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Microsoft Cloud platform to fuel FY 2022 priorities

At Microsoft Inspire 2021, executives highlighted ways Microsoft has differentiated its cloud platform from rivals. Partners can expect to see the cloud platform expand.

By John Moore • July 15, 2021

Navigate hybrid cloud observability with 3 techniques

Observability isn't just monitoring, and hybrid cloud environments have unique management demands. Use these techniques to get the best out of your organization's ecosystem.

By Tom Nolle • July 15, 2021

3 Windows zero-days fixed on July Patch Tuesday

Microsoft addressed 116 unique CVEs, including several corrections for Exchange Server, in this month's batch of security updates.

By Tom Walat • July 14, 2021

Hyper-V vs. KVM: Select the right hypervisor for your IT needs

Hyper-V and KVM are common hypervisor options. Before you commit to one, evaluate which OS type, available features and memory requirements work for your infrastructure.

By Brien Posey • July 13, 2021

Aqua adds free infrastructure-as-code security for Terraform

Infrastructure-as-code security scans appeal to enterprises as they shift cloud-native security left; Aqua's tfsec buy adds to its free offerings amid broad competition.

By Beth Pariseau • July 12, 2021

Get around the biggest disadvantage of DevOps: Cost

DevOps is expensive -- maybe too expensive. So, how can you slash the price tag? Instead of diving into a full culture shift, adopt only the processes that benefit your business.

By Brian Kirsch • July 9, 2021

How to harden Docker images to enhance security

Strong Docker image security is paramount to fighting off breaches. Watch this video to learn multiple ways you can harden deployments and deter attackers.

By Dave Pinkawa • July 1, 2021

Set up Docker host hardening to improve container security

Harden the Docker host OS into a shield no security breach can crack. Get started with these key security measures built into the containerization platform.

By Dave Pinkawa • June 30, 2021

IT pros work out the nuances of GitOps security, maturity

GitOps is catching on among enterprises, especially as edge workloads increase, but the industry must strike a time-honored balance between security and flexibility as it matures.

By Beth Pariseau • June 30, 2021

Quiz yourself on the latest IT trends from 2021 so far

From a string of acquisitions to companies embracing DevSecOps, 2021's news cycle hasn't slowed down. Do you know the top stories? Find out with this quiz.

By Tenzin Dhakpa • June 30, 2021

JFrog to acquire Vdoo, take ‘shift right’ view of DevSecOps

The combined companies will expand JFrog's Xray tool to embed security throughout its DevSecOps pipeline products, with a focus on application artifacts, rather than source code.

By Beth Pariseau • June 29, 2021

Step-by-step guide to the software purchasing process

This guide to software purchasing will help you create a procurement plan for the software that best meets your business need.

By Kate Brush • June 29, 2021

Familiarize yourself with these 7 key SRE terms

Want to understand site reliability engineering? Check out this primer of SRE terminology that explains some of its fundamentals, from the job role to SLAs and issue resolution.

By Alyssa Fallon • June 28, 2021

Get the right components for your home lab VM

Home lab VM setups are helpful to test technology and build VM management skills. Be sure to evaluate RAM, CPU, network speeds and management software for a successful deployment.

By Brien Posey • June 28, 2021

Compare ARM templates vs. Terraform for infrastructure as code

ARM templates and Terraform are popular infrastructure-as-code options. Check out an Ubuntu Server VM example in each approach and learn the pros and cons of these tools.

By Adam Bertram • June 28, 2021

Kubernetes security automation saves SecOps sanity

As Kubernetes clusters grow and multiply, IT pros rethink their security automation approach to keep SecOps functions manageable while maintaining flexibility for developers.

By Beth Pariseau • June 24, 2021

Avoid data overflows with PowerShell Remove-Item

The cmdlet helps delete misplaced files and outdated documents, but you should tune the code to optimize execution and avoid errors when the work entails many files and folders.

June 24, 2021

7 infrastructure as code books for IT pros to dig into

Need some reading material? Check out these books on infrastructure as code -- and popular IaC tools -- to pick up some new skills on the IT management practice.

By Emily Mell • June 23, 2021

DOD enlists IT vendors for new DevSecOps missions

In the second year of its DevSecOps project, the Department of Defense is fielding bids to resell its DevSecOps platform and is funding research into software supply chain security.

By Beth Pariseau • June 23, 2021

A beginner’s guide to a multistage Docker build

Multistage builds help you manage Dockerfile size during container proliferation. Get the process right with the necessary guidelines and ideal use cases.

By Paul Ferrill • June 23, 2021

Get a grasp on using group managed service accounts

When you create a group managed service account, it relieves some administrative duties and bolsters the security related to passwords for services in a Windows environment.

By Brien Posey • June 22, 2021

Tips to launch VirtualBox nested virtualization

Nested VMs make it easy to expand VM capacity without additional hardware. Take a look at the process to avoid any major issues and get these VMs up and running.

By Brien Posey • June 22, 2021

Will DevOps spell the death of the CMDB?

While CMDBs still have value, they no longer dominate IT management. See what CMDB integration options remain and why IT admins should look beyond the repository software.

By Stephen Bigelow • June 21, 2021

6 steps to reduce SRE toil

All organizations suffer from toil -- even if they don't call it that. And while SRE is not a single product, there are many ways to instill its concepts into IT environments.

By Clive Longbottom • June 21, 2021

OpenShift Virtualization gives KubeVirt enterprise foothold

Industry experts are wary of OpenShift Virtualization, but some Red Hat users favor it to help with application modernization and, in one case, nested Kubernetes clusters.

By Beth Pariseau • June 17, 2021