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Automating IT Operations with Ansible

Think about all the IT tasks you carry out in your business. Now, imagine you could automate these jobs and shift your focus to more important assignments. Ansible could prove to be a solution to your IT challenges. It’s a software tool that streamlines IT operations, freeing up resources and labor in your organization. Learn more about Ansible and how it can help your company below.

Release 1.41.0 - New Agent Dashboard, Netdata Assistant, and more!

The Netdata Team is very excited to introduce you to all the new features and improvements in the new version. HIGHLIGHTS: In the last few months, we have ported and open-sourced all Netdata Cloud APIs to the Netdata Agent, allowing Netdata Parents to drive the same multi-node / infrastructure level dashboards Netdata Cloud provides! So, as of today, Netdata Agents and Parents present the same UI, exactly the same dashboard, charts and features with Netdata Cloud! 🚀

OpenOps is Available! Start Experimenting with Open Source AI

What is OpenOps? OpenOps is an open source framework for applying generative AI to workflows in a safe and responsible way. The advantages of OpenOps are: In this video, you'll learn how to set up OpenOps and start experimenting with AI on your local machine. Andrew Zigler, our Developer Advocate, will walk you through the steps and show you how the Mattermost plugin can be used to summarize calls, threads, and channels to facilitate new workflows.

Introduction to Azure Cloud Services

Microsoft Azure, a forerunner in the realm of cloud computing, has revolutionized how businesses manage, store, and deploy their IT resources. However, comprehending the plethora of services and offerings provided by Azure can prove to be a daunting task. This article aims to demystify Azure’s three fundamental cloud services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Monitoring Aruba Switches with Hosted Graphite and Telegraf

In today's digital landscape, network management is more important than ever. As businesses continue to expand and increase in complexity, so do their networks. Aruba switches play a vital role in this ecosystem by providing reliable, high-performance networking solutions for enterprise-level organizations. However, effective monitoring of these switches can be a challenge without the right tools at your disposal.

Why You Should Avoid Windows Group Policy Management for CIS Compliance

Windows Group Policy Management is the default — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for your organization when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance. In this blog, we’ll look specifically at the current standard for compliance through CIS benchmarks and offer up a new way to approach policy management without the default.

DevSecOps and DevOps: Key Differences

DevOps and DevSecOps have gained more attention in recent years in the world of software development. While both of these methodologies emphasize the agile development process and team collaboration, there are some key differences that distinguish them. Understanding these distinctions is critical for software development teams and organizations to determine which methodology is best suited to their requirements. In this article, we’ll learn about the difference between DevOps and DevSecOps.

Why do you also need confidential computing for your private datacenter?

As the adoption of confidential computing gains momentum, a question we often get asked is: why would I need confidential computing in my private data center? However, while it is true that confidential computing has often been associated with addressing security concerns in public cloud environments, its value proposition extends well beyond that.