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Look back at the top Kubernetes news of 2021

Kubernetes had many ups and downs over the course of 2021. Read 10 of the top Kubernetes news stories to ensure you're up to date heading into the new year.

By Emily Foster • Jan. 10, 2022

IT asset disposition (ITAD)

IT asset disposition (ITAD) is an industry term and practice built around reusing, recycling, repairing or disposing of unwanted IT equipment in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

By Alexander Gillis • Jan. 10, 2022

Windows Server 2022 storage features address security, speed

Microsoft's release of Windows Server 2022 brings several notable updates to its storage and file services functionality to give new life to on-premises server systems.

By Brian Kirsch • Jan. 4, 2022

Threat modeling and DevOps: A partnership in the making

Proactive threat modeling is a perfect fit for DevOps' iterative nature. Follow DevOps principles of collaboration, automation and feedback for a successful pairing.

By Will Kelly • Dec. 30, 2021

Anywhere Operations infrastructure enables decentralized IT

The pandemic forced companies into an abrupt hybrid workforce model. Anywhere Operations helps IT organizations support their workers, users and infrastructure -- wherever it is.

By Emily Mell • Dec. 29, 2021

Build on the Anywhere Operations trend with composability

The ability to access infrastructure remotely is crucial for IT organizations to meet business initiatives. Composable infrastructure is one way to support this model.

By Alyssa Fallon • Dec. 29, 2021

Service delivery methods: The key to Anywhere Operations

For Anywhere Operations success, businesses must focus on service delivery methods -- but it's not IT's decision. Business value must be the focus.

By Emily Foster • Dec. 29, 2021

IT systems management

Systems management is the administration of the information technology (IT) systems in an enterprise network or data center.

By Ben Lutkevich • Dec. 28, 2021

How to use Windows Server 2022 secured-core server features

Microsoft's latest server operating system attempts to prevent attacks in the data center by locking down access to traditionally vulnerable areas, such as the system firmware.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 23, 2021

How do you debug a Kubernetes service deployment?

To debug a Kubernetes deployment, IT teams must start by following the basic rules of troubleshooting and then move to the smaller details to find the root cause of the problem.

By Kurt Marko • Dec. 23, 2021

What to know about VMware cloud repatriation options

Businesses might seek to move data from VMware Cloud on AWS back on premises for a handful of reasons. Consider the various options for cloud repatriation.

By Brian Kirsch • Dec. 22, 2021

Fintech startup passes SOC 2 audits with serverless security

Undertaking SOC 2 audits in a serverless security environment came with up-front challenges, but the company's former chief security architect predicts long-term advantages.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 21, 2021

How to build a Kubernetes operator

Operators unleash the full power of developing complicated offerings or abstractions on Kubernetes. And, while they have a lot of potential, there is a steep learning curve.

By Deepak Dhami • Dec. 21, 2021

How to perform Azure AD bulk operations with PowerShell

Microsoft offers multiple ways to manage users and groups in Azure Active Directory. PowerShell is one option, but it requires knowing which module to use to handle coverage gaps.

By Mike Kanakos • Dec. 20, 2021

Establish an effective ransomware playbook

In an attack, an effective playbook offers IT teams a set of processes to identify compromised systems and alert the right individuals to recover the systems.

By Kerry Doyle • Dec. 20, 2021

virtual to physical (V2P)

Virtual to physical (V2P) involves transferring or porting a virtual machine (VM) onto a physical machine.

By Rahul Awati • Dec. 17, 2021

ITIL vs. DevOps: What path should an enterprise choose?

Frameworks and methodologies must keep pace with technology stacks. ITIL fell too far behind between the release of ITIL 3 and ITIL 4, but there might be a middle ground.

By Will Kelly • Dec. 16, 2021

Log4Shell flaw looms over December Patch Tuesday

Microsoft issued security updates for 67 CVEs, including a Windows AppX Installer zero-day, but a Java-based vulnerability has many IT departments on edge.

By Tom Walat • Dec. 15, 2021

Log4j vulnerability nightmare: A DevSecOps wake-up call

DevSecOps can help mitigate the Log4j vulnerability, but it's unclear whether this latest cybersecurity crisis will bring about lasting adoption in the industry.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 15, 2021

Learn how to install MicroK8s for Kubernetes

MicroK8s enables admins to deploy and destroy Kubernetes in a flash. Follow this tutorial to learn how to install MicroK8s and combine with Multipass.

By Stuart Burns • Dec. 15, 2021

How to tackle container orchestration challenges

Container orchestration brings many benefits, like improved productivity and security, but before those advantages can be realized, IT teams must overcome several hurdles.

By Joydip Kanjilal • Dec. 14, 2021

Microsoft Teams lifecycle management with PowerShell and Graph

A rushed Microsoft Teams deployment could lead to unintended gaps in security and governance. Here's how to use PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph to regain control.

By Liam Cleary • Dec. 11, 2021

‘Shift left’ doesn’t complete DevSecOps story for fintech

An online banking SaaS company trained its developers to code securely, but API security also required "shifting right" to bolster production-level monitoring tools and training.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 10, 2021

Find the right service mesh tool for Kubernetes environments

Kubernetes is an industry must-have, but still lacks in certain areas -- that's where service mesh comes in. Discover four service mesh tools to use with your Kubernetes platform.

By Clive Longbottom • Dec. 10, 2021

ISA Server

Microsoft's ISA Server (Internet Security and Acceleration Server) was the successor to Microsoft's Proxy Server 2.0 and was part of Microsoft's .NET support.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • Dec. 9, 2021