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.

July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21
DevOps platforms seen as key to enterprise evolution

Ten years into the DevOps movement, an industry report finds DevOps is still rarely done well at scale, and says centralized platforms hold the key to further progress.
May 24, 2021 24 May'21
Open source effort seeks to build tech diversity into code

A CNCF initiative to build tech diversity directly into open source code and documentation takes shape as the industry faces pressure to become more inclusive.
May 19, 2021 19 May'21
Spurred by pandemic, BizDevOps becomes a reality

In diverse industries from healthcare to banking and manufacturing, non-technical teams are adopting Agile approaches to work alongside digital tools once used primarily by engineers.
May 10, 2021 10 May'21
ServiceNow adds Lightstep observability as BizDevOps grows

BizDevOps is taking off amid widespread digital transformation, and ServiceNow's Lightstep buy could bring observability to teams via its workflow platform.

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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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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
9 best free DevOps certifications and training courses in 2021

Application development today focuses on DevOps practices and principles. DevOps skills are in demand -- skills that you can develop with free courses and certifications. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
The root cause analysis process needs all IT hands on deck

What caused the problem and where? If IT needs to know, they'll need more than one team to find it. Take one of these three approaches to collaborative RCA for a clearer picture. Continue Reading
Run a DevOps Dojo to improve training and culture

DevOps continues to reshape organizations through efficiency and collaboration. See why a DevOps Dojo is the next priority for your business. 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
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
Overcome these 5 DevOps challenges

DevOps adoption isn't easy, but the results are worth it. Learn how to collaborate, cooperate and coordinate with better organization and DevOps tooling. Continue Reading