From protecting sensitive data to ensuring business continuity, there are myriad reasons why infrastructure security must be a top priority. But when it comes to managing a bare metal cloud, there are a number of critical questions to ask about securing bare metal...
Do you find the platform engineering hype overly developer focused? We do too! In fact, we believe that platform engineering is not just for devs! Platform engineering requires thoughtful operational work Great platform engineering delivery focuses on...
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...
