When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

Configuration management has been a foundational building block of management – but like the foundation of a building, it’s easy to walk right by and not pay any attention to it. These days, however, ...

I was proudly wearing one of my Salt Stack shirts the other day when my daughter asked me, "What is Salt Stack?" I began by explaining the problem it solved. If you have multiple servers and want to ...

Every once in a while a product comes along that fundamentally alters your perception of what is possible with IT. For me, it was the first time I saw Microsoft’s IntelliMirror technology. The ...

We explore some of the best configuration management tools and software for DevOps. Learn about their pricing, features, benefits and more. Best open-source and user-friendly configuration management ...

Oracle has extended the configuration management capabilities of Oracle Enterprise Manager, with new features that focus on managing application configurations. Oracle Enterprise Manager's "top-down" ...

Intune is where the party's at, even if admins might prefer the Configuration Manager kitchen Microsoft has officially confirmed that Configuration Manager will transition to an annual release cadence ...

As VoIP moves from the labs to production environments, the network becomes a more important corporate asset and thus the effect of downtime will be more acute. While companies spend millions on ...

Serena Software announced this week the release of Serena Dimensions Express, a developer-focused software configuration management tool that is intended to be easy to use. With the product, advanced ...