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Managing Kubernetes Add Ons in a Fleet of Clusters with Gianluca Mardente

In this Navigate video, Gianluca Mardente from Cisco's AppDynamics business unit introduces Project Sveltos, an open-source tool for managing add-ons in a fleet of Kubernetes clusters. Gianluca explains the features of Sveltos, including its cluster profile, modes of operation (continuous, one-time, and continuous with drift detection), and its ability to handle templates and scale efficiently. The session includes a live demo using Civo clusters to showcase the practical application of Sveltos.

Is Artificial Intelligence for Infrastructure and Operations really just Intelligent Automation?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to revolutionize IT infrastructure and operations (ITOps) by automating routine tasks, enhancing system reliability, and improving efficiency. However, the term “Artificial Intelligence” can sometimes be misleading in this context. A more accurate description might be “Automated Intelligence” because these tools often automate predefined tasks and processes rather than exhibit true cognitive intelligence.

#028 - Kubernetes for Humans Podcast with Chris Bailey (IBM Instana)

Chris is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for Instana, leading the technical strategy and development of Observability and IT Automation solutions at IBM. He is a recognized technology leader across programming languages, runtimes, platforms, observability, and automated IT operations. He has pioneered projects that fundamentally enhanced open-source communities and cloud-native platforms.

Optimizing AIX Performance: Identifying and Resolving Common Misconfigurations with Galileo

For decades, many of the world’s top enterprises have trusted IBM Power Systems to run their mission-critical applications. IBM’s proprietary Unix operating system, AIX, is widely used in enterprise IT environments for its reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). As a result, performance optimization of AIX infrastructure is crucial.

A Build vs. Buy Guide for Incident Management Software

Would you rather have an Incident Management system custom-built to your exact specifications, potentially costing more time and resources, or an off-the-shelf solution that's ready to deploy but might not fit all your unique needs? Decision makers in companies often face this critical decision. And, that’s the debate of the day! Let’s explore and decode the decision of building vs. buying an Incident Management software.

Streamline Your Retail Operations with Automated End-of-Day Processing

End-of-day (EOD) processing is a vital routine for retail businesses, encompassing a series of essential tasks that ensure seamless store operations. At the close of each business day, various systems must reconcile transactions, update inventory, process sales data, and generate reports. These activities are crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, optimizing stock levels, and preparing for the next business day.