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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How to get out of a bad colocation contract

Renegotiation, legal action and cancellation are all options if your colocation service agreement isn't up to par. But each ...

5 steps to include on your software update checklist

Training, testing and automation are all essential components to software updates. Implementing these concepts makes version ...

Cray exascale computer to modernize aging nuclear weapon stockpile

The U.S. is buying an exascale system from Cray Inc., its third from the company which is now being acquired by HPE. The $600 ...

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Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda

Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- ...

AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads

Experts share points of comparison for Lambda vs. the competition, and what other options AWS has for elastic computing without ...

Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail has broadly adopted AWS cloud services in a bid to increase reader engagement and digital...

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Don't buy a GPU for machine learning unless you have the workload

Virtual GPUs and machine learning might seem like a perfect match, but specialized chips might not be worth the investment if ...

Understand KubeVirt basics to help get you started

Getting to know KubeVirt prior to use is essential. Though it relies on core Kubernetes technology, running VMs alongside ...

Obtain and deploy Hyper-V with Admin Center rather than VARs

Using Admin Center to deploy Hyper-V over VARs can offer admins flexibility and the ability to remotely manage servers, but the ...

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What Oracle delivered at OOW 2015

Learn how Oracle was pushing its cloud technologies, but OOW 2015 keynote speakers largely talked about cloud strategies.

Five key terms in enterprise cloud applications you need to know

Are you stumped by enterprise cloud applications or related technology? Check out this breakdown of five important terms to help ...

Survey: Developer-programmer pay, job satisfaction below IT average

In TechTarget's 2013 IT Salary and Careers Survey, developer-programmer respondents reported lower pay and less job satisfaction ...

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Microsoft gains instant Java credibility with jClarity buy

Microsoft has acquired jClarity to help optimize its Azure cloud platform to run Java workloads, a coveted target for the now ...

How to install the JDK on Windows and set up JAVA_HOME

You have options when it comes to JDK installations on Windows and Linux. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a proper install ...

Follow these best practices on how to write clean code in Java

Follow these three best practices to write clean Java code and help make your application development simple and painless for all...

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Managed Kubernetes doesn't mean set it and forget it

Don't let the name fool you: Cloud-based managed Kubernetes services still require user management. Here's what IT teams still ...

Public cloud services grow HPC market, but work remains

HPC applications need a lot of resources, but not all enterprises can meet those requirements. However, new cloud services are ...

Virtual Instruments expands portfolio with Metricly acquisition

Virtual Instruments added more offerings to its cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure management portfolio with an ...

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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 ...