Podcasts

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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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 ...