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An introduction to eBPF and where it shines

With eBPF, developers can customize Linux OS software without changing the kernel. Discover the utility's basics and how it can be used for networking, monitoring and security.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 12, 2021

More printer spooler bugs resolved on August Patch Tuesday

Microsoft corrects a Windows zero-day and two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in this month's batch of security updates.

By Tom Walat • Aug. 11, 2021

3 FAQs to improve your Hyper-V basic knowledge

It is critical to develop a foundation of Hyper-V knowledge for successful management. These three FAQs can broaden your Hyper-V expertise prior to installation and deployment.

By Stefani Muñoz • Aug. 9, 2021

PowerShell looping examples for the 4 key commands

There are many instances where looping is a valuable tool in your PowerShell script. Knowing how to use them will serve you well. Evaluate these four loop commands.

By Anthony Howell • Aug. 9, 2021

How to use Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, step by step

As the use of the cloud expands and becomes more complex, Azure Arc offers a way to manage resources. Learn how to set it up for Kubernetes with this tutorial.

By Prateek Singh • Aug. 6, 2021

DevSecOps suffers from a lack of specifics, IT leaders say

Cybersecurity won't improve without clearer guidance from regulators and industry experts about how to implement DevSecOps, according to discussions at a virtual event this week.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 5, 2021

DevOps security pros share steps for success

DevOps security isn't a technical problem -- it's a people and process problem, experts say. Enterprise IT pros offer their advice on how to solve it.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 5, 2021

Reduce your risk with Exchange Server security best practices

The unique nature of your on-premises Exchange Server makes it an attractive target for threat actors. Take these recommended steps to avoid being the next breach victim.

By Reda Chouffani • Aug. 5, 2021

How to keep Docker secrets secret

Secrets greatly increase an environment's security but can take some trial and error to implement correctly. Learn the basics, and then follow this tutorial to create a secret.

By Stuart Burns • Aug. 5, 2021

Working with PowerShell Secret Management and Secret Vault

The two new PowerShell modules put API keys, credentials and other secrets under lock and key to protect sensitive information in automation and remoting scenarios.

By Liam Cleary • Aug. 3, 2021

Oracle WebLogic users get a bridge to Kubernetes deployment

Java developers in Oracle shops can use the new Verrazzano container platform to deploy apps to Kubernetes without a ground-up rewrite.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 3, 2021

Disperse documentation in DevOps processes, top to bottom

Your IT organization's pre-DevOps documentation practices aren't cutting it. Improve speed, accuracy and quality -- and don't leave it for last.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 2, 2021

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role in Active Directory that allows admins to manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as application data, in a distributed database.

By Ben Lutkevich, Toni Boger • July 30, 2021

11 job interview questions for virtualization engineers

Interviews are your chance to showcase your overall knowledge -- and technical expertise -- of virtualization. Prepare for your next job interview and review typical questions.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 29, 2021

Linkerd service mesh plans expansion post-graduation

Linkerd joins the likes of Kubernetes, Prometheus and Envoy as a graduated project within CNCF and lays out a fresh roadmap for the coming year.

By Beth Pariseau • July 29, 2021

What admins need to know about CMG client authentication

A System Center cloud management gateway keeps your organization's devices in compliance and running as they should, but which authentication option would work best for you?

By Daniel Engberg • July 28, 2021

Try PSScriptAnalyzer to check PowerShell code best practices

Meeting best practices can be a tough feat. Thankfully, PowerShell Script Analyzer checks the code for you. Follow these examples to learn how it works and get started.

By Anthony Howell • July 27, 2021

Cloud Foundry Kubernetes integration hits snags

Cloud Foundry platform users want an on-ramp to Kubernetes, but the community is still sorting through how to create a unified developer experience.

By Beth Pariseau • July 27, 2021

Differences between Kubernetes Ingress vs. load balancer

To manage Kubernetes cluster traffic, admins have a few choices. Compare Kubernetes Ingress vs. load balancers, as well as the NodePort and ClusterIP service types.

By Alyssa Fallon • July 23, 2021

DevOps platforms seen as key to enterprise evolution

Ten years into the DevOps movement, an industry report finds DevOps is still rarely done well at scale, and says centralized platforms hold the key to further progress.

By Beth Pariseau • July 22, 2021

Take this quick DevOps quiz to test your expertise

DevOps as a methodology and cultural movement has been around for years -- but how well do you know its concepts and best practices? Find out here.

By Emily Mell • July 22, 2021

Get familiar with the basics of vMotion live migration

VMware's vMotion simplifies the process of VM live migration. To use it properly, familiarize yourself with requirements for network bandwidth, host sizes and how it works.

By Rob Bastiaansen • July 21, 2021

Sysdig deal reflects infrastructure-as-code security buzz

Enterprise Kubernetes maturity has pushed infrastructure deployments into DevOps pipelines, prompting container security vendors to support infrastructure-as-code scans.

By Beth Pariseau • July 20, 2021

How and when to use Nexthink remote actions

Data can tell admins a lot about what happens in an environment -- if they can collect it. See how the Nexthink platform and PowerShell scripts can gather end-user data.

By Dan Franciscus • July 20, 2021

Terraform cheat sheet: Notable commands, HCL and more

Terraform has a lot going on. This cheat sheet rounds up the essentials, from configuration settings to the key commands for managing the Terraform directory.

By Kurt Marko • July 19, 2021