VMware Looks to Streamline Multi-Cloud Computing Management
VMware integrated its console for managing cloud instances with its VMware Cloud Foundation to streamline on-premises deployment of its software.
Why Multi-Cloud Cost Optimization is Harder Than it Looks
If your business is like most businesses that use the cloud today, you’ve gone multi-cloud. Nine out of 10 large companies have already adopted multiple clouds, and IT analysts expect that even more businesses will embrace multi-cloud architectures over the next several years. Now, the challenge facing those companies is how to optimize spending across […]
80% of Bosses ‘Regret’ Stopping WFH ¦ PSA: Disable STS!
In this week’s #TheLongView: Rethinking return-to-office mandates and a ridiculous, ancient Windows bug.
How Observability and Explainability Benefit the SDLC
Software systems require continual modification to meet changing requirements, address errors, improve performance and enhance reliability. Yet, maintaining and modifying complex and distributed software systems as they change and grow can present challenges. When systems are designed with observability and explainability in mind, adapting, expanding and troubleshooting software becomes easier and more effective. Observability refers […]
Latest Redis Update Streamlines Management of Platform
Redis made a unified release of its namesake data store available today for consistent deployment across all supported platforms.
Unleashing AI in SRE: A New Dawn for Incident Management
In my recent blog, Revolutionizing the Nine Pillars of SRE with AI-Engineered Tools, I indicated that AI could assist with incident management by automating the detection and triage of incidents and helping to quickly identify the root cause. In this blog, I explain in more detail how AI-engineered tools can be used to improve the […]
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
Looking for a great new DevOps job? Check out these available opportunities at Apple, John Hancock and General Dynamics!
Mezmo Simplifies Management of DevOps Telemetry Data
Mezmo has added additional capabilities to streamline the flow of telemetry data within DevOps workflows.
Google’s Shiny New AI Dev Environment — the ‘Experimental’ Project IDX
In this week’s #TheLongView: Google’s full-stack, browser based development environment in the cloud. Project IDX is not just a Copilot clone, but aims to help you “get an app from zero to production.”
DevOps Download: What to Know About Life in the Cloud(s)
According to the 2022 Flexera State of the Cloud Report, 89% of cloud customers now use multiple cloud hosting providers. Nearly nine out of 10 might sound high, but it tracks with the anecdotal evidence we’ve seen. For varied and good reasons, companies are spreading their usage across multiple hyperscalers rather than putting all their […]
Most Organizations Benefit From a Mature Cloud Strategy
HashiCorp’s State of Cloud Strategy Survey found increased cloud maturity equated to increased overall value.
Data Management: Cloud Technology or Data Centers?
Cloud technology and data center services help business leaders with data management. But which is right for you?
How New Tech Elevates Release Management’s Quality Standards
Release management is a critical discipline within software development and IT operations that focuses on the planning, scheduling, coordination and deployment of software releases. It includes the procedures, plans and methods employed to guarantee that software updates or items are sent to customers in a secure and effective way. Release management’s main objective is to […]
2024—Year of the Linux Desktop? ChromeOS Reflects its Inner Penguin ¦ GNOME Rethink
In this week’s #TheLongView: Can the Linux desktop installed base break the mythical 10% barrier? Google has been refactoring ChromeOS, and GNOME is working on new window manager ideas.
The DevOps Pendulum: Agility Vs. Control
Engineering, like everything else in life, is all about balance. In DevOps, the balance is between control and agility.
Extending the GitOps Pipeline: DevSecOps and Trusted Application Delivery
The fusion of DevSecOps and trusted application delivery can extend the GitOps pipeline and add business value.
Palo Alto Networks Extends CNAPP to CI/CD Platforms
Palo Alto Networks’ CNAPP now includes the ability to secure continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platforms.
Overture Maps’ Challenge to Google ¦ Frontier Model Forum’s AI Safety Shtick
In this week’s #TheLongView: A big-tech consortium goes toe-to-toe with Google Maps, and a big-tech consortium tries to fool AI regulators.
Harnessing AI for Automated and Toil-Free SRE
AI not only reduces toil but also contributes to improving system reliability, efficiency and scalability, forming a critical part of modern SRE practices.
Complete Guide to AWS Savings Plans
Monitoring and managing your AWS Savings Plans, as part of your overall cloud operations strategy, can help optimize your cloud computing costs.
AI ‘is Getting Worse’ ¦ AI ‘Will Lose India Jobs’ (Probably Isn’t ¦ Probably Won’t)
In this week’s #TheLongView, a conundrum: On the one hand, researchers say ChatGPT is losing the plot; and on the other, outsourced coding jobs in India will be replaced by AI.
Google Announces Availability of iPaaS Service
Google today made available an integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) capable of invoking a range of methods to integrate applications.
How Platform Engineering Bridges the IT and DevOps Divide
A key area where companies can eliminate expensive waste and increase time to value is the relationship and workflow between IT and developers. Enter platform engineering.