IT Systems Management and Monitoring

The IT systems management topic center is dedicated to tools and technologies that enable more visibility into IT infrastructure, integration between IT management tools, tailored alerts for IT professionals and new areas of performance monitoring and management. Look here for expert tips and tech news.

November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20
Observability standards emerge as Kubernetes matures

Enterprise IT pros have tackled how to deploy Kubernetes deployments. Now, they're relying on open source observability standards to help keep cloud-native apps healthy.
November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20
IBM buys observability vendor Instana

IBM intends to purchase Instana, maker of application monitoring and observability tools, and then couple its technology with the Watson AIOps portfolio.
October 29, 2020 29 Oct'20
Observability blitz intensifies with Grafana, AppDynamics

Grafana and AppDynamics are the latest monitoring vendors to try to capitalize on the hype around observability, as users face more complex choices than ever in this market.
October 23, 2020 23 Oct'20
HashiCorp Consul Terraform Sync creates coveted connection

HashiCorp Consul and Terraform can now sync for network infrastructure automation, a sought-after connection some users had previously tried to cobble together themselves.

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IT operations

IT operations is the overarching term for the processes and services administered by an organization's information technology (IT) department. Continue Reading
What is configuration management? A comprehensive guide

Configuration management (CM) is an information governance and systems engineering process to ensure consistency among physical and logical assets in an operational environment. Continue Reading
The evolution and history of software configuration management

IT and software configuration management challenge tech professionals. It's been that way for decades, and best practices continue to evolve. Continue Reading

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What are the cost considerations when buying AIOps tools?

AIOps tools can reduce overhead for IT staff, but first, enterprises must decide how they will use the tool to know which features to budget for. Continue Reading
Compare runbooks vs. playbooks for IT process documentation

Despite some contextual differences, runbooks and playbooks serve a similar purpose in the enterprise: to document critical processes. Continue Reading
Design IoT user interfaces beyond the screen

IoT technology has expanded into everyday objects and work equipment; yet, it remains largely invisible. This market opportunity brings novel UX challenges for designers. Continue Reading

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These IT automation scripts take little effort and save a lot of work

Doing some IT tasks by hand is doing them wrong. Whether to provision components, research an issue or report on performance, IT automation scripts are powerful and easy to write. Continue Reading
Bolster remote IT management with these security tips

The remote management of IT systems has become essential -- but admins need to uphold that responsibility in a way that doesn't compromise security. Continue Reading
How to use ChatOps to automate network tasks

Integrating team collaboration chat systems with network automation results in the ability to automate tedious workflows, enabling faster problem resolution and streamlined operations. Continue Reading

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Boost Windows Server performance with these 10 tips

A small investment in time to execute these Windows Server performance tuning tips and techniques can optimize server workloads for more satisfactory results. Continue Reading
6 DCIM software vendor tools address data center complexities

DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets. Continue Reading
Forget monitoring alerts, turn to IT root cause analysis

Alerts get your attention, but they don't always tell you where the core of a problem is to be found. Maybe it's time to shift your IT management strategy. Continue Reading