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Even though containers are different from virtual machines (VMs), most of the metrics you get from a container are pretty similar to the ones you get from a VM or a physical server.  What’s different is the meaning a metric has in a containerized system. Metrics...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, software development and security are more intertwined than ever before. Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and traditional approaches to software development and security are no longer...

Do you know what the key to a successful website is? Well, you’re probably going to say that it’s quality coding. However, today, there’s one more aspect that we should consider. That’s reliability.  There are several SRE practices at play in making a site...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how measuring and monitoring metrics related to software testing environments can greatly benefit Value Stream Mapping (VSM) efforts. These metrics may encompass factors such as test coverage, defect density, and resource...

The success of data-driven initiatives hinges on the accuracy of the data being used, and professionals in the field rely on real-time information to construct data models.  However, these professionals typically do not work directly with the original dataset....

Data masking is the process of replacing sensitive data, such as names, account numbers and health records, with realistic but fictitious values. The masked data keeps the format and behaviour of the original, so it works for testing, development and analytics, but it...

In today’s technology-driven world, IT operations play a critical role in the success of businesses and organizations. One key aspect of IT operations is ensuring that systems and applications are reliable and available when needed.  This is where failure metrics...

Deployments are a critical aspect of IT operations, allowing teams to release new features, updates, and fixes to software applications and systems.  However, deployment failures can be costly and time-consuming to fix, resulting in lost revenue, decreased...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic downturn, leaving many businesses struggling to stay afloat. In times of financial hardship, companies often consider cutting back on investments, particularly in technology.  However, this is not the time to...

In today’s world, regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of doing business.  Companies operating in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, and information technology, are required to comply with various regulations and standards to protect sensitive...

When it comes down to it, test data is one of the most important components of software development.  That’s because test data makes it possible to create applications that align with the exact needs and expectations of today’s customers. Quite simply, test data...

Companies today face increasing challenges in reducing the time and cost of software development.  Many are thus using DevOps methodologies, which combine software development and IT operations to achieve continuous delivery and shorter production cycles. Yet as...

In the fast-paced world of product lifecycle management, timely and efficient release cycles are critical to the success of any project.  A well-planned release cycle can help ensure that a software product is delivered to the market in a timely and predictable...

The importance of test environments in software development cannot be overstated. To ensure the success of any software development project, the testing phase is crucial, and for that, you need a test environment.  However, managing a test environment can be...

Testing is a crucial aspect of software development, and it requires a suitable test environment to simulate production conditions. However, setting up and maintaining a test environment can be costly and time-consuming, especially when multiple teams and projects are...

Enhancements to data ingestion made evident the amount of data lost when generating insights.  However, without guidance from methodologies like The DataOps Manifesto, some companies are still struggling to blend data pipelines from legacy databases, such as an...

Businesses today have an ever-growing list of privacy restrictions to deal with when collecting and managing data.  One of the most notorious pieces of privacy legislation is the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which became the law of the land in...

DevOps practices have drastically changed how we approach software development for more than a decade now. The number of companies that benefit from DevOps implementation is growing, and many more want to jump on the bandwagon.  But let’s be clear. DevOps is far...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), aka Runsheets, are an important part of any organization’s technology and management of the IT & Test Environments. SOPs provide a framework for consistent and efficient operations, while also reducing risk and achieving cost...