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Cisco Live 2018: Cisco Returns to Its Roots With the ‘New’ Network
- June 14, 2018
- Posted by: Andy Sajous
- Category: Cisco, Cloud Computing, Data Center Infrastructure, Enterprise IT, Events, Networking, Security
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Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins stood on stage this week at Cisco Live! in front of a crowd of more than 30,000 attendees and boldly said, “The cloud wouldn’t be possible without the network.” That’s certainly a striking statement coming from an executive charged with transforming Cisco from the traditional infrastructure powerhouse we’ve been accustomed to
Use Hashicorp’s Vault to Dynamically Create MySQL Credentials
- June 6, 2018
- Posted by: Eric Shanks
- Category: API, Enterprise IT, HashiCorp, MySQL, Security, Servers, SQL
Passwords are a necessary evil to keep bandits from running away with your confidential data. We’ve come up with various strategies to manage these secrets, such as: Using one password for all of your stuff so you don’t forget it Using a password vault to store a unique password for each of your logins Using
Mastering Arm Templates, Episode 3: Deployment
- May 31, 2018
- Posted by: Cooper Lutz
- Category: AHEAD, ARM Templates, Automation and Orchestration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Enterprise IT, Microsoft Azure, Migration, Public Cloud, Uncategorized
In previous episodes, we took a look at the basics of ARM Templates, and some of the methods of developing ARM Templates. In this installation, we’ll take a look at common deployment options. Deployment Strategy When it comes to determining a standard deployment strategy for ARM Templates, there are a number of options, but the goal is to choose
How to Market IT Modernization to Your Business
- May 24, 2018
- Posted by: Tom Pohlmann
- Category: C-Suite, CIO, Digital Transformation, Innovation, IT Strategy, Thought Leadership
While the rationale for modernizing IT is often apparent, sometimes the messaging and positioning on the part of the IT group is just as important. IT leaders often struggle to balance cloud-fueled business demands for more innovation and speed with enterprise realities like security, compliance, and cost-cutting. While the need for IT modernization in order
AWS IAM Indecision
- May 21, 2018
- Posted by: Eric Shanks
- Category: AWS, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud, IAM, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Security, Tools
Identity and Access Management (IAM) can be a confusing topic for people that are new to Amazon Web Services. There are IAM Users that could be used for authentication or solutions considered part of the AWS Directory Services, such as Microsoft AD, Simple AD, or AD Connector. If none of these sound appealing, there is
Key Trends and Takeaways from ServiceNow’s Knowledge18 Conference
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by: AHEAD
- Category: ITOM, ITSM, Knowledge18, Partners, Security, ServiceNow, User Conference
Each year, ServiceNow’s Knowledge conference garners thousands of attendees who are looking to stay up-to-date on the tech industry and enhance their ServiceNow proficiency. The four-day event includes keynote speakers, demos, product training, workshops, and even games and entertainment. Last week, over 19,000 guests and 200 exhibitors and sponsors made their way to fabulous Las Vegas
Connecting Your Enterprise to the Cloud
- May 7, 2018
- Posted by: AHEAD
- Category: Architecture, AWS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Delivery Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Enterprise IT, Hybrid Cloud, Public Cloud, Strategy and Design
At AHEAD, our superpower is stitching together our enterprise clients’ environments to drive digital transformation. This not only allows our enterprise clients to transform at light speed, but also grants them the ability to do so with the enterprise guardrails required to securely run an environment. This is no easy feat, which is why we’re
Tech Trends: 3 Predictions for ServiceNow’s Knowledge18 Conference
- May 3, 2018
- Posted by: Erin Luther
- Category: Automation and Orchestration, DevOps, Knowledge18, Partners, ServiceNow, User Conference
Knowledge18 is kicking off in Sin City next week and I’m beyond excited to head out to ServiceNow’s flagship conference for the third year in a row. While I don’t anticipate any major product releases (like Service Portal in years’ past), ServiceNow has always been on the cutting edge of technology, so I wouldn’t put
Mastering ARM Templates, Episode 2: Development
- April 26, 2018
- Posted by: Cooper Lutz
- Category: AHEAD, ARM Templates, Automation and Orchestration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Enterprise IT, Microsoft Azure, Migration, Public Cloud
(This blog post originally appeared on Cooper’s Cloud.) In the previous episode, we looked at the ARM template schema, some of the tools that will help get you started in your ARM template journey, and deployed our first template. In this installation, we’ll take a deeper dive into some of the development methods and strategies. Define Template
AWS Reserved Instance Considerations
- April 18, 2018
- Posted by: Eric Shanks
- Category: Architecture, AWS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Delivery Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Enterprise IT, Hybrid Cloud, Public Cloud, Strategy and Design
(This blog post originally appeared on The IT Hollow.) Reserved Instances are often used to reduce the price of Amazon EC2 instance on-demand pricing. If you’re not familiar with Reserved Instances, then you’re missing out. Reserved Instances, or RIs, are a billing construct used in conjunction with Amazon EC2 instances (virtual machines). The default usage