When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

Cloudflare recently shared how it manages its huge global fleet with SaltStack (Salt). They discussed the engineering tasks ...

A review of the configuration management tool, Chef Progress. Learn about its features, pricing, and benefits. Chef (aka Progress Chef) is a configuration management tool that helps organizations ...

We explore some of the best configuration management tools and software for DevOps. Learn about their pricing, features, benefits and more. Best open-source and user-friendly configuration management ...

With the growing interest in adopting best practices across IT departments, particularly according to standards such as the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), many organizations are ...

This how-to shows how to use free Ansible software to automate configuration of Cisco routers and links to other Ansible modules that apply to other vendors' gear and support other functionality ...

JR Raphael, best known for his work covering Android and other parts of the Google universe, has written about technology for two decades. Managing a company’s tech arsenal these days is kind of like ...

Construction mega projects are complex undertakings, prone to scope creep and schedule and cost overruns. Configuration Management (CM)—the detailed recording and updating of project information—can ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making work, work better for people, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Sweagle, a ...

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Apple @ Work is brought to you by Jamf, the standard in Apple management. Learn more at Jamf.com/9to5mac. Configuration profiles are a huge part of the mobile device ...