Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

The latest News and Information on DevOps, CI/CD, Automation and related technologies.

Simple Talks Podcast | S2, Episode 6 - Redgate Advocates: Their Origin Stories

The Redgate Advocates (Kellyn Gorman, Ryan Booz, Steve Jones, and Grant Fritchey) sat down at the PASS Summit last year and spent some time telling how they went from working directly in tech, to helping others work with tech - both inside and outside of Redgate and their products. Connect with the hosts.

Best 6 AWS EC2 Alternatives for DevOps Teams in 2025

Looking for AWS EC2 alternatives? While EC2 is a popular choice for cloud computing, many DevOps teams are exploring options that better suit their needs, budget, or technical requirements. This guide breaks down the top alternatives, focusing on what matters most—features, performance, pricing, and real-world use cases. We’ll cover the technical details, performance benchmarks, and key considerations to help you make the right choice.

How to Master Log Management with Logrotate in Docker Containers

Docker containers continuously generate logs during operation, and without proper management, these logs can consume significant disk space, impact system performance, and create operational issues. Logrotate offers an effective solution for managing these logs in containerized environments. This guide covers the implementation of logrotate in Docker containers – from initial setup through advanced configurations that ensure stable, maintainable container deployments.

How to Configure ContainerPort in Kubernetes (The Easy Way)

This guide covers container port configurations in Kubernetes, explaining key concepts and practical setups. If you're setting up ports for the first time or troubleshooting connectivity issues, you'll find clear explanations and useful examples to help you navigate container networking effectively.

Process Orchestration For IT: Definitions, Differences, and Examples

From automating complex workflows to streamlining cross-functional operations, process orchestration plays a vital role in IT, enabling scalable, reliable, and responsive systems. But with so many related terms floating around—automation, BPM, ETL, SOAR—it’s easy to get lost in the jargon. What does ‘orchestrate process’ mean? Is it the same as automation? How does it compare to Business Process Management?

Why we're hiring AI Engineers

Over the last 9 months, we’ve been building some of the most ambitious AI-native features in our product. Agents that can investigate incidents in real time. Systems that identify likely root causes. AI that writes exec-ready summaries without being prompted. Natural language interfaces that let engineers ask questions like “what changed before this broke?” and get useful answers. To do this, we had to fundamentally re-evaluate how we built AI products at incident.io.

How DevSecOps Automation Should (and Will) Change Your DevOps Security Practices in 2025

Learn how to use automation to combat this year's emerging DevSecOps trends. The dream of DevSecOps has always been resilience. To focus on proactive strategies rather than reactive firefighting; to learn from failures and build something stronger and more flexible in their wake. DevSecOps adoption may have grown, but implementation remains uneven: Many teams struggle to align their security and development workflows into a cohesive system.

An Ode to OpsGenie: A Look Back at One of Ops' Most Loved Tools

With the news of OpsGenie shutting down and everyone looking for possible alternatives, we wanted to take a moment—not just to acknowledge the end, but to rewind and revisit the journey that brought them here. Over the years, it carved out a meaningful place in a competitive market, and in the workflows of thousands of teams. This is a look back at where it all began, what made OpsGenie different, and the mark it leaves behind.

Understanding Docker monitoring: A comprehensive list of key Docker metrics

In today’s fast-paced development landscape, containerization has become a cornerstone for deploying scalable and efficient applications. Docker, as one of the most popular container platforms, offers a robust environment for building and running containers. However, with great power comes the need for greater scrutiny, i.e., Docker monitoring or observability. Understanding Docker metrics is key to maintaining optimal performance and ensuring your containerized applications run smoothly.