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May 19, 2017 19 May'17
ServiceNow roadmap extends ITSM technology with AI, machine learning

A leader in the IT systems management market, ServiceNow looks to expand into new applications markets. Farrell Hough, in charge of ServiceNow's product operations, lays out the roadmap.
May 18, 2017 18 May'17
IT trends in 2020 and how to conquer them early

The challenges an IT organization faces today are daunting, not least because the majority of them -- budget control, process planning -- have nothing to do with technology.
May 18, 2017 18 May'17
EBay to bottle its special sauce for Kubernetes management

Kubernetes is notoriously difficult to deploy in private data centers. EBay's Suneet Nandwani explains the company's answer to Kubernetes management: TessMaster.
May 18, 2017 18 May'17
Organizations modernize legacy applications to explore cloud benefits

IT shops cling to the devil they know, but one organization proved that legacy app modernization onto containers and public cloud eased the burden of operations support.
May 15, 2017 15 May'17
Puppet IT automation wades into enterprise containers

Enterprises trust Puppet configuration management, but the company must win over a new audience of DevOps teams with capabilities that matter to them.
May 12, 2017 12 May'17
Justify CMDB ROI with these strategies

IT pros can easily list off CMDB benefits. But when it comes to convincing the business to pay for a CMDB implementation, you'll need to discuss ROI.
May 10, 2017 10 May'17
Breaking down Kubernetes use stats among OpenStack deployments

Kubernetes on OpenStack deployments -- how popular is it really? OpenStack Foundation leaders cited the organization's annual user survey as evidence that a combination of OpenStack and Kubernetes ...
May 10, 2017 10 May'17
IT pros ponder the future of OpenStack and Kubernetes

IT pros continue to debate the synergies and overlaps of OpenStack and Kubernetes in their architectures -- and whether the writing's on the wall for one of them.
May 09, 2017 09 May'17
ServiceNow wraps intelligent automation platform with web-based apps

ServiceNow has moved into markets where it will be the underdog, and its success will depend on how well the new apps leverage the company's core automation engine.
May 05, 2017 05 May'17
Enterprise ops pros lead charge toward IT automation software

Some in IT operations believe that IT automation platforms will make their jobs obsolete, but that's far from reality in large enterprises.
May 03, 2017 03 May'17
Containers, cloud foster modern IT infrastructure both large and small

In business, academia and government, application teams demand flexible and fast IT infrastructure. These organizations turned to containers and cloud computing to make it happen.
May 03, 2017 03 May'17
IT pros strive to embrace OpenShift container portability advances

With the largest public cloud provider's support, OpenShift will advance hybrid cloud container portability.
April 27, 2017 27 Apr'17
IT industry grapples with Docker container persistent storage

Enterprise IT pros are unanimous: The next item on the containerization to-do list will be persistent storage for stateful apps.
April 26, 2017 26 Apr'17
Enterprises reap benefits from Docker container security updates

Linux container security less vexing for enterprises that say containerization has actually improved their IT security posture.
April 21, 2017 21 Apr'17
Large enterprises share Docker migration lessons learned

Enterprises with legacy apps can get containerization benefits, and those who've been down the path with Docker have left breadcrumbs for those who follow.

Why data centers need log management tools

Log files contain rich and useful management data. With the right software tools and a few navigation tips, you can maximize and ...

HPE gives its memory-driven computing initiative another try

HPE has brought its memory-driven computing architecture back into the spotlight, this time with a little help from its friends ...

HPE edge strategy reroutes data, apps around the cloud

HPE's upgraded converged infrastructure systems aim to help enterprises process and manage data outside their data centers and ...

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Use service-linked IAM roles to simplify user permissions

While AWS IAM enables control over a cloud environment, it can become a management nightmare. Automate part of this process via ...

Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing

It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical ...

AWS low-code strategy hones in on back-end services

AWS has yet to unveil a native and general-purpose low-code platform, but some of its services, such as Lex and Sumerian, seem to...

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Consider Hyper-V live migration requirements before configuration

An effective live migration setup is key to a complete Hyper-V configuration. Consider these expert recommendations, such as ...

Prepare a Hyper-V configuration report with PowerShell

Generate a report with valuable Hyper-V configuration information, such as the virtual disk path, using a PowerShell script to ...

Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards: Rules and criteria

Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards to find out what the requirements are ...

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Cloud-based applications pose tough integration challenges

Even though SaaS applications are now indispensible to many enterprises, their lack of flexibility still presents a challenge ...

Four options to manage stateful apps in the cloud

Stateful applications in the cloud pose an ongoing challenge for development and operations teams. Review four ways to address ...

BPM in cloud evolves to suit line of business, IoT

While on-premises BPM tools have caused a tug of war between lines of business and IT, the cloud helps appease both sides. Here's...

TheServerSide.com

How to git revert a commit: A simple undo changes example

The best way to undo previous changes to the source code repository is to learn how to git revert a commit.

Jenkins vs. Maven: Compare these build and integration tools

DevOps advocates are often asked for a Jenkins vs. Maven comparison. But those asking often discover that Maven-Jenkins ...

Jenkins environment variables list for shell script build jobs

The Jenkins environment variables list outlines the various properties that developers can inject into advanced Jenkins shell ...

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Three ways to ensure app portability in a multi-cloud strategy

As multi-cloud adoption grows, developers need to be careful they don't sacrifice application portability for the sake of using ...

Avoid runaway costs to keep a cloud budget in check

Wasteful spending is still a prominent issue for enterprises in the cloud. Admins need to do their homework -- before migration -...

Emerging PaaS model puts cloud app dev into the fast lane

As they grapple with application backlogs and a shortage of seasoned, business-savvy developers, enterprises will increasingly ...

DevOpsAgenda

How the three phases of automation dictate human employment

Automation might end human employment as we know it. The final result is in question, but we can draw clues from the relationship...

Why DevOps development depends on continuous testing

To gain efficiencies with sped up application development, rewrite the process with continuous testing.

Four tips for a successful DevOps spring cleaning

It's time to shake up your DevOps team with a thorough spring cleaning. Perfecto's Eran Kinsbruner shares his plans for a fresh ...