Distributed Application Architecture (Scale-Out Architecture) for IT

The distributed application architecture topic center offers advice and tips for IT operations professionals handling new application types and the methods by which distributed, scale-out applications are deployed. These include virtualization containers and microservices, event-driven computing, and cloud application management.

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Distributed Application Architecture (Scale-Out Architecture) for IT News

February 27, 2020 27 Feb'20
Kubernetes edge computing takes shape on container frontier

Kubernetes at the edge has emerged as an early- stage trend among enterprises that want to push the boundaries of software automation.
February 26, 2020 26 Feb'20
JFrog touts DevSecOps edge in CI/CD tools

JFrog hops aboard a crowded CI/CD bandwagon, but its expertise in artifact and package management could appeal to security-conscious DevOps shops.
February 25, 2020 25 Feb'20
Mirantis marshals reinforcements for Kubernetes management

Mirantis adds engineering staff and revives Docker Swarm as it plans to do battle in container orchestration against Red Hat and Pivotal, and resell Docker Desktop.
February 13, 2020 13 Feb'20
Ad firm gets Kubernetes management boost from Agile Stacks

With a small staff of engineers responsible for all of IT, a digital advertising firm needed help to smooth out the learning curve as it migrated from Mesosphere to Kubernetes.

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Docker image

A Docker image is a file, comprised of multiple layers, that is used to execute code in a Docker container. Continue Reading
application lifecycle management (ALM)

Application lifecycle management (ALM) is an integrated system of people, tools and processes that supervise a software application from its initial planning through retirement. Continue Reading
Ensure Kubernetes high availability with master node planning

Kubernetes ensures high availability in its worker nodes, but for a mission-critical workload, IT teams should take these extra steps for redundancy in the master node components. Continue Reading

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Pros and cons of monolithic vs. microservices architecture

Developers interested in shifting to microservices should seriously consider whether a monolithic approach may be the smarter choice. Here are the key factors to consider. Continue Reading
Compare container security companies for the best protection

Securing containers can be a challenge when faced with buying the right platform. Discover these container security companies and their capabilities in this graphic. Continue Reading
Advantages of monolithic architecture that prove it isn't dead

Don't rush to break up a monolith too quickly without considering what you might lose in the process. We examine why a monolithic architecture is sometimes the smarter choice. Continue Reading

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Illustrated guide to containerization security

Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them. Continue Reading
ICYMI: Kubernetes ecosystem updates IT teams should know

Need to catch up on some recent developments within the Kubernetes vendor and tool ecosystem? This roundup of articles can help. Continue Reading
Kubernetes taints and tolerations optimize pod-to-node mapping

In complex Kubernetes environments, admins must navigate pod-to-node mapping carefully. Try using taints and tolerations -- but be sure to closely oversee the process. Continue Reading

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Risks of container escape vulnerabilities and how to counter them

Container escape vulnerabilities create new challenges for security and risk management teams. Learn more about container escapes and how to prevent exploitation. Continue Reading
Prevent man-in-the-middle attacks on apps, CI/CD toolchains

Man-in-the-middle attacks pose a serious threat to both CI/CD tools and the apps those tools support. Learn how these attacks typically occur -- and how to stop them -- to do DevOps securely. Continue Reading
Docker Containers as a Service deployment simplified on HPE Synergy

Reference Configuration guides the deployment of the complete Docker-based Containers-as-a-Service platform on HPE Synergy composable infrastructure to simplify container use. Continue Reading