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Microsoft’s history and future strategy beyond 2020

Microsoft's history over the past 20 years is marked by the pivot from closed software models to support for open source and cloud. Quantum computing will shape the next decades.

By Ed Scannell • Nov. 27, 2019

How to achieve continuous feedback in DevOps pipelines

Continuous feedback is critical to optimize DevOps processes. While tools can enable feedback loops, DevOps teams still must reduce unnecessary noise and continually measure success.

By Adam Bertram • Nov. 27, 2019

Learn PowerShell scripting using the PSKoans module

Want to get started with PowerShell automation to manage your Windows systems? Try the PSKoans module to learn as you go through its exercises to build your scripting skills.

By Richard Siddaway • Nov. 27, 2019

Say ‘yes’ to NoOps with the right technology and team structure

Before embracing a NoOps model, be sure IT team members have a clear understanding of how the methodology changes the technologies they'll work with, along with their day-to-day roles.

By Will Kelly • Nov. 26, 2019

URL filtering brings additional Office 365 protection

Ransomware attacks evolve to evade Office 365's integrated protection systems. A third-party security tool can help shore up your defenses.

By Reda Chouffani • Nov. 26, 2019

Kubernetes explained in 5 minutes

Kubernetes brings order to enterprise container deployments -- but it's a complex technology to learn. Use this video to grasp core Kubernetes concepts in under 10 minutes.

By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 26, 2019

Prevent help desk escalation with runbook documentation

IT operations teams are often stuck in a process loop to solve issues. Learn how tools, such as runbooks and libraries, break the cycle and help avoid problem escalation.

By Brian Kirsch • Nov. 25, 2019

VMware Cloud on AWS cost and capabilities -- then vs. now

When you compare VMware Cloud on AWS' initial release to its state in 2019, the cost of entry has lowered, the feature set has expanded and it now meets most compliance standards.

By Brian Kirsch • Nov. 25, 2019

Kubernetes release gets little fanfare as IT looks toward GitOps

Kubernetes is considered stable enough to be boring. The latest beta release was barely mentioned at KubeCon, where IT pros focused on advanced uses such as GitOps and other cloud-native projects.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 22, 2019

Linkerd vs. Istio battle heats up as service mesh gains steam

Service mesh has gone from a relatively unknown entity to a mainstream topic in 2019, but it's too early to declare a TKO in the Linkerd vs. Istio prizefight.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 21, 2019

Kubernetes Helm Tiller is dead, and IT pros rejoice

The latest version of the Kubernetes Helm package manager promises better security and stability in version 3, which removes the Tiller server component from Helm's architecture.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 21, 2019

VMware HCX improves VM mobility between vSphere clusters

VMware developed HCX to help customers move to VMware Cloud on AWS. HCX has since evolved as an offering and now enables VM and app migration between any two vSphere clusters.

By Alastair Cooke • Nov. 21, 2019

Windows Server 2008 end of life: Is Azure the right path?

Time is almost up for support for your Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 workloads. Microsoft would like you to migrate those VMs to Azure, but is that the best choice?

By Brien Posey • Nov. 20, 2019

Kubernetes security opens a new frontier: Multi-tenancy

Enterprises have grown used to managing Kubernetes in production for some of their workloads, but broadening those deployments can bring multi-tenant security challenges.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 20, 2019

Build a Graphite dashboard for data analysis, visualization

Data visualization is a powerful capability for IT admins and business managers alike. In this tutorial, learn how to create charts and dashboards in Graphite, an open source monitoring tool.

By Walker Rowe • Nov. 20, 2019

Decide between SAN vs. hyper-converged for your virtual storage

Shared storage provides admins with virtual storage benefits such as storage migration, high availability and redundancy. But the right storage option depends on cost and performance.

By Stuart Burns • Nov. 20, 2019

Tips for ransomware protection on Windows systems

No one product can prevent every ransomware attack, but there are several defensive practices Windows administrators can take to stop an encryption infection from ruining their day.

By Brian Kirsch • Nov. 19, 2019

Design your systems with virtualization architecture in mind

Virtualized systems require several architectural components, such as virtual servers, hypervisors and OSes. Admins should get to know these components for a successful system design.

By Stefani Muñoz • Nov. 19, 2019

Why it’s time to rethink the DevOps vs. ITIL debate

As organizations look to more closely align their business and IT goals, they should combine DevOps and ITIL practices, rather than commit exclusively to one methodology over the other.

By Clive Longbottom • Nov. 18, 2019

D2iQ latest to seek Kubernetes management niche

D2iQ's CTO says it will use its enterprise experience with Apache Mesos container orchestration and big data apps such as Kafka to compete in a crowded market for Kubernetes management.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 15, 2019

Azure Bastion brings convenience, security to VM management

This cloud service gets around the problem associated with jump servers and cloaks the identity of your VMs to avoid potential security issues.

By Tim Warner • Nov. 14, 2019

Microsoft closes IE zero-day on November Patch Tuesday

Security updates for the month also include corrections for bugs in the Hyper-V virtualization platform, Excel for Mac systems and Exchange Server.

By Tom Walat • Nov. 13, 2019

How to lock down rising Office 365 costs

Avoid springing a money leak in your Office 365 tenant by keeping closer tabs on several areas and following more frugal practices.

By Reda Chouffani • Nov. 13, 2019

Compare 3 distinct types of Kubernetes platforms

There are three types of Kubernetes deployment options, each with its own benefits and challenges. Use this in-depth comparison to choose the best fit for your organization.

By Tom Nolle • Nov. 13, 2019

Aqua Security buys CloudSploit, expands into cloud security

Amid consolidation and chaos in the cloud security market, Aqua snaps up CloudSploit and sets the stage for increased competition with traditional IT security vendors.

By Beth Pariseau • Nov. 12, 2019