Secure Boot is often seen as a one-and-done infrastructure security measure—turn it on, and you’re good to go. Oops… Recent UEFI key exposures and incomplete revocation lists have shown that even with Secure Boot enabled, you’re not fully protected unless you’re also...
Author: Greg Althaus Level: Intermediate Time: 5 minutes From time to time, we get questions about why we chose to do something the way we did. Usually preceded by that looks really strange or a bizarre way to do that. Well, I won’t say we are always perfect, but we...
In the world of infrastructure management, complexity is a given—but so is the need for control and automation. The latest release of Digital Rebar added the last features needed to become a standalone infrastructure platform for automation and management on all...
Across both our customers and the market, we've heard a consistent need for a complete infrastructure platform. The lack of a true end-to-end infrastructure solution adds unnecessary complexity and effort to an already complex landscape. And so, with v4.13, we pushed...
This year, like every year, a new crop of buzzwords enter the Hype Cycle with the result of friction and frustration upon implementation. Too often, challenge and complexity come from embracing the newest technologies on the annual Gartner Infrastructure &...
The integration of AI such as Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT into DevOps marks a significant shift towards more intelligent and efficient practices. However, RackN notes that while these models can generate basic scripts, like a TerraForm file, they often...
Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and co-founder of RackN, recently gave a 20 minute presentation on how to slay the five most critical automation dragons. Drawing from our experience with customers and in the industry, we addressed the infrastructure automation challenges...
Year over year, Gartner® analysts predict massive changes. Sometimes the market changes are relatively minor, but sometimes they’re the canary in the coal mine for industry upheaval. This year, one report really stood out to us as it mirrors the challenges we see our...
Secure Boot is often seen as a one-and-done infrastructure security measure—turn it on, and you’re good to go. Oops… Recent UEFI key exposures and incomplete revocation lists have shown that even with Secure Boot enabled, you’re not fully protected unless you’re also...
As we get further into our series on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), it’s clear that setting and following the right metrics is essential for aligning IT operations with business objectives. Building on our previous discussion about the strategic importance of...
Traditionally, virtualization has been an IT cornerstone, providing automation and consistency. But with recent events undermining the reliability of virtualization, it might be time to reevaluate its role in your infrastructure. However, the concept of...
