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Features

• DevOps lab: Build Vagrant VMs to learn immutable infrastructure

  This article is part of a series to help IT ops professionals learn DevOps by building a home lab. In this first step, a cluster of Vagrant VMs represents immutable infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Learn DevOps techniques and tools in this home lab setup

  This DevOps lab uses Linux VMs and Docker containers to teach administrators the basics of immutable infrastructure, configuration automation and other modern IT concepts.  Continue Reading

• Docker tutorial for beginners turns sys admins onto containerization

  This technical book introduces systems administrators to the concepts and processes they need to run Docker containers on an optimized infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: How a machine learning platform opens up big data possibilities

  With big data architectures and cloud resources finally making machine learning applications possible, Monte Zweben says it's time to map out your AI-enabled futures.  Continue Reading

• What admins need to know to master containerization technology

  Running applications in containers makes sense when it comes to resource usage, but how will your operations team handle the related management tasks?  Continue Reading

• Advanced shell scripting for IT ops professionals: Free chapter

  Shell scripts can improve speed and automation for sys admins beyond what's possible with graphical user interfaces. Dana French's books cover advanced shell scripting for experienced users.  Continue Reading

• The right DevOps strategy is the only path to success

  The DevOps methodology may be gaining acceptance, but not every adopter finds success. Some tips from previous adopters can help newcomers make DevOps work.  Continue Reading

• Storage performance analysis reveals IT's ongoing bottleneck battle

  Flash storage improves performance for some users, but a flash upgrade won't help if storage isn't your bottleneck.  Continue Reading

• How to evaluate tools for configuration management

  Most configuration management tools aim at the same targets, but they employ a variety of techniques to reach those targets.  Continue Reading

• Words to Go: Virtual container standards

  So many acronyms, so little time. Here's a brief list of virtual container standards organizations and projects to track.  Continue Reading

• Data at rest security rises in an era of increasing cybercrime

  Data is encrypted and firewalls erected everywhere it travels -- but data at rest in the data center is often left unsupervised. With the rise in cybercrime, this data needs a babysitter.  Continue Reading

• The DevOps roadmap for large organizations: Free chapter

  DevOps advice often spotlights unicorns and small companies on the bleeding edge. Gary Gruver's third book is for large organizations that need a starting point.  Continue Reading

• Rounding up orchestration services on the market and what they offer

  IT professionals have many options in orchestration services in terms of capabilities, compatibility, integration and cost. These vendors are diverse in what they offer.  Continue Reading

• Take a self-guided IT maturity assessment

  Compare the progressive stages of IT maturity against your organization's use of documentation, goal orientation and automation; then discover areas for improvement.  Continue Reading

• Machine learning business applications increase IT productivity

  AI has been a hot topic for decades, but it wasn't until recently that machine learning technology yielded productivity improvement. AI presents unique challenges, but could streamline workflows for businesses.  Continue Reading