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VMware DevOps platforms evolve without full-stack developers

Full-stack developers are rare in large enterprise companies, prompting VMware to realign its DevOps platforms to better accommodate ops specialists.

By Beth Pariseau • Sept. 16, 2021

Follow 6 key steps to deploy microservices in production

To succeed with microservices, IT organizations need to rethink the way they design and deploy applications -- and not all the necessary changes are technical ones.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 16, 2021

Why and how to use eBPF for Kubernetes scaling

Scaling Kubernetes clusters has always been a challenge -- but eBPF makes the process smoother with service-specific monitors and a lack of special instrumentation.

By Chris Tozzi • Sept. 16, 2021

September Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day, print spooler flaw

The two notable vulnerabilities, disclosed prior to this month's security update releases, receive permanent fixes to supersede earlier mitigation instructions.

By Tom Walat • Sept. 15, 2021

Progress steers Chef InSpec toward CSPM

After a rocky first year, Progress Software has tightened Chef product integrations and solidified roadmap plans that focus on InSpec and CSPM.

By Beth Pariseau • Sept. 14, 2021

Working with Docker Compose? Use environmental variables

Docker Compose streamlines container application deployments. Dig into the tool and see how the use of environment variables can hone the process further.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 14, 2021

Is Anywhere Operations the right path for your organization?

Transitioning to remote access has become a necessary reality. And while there are benefits to the Anywhere Operations model, organizations must be wary of its challenges, too.

By Kerry Doyle • Sept. 13, 2021

Blockchain: An immutable ledger to replace the database

Blockchains create a secure encryption beneficial to many businesses. This article offers use cases, benefits and limitations of the electronic database.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 9, 2021

An eBPF tutorial to try out the bpftrace framework

You know what eBPF is, but can you run it? This article offers a brief tutorial to demonstrate the bpftrace framework and how to install a simple eBPF program.

By Chris Tozzi • Sept. 2, 2021

When to use Kubernetes operators vs. Helm charts

Not sure whether to use Helm charts or Kubernetes operators? Walk through examples to learn when to use each one, looking at factors like application complexity and team maturity.

By Deepak Dhami • Sept. 1, 2021

VMware Tanzu Application Platform reflects PaaS shifts

VMware plans a developer on-ramp to Kubernetes with Tanzu Application Platform, a more flexible take on PaaS than Cloud Foundry that could heighten competition with OpenShift.

By Beth Pariseau • Sept. 1, 2021

Minimize headaches with these Office 365 PST migration tips

A bulk email import into the hosted email service in Microsoft's cloud takes a little effort -- and some help from the AzCopy utility -- but it's a job you can handle yourself.

By Reda Chouffani • Aug. 31, 2021

GUID (global unique identifier)

A GUID (globally unique identifier) is a 128-bit text string that represents an identification (ID).

By Alexander Gillis • Aug. 31, 2021

Set up a rock-solid virtualized storage management strategy

An effective deployment and oversight strategy is essential to get the most out of your virtual storage. Find out what software, hardware and tools can ensure it all runs smoothly.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 30, 2021

Observability vendors push further into SecOps territory

Cybersecurity market consolidation continues, as observability players push beyond security monitoring and into enforcement via XDR and SOAR products.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 26, 2021

Take advantage of eBPF’s monitoring capabilities on Linux

The benefits of an eBPF program extend wide, including into monitoring and observability. See how the Linux kernel utility increases how much of a system an admin can monitor.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 25, 2021

Solo.io folds API gateway in with Istio service mesh

Solo.io is among the service mesh vendors aligning the emerging tech with existing network management as enterprise adoption expands.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 24, 2021

Fine-tune Exchange Online security for your organization

After a move to Microsoft's hosted email service, Exchange admins must learn how to tailor the integrated and supplemental security features to cover several threat scenarios.

By Reda Chouffani • Aug. 24, 2021

Boost security with Office 365 privileged access management

Understand how to thwart cyber attacks on privileged user accounts on Microsoft's collaboration platform to avoid becoming that next security breach statistic.

By Reda Chouffani • Aug. 24, 2021

Compare API keys vs. tokens for access management

Not a fan of security breach alerts? Learn more about the different types of access management tokens and how they can elevate application and data security.

By Clive Longbottom • Aug. 23, 2021

KEDA project adds finesse to Kubernetes autoscaling

As enterprise Kubernetes deployments expand in production, an incubating CNCF project injects nuance into the way the container platform responds to applications' resource needs.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 19, 2021

CNCF policy-as-code project bridges Kubernetes security gaps

Kyverno, a CNCF policy-as-code sandbox project, can help platform engineers navigate the transition toward the successor to Kubernetes pod security policies.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 18, 2021

Why use containers vs. VMs in a modern enterprise?

Thinking about making the switch from VMs to containers? Compare container features against VMs to determine whether you should change where you host your applications.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 17, 2021

The history and evolution of video conferencing

Video conferencing has a history dating back to the 1800s, but two-way video didn't emerge until the 1930s.

By Andy Patrizio • Aug. 17, 2021

DevSecOps acquisitions follow enterprise IT shift

As IT roles converge under DevSecOps, enterprise IT vendors are consolidating as well, blending security features with developer appeal in a string of mergers and acquisitions.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 12, 2021