In the always-an-adventure world of IT service management, there are several key processes that are essential for delivering high-quality services to customers and end-users. Two of the most critical processes are release management and deployment management. These processes are often used interchangeably, but they are actually quite different in terms of their objectives, activities, and focus. […]
Application rationalization is the process of identifying which applications an organization should keep, update, consolidate, or retire. Think of it as a financial adviser, but instead of your investment portfolio, it’s your application portfolio. Most companies take this on to reduce technology costs, eliminate redundant systems, simplify operations, and create a cleaner IT estate that’s […]
For many organizations, DevOps is the best practice for efficiency. However, this model doesn’t come easily as the organization needs to put certain things in place. For example, the firm needs to incorporate the right tools to ensure its delivery pipeline and feedback loop are working as expected. Many firms get it all wrong when […]
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mistakenly added bugs to your codes and shipped them to users? For instance, let’s say an IT firm has its primary work tree on GitHub, and a team member pushes codes with bugs to the primary work tree. The firm may also push the bug-infested software […]
It’s the normal case with software buzzwords that people focus so much on what something is that they forget what it is not. DevOps is no exception. To truly embrace DevOps and cherish what it is, it’s important to comprehend what it isn’t. A plethora of resources are available in the form of definitions, principles, and guidelines that […]