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Try out an Ansible dry run in under 5 minutes

Learn how the dry run tests Ansible configurations without making any accidental changes to the IT environment. This tutorial covers the steps in less time than it takes to make coffee.
Walk through 5 essential DevOps pipeline stages

A DevOps pipeline won't look the same in every organization, but the five phases outlined in this video play a prominent role in most software development and delivery lifecycles.

Implement compliance-as-code with this Chef InSpec tutorial

Rather than rely on manual compliance checks, IT admins can use Chef InSpec to automate the process. Watch this brief video to learn essential InSpec commands and run some practice scans.
Perform Nagios configuration step by step

Nagios Core helps IT teams monitor system uptime and availability -- but first, they have to install and configure the tool properly. Follow this video tutorial to get started.
Follow this Ansible Vault example for encryption best practices

IT admins can choose between two types of encryption methods when they use Ansible Vault: file-level and variable-level. Walk through each model with this brief video.
A Jenkins video tutorial to set up a build job

Jenkins can help IT operations admins perform a number of IT automation tasks -- but first, they have to be familiar with the tool. Learn how to create a Jenkins project, or job, with this video.
Kubernetes explained in 5 minutes

Kubernetes brings order to enterprise container deployments -- but it's a complex technology to learn. Use this video to grasp core Kubernetes concepts in under 10 minutes.
Explore the basics of Kubernetes cluster networking

IT admins who need a crash course in basic Kubernetes networking concepts can follow along with this four-minute video.
Build a GitOps pipeline with this Kubernetes, Jenkins X tutorial

Follow the steps outlined in this video tutorial to establish a GitOps deployment workflow with Google Kubernetes Engine, GitHub and Jenkins X.
Mitigate IT risks with this vulnerability assessment tutorial

IT professionals can set up a home lab to learn the ins and outs of software vulnerability assessments. Follow this step-by-step video tutorial to install and configure VMs, and perform a security scan.
AIOps explained in 5 minutes

There are many uses for AIOps in an IT organization, including advanced monitoring, reporting and analysis, and fault prevention. This video describes how AIOps works.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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