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

November 22, 2019 22 Nov'19
Kubernetes release gets little fanfare as IT looks toward GitOps

Kubernetes is considered stable enough to be boring. The latest beta release was barely mentioned at KubeCon, where IT pros focused on advanced uses such as GitOps and other cloud-native projects.
November 19, 2019 19 Nov'19
HPE Container Platform combines AI pickups BlueData, MapR

Hewlett Packard Enterprise showcases Container Platform for bare metal Kubernetes deployments, helping data centers make on-premises legacy apps extensible to the cloud.
November 15, 2019 15 Nov'19
D2iQ latest to seek Kubernetes management niche

D2iQ's CTO says it will use its enterprise experience with Apache Mesos container orchestration and big data apps such as Kafka to compete in a crowded market for Kubernetes management.
October 28, 2019 28 Oct'19
DevOps security shifts left, but miles to go to pass hackers

DevSecOps has gone mainstream as companies bake security automation into app development, but experts say the toughest cybersecurity challenges remain unsolved.

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Configuration Management and DevOps Get Started

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What is the Puppet configuration management tool, and how does it work?

With Puppet, enterprises can manage configurations and simplify the DevOps process as a whole. Grasp how it works, and see if it's the right choice for your organization. Continue Reading
Let DevOps automation tools deliver for you

With a good strategy and the right tools, you can create a workable pipeline at every stage. Here's how to approach the key areas of DevOps automation. Continue Reading
Three keys to successful DevOps automation

An effective CI pipeline starts with build automation. But there are other steps needed to produce results. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Configuration Management and DevOps Vendors & Products

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Network automation skills and training in demand, research finds

Surprisingly, scripting, programming and software development are not exactly the top network automation skills desired by enterprises, according to recent research. Continue Reading
6 tips to drive infrastructure-as-code best practices

Evaluating an infrastructure-as-code setup? Use these six tips to grasp IaC benefits, challenges, tool considerations and more before you make the move. Continue Reading
When to use AWS OpsWorks vs. CloudFormation or Elastic Beanstalk

There are multiple ways to define and deploy resources on AWS. Break down when to use the different AWS configuration management tools and how they integrate together. Continue Reading

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Manage Configuration Management and DevOps

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

For VMware, DSC provides ESXi host and resource management

You can now use DSC to manage VMware vSphere and ESXi hosts. Install or upgrade the module with a cmdlet, and then manage resources such as High Availability clusters, DRS and vSS. Continue Reading
Agile for infrastructure requires major cultural shift

To realize the benefits of Agile for infrastructure, network teams must think differently about how to deliver services -- embracing radical change and a trial-by-error approach. Continue Reading
Infrastructure-as-code testing strategies to validate a deployment

IaC, when implemented correctly, can benefit enterprises' CD pipelines. But, when IT teams fail to test the code before deployment, things can go awry. Learn several testing strategies here. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Configuration Management and DevOps Issues

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Maintain CMDB data integrity for automated disaster recovery

For successful disaster recovery, IT admins must keep CMDB data precise. Learn best practices to promote data accuracy for an automated failover and DR plan. 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
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

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