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Get help with specific problems with your technologies, process and projects.
Problem solve
Get help with specific problems with your technologies, process and projects.
How do I set up a file sharing server for three clients?
If I want to share files between three client machines and a Windows server, what are my options? Continue Reading
Use GitHub for open source data center automation ideas
GitHub, a bastion of software developers, also offers automation scripts and open source collaboration for data center administrators. Continue Reading
Docker and microservices introduce new operational hurdles
Containers and microservices bring flexibility and speed to development environments -- but they can also be a headache for IT operations teams. Continue Reading
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Server patch management for multi-OS data centers
If you have a multi-OS data center, you know the struggle that is server patch management. Don't fret, the right combination of tools and human intuition can alleviate the pain. Continue Reading
Mending the DevOps culture clash
Companies need to tread lightly as they try to speed up application development. 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
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.Continue Reading
Create a change management system to tame data center chaos
Data center change is constant, thanks to new systems, upgrades, user changes and macro trends like the introduction of mobile devices for business purposes.Continue Reading
Enterprise data security best practices mean IT teamwork
Data center managers take on the burden of protecting the business's data assets. Discover the best strategies to deploy firewalls, encryption and other tactics.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
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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
Here and there: Blending on-premises and cloud environments
Data center technologies and strategies are evolving toward a blend of infrastructures that reside partly on-premises and partly in the cloud. More and more, IT shops are being asked to coordinate technology resources rather than simply control them...Continue Reading
Can you verify software compatibility on IT systems?
If you're thinking about deploying an application software package, how do you know if it is compatible with your particular systems and hardware?Continue Reading
Log analysis tools join data center management arsenal
The humble log file, produced by nearly everything in your data center, holds the key to complex troubleshooting, convincing capacity plans and revved up performance.Continue Reading