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Five Kubernetes alternatives

Many admins consider Kubernetes the obvious choice for managing containers; however, don't ignore the highly efficient alternatives just because they are less prominent.
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New features in PHP 7.3

The new PHP 7.3 simplifies string handling, supports PCRE version 2, adds LDAP controls, improves logging, and deprecates some features, functions, and syntax elements.
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Software inventory with PowerShell

PowerShell easily combines different interfaces for querying or reporting data.
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Lead Image © Lucy Baldwin, 123RF.com

Filesystem Murder Mystery

Slow file rename prompts a cloud exploration.
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Asset tracking with RFID

RFID technology can help you keep track of data center inventory if you can support the up-front costs.
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Scanning servers with Nikto

The Nikto scanner performs multiple comprehensive tests against web servers.
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CI/CD deliverables pipeline

Build a continuous integration pipeline by linking Git, Jenkins, Docker, and GitHub into a build chain that can be flexibly extended and modified.
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Privileged Identity Management in Azure AD

Azure Active Directory privileged identity management provides just enough administration for admins to carry out their work, while minimizing the possibility of security breaches through privileged admin accounts.
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Jenkins Configuration as Code

The move from Groovy scripts to Jenkins Configuration as Code simplifies the initialization of Jenkins and Jenkins plugins.
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Scale Your Docker Containers with Docker Swarm

If you've experienced the power of a single Docker container, you're in for a treat. Thanks to Docker Swarm, you can scale that container with the help of as many nodes as you need.