Application Rollout Planning and Problems

In this learning center, find tips and tools for IT operations staff to facilitate application scaling and performance optimization in production, as well as how to create a feedback loop to development as part of a successful ALM collaboration.

October 15, 2021 15 Oct'21
GitOps practitioners address configuration management issues

IT pros shared workflow patterns and tool updates they say have helped them overcome one of the most common problems with performing GitOps at scale.
September 30, 2021 30 Sep'21
Ansible overhaul promotes IT automation expansion

Ansible Automation Platform 2 makes it easier to centrally manage IT automation at scale, but enterprises must also contend with technical debt as they grow.
September 17, 2021 17 Sep'21
ServiceNow platform updates target hybrid team workflows

The latest version of ServiceNow's Now Platform aims to improve remote employees' workflows and broaden its developer ecosystem with a new mobile app builder.
August 03, 2021 03 Aug'21
Oracle WebLogic users get a bridge to Kubernetes deployment

Java developers in Oracle shops can use the new Verrazzano container platform to deploy apps to Kubernetes without a ground-up rewrite.

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dependency hell

Dependency hell is a negative situation that occurs when a software application is not able to access the additional programming it requires to work. Continue Reading
Application Performance Index (Apdex)

Application Performance Index, also known as Apdex, is an open standard intended to simplify reports of application performance. Continue Reading
blue/green deployment

A blue/green deployment is a change management strategy for releasing software code. Continue Reading

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Why use containers vs. VMs in a modern enterprise?

Thinking about making the switch from VMs to containers? Compare container features against VMs to determine whether you should change where you host your applications. Continue Reading
CI/CD pipelines explained: Everything you need to know

CI/CD can transform an organization, but there's a lot to consider. This comprehensive guide explains the CI/CD pipeline stages, benefits and challenges, best practices and more. Continue Reading
Continuous delivery vs. continuous deployment: Which to choose?

Continuous delivery and continuous deployment both compress and de-risk the final stages of production rollout. Learn how to choose the proper path for your organization. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

7 best practices to ensure your CI/CD pipeline's security

CI/CD security means fortifying everything that flows through your software pipeline with securing elements -- but the pipeline itself can be a target. Lock it down with these CI/CD protective steps. Continue Reading
How to build a CI/CD pipeline -- with examples

Ready to set up a CI/CD pipeline? Follow these general steps, with guidance toward specific examples depending upon your own specific needs and resources. Continue Reading
How to address 5 common CI/CD implementation challenges

CI/CD removes the manual steps involved when you create and install application code. Address these CI/CD challenges and ease the flow of your software pipeline. Continue Reading

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6 reasons unpatched software persists in the enterprise

Patching is like flossing -- everyone knows they should do it, yet too few do it often and well. Explore why unpatched software is still ubiquitous, despite the risks. Continue Reading
ServiceNow implementation upgrades reinsurer's finance unit

In 2017, Accenture embarked on an unconventional ServiceNow deployment on behalf of global reinsurer Scor. Learn how the implementation helped modernize Scor's finance department. Continue Reading
Prevent help desk escalation with runbook documentation

IT operations teams are often stuck in a process loop to solve issues. Learn how tools, such as runbooks and libraries, break the cycle and help avoid problem escalation. Continue Reading