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January 16, 2020 16 Jan'20
SaltStack infrastructure-as-code tools seek cloud-native niche

SaltStack, like other infrastructure-as-code tools, must reinvent itself as cloud-native IT automation approaches such as containers, serverless and Kubernetes Operators grow.
August 14, 2019 14 Aug'19
Compute-optimized cloud VMs boost WP Engine's web performance

High demand for increasingly dynamic, personalized websites means that compute-optimized VMs are relevant for companies such as WordPress hosting provider WP Engine.
October 10, 2018 10 Oct'18
Puppet Enterprise updates give IT ops pros a leg up on DevOps

Puppet Enterprise 2019, Puppet Bolt 1.0 and Puppet Insights broaden enterprise IT ops pros' options for DevOps support and infrastructure automation tools.
August 27, 2018 27 Aug'18
VMware vSphere update tweaks HTML5 client, bundles AppDefense

Hoping to keep its broad base of vSphere users engaged, VMware debuted an updated version of the virtualization offering and a version bundled with AppDefense.

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2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan

Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading
What is configuration management? A comprehensive guide

Configuration management (CM) is an information governance and systems engineering process to ensure consistency among physical and logical assets in an operational environment. Continue Reading
The evolution and history of software configuration management

IT and software configuration management challenge tech professionals. It's been that way for decades, and best practices continue to evolve. Continue Reading

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Memory management strategies improve VM performance

There are several memory management options, each with their own use cases. Understanding the differences can help admins optimize virtual memory and mitigate resource contention. Continue Reading
Explore native and third-party VM automation tools' features

VMware and Microsoft offer native tools that provide VM automation capabilities, but admins should also look at third-party vendors, such as Chef, Puppet and SolarWinds. Continue Reading
What is enhanced logging and how does it boost vSphere security?

Logs have been an integral piece of troubleshooting. New enhanced logs boosts vSphere security by providing much more detail about errors and changes. Continue Reading

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Memory management techniques improve system performance

Prior to using memory management strategies, admins should familiarize themselves with approaches to ensure they implement techniques suited to their specific circumstances. Continue Reading
Configure advanced VM settings in vSphere 6.7

Configuring advanced VM settings is no easy task. Some common questions admins ask include where to place VM swap files and how many sockets and cores they should use. Continue Reading
Right-sizing VMs improves performance, combats resource contention

Admins looking to reduce resource contention and improve system performance can right-size their VMs, but application owner pushback and software restrictions can pose issues. Continue Reading

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Enable and disable Hyper-V secure boot with PowerShell

The manual process of enabling secure boot is time-consuming, so use PowerShell cmdlets and scripts to make it efficient to use secure boot in Hyper-V. Continue Reading
Set up a virtual home lab to learn OpenStack and more on your own time

There are many reasons to set up a virtual home lab, not least of all for career advancement and learning. Occasionally, it can be fun too. Continue Reading
Use resource control to address costly storage issues

With resource control, you'll not only be able to overcome storage resource challenges, but you'll be able to effectively support an expanding infrastructure. Continue Reading