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.

January 26, 2022 26 Jan'22
Weaveworks Magalix buy points to GitOps beyond Kubernetes

The merger between the GitOps platform company and a policy-as-code startup amounts to a bet that declarative code is about to become the new standard for IT management.
January 11, 2022 11 Jan'22
VMware Tanzu GA gives Cloud Foundry pros a Kubernetes leg up

VMware Tanzu Cloud Foundry users plan to move forward with the TAP Kubernetes platform, but VMware will be challenged to unseat Red Hat, SUSE and other competitors.
December 21, 2021 21 Dec'21
Fintech startup passes SOC 2 audits with serverless security

Undertaking SOC 2 audits in a serverless security environment came with up-front challenges, but the company's former chief security architect predicts long-term advantages.
December 03, 2021 03 Dec'21
Deutsche Telekom preps Kubernetes 5G core with GitOps

GitOps will help the German mobile carrier manage IT automation for its 5G SA app on a large internal Kubernetes platform with minimal staff needed to do hands-on administration.

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The Red Hat ecosystem: Then vs. now

Red Hat remains one of the most influential open source companies. Linux no longer stands at the center of the Red Hat ecosystem -- but it hasn't disappeared from it either. Continue Reading
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is an open source software foundation that promotes the adoption of cloud-native computing. 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

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An A-to-Z guide to a microservices architecture transition

This comprehensive guide to microservices explains everything: comparisons to monolithic architectures, the role of APIs and containers, and design and deployment best practices. Continue Reading
Microservices vs. SOA: Choose the right app architecture

This primer explains the ins and outs of a microservices vs. SOA architecture: when and where to use either one, and how both are evolving, thanks to containers. Continue Reading
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

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Kubernetes cost management approaches to save money

Kubernetes and container costs continue to rise as services move off-site. Learn how to manage the costs with limited resources, autoscaling and the right cloud instances. Continue Reading
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
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

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

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
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
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