When an organization takes on a new initiative, it typically develops a procedure to optimize execution and limit blowback from the transition. Whether it’s the introduction of new processes, personnel, structures or technologies, there are a number of established ways—often gleaned from experience—to support the individual, the team and the wider organization. That said, while […]
How Blockchain Tech Can Make DevOps Better
DevOps and blockchain are among the hottest topics in today’s technology world. However, you rarely hear the two discussed in tandem. Going forward, that may change. Here’s why. On the surface, the two may not seem to have much to offer each other. DevOps is a set of cultural principles and practices designed to improve […]
In DevOps, Figure Out Why Before Considering How
It has been fairly well-established that DevOps is primarily a function of the underlying culture—about breaking down barriers and shifting roles so that teams and individuals are empowered to come up with innovative ideas and execute them without the burden of traditional corporate bureaucracy. It is also understood that there are a variety of tools […]
Infographic: DevOps Lessons from Lean Auto Manufacturing
Lean principles are as relevant to software delivery today as they were to auto manufacturing in the 20th century. And when you apply lean practices to software delivery, you get the same great results — lower costs, faster cycle times and higher quality. See the below infographic from Puppet to explore what software can learn […]
How DevOps Optimizes Use of Resources
How is DevOps changing the way we compute? One big DevOps innovation is helping developers and admins consume exactly what resources they need to deploy an app—nothing more and nothing less. Traditionally, using (and paying for) only what you need has been tough in all parts of life. If I want to park my car […]
Mainstreaming the Mainframe: DevOps, Automation, Unified Deployment
The mainframe is alive and well. That big metal beast in the data center is not going anywhere anytime soon—nor are its applications. “If mainframe applications disappeared tomorrow, planes couldn’t fly, people wouldn’t get paid, and the economy would come to a halt,” wrote Forrester analysts in a recent report, “Digital Transformation Needs Mainframe DevOps.” […]
Follow the Simple Path of Nirvana to DevOps
Perhaps the title of this post is a misleading, as nothing is truly “simple. But there is a well-defined pathway to achieving DevOps goals for any size company. Just follow a step-up pattern by adopting the principles of agile, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and you will reach your goal of DevOps. This path is […]
Webinar: How One of the 15 Safest Banks in the World Outcompetes the Tech Disruptors
The financial services industry has changed more in the last 15 years than in the previous thousand. Customers expect constant access through secure mobile interactions with providers; interactions that no longer take place within the four walls of a bank. At the same time, financial services companies are dealing with ever-growing regulation. Join Sander Ettema, Manager, Linux Infrastructure Services at Rabobank […]