Articles

Special Delivery  

The FRR open routing stack can be integrated into many networks because it supports a large number of routing protocols, though its strong dependence on the underlying kernel means it requires some manual configuration.

Data Logistics  

The container storage interface (CSI) allows CSI-compliant plugins to connect their systems to Kubernetes and other orchestrated container environments for persistent data storage.

Move It!  

U-Tools Software's U-Move promises significantly simplified backups and restores of Microsoft's directory service in the event of a disaster, during migrations, and when setting up test environments.

Elevated View  

Automatically update software in the Docker universe with Watchtower.

Causal Chain  

StackStorm is an open source, event-based platform for runbook automation.

Master Key for the Cloud  

Manage the various components of Microsoft 365 with PowerShell scripts that use modules culled from various Microsoft products.

Not Just a Pretty Face  

The Ceph dashboard offers a visual overview of cluster health and handles baseline maintenance tasks; with some manual work, an alerting function can also be added.

Cordoned Off  

We look at Microsoft security boundaries and protection goals and their interpretation of the different security areas of Windows operating systems and components.

Watchdog  

Enforce container compliance in Kubernetes in one of two ways: with Open Policy Agent or Gatekeeper.

Inbox  

We look at the ease of finding a way around current graphical email clients by investigating ergonomics, security, and extensibility.