AWS recently released the Data Solutions Framework (DSF), an opinionated open-source framework designed to accelerate the creation of data solutions on AWS. Built using the AWS CDK, the framework exposes abstractions and patterns as building blocks for constructing data solutions and is available in TypeScript (npm) and Python (PyPi).

DSF provides building blocks packaged as standard L3 AWS CDK Constructs to compose data solutions on AWS. These building blocks offer customization capabilities and can be composed with any other CDK Construct, including those available through Construct Hub, a collection of open-source CDK libraries. Lotfi Mouhib, principal solutions architect at AWS, Dženan Softić, senior solutions architect at AWS, and Vincent Gromakowski, principal solutions architect at AWS, write:

Supply-chain vulnerabilities loom large on the cybersecurity landscape, with threats and attacks such as SolarWinds, 3CX, Log4Shell and now XZ Utils underscoring the potentially devastating impact of these security breaches. The latter examples of Open Source Software (OSS) attacks are a growing attack vector. Capterra’s research reveals that software supply-chain attacks impacted almost two-thirds (61%) of all U.S. businesses from April 2022 to April 2023.

As software development practices evolve, the tools that support them must also adapt to stay relevant. Jenkins, the venerable automation server used by many DevOps teams, is at such a crossroads as it faces the changing landscape of cloud-native applications and Kubernetes adoption.

This article examines Jenkins’ current utility, particularly its features that have made it a staple in CI/CD practices, and addresses the question of whether it will maintain its relevance in 2024 and beyond.

Kyndryl is using AI to expand its integration services for on-premise and cloud environments, adding to its range of security, mainframe modernization, and AI-readiness services.

The ever-evolving landscape of technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in software development and deployment. One of the prominent trends gaining momentum is the integration of low-code/no-code platforms within the DevOps ecosystem. This article explores how these platforms are revolutionizing the way applications are developed, deployed and managed, fostering collaboration between developers and operations teams.

In the digital age, organizations depend more on IT than ever before. The foundation of many IT functions — including data storage, website hosting, emails, and software — is server management. Without reliable, functioning servers, most IT functionality would collapse.

Many businesses have migrated internal IT to cloud services using servers located in remote data centers, but a significant number still have in-house servers or use a hybrid environment of in-house and cloud services. Regardless of location, managing a server entails monitoring and maintaining hardware, software, security, and backups.

In this guide, NinjaOne explores server management from the perspective of today’s server technology, security concerns, and helpful software tools.

Docker, Inc. has announced At DockerCon 2023, with partners Neo4j, LangChain, and Ollama, that they launched a new framework aimed at simplifying the process of building applications infused with artificial intelligence (AI) using containers.

The framework, called Docker AI, provides developers with automated guidance and context-specific recommendations to help them define and troubleshoot all aspects of AI application development. Additionally, Docker has partnered with Neo4j, LangChain, and Ollama to create a GenAI Stack, which includes pre-configured Large Language Models (LLMs) and tools to streamline AI/ML integration, making it more accessible to developers.

With these initiatives, Docker aims to make AI application development a team sport, involving data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and traditional developers.

New 'policy as code' capability for the Red Hat Ansible automation platform is aimed at reducing human error and the cost of implementing compliance directives.

Imagine not managing and provisioning servers. Imagine only focusing on deploying code and not worrying about infrastructure.

Red Hat heeft tijdens zijn summit in Boston de nodige innovatie voor Ansible gepresenteerd. Een hele grote verandering is dat Ansible nu ook Event-Driven is. Niet langer hoeft de software een Ansible playbook af trappen, maar kan Ansible op basis van waargenomen events automatisch een Playbook starten. Daarnaast introduceert het met Ansible Lightspeed een generatieve AI chatbot die gebruikers gaat helpen met het schrijven van Ansible Playbooks.

Om maar met het belangrijkste onderdeel te beginnen: Ansible is nu Event-Driven. Als men kijkt naar hoe IT-omgevingen vandaag de dag zijn opgebouwd, waar organisaties naar toe willen, dan is het eigenlijk maar vreemd dat dit nog niet mogelijk was. Ansible-playbooks draaien op basis van waargenomen events. Hiervoor moest eerder een andere software-oplossing worden gebruikt die zowel de waarneming deed als het opstarten van het juiste playbook. Dit is nu voor 50 procent veranderd: Ansible kan namelijk zelf niets waarnemen, het verbindt de infrastructuur met de applicaties die zich bezighouden met observability. Zodra een dergelijke applicatie zijn events richting Ansible communiceert, kan men in Ansible configureren hoe Ansible daarop moet reageren.

According to the 2023 Thales Data Threat Report, 55% of organizations experiencing a data breach have reported “human error” as the primary cause. This is further compounded by organizations now facing attacks from increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals with a wide range of automated tools.

As organizations move more of their operations to the cloud, they must also become increasingly aware of the security risks and threats that come with it. It’s not enough anymore to simply have a set of policies that human operators must follow. Today more proactive and automated strategies must be implemented. This is where Infrastructure as Code (IaC) can play a pivotal role.

What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?

Infrastructure as Code is a key practice in the world of DevOps that involves managing and provisioning computer data centers through machine-readable definition files or scripts rather than relying on physical hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools. To put it simply, IaC is the process of managing your IT infrastructure — servers, networks and databases — using code, much like software.

Code Quality and Security: AI's Role in GitLab heralds a new era in DevOps. By integrating AI, GitLab is setting a benchmark for automated excellence in code quality and security. This symbiosis between AI and GitLab is not just enhancing existing workflows; it's redefining them. As we embark on this exploration, let's uncover how AI is becoming the bedrock of secure, efficient, and robust software development within the GitLab ecosystem.

Developers and DevOps professionals have the same goals in mind when it comes to easily getting code and releases “out the door.”

DevOps practitioners have the added burden of making sure that their development systems and production environment are updated properly and remain stable. The only way this is possible is automating as much of the process as possible and relying on integrations across all systems and tools.

AI is impacting almost every industry today, and for good reason - we are seeing fundamentally new experiences being made possible across a wide variety of products, and a set of new AI capabilities that promise even more incredible change in the near future.

Software development is among the earliest and most prominent fields to realize the benefits of AI, evidenced by the rapid adoption of tools like Github Copilot which is now one of the most heavily adopted developer tools of all time. Developers are benefiting from an incredible increase in their productivity with better scale and faster time to market.

In the current digital landscape, businesses face an unprecedented level of cyber threats. The repercussions of successful attacks can be devastating, resulting in data breaches, service disruptions, and irreparable damage to brand reputation. To mitigate these risks and ensure a resilient future, organizations should prioritize a holistic security strategy across all potential attack surfaces. This article explores how Azure network security helps businesses safeguard their assets in the face of escalating cyber threats.

Find, assess, and mitigate the impact of deprecations and breaking changes in this year’s major release.

In the fast-paced world of network infrastructure, maximizing the potential of automation is crucial for efficiency and scalability. This insightful article delves into practical strategies and best practices to harness the full power of network automation. From streamlining repetitive tasks to enhancing agility and resilience, the piece offers invaluable insights to help organizations unlock the transformative potential of automation in their network operations.

Production Pro Tips: Overview of best practices for writing Dockerfile.

Below is the list of recommended best practices and methods for building efficient images.

Build the smallest image possible.

Building a smaller image offers advantages such as faster upload and download times. This is important for the cold start time of a pod in Kubernetes: the smaller the image, the faster the node can download it.

Cisco’s new Cybersecurity Readiness Index is out, providing a useful gauge for understanding the cyber landscape. It all comes down to confidence—or, instead, overconfidence.

One of the most repeated phrases in the Star Wars universe comes from Episode IV when Luke Skywalker blows up a TIE fighter. Luke excitedly yells out, “Got him! I got him!” With his years of wisdom, Han Solo tries calming him down by saying, “Great, kid! Don’t get cocky!”

That is the main takeaway from Cisco’s new report, a survey of 8,000 leaders in cyber and business across 30 markets. As effective as we might be at keeping our assets secure, we remain in a tenuous position. One false move or an ounce too much confidence, and we’re toast.

In his introduction to the index, Jeetu Patel, EVP and GM of Security and Collaboration at Cisco (aka the Han Solo of Cisco), brings that point home. “We cannot underestimate the threat posed by our own overconfidence,” he said. Today’s organizations need to prioritize investments in integrated platforms and lean into AI to operate at machine scale and finally tip the scales in favor of defenders.”

With that, let’s look at some of the key findings.

A survey of 350 IT professionals conducted by Firefly, a provider of a platform for managing cloud computing environments, suggests usage of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools is evolving rapidly in the cloud computing era.

Intel heeft naar eigen zeggen het grootste neuromorfische computersysteem ter wereld gebouwd. Het systeem, genaamd Hala Point, beschikt over 1152 Loihi 2-chips, die neuronen en synapsen kunnen simuleren en daarmee soortgelijk functioneren als hersenen.

Are you ready to embark on your coding journey? Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, setting up the right development environment is crucial for a smooth and productive workflow. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a robust development environment using popular tools like Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Python, and Ansible.