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Windows Patching: The Quirks of Windows Patch Management & How to Stay Ready for Patch Tuesday

Patching on Windows operating systems can be a very complicated process. The frequency, size, and proprietary tools used for Windows patching can make patch management a challenge on Windows — but it’s essential for maintaining secure, compliant, efficient Windows and multi-OS environments. In this blog, we’ll run through the basics of Windows patching, the particulars that can make it a hassle, and offer some tips for tackling those headache-inducing hangups.

See What Makes Datacenter Proxies by ScrapingAnt the Best Choice for Automation

Digital marketing experts constantly require web scraping tools to conduct research, examine international website versions, and analyze competitors. Proxy servers are a primary option to avoid blocks and explore web pages from different locations. See what makes datacenter proxies by ScrapingAnt a primary choice for your automation tasks.

Beyond the Setup: The Critical Role of Day-2 Operations

Day 1 is all about the setup—the excitement of launching a new system, deploying a network, or spinning up an application. It’s the day of plans, configurations, and go-lives. But what happens next? This is where Day-2 Operations comes in, the often-overlooked but essential phase of maintaining, optimizing, and ensuring the long-term success of your IT systems.

Buyer's Guide to Network Automation Tools

In today’s complex IT landscape, network automation is no longer a luxury—it’s essential. This guide will help IT leaders understand the market for network automation tools, the key considerations for choosing a platform, and how these tools are redefining network management from day 0 to the far future. But first, let’s examine some quick network automation history to help us better understand what the future holds!

Minimizing IT Downtime: Resiliency in Financial Operations

In the fast-paced world of financial services, IT downtime can disrupt operations, compromise customer trust, and cause significant financial losses. With customer-facing applications running on intricate architectures involving hybrid infrastructures, maintaining operational efficiency and availability is a constant challenge.

The Evolution of Workload Automation: A Guide for the Future

It is the era of interconnected systems and 24/7 operations. So, it goes without saying that IT needs to support seamless, reliable services. That is where the concept of workload automation (WLA) stemmed from. It was a way for IT to schedule ‘jobs’ that otherwise would rely on a human operator to do. But what exactly is workload automation, and how has it evolved? Organizations today are grappling with increasing complexities in IT infrastructure.

Automating DORA Compliance Requirements with Policy as Code

For financial institutions across the EU, and for organisations that do business with these institutions, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s mandatory. No matter how you’re currently meeting and maintaining compliance with the DORA regulation, automation can improve efficiency and effectiveness of the controls you use to stay DORA-compliant.

Introducing Forge User Profiles | Puppet by Perforce

Tired of sifting through Puppet modules? Wish you could filter and sort to find just what you need? Want a better way to check for module updates for your Puppet-managed infrastructure? Newly revamped user profiles make it easier to find what you’re looking for in the Puppet Forge. Log in or create an account today to save your searches, filter by supported versions, and more. Upload your puppetfile to easily check if you’re using any outdated module versions so you can stay on top of updates.