The time has finally come! Just a few days ago, major internet companies participated in IPv6 Launch Day – meaning from this point forward, they will be running their production systems and making their services available to you via the IPv6 in addition to IPv4....
LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, has reported that its user database has been hacked and the encrypted passwords of 6+ million users have been stolen. Even though the password database was encrypted, users with weak passwords could be exposed with...
In July of 2024, AWS announced that AWS CodeCommit would no longer be sold to new customers. And thus begins the journey of winding down a product for AWS. As AWS CodeCommit approaches its end-of-life, many organizations face a tough decision. Choosing where to...
As new threats emerge, it is becoming vital for security to be integrated into code development processes. Vulnerabilities in code often lead to delays as teams try to balance addressing security concerns with delivering new features. Fortunately, GitLab Duo, GitLab’s...
This post started out as a discussion of how Clonezilla made my life easy and Acronis made my life hard, but it quickly morphed into something different and more personal. Hopefully someone can take away from this that disasters can be quite bad when they happen, but they can also set you on a path you didn’t expect that may end up being wonderful.
This week we have a look at an alternative to Windows Disk Defragmenter. Piriform has a number of Windows utility offerings, among which is Defraggler. Defraggler has the following capabilities, a number of which are not available with the Windows default utility. 1....
The difference between quality assurance (QA) and testing is often misunderstood. In fact, the terms are frequently used interchangeably. However, testing is actually just one part of QA. Quality assurance, on the other hand, covers a larger, more holistic part of the...
If you work in the software and systems engineering space, you likely understand that managing dependencies across multiple components and requirements is critical for project success. Unfortunately, specifications can be difficult to track, and dependencies hard to...
Deploying software can feel like a gamble due to all the strategies and solutions on the market, but it doesn’t have to be. Discovering which software deployment strategy works best for your organization is a great place to start. This strategy, combined with a modern...
Discover why Atlassian is one of two vendors to achieve a dominant position in IT management software. With an abundance of choices, actually navigating the IT management software space can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the recent Forrester Trends Report, “Vendors...
Jira Service Management is a powerful tool from Atlassian, designed to streamline service desk operations. It helps IT and software teams deliver efficient support and manage incidents. When using JSM, following a set of best practices can increase successful outcomes...
Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...