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Digesting Dell Technologies World AI automation news

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Steven Dickens, CEO and principal analyst at HyperFrame Research, parses the AI news from Dell Tech World around agentic observability and AIOps.
SEI taps IBM for agentic AI growth

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Zach Womack, CTO of SEI, discusses working with IBM to integrate agentic AI throughout SEI's operations for an 'AI-conscious' business strategy.

Red Hat distinguished engineer unpacks 'The Agentic Paradox'

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Red Hat's Steve Watt explains the 'agentic paradox' and how agentic AI will change the value businesses bring and the way people think about work.
Google's Agentic Data Cloud extends AI data management

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Andi Gutmans, VP and GM of Data Cloud at Google, explores announcements from Google Cloud Next '26 and what they mean for AI data management.
Oracle's Sudha Raghavan on AI's infrastructure renaissance

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Sudha Raghavan, senior vice president at OCI, talks AI infrastructure and the innovation opportunities it creates across cloud and data center.
The 'observability tax,' AI and the SaaSpocalypse

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Ari Zilka, CEO of the observability startup MyDecisive.ai, discusses the observability tax, the SaaSpocalypse and taking humans out of the loop.
Last year in AWS with Corey Quinn

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Duckbill's Corey Quinn discusses the highs and lows of last year in AWS, advice for enterprise IT buyers dealing with the cloud giant and more.
Kelsey Hightower's advice for platform engineers as AI looms

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Kelsey Hightower breaks down the current state -- and future -- of platform engineering in the AI era, plus skills development tips for IT leaders.
Atlassian Rovo AI platform grows to 3 million monthly users

In this episode of IT Ops Query, Atlassian's Jamil Valliani discusses how the company grew its Rovo AI user base by eliminating adoption barriers and meeting users where they are.
Deploy apps faster with this AWS Elastic Beanstalk tutorial

AWS Elastic Beanstalk simplifies the deployment of Python, Ruby and Node.js applications. This tutorial shows how to quickly launch applications without complex setup procedures.
Create a PowerShell script for Windows PATH variable cleanup

This step-by-step guide explains how to build a PowerShell script that automatically identifies issues with Windows PATH variables to improve system stability.
An explanation of telecommunications

Telecommunications is the electronic exchange of information across distances -- encompassing voice, data and video transmission -- to form global communication networks.
An explanation of mesh Wi-Fi

Mesh Wi-Fi networks connect multiple nodes to transmit data without a central router, offering broader coverage and self-healing capabilities, despite higher costs.
AWS Auto Scaling tutorial

Interested in optimizing performance and cost for applications? Learn how to create launch templates and empower EC2 instances to scale with this AWS Auto Scaling tutorial.
An explanation of local area networks

Local area networks are interconnected systems that share resources within a limited geographic area. They can be wired, wireless or virtual, depending on workplace needs.
A brief explanation of latency

Latency measures data transmission delays between points. Causes include physical distance and hardware issues, while solutions might involve hardware upgrades or edge computing.
How to automate service desk tasks with a PowerShell portal

Learn how to automate service desk operations with a PowerShell self-service portal.
An Amazon Bedrock tutorial for beginners

Interested in generative AI development but don't want the overhead of managing infrastructure? This Amazon Bedrock tutorial might be the answer for you.
How to create an AWS free tier account

Want to learn more about DevOps and cloud computing? Maybe get AWS-certified? The first step is to sign up for an AWS free tier account. This video tutorial shows how to do it.
Create an Amazon EKS cluster and deploy Docker containers

Docker deployment to EKS containers in AWS is much easier than you might think. This quick Amazon EKS tutorial shows you how.
Automate PowerShell scripts for self-healing IT infrastructure

Transform manual maintenance into efficient automated processes and free your IT team for strategic innovation.
Introduction to JavaFX tutorial for beginners

Did you think desktop development in Java was dead? Far from it. Here's how JavaFX has brought desktop programming in Java back to life.
Watch an example of continuous integration

CI/CD pipelines keep mistakes out of production. Here's how continuous integration workflows work and why we need them.
Dependency injection and inversion of control in Spring

At the heart of every Spring project, be it Spring AI, Spring MVC or Spring Data, lies a powerful dependency injection and inversion of control container. Here's how it works.
Difference between the Spring Framework and Spring Boot

You can use the Spring Framework to build microservices without using Spring Boot, but should you? To answer that, you must know the difference between Spring and Spring Boot.
Agile vs. Scrum: How to choose between them

Scrum and Agile both emphasize collaboration and efficiency for DevOps teams in different ways. Learn when to use each approach and when to use them in tandem.
Java tic-tac-toe game coding tutorial

What's the best way to learn how to program? Code up some of your favorite childhood games. Here, we'll show you how to code a tic-tac-toe game in Java.
No-GIL Python is a mistake

Python's GIL is slated for the chopping block, and while the promise is improved performance, the reality of removing the GIL may be quite different.
Is Scrum a framework or methodology?

There has always been debate in the Agile community over whether Scrum is a process, methodology or a framework. It might actually be none of them.
Learn Jenkins: Tutorial for beginners

Jenkins is a popular open source CI/CD tool, and it's not hard to learn either. Learn to build your own CI/CD pipelines with this full Jenkins tutorial for beginners.
Learn how to use GitLab tutorial for beginners

GitLab is a complete CI/CD platform. But to really understand GitLab, you must also understand its namesake Git. This Git and GitLab tutorial will get you up to speed on both.
Top 10 differences between GitHub and Git

Enterprise development teams need to know these major differences between Git and GitHub, but also how they serve different purposes and be used together effectively.
How to create and deploy AWS Lambda functions with Terraform

Deploying AWS Lambda functions with Terraform can save time and reduce risk. In this video tutorial, learn the proper deployment steps.
What is Cloud Computing? An Introduction

This short video explains the essentials of cloud computing and its three major types. Learn the difference between public and private cloud and the top benefits.
Set up a Terraform S3 backend with this video tutorial

Storing your state files remotely makes for more stable infrastructure. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to build a Terraform AWS S3 backend to properly secure state files.
Install Calico for Kubernetes in this video walkthrough

In this video tutorial and demo, a DevOps engineer explains how to manage network traffic in Kubernetes clusters with Calico, a Container Network Interface plugin.
Explore low-code features, examples in this Power Apps tutorial

Microsoft Power Apps is a capable low-code platform. This tutorial shows how it can be used to build software from scratch as well as from Excel files.
How to migrate from AWS to Azure using Azure Migrate

Watch how to set up and configure Azure Migrate to easily convert your existing Amazon EC2 instances into Azure VMs.
Check out this Docker Compose tutorial for beginners

IT admins tasked with running multi-container applications can use this Docker Compose tutorial -- which also features Redis -- to get started.
Ubuntu Core tutorial: Run IoT devices on Linux

Linux OSes offer flexible IoT device management and have no upfront costs. Get Ubuntu Core up and connect your devices with the steps in this video tutorial.
Try out an Ansible dry run in under 5 minutes

Learn how the dry run tests Ansible configurations without making any accidental changes to the IT environment. This tutorial covers the steps in less time than it takes to make coffee.
5 advantages of GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Products can ease the oft-cumbersome CI/CD process. In this video tutorial, walk through five ways GitLab enables and eases CI/CD for DevOps teams and professionals.
Windows Server System Insights steers admins from trouble

The predictive analytics feature in Windows Server 2019 gives administrators a heads-up to potential problems to avoid the scrambling when help desk tickets start to pile up.
Xray for Jira tutorial on test management, execution

The Xray plugin makes test management easier within Jira. Follow along with this video tutorial to take some of the friction out of your test management process.
Walk through 5 essential DevOps pipeline stages

A DevOps pipeline won't look the same in every organization, but the five phases outlined in this video play a prominent role in most software development and delivery lifecycles.
How to deploy machine learning models on Google's AI Platform

Follow along with this video demo, which walks through how to build and deploy machine learning models on Google Cloud with the scikit-learn framework.
Implement compliance-as-code with this Chef InSpec tutorial

Rather than rely on manual compliance checks, IT admins can use Chef InSpec to automate the process. Watch this brief video to learn essential InSpec commands and run some practice scans.
Easily spin up a Docker Ubuntu container

Docker and Ubuntu make it possible for admins to use containers for Windows applications in the data center. Watch what's involved to get started with containerization.
Follow this step-by-step Bamboo CI/CD tutorial

Train with this video tutorial to learn how to use Bamboo, setting up a CI/CD pipeline. Customize it with triggers, learn how to control branches and more.
Use a Windows Server 2019 domain controller or go to Azure?

Administrators must dig into the details to see if a swap from on-premises Active Directory to the Azure equivalent makes sense for their organization.
GitHub Actions tutorial walks through a CI/CD setup

New to GitHub Actions? Get started with this video tutorial, which walks step by step through the process to make a CI/CD workflow, using Terraform and Azure as an example.
Update makes Storage Migration Service more cloud-friendly

The latest version of the Windows Admin Center comes with a refinement to one of its tools to make moving a file server to Azure less of a challenge.
Watch this Atlassian Confluence tutorial for beginners

Agile leaders must manage and connect with their development teams, no matter where they're located. In this Atlassian Confluence demo, learn how to boost remote developer collaboration.
Get started with this AWS IoT tutorial for beginners

Learn how to connect a device to AWS IoT Core in this video tutorial. Go through the IoT connection, workflow and security process to get your fleet of devices up and running.
Perform Nagios configuration step by step

Nagios Core helps IT teams monitor system uptime and availability -- but first, they have to install and configure the tool properly. Follow this video tutorial to get started.
Follow this Ansible Vault example for encryption best practices

IT admins can choose between two types of encryption methods when they use Ansible Vault: file-level and variable-level. Walk through each model with this brief video.
Deploy and configure WSUS 2019 for Windows patching needs

You can update your Microsoft software with a few tools, but Windows Server Update Services is the go-to for many administrators who want a reliable patch deployment platform.
How to install the Windows Server 2019 VPN

A VPN prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to critical resources in your organization. This tutorial covers the deployment on Windows Server 2019.
Get to work with Python in this PyCharm tutorial

IDEs make it a lot easier to work with programming languages like Python. In this video PyCharm tutorial, learn how to use features to catch syntax errors, debug issues and run code.
Learn to run a CI pipeline with this Google Cloud Build tutorial

Follow this Google Cloud Build tutorial to build a continuous integration pipeline in Google Cloud. Incorporate Cloud Build with Cloud Source Repositories to make it work.
Set up a Jupyter notebook on AWS with this tutorial

AWS machine learning capabilities relies on the Jupyter Notebook tool. Follow this video tutorial to learn how to set up a Jupyter notebook on Amazon EMR.
How to install and test Windows Server 2019 IIS

The installation process for the Windows Server 2019 IIS role is fairly straightforward. This tutorial explains how to stand up the web server and check its ports and bindings.
A Jenkins video tutorial to set up a build job

Jenkins can help IT operations admins perform a number of IT automation tasks -- but first, they have to be familiar with the tool. Learn how to create a Jenkins project, or job, with this video.
Gauge some of the top SD-WAN pros and cons

This video explains some of the major SD-WAN pros and cons, including improved application performance, security and troubleshooting.
Kubernetes explained in 5 minutes

Kubernetes brings order to enterprise container deployments -- but it's a complex technology to learn. Use this video to grasp core Kubernetes concepts in under 10 minutes.
An overview of how BGP works

Border Gateway Protocol makes the internet work, but how does BGP work? This animated video explains the basics of BGP and discusses its role in the internet.
Watch this Google Cloud Console tutorial

Get accustomed to the Google Cloud Console. Explore the management features the admin UI has to offer and learn how to customize it to meet your needs.
Learn the benefits and limits of a public cloud migration

The public cloud is an attractive option for enterprises looking to optimize their workloads. However, not all apps are meant for cloud. Find out what drives adoption in this video.
Get started with this Azure cloud migration tool

There are a lot of moving parts to a cloud migration, which leaves a lot of room for error. Follow Douglas Francis as he demonstrates how to seamlessly migrate to Microsoft Azure.
The pros and cons of SD-WAN vs. MPLS

This video discusses the differences between SD-WAN and MPLS and explains why a hybrid WAN architecture -- that uses both technologies -- might be the best fit.
Follow this AWS Fargate tutorial to deploy a containerized app

New to containers on AWS? Learn how to navigate the Amazon ECS Management Console to configure the proper container orchestration in this simple AWS Fargate example.
How to use batch operations to process S3 objects

AWS ops pros can use Amazon S3 Batch Operations to process and move high volumes of objects between buckets. Find out how Batch Operations on AWS works with this video tutorial.
Explore the basics of Kubernetes cluster networking

IT admins who need a crash course in basic Kubernetes networking concepts can follow along with this four-minute video.
How to build Azure Functions with PowerShell

Follow along with Anthony Howell as he gives a step-by-step demonstration to help you use PowerShell to kick start your Azure Functions app.
Automate user and group creation with this AWS IAM tutorial

Watch this 5-minute video to learn how to automate AWS IAM resources. See how to provision users and groups with CloudFormation templates, and manage IAM policies for permissions.
Step-by-step tutorial to install Git Integration for Jira

If your team uses Jira and desperately needs more streamlined and comprehensible project updates, check out this video overview of the Git integration add-on.
Build a GitOps pipeline with this Kubernetes, Jenkins X tutorial

Follow the steps outlined in this video tutorial to establish a GitOps deployment workflow with Google Kubernetes Engine, GitHub and Jenkins X.
Mitigate IT risks with this vulnerability assessment tutorial

IT professionals can set up a home lab to learn the ins and outs of software vulnerability assessments. Follow this step-by-step video tutorial to install and configure VMs, and perform a security scan.
How to set up a CI/CD pipeline in the Azure DevOps console

Follow the steps in this how-to video from Matt Browne of TechSnips to quickly get your web app up and running on Microsoft Azure with a CI/CD pipeline.
Create a Java executable JAR with the Tomcat plug-in for Maven

In this embedded Tomcat example tutorial, Cameron McKenzie uses the Tomcat plug-in for Maven to create a Java executable JAR file.
Run code complexity tools and Java coverage tests with Maven

No software should go into production without complete test coverage. Here, we look at how to install Maven and use it to run code complexity tools and ensure full Java code coverage.
Learn how to install Jenkins CI to enhance your DevOps skills

In this video tutorial, we demonstrate how to install Jenkins CI, and subsequently run a simple build job. It's a first step to acquire key DevOps skills.
How to create CI builds with the Jenkins freestyle project

In this video tutorial, we explore how build jobs work in the Jenkins continuous integration tool. Watch as we create a simple freestyle Jenkins project and then run the corresponding job.
Java video tutorial: JDK download and JRE installation

This quick and concise Java video tutorial shows you how to perform a JDK download and JRE installation, while also explaining how to configure PATH and JAVA_HOME system variables.
Office 365 labels help keep content under control

Labels in Office 365 take data governance tasks out of the users' hands through the automatic designation of policies to meet regulations or internal procedures.
Construct a chain of commands with the PowerShell pipeline

The pipeline in PowerShell connects multiple cmdlets to assemble complex commands to give administrators advanced management control over their systems.
The Death Star Conspiracy as software testing ethics training

Take a satirical look at the facts behind the destruction of the Death Star and learn about the need for ethics training in software QA management.
What's ailing enterprise software security management?

Enterprise application security testing means not only finding security vulnerabilities, but tracking them down and putting an end to them.

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