Installing Splunk AppDynamics Cluster Agent on GKE Using Helm with Instrumentation
SUMMARY: This guide explains how to install the AppDynamics Cluster Agent on a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster using a Helm Chart. This approach enables automatic application instrumentation, thereby eliminating the need for manual agent installation,...
API Testing vs. UI Testing: Why API Testing Speeds Up Releases
SUMMARY: To achieve faster, more reliable software releases, teams must prioritize API testing over UI testing. This approach ensures the early detection of defects, verifies core business logic quickly, and integrates effortlessly into Continuous...
Automating SSL/TLS Certificate Renewal for GKE Workloads
SUMMARY: To ensure secure ingress traffic for applications like Trackit running on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), this detailed DevOps process outlines how to renew SSL/TLS certificates at scale by leveraging key generation tools, Keyfactor signing, and external...
Understanding Okta: A Complete Guide to Modern Identity and Access Management
SUMMARY: Okta is a leading cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform that securely connects people to the right technologies, enhancing security and productivity by centralizing user access and supporting the critical Zero Trust security model....
Why DevOps Managed Services Are Critical for Modern IT Enterprises
SUMMARY: DevOps Managed Services enable modern IT enterprises to overcome the critical dilemma of innovation versus operational overload by providing instant access to elite expertise, advanced automation, and cloud-native strategies. Managed Service providers offer...
Kubernetes, Cloud Native, and the Future of Software
The rise of cloud computing has revolutionized the software industry, enabling organizations to deploy and scale applications faster and more efficiently. However, as applications become more complex and distributed across multiple environments, new challenges arise...
Top Ten Best Practices for Terraform Implementations
As cloud infrastructure has become more and more critical to businesses, both large and small, various tools have sprung up to help companies manage their rapidly expanding cloud footprint. One of the most essential cloud tools developed in the last ten years has been...Brand Expansion: XTIVIA Acquires Innovative ITSM/ITIL Firm, RightStar
XTIVIA, Inc. is taking big steps to grow its diverse collection of IT managed service offerings. Today, they announced that they will be expanding their brand of services with the acquisition of RightStar, an ITSM/ITIL and DevOps consulting company. The acquisition marks another milestone in XTIVIA’s strategic investments and highlights their pursuit of comprehensive IT services in all verticals.
