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Use AWS Glue workflows to convert semistructured data

New to AWS Glue? Learn about the tool and how to incorporate it into DevOps workflows with examples that look at data transformation and machine learning.

By Walker Rowe • May 21, 2021

zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)

Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) is a method of setting up devices that automatically configures the device using a switch feature.

By Alexander Gillis • May 21, 2021

Spurred by pandemic, BizDevOps becomes a reality

In diverse industries from healthcare to banking and manufacturing, nontechnical teams are adopting Agile approaches to work alongside digital tools once used primarily by engineers.

By Beth Pariseau • May 19, 2021

How to build a CI/CD pipeline -- with examples

Ready to set up a CI/CD pipeline? Follow these general steps, with guidance toward specific examples depending upon your own specific needs and resources.

By Deepak Dhami • May 19, 2021

Learn Docker best practices with this interactive book

The author of The Docker Workshop, Vincent Sesto, discusses Docker's ingenuity and gives tips to IT admins on the leading container creation technology in this Q&A.

By Packt Publishing, Tenzin Dhakpa • May 14, 2021

SCCM peer caching matters more now than ever

The three peer-to-peer technologies in System Center Configuration Manager smooth out traffic over the network, but one might be a better fit for your organization than the others.

By Daniel Engberg • May 14, 2021

How to auto scale Kubernetes pods for microservices

In Kubernetes, autoscaling prevents over provisioning resources for microservices running in a cluster. Follow this tutorial to set up horizontal and vertical scaling.

By Prateek Singh • May 13, 2021

May Patch Tuesday brings more bad news for Exchange admins

Microsoft releases four fixes for the email server product, which remains firmly in the sights of threat actors seeking new ways to exploit the system.

By Tom Walat • May 13, 2021

VMware Tanzu service mesh tie-in syncs multi-cloud networks

Newly tightened integration between VMware's Tanzu service mesh and Avi load balancer is meant to simplify provisioning, facilitate multi-cloud failover and automate cloud bursting.

By Beth Pariseau • May 12, 2021

ServiceNow adds Lightstep observability as BizDevOps grows

BizDevOps is taking off amid widespread digital transformation, and ServiceNow's Lightstep buy could bring observability to teams via its workflow platform.

By Beth Pariseau • May 10, 2021

Fortify Docker image security with these 5 tips

Docker images are complex by many measures, but strengthened security alleviates plenty of worry during runtime. Implement these best practices to fortify images.

By Adam Bertram • May 10, 2021

CNCF projects hone multi-cluster Kubernetes management

Cluster API is considered production-ready by early adopters of multi-cluster Kubernetes, while a new multi-cluster API and control plane prototypes take shape.

By Beth Pariseau • May 6, 2021

Combine PowerShell and Docker to simplify testing across OSes

Run PowerShell scripts in Docker containers to manage multiple environments from the same system. Follow this tutorial to see how to test Linux environments with a Windows host OS.

By Anthony Howell • May 6, 2021

Prometheus Q&A: How the Kubernetes monitoring tool is evolving

Prometheus has a reputation for being hard to work with. Richard Hartmann, a member of the Prometheus team and community director at Grafana Labs, talks about how that might be changing.

By Emily Mell • May 6, 2021

IT pros make a case for GitOps in IT governance

GitOps requires shifts in IT team mindset and workflows, but enterprises with regulatory compliance and strict IT governance mandates say the pros outweigh the cons.

By Beth Pariseau • May 4, 2021

IDC analyst: Serverless tech will change the future of IT ops

IDC's Mary Johnston Turner discusses how the development and increasing maturity of serverless technology and AI will upend how IT operates.

By Emily Mell • April 29, 2021

Red Hat refocuses on IT operations as cloud use expands

Red Hat renews its focus on IT operations, which have become both more complex and more crucial amid the rise of DevOps and cloud-native applications.

By Beth Pariseau • April 29, 2021

How to choose between Azure Files vs. an on-prem file server

Many organizations still need a file server, but some of the advantages of Microsoft's cloud storage option might persuade companies to make the switch.

By Brian Kirsch • April 28, 2021

Atlassian Jira Work Management overhauls BizDevOps features

Atlassian has offered a fresh take on BizDevOps with Jira Work Management, which replaces Jira Core for enterprise legal, marketing and HR teams.

By Beth Pariseau • April 28, 2021

The CMDB-cloud pairing isn’t as irrelevant as it seems

CMDBs have made IT admins' lives easier through their store of information. Learn why CMDBs are still a reliable tool for service management, despite the surge in cloud adoption.

By Stuart Burns • April 28, 2021

What’s the difference between AI and IT automation?

AI and automation go hand in hand, but there are important differences between them. Learn the basics and how an IT org can combine them to improve workflows.

By Alyssa Fallon • April 27, 2021

Red Hat OpenShift lays foundation for hybrid cloud services

Amid a post-pandemic cloud shift, Red Hat looks to meet customer needs and beat out competitors with new OpenShift-based managed services for distributed applications.

By Beth Pariseau • April 27, 2021

Prepare to train AI models for IT Ops non-stop

Algorithms have the potential to revolutionize IT organizations with carefully deployed models. Explore the learning approaches needed to successfully implement and maneuver these AI deployments.

By Kerry Doyle • April 22, 2021

Be selective with Kubernetes RBAC permissions

Kubernetes RBAC has some vital best practices that save IT teams frustration and consternation. This brief tutorial takes you through new role creation to permissions management.

By Prateek Singh • April 20, 2021

Generate a Windows file server audit via PowerShell

Learn how to generate a detailed report that uncovers unusual activity by users on a Windows file share without having to manually investigate every file and folder.

By Anthony Howell • April 20, 2021