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Container isolation compels IT orgs to rewrite security practices

IT organizations hear plenty of myths about isolation and security when they compare containerization vs. virtualization. One DevOps and containerization consultant sets the record straight in this podcast.
How dev, ops and execs should treat automated QA testing

A QA tester gives the lowdown on what developers, IT operations and management should know about QA testing, automation, tools and training, and DevOps.

Dissect DevOps problems with this expert podcast

Two experts, Stephen Hendrick and Chris Riley, bust common DevOps myths and share advice to alleviate common DevOps problems.
New era of container technology with Docker, Kubernetes

Docker's dominance in the world of container technology caught Google's eye as the company steps up its open source containerization with Kubernetes.
Docker 1.0 the beginning of the end for virtualization?

Docker continues to steal the cloud spotlight with its latest lightweight release, but what does it mean for the future of heavyweight virtualization?
End users matter most with today's performance management

Application performance management tools focus on the end-user experience and use readily available data and autodiscovery to fulfill those goals.
Cloud app containerization all the rage -- but is it anything new?

Docker's app containerization has made waves since AWS announced its support. In this podcast, David Linthicum talks with the former dotCloud CEO.
IT shops embrace workload automation tools for cloud computing

Workload automation tools will have a bright future with the increased adoption of cloud computing. Find out why in this podcast Q&A.
IT personnel grapple with business uptime demands: Podcast Q&A

A survey finds the high availability demands of business technology means IT personnel have difficulty finding a balance between work and life.

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Security, staffing land atop IT's edge computing challenges

Edge computing is a new way for data center admins to process data closer to the source, but it comes with challenges around ...

Edge computing architecture helps IT support augmented reality

Augmented reality benefits greatly from reduced latency, which makes edge computing a perfect partner in the data center.

Streamline data center power usage tracking with DCIM

If you want a more in-depth picture of your data center's power consumption, explore DCIM options that provide server workload ...

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A look at the AWS hardware update that fuels its A1 instances

In case you missed the reveal of AWS' A1 instance type at re:Invent, the updated hardware that underpins these VMs could have a ...

DynamoDB pricing option makes it a go-to for serverless apps

DynamoDB had its drawbacks, but the addition of on-demand billing and ACID transactions makes it a solid database option for ...

AWS enterprise strategy targets industry verticals

AWS could soon add services specialized for industries such as healthcare and finance. It might be lucrative, but not everyone ...

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Review the top 9 virtualization techniques of the year

IT administrators always have room to improve their virtualization skills. Read our top articles of the year to perfect ...

Manage large volumes of VM data with these storage tactics

Admins can effectively virtualize large servers with storage tiering and disk allocation, but they must be wary of potential IOPS...

AIOps use cases address complexity in virtual data centers

The ever-growing complexity of virtual infrastructures is making management a struggle, but an AIOps platform can enable admins ...

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Microsoft Azure Dev Spaces, Google Jib target Kubernetes woes

Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud both added cloud application development tools that improve and simplify the process of creating...

With progressive web applications, developers blur the lines

With progressive web applications, single-page apps, motion UI and other innovations, app development meets the moment, giving ...

Web app development morphs as apps and websites merge

The lines between web and mobile app and websites are blurring, so development silos are out, and boning up on building ...

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Don't contribute to the high IT project failure rate

Enterprise software development is difficult, so it's no surprise to discover there is a high IT project failure rate. Here's how...

What is the preferred developer operating system?

Does the developer operating system play a part in the SDLC equation anymore? Well, it depends on what you're programming. Mobile...

Avoid boilerplate code with this typable Spring beans tutorial

Java is always criticized for being bloated. But there are ways to minimize all the fill-in code. This Spring beans tutorial ...

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Learn how to use Terraform for multi-cloud management

Terraform provides a highly configurable platform to manage infrastructure in a cloud-agnostic way. However, enterprises need to ...

When to manage APIs with cloud-native vs. third-party tools

As enterprises break out applications into smaller components, both in the development cycle and for operational scalability, ...

Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS

Microsoft's new monitoring tools for AKS and its decision to sunset Azure Container Service trumpet the rise of Kubernetes as the...

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How to bust security silos and secure your operation

DevOps means velocity, though, not at security's expense. Rapid7's Jen Andre thinks automation and orchestration strategies can ...

The first step from Agile to DevOps is a pilot project

Agile to DevOps isn't as perilous as Waterfall to Agile, but it will take measurable goals and an efficient pilot project to ...

Best practices for DevOps compliance and reusability

You know you want to scale with a model-driven process. So how do you make it work? Start with these best practices for ...