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Linux Patch Management Guide & 5 Best Practices

Since the number of Linux users currently sits at over 32.8 million, it’s clear that Linux is one of the most popular operating systems on the market. If your IT team uses or services Linux servers and devices, Linux patch management should be a top priority. Secure and update all your Linux devices with this comprehensive Linux patch management guide.

Top 5 Patch Management Challenges of 2023

From Microsoft to Samsung, even the world’s leading tech enterprises often face the consequences of unpatched software, including security compromises, data theft, and loss of resources. It’s clear that patching is important for the success and security of an IT infrastructure; however, patch management is by no means an easy task.

What is an SBOM and do you REALLY need it?

Your code base is growing more and more by the minute alongside the apps your business uses and develops. To give some context, the Linux Foundation Report estimated that “Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) constitutes 70-90% of any given piece of modern software solutions”. This means that 70-90% of your final software possibly depends on OSS.

The Benefits and Challenges of Building an SBOM

The EO 14028 regarding supply chain security and the need to generate a Software Bill of Materials feels closer to more and more organizations. It might feel like a threat - and that’s a fair feeling. The whole topic of Billing of Materials is not new, but it is a relatively recent trend for software.

7 Server Patching Best Practices for Businesses

Patch management is the process that helps you keep your IT assets safe, protected, and functioning optimally. Server patching follows many general patch management best practices, but it also includes tasks and processes that are specific to patching servers. In this article, we’re going to discuss what patch management best practices apply to server patching in your IT environment, and how you can start improving your server patch management process.

How To Provide Excellent Customer Support Without Breaking The Bank

Providing your customers with an excellent customer support experience is essential for keeping them happy, but it can often come at a hefty price. With the right strategies and tools in place, however, you can provide quality customer service without breaking the bank. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the key tips, tricks, and strategies you should use to ensure that your support team is not only effective but also cost-effective. From leveraging automation technology to empowering agents through training opportunities, learn how you can take your customer support strategy game up a notch while still staying within budget.

Real user monitoring with Applications Manager

Real user monitoring (RUM) is used to collect and analyze data about user interactions with a website or application in real-time. This enables organizations to gain valuable insights into the performance and user experience of their digital products. Despite its importance, the significance of RUM is often overlooked, and many organizations fail to leverage its benefits. By employing a RUM tool such as Applications Manager (APM), you can stay vigilant by capturing real-time user interactions.

Almaden Participates in I Seminário Executivo Sucesu RS 2023

On April 13th, 2023, Almaden had the opportunity to participate in the I Seminário Executivo Sucesu RS 2023, which was held in Porto Alegre, RS. Almaden participated jointly with Arklok, one of its best business partners. The event’s theme was customer relationships and experience in the digital era, which is a crucial aspect of business in today’s world.

What Are Append Blobs

Azure Blob Storage is a highly scalable, reliable, and secure cloud storage service offered by Microsoft Azure. It allows you to store a vast amount of unstructured data, such as text or binary data, in the form of objects or blobs. There are three types of blobs: Block Blobs, Page Blobs, and Append Blobs. In this article, we will focus on Append Blobs, their use cases, management, security, performance, and pricing. Let’s dive in!

IT Operations in 2023: Business Services Become a Viable Organizing Principle

Staring down the runway of 2023 and toward 2024, I’m wondering what will become of the digital transformation initiatives that began pre-Covid and accelerated over the past two-plus years. We’re certainly not entering a “stop transforming” period. So, what will transformation look like going forward?