Scripting, Scheduling and IT Orchestration

The IT orchestration and workflow scripting topic center offers resources for SysOps and IT professionals to automate IT processes and create intelligent workflows for tasks in cloud or data center resources. It covers how to replace ad hoc tasks with standardized scripted steps and tools to facilitate the process.

December 15, 2021 15 Dec'21
Log4j vulnerability nightmare: A DevSecOps wake-up call

DevSecOps can help mitigate the Log4j vulnerability, but it's unclear whether this latest cybersecurity crisis will bring about lasting adoption in the industry.
December 01, 2021 01 Dec'21
AWS DevSecOps tools build in advanced features

Enterprises stand to benefit from new AWS DevSecOps features, even if they don't use them, as analysts say they set a new baseline for third-party vendors to differentiate against.
November 19, 2021 19 Nov'21
LogicMonitor introduces centralized log management platform

The data observability platform vendor's new platform enables enterprises to use AIOps and automation to find anomalies with their IT system, report them and head off widespread problems.
November 18, 2021 18 Nov'21
DevOps platforms hone developer experience, yield ops wins

When IT ops teams centralized infrastructure automation behind developer-friendly self-service interfaces with DevOps platforms, developers weren't the only ones who benefited.

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dependency hell

Dependency hell is a negative situation that occurs when a software application is not able to access the additional programming it requires to work. Continue Reading
AIOps (artificial intelligence for IT operations)

AIOps is an umbrella term for the use of big data analytics, machine learning and other AI technologies to automate the identification and resolution of common IT issues. Continue Reading

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What is DevOps? The ultimate guide

The word 'DevOps' is a combination of the terms 'development' and 'operations,' meant to represent a collaborative or shared approach to the tasks performed by a company's application development and IT operations teams. Continue Reading
When to use the Windows command prompt vs. PowerShell

The Windows command prompt and PowerShell can accomplish similar tasks, but how they do so might push users toward one option over the other. Check out these examples to see why. Continue Reading
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

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PowerShell looping examples for the 4 key commands

There are many instances where looping is a valuable tool in your PowerShell script. Knowing how to use them will serve you well. Evaluate these four loop commands. Continue Reading
What admins need to know about CMG client authentication

A System Center cloud management gateway keeps your organization's devices in compliance and running as they should, but which authentication option would work best for you? Continue Reading
Try PSScriptAnalyzer to check PowerShell code best practices

Meeting best practices can be a tough feat. Thankfully, PowerShell Script Analyzer checks the code for you. Follow these examples to learn how it works and get started. Continue Reading

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Try default values in PowerShell parameters for flexibility

When you lock down your code to work in specific conditions, your automation efforts can fall flat. Try these techniques to add more versatility to your PowerShell scripts. Continue Reading
How Puppet works: Using the configuration management tool

With Puppet, enterprises can manage configurations and simplify the DevOps process as a whole. Grasp how it works, and see if it's the right choice for your organization. Continue Reading
Cut coding corners with return values in PowerShell functions

In certain instances, a return keyword is a good option to exit the current scope of a function and to reduce the bloat from a PowerShell script. Continue Reading