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VMware adds to AI ‘jump ball’ effect with Tanzu upgrades

Broadcom's virtualization software business is fortifying its Tanzu offerings with a focus on AI and security.

By Shane Snider • Aug. 26, 2025

Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise

Microsoft looks to provide a consistent Azure-style experience with its latest infrastructure offering for organizations that face challenges with data sovereignty and compliance.

By Ed Scannell • Aug. 21, 2025

What is defragmentation?

Defragmentation, also known as 'defragging' or 'defrag,' is the process of rearranging the data on a storage medium, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), to ensure efficient storage and access.

By Scott Robinson , Kinza Yasar • Aug. 20, 2025

August Patch Tuesday addresses 107 vulnerabilities

Admins have no zero-days this month, but organizations that still rely on Exchange Server or SharePoint Server will have several serious flaws to resolve.

By Tom Walat • Aug. 13, 2025

What are functional requirements?

Functional requirements are the desired operations of a program or system.

By Gavin Wright • Aug. 12, 2025

Create a PowerShell script for Windows PATH variable cleanup

This step-by-step guide explains how to build a PowerShell script that automatically identifies issues with Windows PATH variables to improve system stability.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 8, 2025

Credit Karma leader shares AI governance lessons learned

Start slow and break things -- that's how the head of data and AI at the fintech says enterprises should start building AI governance frameworks.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 7, 2025

Agile methodology reborn as COVID, AI transform enterprises

Enterprises grew disillusioned during the past decade with efforts to scale Agile, but global upheavals since 2020 have pushed some business transformations over the finish line.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 7, 2025

TikTok

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create, share and discover short-form videos.

By Griffin LaFleur , Madeleine Streets • Aug. 1, 2025

A+E Global Media boosts AIOps with deterministic AI

What once needed extensive scripting and fine-tuning has become more precise and easier to use after recent updates to Kubiya's agentic AIOps tools.

By Beth Pariseau • July 30, 2025

How to manage Windows Server in an air-gapped environment

This guide explains the essential security practices, backup methods and configuration techniques admins can use when working in these sensitive environments.

By Dwayne Rendell • July 30, 2025

What is data in use?

Data in use is data that is currently being updated, processed, erased, accessed or read by a system, application, user or device.

By Rahul Awati, Laura Fitzgibbons • July 30, 2025

Secure Windows with Microsoft’s Security Compliance Toolkit

Learn how to work with the tools and security baselines provided by Microsoft to tighten the defenses in the Windows environment.

By Brien Posey • July 29, 2025

PowerShell while loop tips for infrastructure automation

Loops enhance task automation scripts by enforcing conditions before the script progresses. This tutorial explains the concepts and offers tips for avoiding an endless loop.

By Anthony Howell • July 29, 2025

Big vendors back Linux Foundation agentic workflows project

Agntcy overlaps with MCP and Agent2Agent but adds proposed standards for a broader range of network layers in the still-emerging 'internet of agents.'

By Beth Pariseau • July 29, 2025

Scam baiting explained: The internet’s war on scammers

Scam baiting flips the script on digital scammers by deliberately engaging with and frustrating them. This growing practice uses social engineering as a tool against online scams.

By Andy Patrizio • July 25, 2025

Top 10 crypto influencers to follow on social media

As cryptocurrency surges in popularity, finding trustworthy sources of information is essential. These thought leaders offer diverse perspectives to stay on top of market trends.

By Tommy Everson • July 23, 2025

Cryptocurrency ETFs explained

Cryptocurrency evolved from a fiat alternative to speculative investment after the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Discover ETF types, pros, cons and investor alternatives.

By Sean Kerner • July 17, 2025

What is YAML (YAML Ain’t Markup Language)?

YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a data serialization language used as the input format for diverse software applications.

By Mary Shacklett, Sander van Vugt • July 17, 2025

What is a container image?

A container image is a fixed, static file with executable code to run an isolated process on IT infrastructure.

By Mary Shacklett, Alan Earls • July 17, 2025

Server administrator certifications: 5 nontech certs you need

Discover five nontechnical certifications that can advance your IT career by adding crucial business and leadership competencies to your skillset.

By Damon Garn • July 16, 2025

Infrastructure-as-code tools advance platform evolution

Infrastructure as code still anchors IT automation, but its primary users are now platform engineers, prompting ongoing shifts in product features and competition.

By Beth Pariseau • July 15, 2025

The cost of Kubernetes cluster sprawl and how to manage it

Kubernetes cluster sprawl undermines efficiency and security. Implement governance, standardization and monitoring to balance developer freedom with operational control.

By Damon Garn • July 15, 2025

How to automate service desk tasks with a PowerShell portal

Learn how to automate service desk operations with a PowerShell self-service portal.

By Brien Posey • July 15, 2025

What is IT service management (ITSM)?

IT service management (ITSM) is a general term that describes a strategic approach to designing, delivering, managing and improving the way businesses implement IT services.

By Mary Shacklett, Stephen Bigelow • July 15, 2025