Category: Azure

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Azure Dedicated Host Service Enters Public Preview: What DevOps Teams Need to Know

Microsoft launched a public preview of Azure Dedicated Host, giving organizations access to single-tenant physical servers on Azure for compliance-sensitive workloads. Here is what engineers need to know about hardware options, maintenance control, and licensing.

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Cisco Simplifies Kubernetes Container Deployment Through Microsoft Azure Collaboration

Cisco integrated Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with its Container Platform to let enterprises manage Kubernetes clusters consistently across on-premises environments and the Azure cloud using unified policies and identity controls.

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DevOps Roundup: Databricks Runtime 5.5, Docker Partner Program, AWS Chatbot, Azure Pipelines, and GitLab 12.1.1

A roundup of notable DevOps releases and announcements from mid-2019: Databricks Runtime 5.5 with Conda, Docker’s three-tier Technology Partner Program, the AWS Chatbot beta, Azure Pipelines caching and artifact previews, and a GitLab bugfix release.

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89% of Kubernetes Deployments Not Using Secrets Resources: Key Findings from Alcide’s 2019 Analysis

A 2019 cross-environment analysis by Alcide found that 89% of Kubernetes deployments were not leveraging Kubernetes Secrets resources, exposing sensitive data in plain text. Here’s what the findings mean for DevOps security practices.

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ServiceNow to Run Its Full SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure Alongside Its Own Private Cloud

ServiceNow is expanding its multi-cloud strategy by committing to run its full SaaS platform on Microsoft Azure, with initial availability in Australia and Azure Government in the U.S. — while also maintaining partnerships with Google Cloud and AWS.