February 2016

February 29, 2016 29 Feb'16
A comparison of today's top APM software

The size of your business, the data you want and need to collect, and the price you're willing to pay are all huge factors into which APM software you decide to buy. Continue Reading
February 29, 2016 29 Feb'16
Is a hard-driving developer boot camp right for you?

Want to become a coder or brush up on your skills? With a shortage of developers, now is a good time. Here's what you need to know about developer boot camp. Continue Reading
February 26, 2016 26 Feb'16
What to know before buying QA and test management software

From company size to agile development methodology and regulatory compliance, different scenarios determine which QA software fits which organization. Which package fits you best? Continue Reading

February 26, 2016 26 Feb'16
Advocating IT diversity drives software engineer's career

Software engineer February Keeney talks about her passion for promoting IT diversity. She shares hiring advice and her experiences in software engineering and project management. Continue Reading
February 23, 2016 23 Feb'16
Using qTest platform to employ enhanced test case management tools

With its suite of test planning, scheduling and managing programs, the QASymphony qTest platform is test management software tailored for the Agile methodology. Continue Reading
February 22, 2016 22 Feb'16
Hiring software developers? You need AI

It's a great time to be a developer, but an awful time to try to hire one. Hiring software developers requires skill, patience, luck, and, just possibly, artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
February 22, 2016 22 Feb'16
Find a robust APM tool in SAP Extended Diagnostics by CA

With an emphasis on linking application performance data to business decisions, SAP Extended Diagnostics by CA is an APM tool for enterprises looking for context to their data. Continue Reading
February 22, 2016 22 Feb'16
Riverbed SteelCentral traces transactions across all users

With a single-pane-of-glass approach, Riverbed SteelCentral -- an APM software -- lets enterprises manage application performance across the stack, on and off the cloud. Continue Reading
February 22, 2016 22 Feb'16
Job security and a big paycheck? Get security experience

Developers are in short supply all around but those with security experience are particularly in need. Here's how you can move your career in a new direction. Continue Reading
February 18, 2016 18 Feb'16
When it comes to DevOps and testing, change is certain

The DevOps mind-set is spreading fast and that means testers need to rethink their roles. Expert Stephen Elliot predicts what will happen with DevOps and testing. Continue Reading

February 16, 2016 16 Feb'16
How to use Bugzilla bug tracking tool in software testing projects

The Bugzilla bug tracking tool allows DevOps teams to collaborate and report on defects present in apps and software projects in one interactive location. Continue Reading
February 16, 2016 16 Feb'16
Can automated application testing be better than manual QA?

Vendors have been itching towards automated application testing for a long time, yet there is still room for growth. Amy Reichert offers her insights. Continue Reading
February 16, 2016 16 Feb'16
Using risk analysis for regressive testing planning

IT professionals want their app to be of high quality. Regressive testing is a way to measure that, but won't evaluate everything. What to do? Amy Reichert has an answer. Continue Reading
February 15, 2016 15 Feb'16
How JIRA bug tracking software helps you monitor project issues

Atlassian's JIRA bug tracking software provides DevOps teams with an interactive database for reporting defects and changes, as well as project management and planning tools. Continue Reading
February 15, 2016 15 Feb'16
For RWE Supply, fast app performance fixes call for wide-angle view

When legacy application performance monitoring tools took too long to identify root causes of slowdowns, RWE Supply & Trading's Marcel Lichter turned to a comprehensive APM suite. Continue Reading
February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16
Mob programming takes teamwork to the next level

Can mob programming -- where the whole team works at a single screen -- boost Agile productivity? A game called The Power of 13 offers a glimpse of what happens when everyone tackles the same problem at once. Continue Reading
February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16
IBM Rational Quality Manager offers enhanced test case management tools

IBM Rational Quality Manager, a test case management tool, lets DevOps teams execute test planning and scripting. Continue Reading
February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16
FogBugz bug tracking tool helps DevOps manage project issues

The FogBugz bug tracking tool offers DevOps teams an interactive and collaborative location for reporting and detailing defects and changes in a variety of software projects. Continue Reading
February 08, 2016 08 Feb'16
HPE delivers an APM software set with AppPulse

AppPulse APM tools from HPE let customers tackle issues through user tracking features, wielding detailed analytics along with online and phone support. Continue Reading
February 05, 2016 05 Feb'16
Needs analysis determines QA and testing software direction

Performing a needs analysis and identifying pain points, methodologies and vision for the future can help you determine which QA and testing software fits your enterprise. Continue Reading

Test your knowledge of serverless computing

It's time to get familiar with the term serverless and everything it encompasses. Test your knowledge on serverless computing and...

Modern deployment models put a new spin on componentization

Developers can use containers, serverless and microservices to strengthen app composability, but there are tradeoffs to consider....

How to ease the pain of Kubernetes upgrades with automation

Although Kubernetes aims to automate container management, Kubernetes upgrades are still a tedious, manual process. Learn about ...

TheServerSide.com

How to git revert a commit: A simple undo changes example

The best way to undo previous changes to the source code repository is to learn how to git revert a commit.

Jenkins vs. Maven: Compare these build and integration tools

DevOps advocates are often asked for a Jenkins vs. Maven comparison. But those asking often discover that Maven-Jenkins ...

Jenkins environment variables list for shell script build jobs

The Jenkins environment variables list outlines the various properties that developers can inject into advanced Jenkins shell ...

SearchCloudApplications

Cloud-based applications pose tough integration challenges

Even though SaaS applications are now indispensible to many enterprises, their lack of flexibility still presents a challenge ...

Four options to manage stateful apps in the cloud

Stateful applications in the cloud pose an ongoing challenge for development and operations teams. Review four ways to address ...

BPM in cloud evolves to suit line of business, IoT

While on-premises BPM tools have caused a tug of war between lines of business and IT, the cloud helps appease both sides. Here's...

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Use service-linked IAM roles to simplify user permissions

While AWS IAM enables control over a cloud environment, it can become a management nightmare. Automate part of this process via ...

Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing

It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical ...

AWS low-code strategy hones in on back-end services

AWS has yet to unveil a native and general-purpose low-code platform, but some of its services, such as Lex and Sumerian, seem to...

SearchBusinessAnalytics

Data-driven strategy grooms dog care franchise for growth

Camp Bow Wow is growing its day care and boarding business for dogs with the help of a data-driven approach that's powered by a ...

Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

Tableau acquires AI startup Empirical Systems in a plan to provide users with automated data modeling capabilities and enable ...

Choosing the right data discovery platform for the enterprise

Obviously, cost and scalability factor into data discovery platform buying decisions, but other features, like visualizations and...

SearchHRSoftware

News roundup: TriNet software targets professional services

New specialized products include TriNet software for professional services, QuickBooks payroll for contractors and a ...

AI can reduce workplace bias, says CEO of leading HR group

AI technology may help HR reduce workplace bias, according to Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource ...

How to create an effective employee retention plan

The unemployment rate is low, and your workers are likely being courted by other companies. Here's how to create retention ...

SearchHealthIT

Deception technology applied to pharma cybersecurity

Thanks to automation and virtualization, deception technology may make inroads into healthcare. Here is one pharmaceutical ...

Why healthcare APIs will save lives, money and time

APIs have a toe-hold in the healthcare space today but that has to change, and quickly. Stan Huff, M.D., explains why open source...

Hospital cybersecurity might slightly increase heart attack deaths

Although the findings are not a slam-dunk, statistics in a study show some sort of link between more deaths of heart attack ...

DevOpsAgenda

How the three phases of automation dictate human employment

Automation might end human employment as we know it. The final result is in question, but we can draw clues from the relationship...

Why DevOps development depends on continuous testing

To gain efficiencies with sped up application development, rewrite the process with continuous testing.

Four tips for a successful DevOps spring cleaning

It's time to shake up your DevOps team with a thorough spring cleaning. Perfecto's Eran Kinsbruner shares his plans for a fresh ...