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Using AWS CodeDeploy to Push New Versions of Your Application
- August 3, 2018
- Posted by: Eric Shanks
- Category: Applications, AWS, CodeDeploy, Configuration Management, Servers
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Getting new code onto our servers can be done in a multitude of ways these days. Configuration management tools can pull down new code, pipelines can run scripts across our fleets, or we could run around with a USB stick for the rest of our lives. With container-based apps, serverless functions, and immutable infrastructure, we’ve
HashiCorp Vault Storage Backend Decision Tree
- July 24, 2018
- Posted by: Martez Reed
- Category: Architecture, Cloud Computing, HashiCorp, Storage
With over 15 supported storage backends, it can be a bit of an arduous task to determine which storage backend should be used for a HashiCorp Vault deployment. The goal of this blog post is to help simplify that process with a simple visual decision tree that accounts for some of the common decision points
Should I Use a Transit VPC in AWS?
- July 16, 2018
- Posted by: Eric Shanks
- Category: AWS, Cloud Computing, Networking, Partners, VPC
A common question that comes up during AWS designs is, “Should I use a transit VPC?” The answer, like all good IT riddles is, “it depends.” There are a series of questions that you must ask yourself before deciding whether to use a Transit VPC or not. In this post, I’ll try to help formulate
Improve Subscription Management with Azure Management Groups
- July 9, 2018
- Posted by: Cooper Lutz
- Category: Azure Management Groups, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Subscription Management, Training
Organizations and individuals often utilize multiple Subscriptions across their Azure environment. Depending on the needs of an organization, these may be split up by department, life-cycle, business unit, etc., and result in one or hundreds of Azure Subscriptions. The more Azure Subscriptions we have, the more difficult it becomes to manage each Subscriptions access controls
VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) Vault Integration
- June 25, 2018
- Posted by: Martez Reed
- Category: HashiCorp, VMware, vRealize, vRealize Orchestrator, vRO
The goal of this post is to walk through configuring vRO to leverage HashiCorp Vault for reading secrets that will be used as part of our example workflow. The first thing we need to do is take a look at the API documentation for Vault to determine how we can interact with Vault using REST
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
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