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IT Ops Implications of Continuous Delivery

• When to use Jenkins vs. Jenkins X for pipeline automation

  Three primary factors -- flexibility, Kubernetes adoption and the need for a GUI -- should shape an organization's decision between Jenkins and Jenkins X as a pipeline automation tool. Continue Reading

• The DevOps paradigm shift: Avoid obsolescence in IT

  DevOps is an appealing paradigm shift in IT, part and parcel with app componentization and containers. But despite the hype, IT pros still face a few hurdles to actual implementation. Continue Reading

• Prepare for ITIL framework updates in version 4

  The much-anticipated release of ITIL v4 not only changes the framework's certification structure, but emphasizes many modern software development and IT service delivery practices. Continue Reading

• Evaluate the COBIT framework 2019 update

  ITSM frameworks must adapt as IT changes swiftly or risk stagnation. COBIT ended its six-year silence with its 2019 update. Get an overview of the new information and how to use COBIT. Continue Reading

• Evaluate the Mesos architecture for massive container deployments

  In addition to supporting large-scale IT deployments, Mesos takes a unique approach to data center and cloud resource pools that can benefit both containerized and noncontainerized apps. Continue Reading

• IT organizations anticipate DevOps evolution in 2019

  DevOps shifts around like ice cubes skate across water: quickly and always toward its outer limits. Kurt Marko explores some areas where DevOps will go in 2019.Continue Reading

• Compare Go vs. Python for infrastructure programming

  Both code languages get the infrastructure-as-code job done, but each from a different angle. This comparison tutorial puts their similarities and differences center stage.Continue Reading

• Is 'Continuous Delivery with Docker and Jenkins' right for you?

  If your IT organization is ready to bring DevOps from mindset to tool set, containers and CI/CD are probably on the agenda. See what you'll learn from Rafal Leszko's book on Docker and Jenkins to advance a pipeline project.Continue Reading

• Cisco roadmap plots course through clouds to DevOps future

  From a Google Cloud partnership to API-based network data integration, Cisco showcased application hosting flexibility and DevOps process flows in its product plans at its annual conference.Continue Reading

• Make IT improvements that benefit the business, not just IT

  Simple automation and high-visibility monitoring buff up IT but won't notably affect the grander business. Strive to make improvements with benefits that outreach IT.Continue Reading

• Integrate DevOps and containers with simple tool adjustments

  Organizations with an established DevOps pipeline can migrate from VMs to containers without tossing out the entire toolstack. Focus on these steps to enable containers in production.Continue Reading

• Explore Ansible for DevOps configuration management

  The configuration management tool is adept at managing workloads across different infrastructure environments. This Ansible overview preps admins to automate apps and infrastructure.Continue Reading

• The ITIL 2018 update better catch up to modern IT

  When ITIL last updated, DevOps was in its infancy. In the face of rapidly evolving IT practices and technologies, ITIL 2018 must be powerful and usable for diverse IT organizations.Continue Reading

• IT ops pros predict routes to DevOps efficiency in 2018

  Operations admins have a lot on their plates already, and they'll pile on more in 2018. These IT pros and analysts share what's coming and how to handle it.Continue Reading

• Evaluate ChatOps tools and bots for the right fit

  ChatOps is still a niche in IT operations and DevOps shops, but organizations that have set it up love it. That means you should join the fun and give it a try. Here's what you need to know about ChatOps tools.Continue Reading

• Shrink the DevOps tool stack and grow its power

  Given an embarrassment of riches, DevOps teams must discover what they need from tools and how to pick and propagate a cohesive tool stack across multiple teams.Continue Reading

• To build or to buy? That is the DevOps toolchain question

  An organization should assess its strengths and weaknesses before choosing a DevOps toolchain. A pre-made pipeline is simpler than individually collected tools, but it sacrifices flexibility.Continue Reading

• Jenkins' CI/CD moves transform DevOps tool landscape

  User dissatisfaction with the complexity of the Jenkins CI/CD pipeline tool spurs both the open source community and CloudBees to offer streamlined GUIs and better metrics.Continue Reading

• Continuous delivery, DevOps and cloud: vital pieces of modernization

  Organizations that tackle an application modernization project must address four things: continuous delivery, DevOps, containers and the cloud. Success depends on where you start.Continue Reading

• Log management systems benefit greatly from AI

  Organizations with massive volumes of IT operational data need log management tools that can quickly and adeptly process it. AI embedded into tools might be the answer.Continue Reading

• DevOps lab: How to use Docker swarm mode to run containers in VMs

  This article is part of a series to help IT ops professionals learn DevOps by building a home lab. In this final step, IT pros new to containers learn how to use Docker swarm mode.Continue Reading

• DevOps lab: Pick up Ansible tips to learn configuration management

  This article is part of a series to help IT ops professionals learn DevOps by building a home lab. In this third step, Ansible works with Vagrant and GitHub to create a consistent, redeployable stack.Continue Reading

• DevOps lab: Learn to use GitHub for infrastructure deployments

  This article is part of a series to help IT ops professionals learn DevOps by building a home lab. In the second step, Git version control allows ops to manage infrastructure as code.Continue Reading

• 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

• Automated deployment tools mitigate the risk of human error in DevOps

  There are dozens of application and infrastructure automation tools for IT shops. Choosing the right one requires project and feature evaluation.Continue Reading

• Real-life change management examples prove it's harder than it looks

  Whether your IT shop rigorously follows a service management framework or takes a laissez-faire approach to changes, these examples help hone change management procedures.Continue Reading

• ALM best practices for advanced DevOps organizations

  This guide demystifies the transition process from Agile to DevOps and poses considerations for better application lifecycle management from reqs to EOL.Continue Reading

• Use these DevOps examples to reimagine an IT organization

  These before and after DevOps adoption stories from real IT organizations yield insights into processes and tools, metrics for success and mistakes made.Continue Reading

• DevOps capabilities vary widely by industry vertical

  DevOps isn't the same from one IT shop to another, let alone from healthcare to retail IT. Some verticals rise higher than others when it comes to agility and communication.Continue Reading

• Why NoOps is a no-go for enterprise IT shops

  Wouldn't things just be easier without an IT operations team? In a word: No.Continue Reading

• Modern open source systems management

  The open source sector abounds with configuration management, monitoring and analytics, CI/CD tools and more to arm IT teams against failure in complex apps and infrastructure.Continue Reading

• Create a cloud development environment for on-premises apps

  With built-in tools from many of the mature public cloud services and a well-planned deployment strategy, IT teams can -- and should -- move test/dev to public cloud.Continue Reading

• Dissect DevOps problems with this expert podcast

  Two experts, Stephen Hendrick and Chris Riley, bust common DevOps myths and share advice to alleviate common DevOps problems.Continue Reading

• Docker instances redefine containers, but have drawbacks

  Docker's service-centric approach to container-based virtualization takes virtualization technology to a whole new level, but still has some serious drawbacks.Continue Reading

• How can we move containerized apps among clouds?

  Our business wants to stay cloud-agnostic, and we think containers are our best option. How complicated is it to move applications from one cloud platform to another?Continue Reading

• Will container virtualization be the biggest data center trend of 2016?

  With the rapid maturation of container virtualization, IT administrators should be prepared to adopt and manage containers earlier than they expected.Continue Reading

• Virtualization containers force server architecture to grow up

  Much like the advent of hypervisor virtualization, container-based virtualization requires updates to server architectures for better security alongside high performance.Continue Reading

• The top Docker container technology tips of 2015

  Docker's fan base has increased since it stepped into the spotlight last year. To learn why -- and to get more out of your containers -- here's a look back at the top Docker container tips of 2015.Continue Reading

• The economics of going all-in on container virtualization

  Theoretically, containers can improve consolidation levels, but is there really a tangible benefit to replacing VMs with containers?Continue Reading

• Top tools, techniques to scale container technology

  Despite their many benefits, containers also present a challenge for some IT pros -- especially around scalability. Here are tools and tips to help.Continue Reading

• Get to know Docker, container technology out of the box

  Docker containers are one of the hottest trends in today's IT market. And as cloud providers go all-in with the technology, users must take notice.Continue Reading

• Which container platform should my organization deploy?

  Despite the buzz around Docker, it's not the only container platform. So how do I know which container technology is right for my organization?Continue Reading

• Is container technology right for my organization?

  Container technology, like Docker, has become increasingly popular with cloud providers and enterprises. But are containers right for my organization?Continue Reading

• Three apps in which Docker containers really shine

  Docker containers offer a variety of benefits. But apply the software to these three application types to get the biggest bang for your buck.Continue Reading

• New era of container technology with Docker, Kubernetes

  Docker's dominance in the world of container technology caught Google's eye as the company steps up its open source containerization with Kubernetes.Continue Reading

• Two critical components of DevOps success

  DevOps appears to be the right track for enterprise IT, but it’s a big change in the way things work and won't succeed without these two critical components.Continue Reading

• Modern Stack

  covers the latest cloud-native application design trends and the evolving platforms on which they run. We provide IT operations professionals and software development teams with the information they need to build and support new business ...Continue Reading