Configuration Management and DevOps

The configuration management resource center provides IT professionals with information about how configuration management tools work, how to deploy them for more IT automation, and how to assess IT infrastructure needs and changes in a rapidly moving DevOps environment.

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Configuration Management and DevOps News

July 30, 2019 30 Jul'19
GitOps path puts CI/CD ahead of infrastructure automation

Which comes first -- automated app deployment pipelines, or automated infrastructures on which to deploy? At GitOps shop Procore, the answer is emphatically the former.
May 21, 2019 21 May'19
Enterprises anticipate IT ops benefits from GitOps

Infrastructure as code, configuration as code, security as code -- enterprise SREs set their sights on everything as code in pursuit of GitOps efficiency.
May 17, 2019 17 May'19
Former Chef Software CTO talks IT automation, open source

Chef Software's founder, Adam Jacob, built widely used IT automation software for the enterprise. Now that he's no longer CTO, he's taking a break and pondering what comes next.
May 10, 2019 10 May'19
OpenShift shops chart a course for advanced IT automation

IT teams tackled containerization, developer self-service platforms and infrastructure provisioning automation in 2018. So, what's next?

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Configuration Management and DevOps Get Started

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5 IT video tutorials admins don't want to miss

The best way to ramp up with a new technology or IT practice is to see it in action. Use these five video tutorials to visually walk through GitOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines and more. Continue Reading
Can I install Ansible for Windows system management?

Even though Ansible has its roots in open source software and Linux, is it possible to use the configuration management tool for Windows environments? Continue Reading
DevOps

In its most broad meaning, DevOps is an operational philosophy that promotes better communication between development and operations as more elements of operations become programmable. In its most narrow interpretation, DevOps describes the part of ... Continue Reading

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Evaluate Configuration Management and DevOps Vendors & Products

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Weigh infrastructure as code risks against the benefits

Infrastructure as code can transform the modern data center, but maintain a healthy dose of caution -- and thorough documentation and testing environments -- to prevent chaos. Continue Reading
Check out this free chapter excerpt from ITIL 4 -- A Pocket Guide

In ITIL 4 -- A Pocket Guide, author Jan van Bon walks readers through the core updates to the ITSM framework, and how they apply to the modern enterprise IT landscape. Continue Reading
Does DevOps require end-to-end monitoring tools?

While basic monitoring services and feedback loops provide critical insight for DevOps teams, an end-to-end monitoring tool gives them a more holistic view of the end-user experience. Continue Reading

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Manage Configuration Management and DevOps

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Apply automation for streamlined IT asset management

Without accurate data, IT asset management processes fail. But, with automation and self-service capabilities, admins can efficiently track assets -- from onboarding to end of life. Continue Reading
Combat these common DevOps challenges and mistakes

A DevOps transition is hard enough, so don't make it harder. Watch out for common pitfalls, such as missing metrics, leadership missteps and automation mistakes. Continue Reading
When you create a DevOps workflow, avoid these missteps

How can DevOps help? And how can you apply it correctly? These are important questions to consider before you attempt to create a DevOps pipeline. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Configuration Management and DevOps Issues

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Adjust IT operations roles and responsibilities for cloud

More organizations migrate to the cloud with each passing day. Learn how embracing soft skills can smooth the transition of dedicated ops staff to cloud industry roles. Continue Reading
Maximize Ansible scalability, performance as IT deployments grow

There are several options to increase Ansible performance at scale -- a task that should move to the top of the to-do list as an IT deployment grows. Continue Reading
Establish a configuration management strategy to guide transition

Humans are notoriously averse to change in routine -- even when it makes their jobs easier. Encourage innovation and be flexible: Strategy is a journey, not a destination. Continue Reading

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