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June 03, 2016 03 Jun'16

It's ITIL and DevOps, not ITIL or DevOps

With Practitioner, ITIL targets a more digestible and flexible change management implementation. Is it a good compromise between traditional IT and DevOps?

May 31, 2016 31 May'16

Serverless computing supporters ponder NoOps

Envisioning a future with no servers to manage, some serverless-computing enthusiasts want to drop the 'ops' from DevOps, too.

May 27, 2016 27 May'16

New DevOps security tools portend market maturity

A plethora of new security tools aimed at DevOps shops suggests IT pros are getting their sea legs with DevOps and security in 2016.

May 25, 2016 25 May'16

IT pros contend with Linux container complexity

Deploying a handful of containers is simple, but deploying across thousands of machines means dealing with some serious complexity.

May 25, 2016 25 May'16

Tech firms roll out Kubernetes in production

It's still early days for Google's container cluster management software, but some intrepid IT pros have gone beyond just kicking its tires.

May 24, 2016 24 May'16

DevOps security forms glue between developers, IT ops

App development and IT ops specialists can find common ground and solve common problems with a focus on security.

May 23, 2016 23 May'16

IT regulatory compliance throws a wrench into DevOps gears

Outdated compliance rules can mean automated deployment runs right up to the edge of the production environment -- and then comes to a screeching halt.

May 20, 2016 20 May'16

Configuration management tools seek foothold in containers

Some IT pros argue container management supplants the need for configuration management tools like Puppet and Chef, while others say there's room for both.

May 19, 2016 19 May'16

IT pros make wish list for DevOps practices

Developers and IT operations specialists alike have some requests for their fellow DevOps practitioners.

May 13, 2016 13 May'16

Enterprises offer own twist on DevOps adoption

For many companies, DevOps remains a long-term goal, and they are putting their own spin on how to best adopt it.

May 10, 2016 10 May'16

As DevOps matures, IT ops evolve into an IT service provider

As companies increasingly seek full-stack developers, IT operations specialists must find new ways to add value and remain relevant.

April 29, 2016 29 Apr'16

IT pros size up Jenkins 2.0 continuous delivery update

Users praise Jenkins 2.0 making continuous delivery pipelines more accessible, but the upgrade process may take a bit of tinkering to complete.

April 28, 2016 28 Apr'16

Site reliability engineering kicks rote tasks out of IT ops

DevOps is making inroads into many enterprises old and new, but Google is sharing its site reliability engineering prowess in a book that champions NoOps.

April 21, 2016 21 Apr'16

IT performance management pegged for increase of virtualization tools

TechTarget survey results highlight the growth of IT performance management tools that provide automated feedback to problems with applications, server virtualization and the cloud.

April 14, 2016 14 Apr'16

IT automation tools tame microservices 'nightmare'

App architectures built from hierarchies of containers and microservices can't be supported well using traditional IT ops practices.

April 13, 2016 13 Apr'16

IT operations tools establish common ground with developers

There are various technical ways to get application developers and IT operations working together, such as container management and ChatOps.

April 11, 2016 11 Apr'16

Infrastructure as code tops IT's DevOps challenges

Infrastructure as code is seen as the best way for IT pros to keep pace with modern application development, but that is easier said than done.

April 06, 2016 06 Apr'16

IT operations pros must adapt with new DevOps skills

There's a role for IT operations in a DevOps environment, but it will look and feel different from the traditional IT job description.

March 18, 2016 18 Mar'16

SQL innovator Jim Starkey journeys into the database future

Jim Starkey, who developed some of the earliest incarnations of the relational database, reveals a vision of the database future that's cooking in his home lab.

March 18, 2016 18 Mar'16

Q&A: Database infrastructure must match modern apps

Jim Starkey, the man who wrote large parts of the relational databases that are still in use today, talks about why it's time to start over with new designs.

March 16, 2016 16 Mar'16

Mad about microsegmentation

The tech industry seems fixated breaking things apart into ever-smaller units for greater levels of "granularity." Traditional standalone applications are maligned as "monoliths" that must be broken apart in to their component pieces, or "...

March 16, 2016 16 Mar'16

Wise up to today's software as a service benefits

It's time for IT to get over the past and embrace the future. And yes, this is going to affect your applications. Ask yourself: Why aren't we using software as a service?

March 16, 2016 16 Mar'16

IT pros atwitter about building a DevOps culture

Exploring #DevOps on Twitter provides a window into what ops pros and developers hold above all else: building a DevOps culture and choosing from the abundance of available tools.

March 07, 2016 07 Mar'16

Hotel hits the gas pedal with souped up DevOps model

Seeking faster application delivery led to Starwood Hotels adopting a "DevOps plus" approach, adding in security and middleware teams.

February 25, 2016 25 Feb'16

Docker management gaps smoothed over with new tool

Docker Datacenter brings together multiple pieces of Docker management under one umbrella. But like everything in the container space, there's still work left to be done.

February 17, 2016 17 Feb'16

Scale-out architecture and new data protection capabilities in 2016

What are the next big things for the data center in 2016? Applications will pilot the course to better data protection and demand more resources from scale-out architecture.

February 17, 2016 17 Feb'16

Windows workloads leap to cloud

Regardless of hype, there are quite a few areas where cloud remains very much a work in progress. Take cloud bursting. This has long been IT's holy grail for cloud -- the ability to seamlessly expand capacity constrained workloads to outside of your...

February 09, 2016 09 Feb'16

Ansible 2.0 rescales, resets configuration management tool

Ansible's roadmap is open to new paths and possibilities, with a re-architected back end, new features and one of the largest open source suppliers to the enterprise at its helm.

January 20, 2016 20 Jan'16

Readers sound off on Docker containment strategies

In this Tweet roundup, readers share their thoughts on the pros and cons of various Docker containment strategies.

January 20, 2016 20 Jan'16

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.

January 20, 2016 20 Jan'16

The 2016 MI Impact Awards

It's January, people, and you know what that means -- awards season! Not one to be left out of the party, Modern Infrastructure is happy to announce the winners of its third annual Impact Awards, where readers, industry experts and editors weigh in ...

December 18, 2015 18 Dec'15

Building Docker infrastructure still tough, but maybe not for long

Docker could become the next generation compute platform, and even replace server virtualization, but the container technology has some growing up to do first.

November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15

Joyent CTO talks Docker containers and the work ahead in 2016

Joyent bet big on containers to compete in the cloud market, and the company's CTO Bryan Cantrill has plenty to say about the state of containers and what needs to change.

November 18, 2015 18 Nov'15

Docker security updates aim to sway IT pros

Docker has added greater control for IT ops and new container security tools, along with its containers as a service offering.

November 10, 2015 10 Nov'15

Puppet configuration management tool enables DevOps culture

As an insurance provider, Hiscox took a leap of faith embracing (supported) open source Puppet config management and DevOps. It's paid off, but still brings challenges.

October 22, 2015 22 Oct'15

Docker containers slide into production with Tutum deal

Docker has acquired container management provider Tutum to help transition its much talked about technology from an intriguing, emerging technology to one that can be trusted to run in production.

October 20, 2015 20 Oct'15

Early DCIM software users pay more than Johnny-come-latelies

The total cost of ownership for DCIM has dropped over the past few years as more data centers use the tech.

September 24, 2015 24 Sep'15

Enhanced IT service broker tools part of new HP

HP's upgraded IT service management offerings are part of the soon-to-be HP Enterprise's efforts to turn IT departments into service brokers.

September 17, 2015 17 Sep'15

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. ...

September 17, 2015 17 Sep'15

Application containers continue data center invasion

For infrastructure and operations teams, the growth of application containers is both good news and bad.

September 09, 2015 09 Sep'15

New VMware DevOps program boosts developer interest

The first-ever Developer Day at VMworld 2015 was the virtualization giant's first crack at courting a new developer and DevOps audience.

August 24, 2015 24 Aug'15

IT ops seek the mythical 'single pane of glass' tool

The light may be at the end of the tunnel in the quest to combine IT ops monitoring onto a single pane of glass.

August 21, 2015 21 Aug'15

Big data testing to production: All Vertica systems not a go

IT pros at TurboTax spotted trouble with big data search times on Vertica after standing up 40 new servers and the tax deadline just weeks away.

August 05, 2015 05 Aug'15

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.

July 28, 2015 28 Jul'15

New data center tools manage 'epidemic of disorganization'

There are ways to combine DCIM and ITSM systems in the data center that give even better visibility.

July 21, 2015 21 Jul'15

DevOps principles increase enterprise IT efficiency

A software developer with a proven track record at HP and Macys.com offers tips to make DevOps principles work for enterprise.

July 16, 2015 16 Jul'15

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...

July 09, 2015 09 Jul'15

NYSE outage highlights need for IT automation

The NYSE outage has been pegged on gateways that were misconfigured for a software release, something that can be prevented with automation.

July 09, 2015 09 Jul'15

HP split could mean enterprise contract savings

HP is scheduled to split into two new companies this fall, opening the door for IT shops to renegotiate contracts.

July 07, 2015 07 Jul'15

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.

June 26, 2015 26 Jun'15

Enterprise DevOps, open source hit Target's bull's-eye

Pick up a cartful of DevOps advice from retailer Target, which moved to the DevOps culture in its data centers with a balance of stability and innovation.

June 23, 2015 23 Jun'15

VMware containers strategy targets cloud app developers

VMware adds a few more pieces to its cloud-native apps and open source initiatives, this time with Docker container tools to reel in developers.

June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

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.

June 16, 2015 16 Jun'15

Can hyperconverged systems transform the enterprise?

It's hard to predict which novelties will become mainstays, and which will be has-beens. One current hot technology is hyperconvergence, the subject of Alex Barrett's article in our May issue, "The Hyperconvergence Effect." Is hyperconvergence a ...

June 05, 2015 05 Jun'15

HP open source UX project unifies user experience

HP has delivered an open source project that unifies the user experience for disparate applications.

May 19, 2015 19 May'15

Container technology thrives for IT

Just when you thought you had driven the last nail in the coffin of old-school IT, you find out it's back -- albeit with a twist.

Remember operating system-level virtualization? This method of server virtualization is back with a vengeance ...

May 15, 2015 15 May'15

Facebook completes Chef DevOps migration, shares lessons

The mistakes, best practices and tools that Facebook shares from its migration to Chef configuration management apply to your DevOps shop too.

April 30, 2015 30 Apr'15

Google Kubernetes tops Docker for container orchestration

Google's Kubernetes open source project has generated considerable traction in the bourgeoning container orchestration space.

April 14, 2015 14 Apr'15

Big data workloads live on-premises

Seven years after its birth, the frenzy around cloud is beginning to subside. IT organizations have embraced public cloud for some workloads, and built private clouds for others.

IT is having productive discussions about which applications to ...

April 10, 2015 10 Apr'15

SDDC adoption on a 'slow roll'

The value of SDDC in the enterprise is becoming better understood, but widespread uptake is rare.

April 02, 2015 02 Apr'15

Chef's latest DevOps tool serves up continuous delivery

The new Chef Delivery tool gives DevOps teams a workflow engine that moves code through build, test and production deployments and much more.

March 17, 2015 17 Mar'15

The new face of scale-out storage

There are plenty of new approaches to address ever-growing data needs, including scale-out vs. scale-up designs, the shift from hierarchical file systems to object storage, and the Hadoop Distributed File System. Pretty soon there will be absolutely...

March 06, 2015 06 Mar'15