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Update incident response runbooks to meet new requirements
Incident response runbooks provide IT teams with the information needed to resolve common and serious incidents. Break a runbook down into flows to construct documentation. Continue Reading
ModelOps (model operations)
ModelOps (model operations) is a holistic approach to building analytics models that can quickly progress from the lab to production. Continue Reading
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is an open source software foundation that promotes the adoption of cloud-native computing. Continue Reading
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COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language)
COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language for business applications. It was the first popular language designed to be operating system-agnostic and is still in use in many financial and business applications ... Continue Reading
dependency hell
Dependency hell is a negative situation that occurs when a software application is not able to access the additional programming it requires to work. Continue Reading
Boot2Docker
Boot2Docker is a minimalist Linux distribution with the sole purpose to run Docker containers. It was depreciated and is no longer recommended for use.Continue Reading
DevOps 2.0
DevOps 2.0 is the extension of DevOps practices through the entire organization, beyond development and IT ops.Continue Reading
declarative programming
Declarative programming is a method to abstract away the control flow for logic required for software to perform an action, and instead involves stating what the task or desired outcome is.Continue Reading
AIOps (artificial intelligence for IT operations)
AIOps is an umbrella term for the use of big data analytics, machine learning and other AI technologies to automate the identification and resolution of common IT issues.Continue Reading
distributed tracing
Distributed tracing, also called distributed request tracing, is a method for IT and DevOps teams to monitor applications, especially those composed of microservices.Continue Reading
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branching
Branching is the practice of creating copies of programs or objects in development to work in parallel versions, retaining the original and working on the branch or making different changes to each.Continue Reading
Application Performance Index (Apdex)
Application Performance Index, also known as Apdex, is an open standard intended to simplify reports of application performance.Continue Reading
application containerization (app containerization)
Application containerization is an OS-level virtualization method used to deploy and run distributed applications without launching an entire virtual machine for each app.Continue Reading
blue/green deployment
A blue/green deployment is a change management strategy for releasing software code.Continue Reading
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR) is an Amazon Web Service (AWS) product that stores, manages and deploys Docker images, which are managed clusters of Amazon EC2 instances.Continue Reading
agile test automation pyramid
The agile test automation pyramid is a graphical strategy guide for implementing automated software testing.Continue Reading
Follow 6 key steps to deploy microservices in production
To succeed with microservices, IT organizations need to rethink the way they design and deploy applications -- and not all the necessary changes are technical ones.Continue Reading
Why and how to use eBPF for Kubernetes scaling
Scaling Kubernetes clusters has always been a challenge -- but eBPF makes the process smoother with service-specific monitors and a lack of special instrumentation.Continue Reading
Working with Docker Compose? Use environment variables
Docker Compose streamlines container application deployments. Dig into the tool and see how the use of environment variables can hone the process further.Continue Reading
Blockchain: An immutable ledger to replace the database
Blockchains create a secure encryption beneficial to many businesses. This article offers use cases, benefits and limitations of the electronic database.Continue Reading
service mesh
A service mesh is a dedicated infrastructure layer that controls service-to-service communication over a network.Continue Reading
An eBPF tutorial to try out the bpftrace framework
You know what eBPF is, but can you run it? This article offers a brief tutorial to demonstrate the bpftrace framework and how to install a simple eBPF program.Continue Reading
An introduction to eBPF and where it shines
With eBPF, developers can customize Linux OS software without changing the kernel. Discover the utility's basics and how it can be used for networking, monitoring and security.Continue Reading
How to use Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, step by step
As the use of the cloud expands and becomes more complex, Azure Arc offers a way to manage resources. Learn how to set it up for Kubernetes with this tutorial.Continue Reading
How to keep Docker secrets secret
Secrets greatly increase an environment's security but can take some trial and error to implement correctly. Learn the basics, and then follow this tutorial to create a secret.Continue Reading
Try PSScriptAnalyzer to check PowerShell code best practices
Meeting best practices can be a tough feat. Thankfully, PowerShell Script Analyzer checks the code for you. Follow these examples to learn how it works and get started.Continue Reading
Take this quick DevOps quiz to test your expertise
DevOps as a methodology and cultural movement has been around for years -- but how well do you know its concepts and best practices? Find out here.Continue Reading
How and when to use Nexthink remote actions
Data can tell admins a lot about what happens in an environment -- if they can collect it. See how the Nexthink platform and PowerShell scripts can gather end-user data.Continue Reading
Terraform cheat sheet: Notable commands, HCL and more
Terraform has a lot going on. This cheat sheet rounds up the essentials, from configuration settings to the key commands for managing the Terraform directory.Continue Reading
Red Hat Summit 2021 news and conference guide
This guide provides technical updates from the virtual Red Hat Summit conference, as well as expert predictions on containers, hybrid clouds and more.Continue Reading
7 infrastructure as code books for IT pros to dig into
Need some reading material? Check out these books on infrastructure as code -- and popular IaC tools -- to pick up some new skills on the IT management practice.Continue Reading
Don't limit observability to 3 pillars
Logs, metrics and tracing are the pillars of observability but fall short in system health comprehension. Learn why data source tracking gives better insight into your environment.Continue Reading
chaos engineering
Chaos engineering is the process of testing a distributed computing system to ensure that it can withstand unexpected disruptions.Continue Reading
9 advanced IT certifications for operations experts
To be an IT expert requires dedication to the ever-changing technology and processes. Here's a list of certifications to demonstrate that skill and experience.Continue Reading
continuous delivery (CD)
Continuous delivery (CD) is an approach for software delivery in which development teams produce and test code in short but continuous cycles, usually with high degrees of automation.Continue Reading
Build self-healing IT systems for data resilience
With an autonomous approach to system infrastructure, companies can save time and costs. Learn why IT admins should adopt this type of automation and how to implement it.Continue Reading
Use AWS Glue workflows to convert semistructured data
New to AWS Glue? Learn about the tool and how to incorporate it into DevOps workflows with examples that look at data transformation and machine learning.Continue Reading
zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)
Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) is a method of setting up devices that automatically configures the device using a switch feature.Continue Reading
How to build a CI/CD pipeline -- with examples
Ready to set up a CI/CD pipeline? Follow these general steps, with guidance toward specific examples depending upon your own specific needs and resources.Continue Reading
Learn Docker best practices with this interactive book
The author of The Docker Workshop, Vincent Sesto, discusses Docker's ingenuity and gives tips to IT admins on the leading container creation technology in this Q&A.Continue Reading
Docker image
A Docker image is a file used to execute code in a Docker container.Continue Reading
How to auto scale Kubernetes pods for microservices
In Kubernetes, autoscaling prevents over provisioning resources for microservices running in a cluster. Follow this tutorial to set up horizontal and vertical scaling.Continue Reading
9 ways to infuse security in your CI/CD pipeline
Rapid release cycles need not compromise the security of an application and supporting infrastructure. Follow these guidelines to ensure security throughout your CI/CD pipeline.Continue Reading
Combine PowerShell and Docker to simplify testing across OSes
Run PowerShell scripts in Docker containers to manage multiple environments from the same system. Follow this tutorial to see how to test Linux environments with a Windows host OS.Continue Reading
Kubernetes basics: A step-by-step implementation tutorial
This Kubernetes implementation example demonstrates how to create a single-node cluster on Windows 10 to get a containerized application up and running.Continue Reading
Master containerized microservices monitoring
Before IT teams can enjoy the benefits that containers and microservices bring, they must tackle several monitoring hurdles first.Continue Reading
Kubernetes
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s, is an open source system used to manage Linux Containers across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.Continue Reading
Try out this GitOps tutorial with Flux and Kubernetes
Learn how to implement GitOps with Kubernetes workloads. See the benefits of this approach and follow this Flux tutorial to get started.Continue Reading
How Puppet works: Using the configuration management tool
With Puppet, enterprises can manage configurations and simplify the DevOps process as a whole. Grasp how it works, and see if it's the right choice for your organization.Continue Reading
How to roll back Git code to a previous commit
Mistakes happen. Thankfully, in Git, admins have two command options to roll back to a previous commit. Learn more about both here.Continue Reading
Tackle Kubernetes observability with the right metrics
Observability is a natural extension of IT monitoring -- and container environments only get more complicated. Use the right metrics for the greatest return.Continue Reading
The keys to an efficient help desk staffing model
Hiring skilled staff alone to fill help desk roles is not enough to improve workflows. Learn how to unlock a help desk's full potential with these tips.Continue Reading
Prepare for successful container adoption with these tips
Enterprises all over the world are making containerized applications a central focus. Learn why your IT organization should be next, and how to prepare.Continue Reading
8 certifications and courses for admins, DevOps and IT ops pros
With a few years of experience now on your resume, it's time to boost or validate those skills you've gained. Explore these courses and certifications for one that fits your goals.Continue Reading
5 prerequisites for applying AI to an ops environment
For organizations that want to apply AI to their ops environments, IT teams must precede the starting line with an understanding of what AI can do -- and what they want from it.Continue Reading
Terraform
Terraform is an open source infrastructure as code software tool that allows DevOps engineers to programmatically provision the physical resources an application requires to run.Continue Reading
Use Amazon EMR with Apache Airflow to simplify processes
Explore Amazon EMR, looking at use cases such as MapReduce and integration with Hadoop. Then, see how it works with Apache Airflow and learn how to get started.Continue Reading
5 AIOps skills to add to your DevOps resume
Organizations use AIOps to address complexity, but these tools don't exist in a vacuum. See the top skills needed to successfully implement them.Continue Reading
4 monitoring and alerting best practices for IT ops
Monitoring is vital in modern IT environments, but the variety of metrics to track can swiftly overtake admins' capacity -- and sanity.Continue Reading
What is SRE in DevOps and how do they work together?
Site reliability engineering and DevOps share a close relationship -- but it's not always clear what, exactly, that relationship is. Walk through the basics of SRE, and its place in DevOps methodologies.Continue Reading
A day in the life: What does a site reliability engineer do?
Site reliability engineering is still a relatively new job role, and it's challenging to get a clear picture of the day to day. Learn what one SRE's role looks like with this profile.Continue Reading
4 Docker security best practices to minimize container risks
Without the right tools and processes in place, Docker security can feel like a moving target. Use these four practices -- related to container images, hosts and more -- to keep deployments safe.Continue Reading
Run Kubernetes at the edge with these K8s distributions
The idea of edge computing is not as far off as it once was. Evaluate several ways to bring Kubernetes to the edge, and when an organization should use each approach.Continue Reading
An overview of Apache Airflow for workflow management
This introductory look at Apache Airflow walks through some of the basics of the workflow management tool -- from installation steps to its various GUI options.Continue Reading
Check out this Docker Compose tutorial for beginners
IT admins tasked with running multi-container applications can use this Docker Compose tutorial -- which also features Redis -- to get started.Continue Reading
How and why to create an SRE error budget
No IT service is completely immune to disruption. A realistic error budget is a powerful way to set up a service for success.Continue Reading
11 certifications for entry-level IT operations roles
Looking to start a career in IT operations? Check out these courses and certifications for beginners to gather all the foundational skills you'll need.Continue Reading
infrastructure as code
Infrastructure as code, also referred to as IaC, is an IT practice that codifies and manages underlying IT infrastructure as software.Continue Reading
Building an infrastructure-as-code pipeline in the cloud
Understand the stages to manage infrastructure as code, from source control to activation deployment -- and how these functions can be accomplished through cloud services.Continue Reading
Infrastructure as code principles: How IaC works and how to use it
What are the most important things to know about infrastructure as code if you're going to implement it? Follow these guidelines to build a solid IaC foundation.Continue Reading
IT operations
IT operations is the overarching term for the processes and services administered by an organization's information technology (IT) department.Continue Reading
What is configuration management? A comprehensive guide
Configuration management (CM) is an information governance and systems engineering process to ensure consistency among physical and logical assets in an operational environment.Continue Reading
The evolution and history of software configuration management
IT and software configuration management challenge tech professionals. It's been that way for decades, and best practices continue to evolve.Continue Reading
These IT automation scripts take little effort and save a lot of work
Doing some IT tasks by hand is doing them wrong. Whether to provision components, research an issue or report on performance, IT automation scripts are powerful and easy to write.Continue Reading
A production deployment checklist for enterprise apps
The more complex an app gets, the more complex production deployment becomes. Split the process into these nine areas to streamline team communication and tasks.Continue Reading
How to use Slack and Fluentd to demonstrate social output
Phil Wilkins provides step-by-step instructions on how DevOps teams can enable Slack to capture log events from the open source data collection tool Fluentd.Continue Reading
Automate these DevOps tasks for maximum productivity
DevOps is hard work, but only upfront. The goal -- once teams build a pipeline and set up automation -- is to stand aside and watch the builds flow through.Continue Reading
SecOps
SecOps is a management approach that connects security and operations teams, similar to how DevOps unifies software developers and operations professionals.Continue Reading
DevSecOps
DevSecOps (development plus security plus operations) is a management approach that combines application development, security, operations and infrastructure as a code (IaaS) in an automated, continuous delivery cycle.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
How to kickstart a proof-of-concept IT project
As with any IT initiative, operations staff should have a clear vision for a proof-of-concept project -- from technical requirements to the key stakeholders involved.Continue Reading
How to start DevOps: A step-by-step guide
DevOps can be a grand departure from an IT organization's status quo. Follow these seven basic steps for a phased transition that staff will champion.Continue Reading
Build and deploy a microservice with Kubernetes
Ready to run microservices in production? Follow along to create a containerized microservice and deploy it on Kubernetes in this step-by-step tutorial.Continue Reading
composable infrastructure
A composable infrastructure is a framework that decouples device resources in order to treat them as services.Continue Reading
Ways to use feature flags in DevOps
What's in a name? Whether you call them feature flags or toggles, this approach benefits enterprise IT all the same. Learn the basics and see how to apply them to DevOps.Continue Reading
Build a DevOps culture using these key principles
Is your organization ready to adopt DevOps practices? There's a lot to it, so don't try to accomplish everything all at once. Start with these key ideas.Continue Reading
5 DevSecOps best practices to prioritize
Successful DevSecOps isn't just about secure code -- it's securing the flows of data through code, methods and tools. Review these five security tips to button up your DevOps work.Continue Reading
Evolving DevOps roles demand Kubernetes, CI/CD skills
The rapid rate of change in IT coupled with the newness of many DevOps practices and technologies creates barriers for those who seek a career in DevOps. These skills can open the door.Continue Reading
How to approach IT logging in the cloud vs. on premises
IT organizations must monitor cloud infrastructure and apps with a process that's different than they're used to for on-premises environments. Learn how to do cloud logging here.Continue Reading
Know the key DevOps roles and responsibilities for team success
More than most IT initiatives, DevOps is built around people. Involve the right professionals, and get those people primed to work in concerted ways.Continue Reading
DevOps as a Service
DevOps as a Service is a delivery model for a set of tools that facilitates collaboration between an organization's software development team and the operations team.Continue Reading
16 DevOps books to level up your skills
Is your organization and IT staff ready to tackle DevOps, from culture to strategies and toolchains? Start with these 16 books from learning DevOps basics to fine-tuning specific DevOps skills and practices.Continue Reading
Top 15 DevOps blogs to read and follow
The DevOps community is big, but here are some of the top DevOps blogs to read that cover everything from tips for beginners, the latest news and how-tos.Continue Reading
Get started with Docker Bench for Security
Common vulnerabilities in OSes and configuration files can plague Docker hosts. Learn how to set up Docker Bench for Security and use the open source tool to fortify hosts against threats.Continue Reading