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• Container technology's role in storage

  Containers are somewhat limited in scope and scale so the next logical step for the technology is dealing with storage. Continue Reading

• Prepare developers for these microservices pros and cons

  Applications that use microservices can deliver big benefits to an enterprise -- especially those using cloud. But they aren't without their drawbacks. Continue Reading

• Use a rugged DevOps approach to boost cloud app security

  To make sure their cloud applications are secure, IT teams should prioritize security early on in the DevOps process -- a model known as rugged DevOps. Continue Reading

• Data center water use grows

  There is a lot of warm weather on the horizon. But data center operators shouldn't let that fool them in to thinking that they shouldn't worry about water conservation. Data centers are major water hogs, right up there with farms and golf courses. ... Continue Reading

• Container orchestration tools, strategies for success

  As more and more IT pros start to adopt container technology, orchestration tools like Docker Swarm will play a key role. Continue Reading

• As interest grows, container management features still missing

  The growth of application containers continues but admins having management features could be a big boost for the technology.Continue Reading

• Data center asset management yields big ticket savings

  Data center operators can use tools already in place to create IT asset management strategies that yield millions in savings.Continue Reading

• Resistance is futile when building DevOps teams

  Few businesses are jumping into DevOps with both feet, despite the substantial benefit potential. The process of building a DevOps team structure starts with a much-needed conversation.Continue Reading

• Lift and shift vs. re-platforming cloud apps

  When evaluating a new technology, some people like to go all in, with gusto, and adopt it hook line and sinker. Then there are folks whose MO is to take baby steps: Dip a toe in the water and do a lengthy proof of concept. What's right for any given...Continue Reading

• Red Hat Satellite 6.1 brings Puppet, container support

  Red Hat users are in the midst of transitioning to Satellite 6 and have found some potholes -- and some big plusses -- in the move from version 5.Continue Reading

• How to future-proof your cloud app development process

  As cloud computing evolves, users won't just move their apps to the cloud -- they'll design them to take advantage of cloud's scale and resiliency.Continue Reading

• Ten data center trends driving change in 2015

  There's technology hype and then there are true trends that affect data centers long-term. These 10 trends are sure to have an impact beyond 2015.Continue Reading

• Build a cloud, IT automation foundation with system programmers

  If you want data center clouds and systemic automation, system programmers need an important, dynamic spot on your IT team.Continue Reading

• Rally IT operations teams for microservices success

  Microservices offer better scalability and agility, but there's a flip side. Operations teams must be ready for the management issues that follow.Continue Reading

• Blaze a trail to Docker containers in five basic steps

  Containers are gaining steam in the cloud market with Docker leading the pack. To steer your application to containers, follow these five steps.Continue Reading