Modern IT Operations Skills

Find resources on certifications and DevOps job skills that will enhance your career in the modern IT operations topic center. Get team organization and leadership strategies, tips on managing DevOps and traditional teams within the same IT organization, and ideas for beginning or improving your DevOps rollout.

September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21
Google, VMware surveys raise DevSecOps red flags

Market research reveals stubborn gaps between DevOps and IT security teams, as IT experts warn against an over-reliance on short-term measures of effectiveness.
September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21
VMware DevOps platforms evolve without full-stack developers

Full-stack developers are rare in large enterprise companies, prompting VMware to realign its DevOps platforms to better accommodate ops specialists.
August 12, 2021 12 Aug'21
DevSecOps acquisitions follow enterprise IT shift

As IT roles converge under DevSecOps, enterprise IT vendors are consolidating as well, blending security features with developer appeal in a string of mergers and acquisitions.
August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21
DevSecOps suffers from a lack of specifics, IT leaders say

Cybersecurity won't improve without clearer guidance from regulators and industry experts about how to implement DevSecOps, according to discussions at a virtual event this week.

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Take this quick DevOps quiz to test your expertise

DevOps as a methodology and cultural movement has been around for years -- but how well do you know its concepts and best practices? Find out here. Continue Reading
A brief history of the evolution and growth of IT

The history of information technology began long before the modern-day computer was ever invented. Continue Reading
Top 5 certifications in IT infrastructure for beginners

With digital business growing in importance, organizations require strong IT infrastructures and certified network, systems and cloud administrators to support that infrastructure. Continue Reading

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What is IT/OT convergence? Everything you need to know

IT/OT convergence is the integration of information technology (IT) systems with operational technology (OT) systems. Continue Reading
Is a career in DevOps right for you? Top 7 considerations

As DevOps becomes increasingly popular within tech organizations, job candidates should know which skills are preferred when considering a career as a DevOps practitioner. Continue Reading
Cloud vs. DevOps: What to know for your next career move

Cloud and DevOps can go hand in hand, but they don't have to. Learn the differences so you can see which path is best for your future IT role. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Is Anywhere Operations the right path for your organization?

Transitioning to remote access has become a necessary reality. And while there are benefits to the Anywhere Operations model, organizations must be wary of its challenges, too. Continue Reading
Disperse documentation in DevOps processes, top to bottom

Your IT organization's pre-DevOps documentation practices aren't cutting it. Improve speed, accuracy and quality -- and don't leave it for last. Continue Reading
DevOps backup tips, challenges and best practices

DevOps backup is like an overall backup strategy in many ways, such as anticipating incidents before they occur. But watch out for these unique challenges in this developing field. Continue Reading

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Get around the biggest disadvantage of DevOps: Cost

DevOps is expensive -- maybe too expensive. So, how can you slash the price tag? Instead of diving into a full culture shift, adopt only the processes that benefit your business. Continue Reading
6 steps to reduce SRE toil

All organizations suffer from toil -- even if they don't call it that. And while SRE is not a single product, there are many ways to instill its concepts into IT environments. Continue Reading
Close the tech skills gap with the right training

Employee skills are a valuable business resource. The scarcity of new or emerging IT skills has led to a skills gap that impedes tech adoption and business competitiveness. Continue Reading