Managing Cloud-Native Applications
The cloud-native application topic center helps IT operations and SysOps professionals manage apps that are designed to use loosely coupled cloud compute and storage rather than monolithic resources. Experts explain how to capacity plan and optimize performance for native cloud applications, including redundancy and scalability considerations.
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Managing Cloud-Native Applications News
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April 14, 2021
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Apr'21
Service mesh SaaS springs up in fragmented market
Service mesh is complex, and users can choose from among many vendor products. New SaaS versions offer a way for them to try different approaches without making a big commitment.
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March 30, 2021
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Mar'21
Sysdig adds cloud security to container observability mix
Some IT experts believe Sysdig could appeal to enterprises by combining cloud and application security data in one interface, within a broader DevOps observability tool set.
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March 25, 2021
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Mar'21
Harness preps enterprise AI expansion for CI/CD tools
An enterprise continuous integration product Harness plans to launch next quarter will inject AI features for CI in a bid to raise the company's profile against its many rivals.
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March 24, 2021
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Mar'21
Cisco Intersight folds in Terraform Cloud amid SaaS revamp
Cisco has expanded its partnership with HashiCorp and readied a SaaS-managed Kubernetes service as it vies for a share of the software-centric market for cloud-native apps.
Managing Cloud-Native Applications Get Started
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Kubernetes
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s, is an open source system used to manage Linux Containers across private, public and hybrid cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Terraform
Terraform is an open source infrastructure as code software tool that allows DevOps engineers to programmatically provision the physical resources an application requires to run. Continue Reading
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A guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2020
Trying to keep up with the latest news out of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2020? Use this comprehensive guide to stay updated and informed. Continue Reading
Evaluate Managing Cloud-Native Applications Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Containers bring cloud-agnostic workloads closer to reality
Cloud-agnostic workloads have been a largely elusive goal in enterprise IT. But has containerization -- and, particularly, Kubernetes -- made agnosticism feasible? Continue Reading
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Notable benefits of private cloud for IT ops staff
Deploying a private cloud could provide more benefits than drawbacks -- although it certainly carries both. Know the specific implications of private cloud on IT ops staff. Continue Reading
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Compare ARM templates vs. Terraform for infrastructure as code
ARM templates and Terraform are popular infrastructure-as-code options. Check out an Ubuntu Server VM example in each approach and learn the pros and cons of these tools. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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What the critics get wrong about serverless costs
While critics say serverless is an expensive, clunky way to deploy software, it really isn't -- if you use it right. Let's debunk some myths around the costs of using serverless. Continue Reading
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Optimize application deployments with this expert advice from 2019
As the year comes to a close, review SearchITOperations' most popular tips on app deployment and support, covering topics such as DevOps automation, SLAs and tool tutorials. Continue Reading
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Emphasize app modernization in 2020 IT budget plans
IT budgeting can be stressful and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Communicate with business leaders and users to identify -- and capitalize on -- the right opportunities. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Managing Cloud-Native Applications Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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Change your application support process to juggle cloud and legacy IT
Legacy IT and cloud app architectures demand different application maintenance and support activities, but with some abstraction and automation, they coexist. Continue Reading
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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