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...
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...
We hope you’re not caught up in remediation after the Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage. Even if you escaped this latest global infrastructure crisis, you are likely asking “we should patch less?” Not at all. In fact, we need to get much, much better at updates and...
In a recent four-part series hosted by Intellyx, critical lessons on building more productive infrastructure were discussed. Each post stands alone with valuable insights, but taken together, they present a comprehensive guide for enterprises looking to optimize their...
If you've looked at the 2024 Gartner Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration Tools Market Guide, you've probably seen the big list of Representative Vendors (including us!) and felt a little daunted at all those names. We've gone ahead and categorized all 25...
At RackN, we recognize that each of our customers have unique needs and levels of engagement with their infrastructure automation. That's why we’re excited to introduce new licensing plans that make it easier to choose the right license. If you’re already...
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...
