Videos
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Watch a PuTTY tutorial on key-based host access
Passwords only get so secure, which is where randomized SSH keys come in. Set up Linux host server access with PuTTY and a public-private key set.
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TechSnips IT video lessons demonstrate singular tasks with brevity
Hour-long training courses have their place, but IT pros often need short, focused videos to help them solve a specific problem. Check out a TechSnips video clip that cuts the padding in favor of quick instruction.
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Deployment pipeline diagrams expose process and tech gaps
Does the specialized cloud dev sandbox cause a deployment headache? Should security teams vet code earlier in the pipeline? In this video, Gary Gruver shows what IT teams gain when they visualize code flow.
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Unmask IT operational risks for resilient apps
Sidney Dekker, a speaker on safety, illustrates the causes of failure in high-consequence domains and how IT organizations can banish them in this video.
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Make IT improvements that benefit the business, not just IT
Simple automation and high-visibility monitoring buff up IT but won't notably affect the grander business. Strive to make improvements with benefits that outreach IT.
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Unclog DevOps pipelines with release engineering
If DevOps made code builds so much easier, why is it still so difficult to deploy to production? J. Paul Reed makes the case for release engineering in this video interview.
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Learn Ansible basics in this video tutorial
Automation tools don't need to be complex to save IT operations a wealth of time and work hours. Get started on the tool with this video tutorial on the basics.
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Stop treating servers like cattle, not pets -- try a fleet instead
A well-run, uniform group of servers resembles a herd of cattle, not pampered pets. But a trucking fleet is better optimized for the diverse needs of varied applications.
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Try this simple Chef configuration tutorial
This tip provides a handy tutorial to get started with the Chef configuration management tool, along with a video to follow along.
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A value stream mapping process is best under a DevOps approach
The value stream mapping process brings in all members of a workflow to identify any problem areas and smooth them out. This facilitates more effective deliverables every step.
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How IT management tools change a data center for the better
Organizations that choose to adopt IT management tools can gain the upper hand on reporting, troubleshooting, provisioning and other important data center functions.
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Benefits of DevOps help customers and IT alike at Allstate
Putting self-service technologies in customers' hands both internally and externally has made Allstate's claims services more efficient.
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Docker in production will help Hyatt operations stay nimble
Hyatt Hotels plans to improve its DevOps pipeline with Docker Swarm, to make it easier to adopt new applications and languages, and to improve employee and customer experiences.
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Agile ITSM opens the production IT door for DevOps
Shared tools and shared knowledge bring DevOps deeper into production, where it belongs, says Jayne Groll of the DevOps Institute.
Photo Stories
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Data center and cloud computing products that make an impact
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Step up from ops on your IT career path
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2017 Impact Awards honor the best IT products and services
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DevOps capabilities vary widely by industry vertical
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Modern open source systems management
Podcasts
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Container isolation compels IT orgs to rewrite security practices
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How dev, ops and execs should treat automated QA testing
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Dissect DevOps problems with this expert podcast
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New era of container technology with Docker, Kubernetes
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Docker 1.0 the beginning of the end for virtualization?
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End users matter most with today's performance management