How Infrastructure as Code Automates IT Operations in the Application
Delivery Lifecycle
As more technologies become software-defined, their adoption demands a
significant shift in thinking about how a business organizes its value
stream. This shift may be difficult, but it enables you to anticipate changes
and position your business to react when software-defined technologies
emerge.
Recently a new set of tools and practices has emerged to create and manage
environments. Known as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), it enables
infrastructure management through a software-defined layer.
Application Delivery: Getting It Right
All applications run inside what we call an "environment" - a stack of
hardware and software components built to support the application. This stack
includes: networking, storage, virtual machines, operating systems,
databases, libraries, dependencies... (more)
We are experiencing a ‘crisis of engagement,' according to a survey by
management consultancy Gallup, with a staggering 87 percent of employees
worldwide disengaged with their jobs. While there are many factors that can
influence an employee's contentment - from support to compensation to job
security - a common grievance in software development is disempowerment,
where talented individuals are feeling hampered by their working environment.
Operating within a flawed system is infuriating in any profession. But for
developers working across a broken workflow, the frustration can be... (more)
Software-Defined Technologies: Transforming the Value Stream
Software-defined is a concept that refers to the ability to control some or
all of the functions of a system using software. The concept is sometimes
incorrectly characterized as a buzzword or marketing jargon, when in fact it
has a clear meaning that needs to be understood by organizations looking to
keep pace with change.
When technologies become software-defined, there are major systemic benefits
for organizations that use them, including lower costs, higher quality
products and services, and less risk.
At the same ... (more)
John Rauser is the IT Manager at Tasktop Technologies, a global enterprise software company. He also serves as VP Operations at the board of the Project Management Institute - Canadian West Coast Chapter, providing leadership and expertise on technology issues. He has a passion for discussing the business impacts of technology and analyzing strategies for managing IT. 
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