resiliency plans.

By Beth Pariseau • May 3, 2022

net price

The net price is the value at which a product or service is sold after all taxes and other costs are added and all discounts subtracted.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • April 30, 2022

Guide to Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification

The new accreditation takes a more focused approach with exams that require knowledge of deploying traditional infrastructure components and their Microsoft Azure equivalent.

By Brien Posey • April 29, 2022

How to compare Docker images with container-diff

You could pay for a vendor to analyze container images for you, or you could use container-diff for free. Compare container images before deployment to avoid unfortunate mishaps.

By Clive Longbottom • April 29, 2022

SharePoint Online

Microsoft SharePoint Online is a collection of cloud- and web-based technologies that make it easy for organizations to store, share and manage digital information.

By Ben Lutkevich, Tayla Holman • April 29, 2022

Software supply chain security risks surround Kubernetes

Securing Kubernetes is complex enough, but its associations with the wider open source ecosystem and automated deployments add supply chain security concerns to the equation.

By Beth Pariseau • April 28, 2022

Kubernetes security targeted by perfect storm of threats

As Kubernetes prepares to phase out Docker upstream, attackers shift their focus to the container orchestration platform, where complexity creates its own vulnerabilities.

By Beth Pariseau • April 28, 2022

Avoid clock skew issues with external time source setup

Configure Active Directory domain controllers to use an external NTP server to avoid Kerberos authorization issues and other problems in your Windows environment.

By Brien Posey • April 28, 2022

Windows Server 2022 security hardening guide for admins

Emerging threats continue to target the Windows ecosystem, but there are multiple methods to make it tougher to be the victim of a malicious hack attempt.

By Brien Posey • April 26, 2022

Don’t force your IT applications into edge computing

Edge computing's primary concern is latency -- and most applications introduce too much. Consider the edge as a companion environment, not an approaching transformation.

By Tom Nolle • April 26, 2022

How to build a virtual router with VMware Workstation

Virtual networks in testing and development setups require virtual routers. In this step-by-step tutorial, use VMware and Windows tools to set up a virtual router.

By Brien Posey • April 25, 2022

IT pros hail Google’s Istio service mesh donation to CNCF

Google's decision to donate Istio service mesh to the CNCF isn't a shocking one, but proponents of the project said it could broaden its adoption in a competitive market.

By Beth Pariseau • April 25, 2022

How to create a DevOps self-service portal

Remote DevOps teams need the tools to build and deploy applications independently -- that's where self-service portals come in. Discover the benefits and how to build one.

By Kerry Doyle • April 21, 2022

Do DevOps and the Theory of Constraints still relate?

The Theory of Constraints still holds weight in the IT industry decades later, but the adoption of DevOps slims down some of its relevancy. Here's how.

By Will Kelly • April 20, 2022

Basic virsh network commands to know

It's helpful to know how to use virsh commands to manage VMs and virtual networks; some cloud providers don't support Ansible or VirtualBox. Get started with a few commands.

By Jack Wallen • April 20, 2022

Atlassian Team ‘22 wrap-up: Connect dev, ops and service

The Atlassian Team '22 conference focused in on new tools like Compass, Atlas and Analytics, with an optimistic eye to the future.

By Rob Strechay • April 19, 2022

The data team-IT operations divide delays data delivery

Extended delays in the data delivery process aren't just inconvenient; they're a hindrance to business success that data teams and IT operations must solve together.

By Emily Mell • April 19, 2022

The future of OpenTelemetry for observability

To collect and analyze telemetry data from cloud-native apps, many organizations use OpenTelemetry for system observability. Discover its benefits and primary components.

By Joydip Kanjilal • April 19, 2022

How to choose the best CPU for virtualization

Selecting the right CPU for virtual infrastructures depends on many factors, including feature sets and hardware specs. Proper configuration of processor resources is also crucial.

By Ryann Burnett • April 18, 2022