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DevOps Team Organization

Can you accurately measure SLA expectations and results?

Realistic SLA expectations rely on accurately defined criteria, properly set. Test your knowledge of SLA measurements and learn to tailor contracts that avoid costly consequences with this quiz. Continue Reading
Pop quiz: Can you identify these top IT trends of 2019?

From serverless and AIOps to a widening tech skills gap, numerous IT trends bring momentum into 2019. See how ready you are for new opportunities and hurdles in IT with this quiz. Continue Reading

3 dramatic ways to increase developer productivity

Developers work best when distractions are at a minimum, yet most organizations simply aren't doing their part to reduce them. Be...

4 alternatives to end-to-end testing microservices

Microservices architectures deserve better than end-to-end testing. See how methods like contract testing, subsystem testing and ...

Comparing Waterfall vs. Agile vs. DevOps methodologies

The software development process can be organized around a variety of methodologies, each with its own advantages and ...

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The basics of software coupling metrics and concepts

To move toward a distributed, modular architecture, development teams need to carefully investigate software coupling concepts ...

Google Cloud's new app platform aims for no-code edge

Google Cloud brings low-code application development and API management to its new Business Application Platform, but robotic ...

A lesson on how to test microservices locally

Microservices are small pieces of a big picture, so they're difficult to test in isolation. Use these tips to run unit and ...

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When -- and when not -- to use cloud native security tools

Security tools from cloud vendors are convenient, but that doesn't mean they are always the right choice. Learn how to decide ...

Partner products now certified for AWS Outposts

AWS has brought more than 30 certified partner software products into the mix for Outposts, the on-premises version of its public...

Get to know low-code/no-code tools from major cloud vendors

With the help of low-code or no-code services, application development doesn't have to be so painstaking or strenuous. Learn why ...

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New Amazon grocery stores run on computer vision, apps

Amazon dives deeper into the grocery business with its first 'new concept' grocery store, driven by automation, computer vision ...

Amazon's sustainability initiatives: Half empty or half full?

Amazon's public perception and investment profile are at stake as altruism and self-interest mix in its efforts to become a more ...

How Amazon launched the warehouse robotics industry

In 2012, the warehouse robotics industry consisted of Kiva Systems, the sole supplier to serve all e-commerce companies. When ...

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WebAssembly Hub boosts Envoy filter development

Examine WebAssembly Hub's features, why developers have turned to the portal to share Envoy filters and how it seems to be built ...

How to scale automation in DevOps environments

With the right tools and processes, programmers can automate at scale many of today's manual tasks. Here's how one company ...

Microsoft makes TypeScript 4 generally available

Microsoft has made TypeScript 4 generally available for developers building large systems in JavaScript. TypeScript, a superset ...

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Discover the main differences between COTS vs. GOTS

When admins compare government versus commercial software options, they must consider cost, use cases and available support as ...

6 steps for effective real-time monitoring across hybrid IT

Infrastructure monitoring can span multiple stakeholders, data center sites and metrics. Use the five W's to establish a ...

IBM roadmap promises a 1,121-qubit quantum computer by 2023

IBM outlined plans to deliver a series of quantum computers over the next three years culminating with IBM Quantum Condor, a ...

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Compare Docker vs. Podman for container management

Docker and Podman offer similar capabilities when it comes to managing containers, but Docker's security vulnerabilities might ...

5 open source software applications for virtualization

Open source software comes with many benefits, but admins must first determine whether each tool's use cases align with their ...

A beginner's guide to hosted and bare-metal virtualization

Choosing a virtualization approach isn't a matter of competition. Admins must consider their personal use cases to determine ...