For CFEngine we manage several public and private repositories of code in GitHub for our Open Source and Enterprise products. In order to ensure quality we run many checks on the code both with nightly builds as well as on each pull request. We use a Jenkins server for nightlies which also includes more extensive deployment tests on all of the platforms we support. Previously we had used Travis for many of these checks but that system started to show its age and limitations.
While some businesses operate entirely in the cloud, some still have IT infrastructure they need to house. Others are moving from solely cloud environments to a colocation model. From air conditioning systems to networking facilities, there is a lot that goes into looking after IT infrastructure.
In a rapidly expanding, highly distributed cloud infrastructure environment, it can be difficult to make decisions about the design and management of cloud architectures. That’s because it’s hard for a single observer to see the full scope when their organization owns thousands of cloud resources distributed across hundreds of accounts. You need broad, complete visibility in order to find underutilized resources and other forms of bloat.
The term Server Monitoring, whilst put simply can be defined as the practice of obtaining into the behavior of your servers both physical and virtual, can be deemed complex. This is purely due to the vast range of servers that exist. Due to this, it is difficult to place a ‘one size fits all’ approach to Server Monitoring.
In the modern day IT landscape, service reliability is of the utmost importance. Status pages serve as crucial interfaces, communicating any interruptions or issues to stakeholders. While several options are available, two notable status page providers stand out: StatusCast and Status.Io. Here we take a dive into the various aspects of status pages and incident management for each status page service.
Network overload is a modern-day nemesis we've all had to grapple with at some point. It's that heart-pounding moment when your network decides to take an unscheduled coffee break, right in the middle of that critical video conference or a major data transfer. But fear not, for this blog is your trusty guide to help you navigate the treacherous waters of network congestion with the finesse of a digital detective.
As businesses continue to expand their digital footprints, the demand for efficient and secure data management solutions has never been greater. Colocation, the practice of housing servers and IT infrastructure in third-party data centres, has emerged as an attractive option for enterprises seeking enhanced scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. However, before making a decision on colocation, it is vital to carefully assess the financial aspects associated with this service.
We recently featured in Ecommerce Age. If you missed the write up, you can catch up in full, here… As ecommerce continues to outdo the high street, Black Friday sales are becoming as much of a tradition as Christmas dinners. But shoppers are very influenced by external factors, from the economy to website experiences. We outline the key ecommerce challenges this Black Friday…
New school year, same problem: outdated inventory management that doesn’t make the storekeeper’s job any easier. Keeping track of thousands of assets with Excel, library software (SIGB) or, worse still, by hand is a real ordeal… which could easily be avoided. Material tracking and loan management shouldn’t be cumbersome, time-consuming tasks that encroach on all your other projects. Not to mention that using old, manual methods predisposes you to wasted time and mistakes.
