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Windows Patching: The Quirks of Windows Patch Management & How to Stay Ready for Patch Tuesday

Patching on Windows operating systems can be a very complicated process. The frequency, size, and proprietary tools used for Windows patching can make patch management a challenge on Windows — but it’s essential for maintaining secure, compliant, efficient Windows and multi-OS environments. In this blog, we’ll run through the basics of Windows patching, the particulars that can make it a hassle, and offer some tips for tackling those headache-inducing hangups.

Automating DORA Compliance Requirements with Policy as Code

For financial institutions across the EU, and for organisations that do business with these institutions, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s mandatory. No matter how you’re currently meeting and maintaining compliance with the DORA regulation, automation can improve efficiency and effectiveness of the controls you use to stay DORA-compliant.

Introducing Forge User Profiles | Puppet by Perforce

Tired of sifting through Puppet modules? Wish you could filter and sort to find just what you need? Want a better way to check for module updates for your Puppet-managed infrastructure? Newly revamped user profiles make it easier to find what you’re looking for in the Puppet Forge. Log in or create an account today to save your searches, filter by supported versions, and more. Upload your puppetfile to easily check if you’re using any outdated module versions so you can stay on top of updates.

Cloud Repatriation: Examples, Unpacking 2025 Trends & Tips for Reverse Migration

If you moved to the cloud hoping for cost savings and scalability only to find that your cloud costs are ballooning, your cloud performance isn’t up to snuff, or you’re always struggling to align compliance regulations with your cloud deployment, it might be time to look into cloud repatriation as an alternative to public cloud infrastructure. Moving anything from public cloud to private cloud or on-prem infrastructure this year?