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Write a software deployment plan under these guidelines

A successful and comprehensive software deployment plan includes many moving pieces. But don't panic -- here are the key aspects to consider.

By Adam Bertram • Nov. 4, 2020

BIOS (basic input/output system)

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a computer's microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on.

By Ben Lutkevich • Nov. 3, 2020

Tips for attending virtual IT conferences like a pro

The coronavirus pushed all physical gathering events into the digital realm for public safety. But this completely disrupts our prep patterns. Here are some tips to help.

By Emily Mell • Oct. 30, 2020

Using the Office 365 Recommended Configuration Analyzer

Learn how this free PowerShell-based utility digs into your Office 365 security setup and offers guidance for administrators looking to stop the latest online threats.

By Reda Chouffani • Oct. 30, 2020

How do I audit a Kubernetes environment?

IT teams should audit their Kubernetes configuration files to uncover -- and address -- coding mishaps and vulnerabilities. Fortunately, third-party and native Kubernetes tools automate the process.

By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 30, 2020

Observability blitz intensifies with Grafana, AppDynamics

Grafana and AppDynamics are the latest monitoring vendors to try to capitalize on the hype around observability, as users face more complex choices than ever in this market.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 29, 2020

3 DevOps antipatterns to avoid at all costs

A DevOps initiative is not a single task, but an evolution of an organization's technology, processes and culture -- and without a collaborative mindset, it will likely fail.

By Alyssa Fallon • Oct. 28, 2020

Use Docker and Alpine Linux to build lightweight containers

Alpine Linux won't always be the right OS choice for IT teams, but it's an option worth consideration when lightweight container images are the goal.

By Stuart Burns • Oct. 28, 2020

Mini PCs for business offer improved performance, reduced costs

Mini PCs are a low-cost hardware alternative to servers that enable organizations to maintain maximum data center features and capabilities in remote office locations.

By Brian Kirsch • Oct. 28, 2020

KubeCon 2020 preview: Session guide for fine-tuning Kubernetes

Hosted as a low-cost virtual event, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2020 offers a broad array of technical sessions that can help you scale and improve Kubernetes deployments.

By Meredith Courtemanche • Oct. 27, 2020

KubeCon 2020 preview: Session guide for Kubernetes professionals

The virtual format of KubeCon 2020 means Kubernetes adopters can learn from their peers and take in expert presentations on Kubernetes and related technologies.

By Meredith Courtemanche • Oct. 27, 2020

KubeCon 2020 preview: Session guide for Kubernetes beginners

Want expert advice to kick off a container and Kubernetes implementation at your company? Many of the sessions at KubeCon North America are made for you.

By Meredith Courtemanche • Oct. 27, 2020

HashiCorp Nomad 1.0 expands monitoring polish, autoscaling

HashiCorp Nomad has been used in production before its 1.0 release, but its rapid development this year makes it applicable to a wider variety of uses.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 27, 2020

Build a Power Automate flow using the Graph API

Administrators of Office 365 or Azure platforms can benefit from using newer Microsoft software technologies to handle many jobs, such as automating tasks and generating reports.

By Adam Bertram • Oct. 27, 2020

How to work with Azure DNS zones

Microsoft's hosting service for DNS domains is an option for organizations with a heavy Azure investment that want the benefits associated with a cloud service.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 23, 2020

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is the name of a suite of entry-level certifications offered by Microsoft that signify fundamental technology knowledge in those who earn it.

By Ben Lutkevich • Oct. 23, 2020

Accenture, ServiceNow launch business group

The new Accenture ServiceNow Business Group aims to initially deliver industry offerings in financial services, government citizen services and telecommunications; other news.

By John Moore • Oct. 23, 2020

HashiCorp Consul Terraform Sync creates coveted connection

HashiCorp Consul and Terraform can now sync for network infrastructure automation, a sought-after connection some users had previously tried to cobble together themselves.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 23, 2020

Manage Kubernetes pods and nodes with these native features

In Kubernetes, pod management requires familiarity with the platform's native features. From Services and Jobs to taints and tolerations, learn how they help direct deployments.

By Tom Nolle • Oct. 23, 2020

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a Windows product that enables the management, deployment and security of devices and applications across an enterprise.

By Ben Rubenstein • Oct. 23, 2020

paging

Paging is a function of memory management where a computer will store and retrieve data from a device’s secondary storage to the primary storage.

By TechTarget Contributor • Oct. 23, 2020

Splunk Observability integrates acquisitions, boosts AIOps

Splunk opened the product update floodgates this week with a new Observability Suite that integrates recent acquisitions, enhanced AIOps and the purchase of two more companies.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 22, 2020

Atlassian cloud shift quickens with Data Center price hikes

Atlassian's on-premises customer base has expressed alarm at the company's plans to discontinue Server licenses and make major Data Center price increases.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 20, 2020

Infrastructure as code examples for DevOps, cloud deployments

Administrators can use infrastructure as code to consistently manage a distributed set of resources. Follow these four examples to get started, and explore common IaC tool choices.

By Kurt Marko • Oct. 20, 2020

HashiCorp wades into continuous delivery with Waypoint

HashiCorp launched another new open source project this week, this time a continuous delivery utility called Waypoint, which IT pros hope will simplify DevOps deployments.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 15, 2020