Podcasts about Configuration management

In this episode, I sit with long-time vulnerability management and data science experts Jay Jacobs and Michael Roytman, who recently co-founded Empirical Security.We dive into the state of vulnerability management, including:How it is difficult to quantify and evaluate the effectiveness of vulnerability prioritization and scoring schemes, such as CVSS, EPSS, KEV, and proprietary vendor prioritization frameworks, and what can be done betterSystemic challenges include setbacks in the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) program, the MITRE CVE funding fiasco, and the need for a more resilient vulnerability database and reporting ecosystem.Domain-specific considerations when it comes to vulnerability identifiers and vulnerability management, in areas such as AppSec, Cloud, and Configuration Management, and using data to make more effective decisionsThe overuse of the term “single pane of glass” and some alternativesEmpirical's innovative approach to “localized” models when it comes to vulnerability management, which takes unique organizational and environmental considerations into play, such as mitigating controls, threats, tooling, and more, and how they are experimenting with this new approach for the industry

Recap IT is the newest series in Automox's Autonomous IT podcast network, delivering standout moments and highlights from the past month's podcasts and live shows. If you missed a podcast or live show last month, this is the series to get you caught up and informed! Episodes Highlights: (00:32 - 13:28) Autonomous IT Live – Optimize Your Endpoint Management: 3 IT Team Resolutions for 2025, E02 (13:29-15:50) Automox Insiders – Curiosity, Adaptability, and Career Growth with Ryan Jeziorski, E13(15:51-17:07) Hands-On IT – Resilience Rewired: Building Strength and Adaptability in IT, E14(17:08-22:05) Patch [FIX] Tuesday – January 2025 [Experts Analyze New Hyper-V, Active Directory, and macOS Vulnerabilities], E15(22:06-25:09) CISO IT – The CISO Blueprint pt. 1: Why There Are No 'Nos' in IT with Rich Casselberry, E15(25:10-28:51) Product Talk – Agent 2.0, New Linux CVE Data, and the Future of Autonomous Endpoint Management, E13(28:52-31:28) Automate IT – Building Resilient IT Teams and Solutions, E12

In this episode, Jason Kikta discusses the critical relationship between IT and security, emphasizing that great security begins with a solid IT foundation. He explores the importance of establishing a baseline for normalcy, the role of user safety in preventing security breaches, and the need to understand insider threats. Jason concludes with discussing the 'big three' of cybersecurity, which are: Network Inventory: Knowing what's on your network is crucial. This involves having a comprehensive inventory of all devices and systems connected to the network.Configuration and Patching: Keeping systems configured correctly and up-to-date with patches is essential to prevent vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.Identity and Authentication Protection: Ensuring robust identity and authentication measures are in place to protect against unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of user accounts.

We're joined by Pieter de Koning to delve into the critical importance of configuration management in manufacturing. Pieter discusses how this practice, originally developed by the U.S. military, has become vital for maintaining design data throughout a product's lifecycle. Peter shares insights into the potential consequences of neglecting configuration management, such as costly recalls and reputational damage, and provides practical advice for implementing and maintaining an effective system. The conversation also touches on real-world examples, including a successful approach by LG, to highlight the tangible benefits of proper configuration management. 

Send us a Text Message.Is a four-year college degree necessary to break into the world of cybersecurity? Discover why practical experience and industry certifications might just be your golden ticket to a thriving career in IT. In this episode of the CISSP Cyber Training Podcast, host Sean Gerber unpacks Domain 7.3 of the CISSP exam, emphasizing the significant shift in the job market. With over 7,500 new IT roles added in June alone, Sean discusses how transitioning from general IT to specialized cybersecurity roles can open doors to better opportunities and career growth. He also highlights the growing importance of networking knowledge and the benefits of pursuing roles in architecture and networking.Ever wondered how to avoid security vulnerabilities associated with unmanaged device additions? Explore best practices for security configuration management as Sean underscores the essence of having a well-defined asset discovery and configuration management plan. Delve into the risks and benefits, from establishing security baselines to adopting scalable solutions for large networks. By referencing NIST 800-128 and tools like Microsoft's SCCM, Sean provides actionable insights to help you secure operating systems, devices, and applications, thereby reducing your organization's attack surface.Effective change and communication management can be the backbone of a secure IT environment. Sean breaks down the complexities of these processes, highlighting the value of automation, structured change control, and clear communication strategies. Learn about the importance of having a canary group to test changes before full deployment and the critical role of training both new hires and seasoned IT professionals. Finally, Sean wraps up with the vital importance of comprehensive study and preparation to ace the CISSP exam, offering resources that support not just your career, but also a nonprofit dedicated to adoptive families. Join us for an episode packed with insights, practical advice, and a roadmap to cybersecurity success.Gain access to 60 FREE CISSP Practice Questions each and every month for the next 6 months by going to FreeCISSPQuestions.com and sign-up to join the team for Free. That is 360 FREE questions to help you study and pass the CISSP Certification. Join Today!

#TrueNorth Podcast | Join our host, IpX's Joseph Anderson and Faruk Oğuz, Engineering Manager of Configuration Management at Turkish Aerospace and CM2-P, as they dive into the intricate world of aerospace innovation, digitalization, and the indispensable role of configuration management. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the industry, emphasizing the critical need for investing in people and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.Watch on Youtube.Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

In Elixir Wizards Office Hours Episode 8, hosts Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford lead an engaging Q&A session with co-host Dan Ivovich, diving deep into the nuances of DevOps. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dan navigates topics from the early days before Docker to managing diverse polyglot environments and optimizing observability. This episode offers insights for developers of all levels looking to sharpen their DevOps skills. Explore the realms of Docker, containerization, DevOps workflows, and the deployment intricacies of Elixir applications. Key topics discussed in this episode: Understanding DevOps and starting points for beginners Best practices for deploying applications to the cloud Using Docker for containerization Managing multiple programming environments with microservices Strategies for geographic distribution and ensuring redundancy Localization considerations involving latency and device specs Using Prometheus and OpenTelemetry for observability Adjusting scaling based on application metrics Approaching failure scenarios, including database migrations and managing dependencies Tackling challenges in monitoring setups and alert configurations Implementing incremental, zero-downtime deployment strategies The intricacies of hot code upgrades and effective state management Recommended learning paths, including Linux and CI/CD workflows Tools for visualizing system health and monitoring Identifying actionable metrics and setting effective alerts Links mentioned: Ansible open source IT automation engine https://www.ansible.com/ Wikimedia engine https://doc.wikimedia.org/ Drupal content management software https://www.drupal.org/ Capistrano remote server automation and deployment https://capistranorb.com/ Docker  https://www.docker.com/ Circle CI CI/CD Tool https://circleci.com/ DNS Cluster https://hex.pm/packages/dnscluster ElixirConf 2023 Chris McCord Phoenix Field Notes https://youtu.be/Ckgl9KO4E4M Nerves https://nerves-project.org/ Oban job processing in Elixir https://getoban.pro/ Sidekiq background jobs for Ruby https://sidekiq.org/ Prometheus https://prometheus.io/ PromEx https://hexdocs.pm/promex/PromEx.html GitHub Actions - Setup BEAM: https://github.com/erlef/setup-beam Jenkins open source automation server https://www.jenkins.io/ DataDog Cloud Monitoring https://www.datadoghq.com/ 

In this episode, Sean covers the rest of the cybersecurity performance goals set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  He shares cybersecurity tactics including TTPs, Network Segmentation, Centralized Log Collection, Centralized Incident Planning and Preparedness, and Configuration Management.  Learn more about Medcurity here: https://medcurity.com 

#TrueNorth Podcast | Join Ray, Brandy, and Ken in Part 2 of a thought-provoking discussion on the intricacies of implementing Configuration Management (CM) within organizational frameworks. They reflect on personal “aha” moments, challenges, and the future landscape of CM amidst technological advancements like AI. The conversation dives into the importance of process ownership, resource allocation, and organizational alignment for successful CM integration.Watch on YouTube. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

Tracy Ragan⁠ discusses software supply chain management and the importance of generating and consuming Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in decoupled architectures. She explains the challenges of managing libraries and dependencies in microservices and the need for aggregated SBOMs. Tracy emphasizes the importance of rapid response to vulnerabilities and the value of SBOMs in facilitating this response. She also discusses the requirements and industries for SBOMs and the role of SBOMs in analyzing and securing open source and commercial software. Tracy introduces ⁠DeployHub⁠ as a DevSecOps evidence store that helps teams gain confidence in the use and consumption of open source software and enables rapid response to vulnerabilities. Takeaways Software supply chain management involves generating and consuming SBOMs to track libraries and dependencies in decoupled architectures. In decoupled architectures, it is important to generate SBOMs for each microservice and aggregate them to understand the overall software supply chain. SBOMs should be generated for every build and provide visibility into the vulnerabilities and dependencies of each component. The quality of SBOMs is determined by their ability to facilitate rapid response to vulnerabilities and enable collaboration among teams. While SBOMs are not currently required in all industries, their importance is increasing, especially in sectors like government and fintech. Understanding the impact of vulnerabilities is crucial for effective response and prioritization. Rapid response to vulnerabilities is essential to minimize the potential impact on production environments. Centralized data and information are necessary for effective vulnerability management. Fixing vulnerabilities in open source software can be challenging due to the lack of accountability and maintenance. Controlling open source consumption and managing the software supply chain are complex tasks. DeployHub provides a DevSecOps evidence store that helps teams gain confidence in the use of open source software and enables rapid response to vulnerabilities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Software Supply Chain Management 03:22 Understanding Architecture in the Context of SBOMs 06:12 Configuration Management in Monolithic Applications 07:39 Challenges of Decoupled Architecture in Microservices 09:20 The Need for SBOMs in Decoupled Architectures 11:15 Generating Aggregated SBOMs for Microservices 13:24 Generating SBOMs for Each Microservice 15:23 Generating SBOMs for Every Build 17:15 Managing Libraries and Dependencies in Decoupled Architectures 19:31 The Importance of Consuming SBOM Data 22:30 Generating SBOMs with Tools 24:28 The Format and Consumption of SBOMs 27:55 The Importance of Consuming and Analyzing SBOM Data 29:43 Requirements and Industries for SBOMs 33:29 SBOMs for Open Source and Commercial Software 36:01 The Role of SBOMs in Rapidly Responding to Vulnerabilities 39:05 The Value of SBOMs in Rapid Response Systems 43:13 Defining the Quality of SBOMs 44:06 Understanding the Impact of Vulnerabilities 46:03 The Importance of Rapid Response 48:35 The Need for Centralized Data and Information 50:27 Challenges in Fixing Vulnerabilities 52:14 The Accountability of Open Source Software 53:41 The Difficulty of Controlling Open Source Consumption 55:16 Introduction to DeployHub 57:43 Managing the Software Supply Chain Tracy Ragan's Links: ⁠Linkedln Profile⁠ ⁠⁠DeployHub⁠⁠ Snowpal Products Backends as Services on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWS Marketplace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mobile Apps on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Play Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Learners and Course Creators

Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality. Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.

#TrueNorth Podcast | Ken Black and Ray Wozny, renowned IpX experts in the field of configuration management (CM). As they share their wealth of knowledge and experience, listeners gain valuable insights into the world of CM, from its inception to its practical applications in various industries. Through engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, Ken and Ray shed light on some of the most interesting and challenging CM problems they've encountered throughout their careers. From uncovering missing sub-assemblies in newly purchased vehicles to grappling with outdated and cumbersome protocols in corporate settings, they offer a glimpse into the complexities of CM and the importance of common sense in addressing its challenges. Whether discussing the impact of process gaps on product conformance or advocating for streamlined practices to enhance efficiency, Ken and Ray's insights provide listeners with a deeper understanding of CM principles and their practical implications in today's dynamic business landscape. Watch this episode on YouTube. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

#TrueNorth Podcast | In this podcast, Joseph Anderson, Jorge Camba, David Ewing, and Travis Fuerst discuss their new co-authored textbook,The CM2 Approach To Change and Configuration Management. The conversation explores the importance of CM2 in academia and industry, emphasizing its role in ensuring product quality, addressing challenges in teaching, and implementing these foundational processes. They explore the importance of teaching students what it means to understand configuration and change management in an evolving industry and why it is crucial for companies to implement them.Watch this episode on YouTube. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Martijn Dullaart, the man behind the blog MDUX: The Future of CM and author of the book The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification: Unleash the Power of Interchangeability and Traceability.Martijn is CM2-P and CM2-S (CMII) certified and has a solid track record of introducing configuration management (CM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) best practices into organizations to achieve operational excellence.In this episode, we will unpack:⚉ What is configuration management (CM)?⚉ The role and impact of CM in a business⚉ The differences between PLM and CM⚉ What are the business drivers for CM at C-level?⚉ Winning board support for CM and PLM initiatives ⚉ Challenges and rewards of working in CM and PLM⚉ Breaking down silos and uniting diverse teams in CM⚉ CM as a distinct business element⚉ The importance of training and education in CM⚉ Part Re-Identification (book) as a valuable resource for CM practitioners⚉ Martijn's blog postsRESOURCES:⚉ (Book) The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification: Unleash the Power of Interchangeability and Traceability - https://mdux.net/books/⚉ IPX Training - https://ipxhq.com/training/cm2-certification-courses/about-ipx CONNECT WITH MARTIJN:⚉ Website: https://mdux.net/⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdullaart/CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

Today's guest is John deWysocki, Enterprise Management and Automation Leader. Based in New York, John is an Enterprise Management and Automation expert with broad technical IT leadership experience from startups to multinational firms. He has expertise in supervising geographically disbursed teams, directing large initiatives, projects and people, resolving global issues, and progressing enterprise-wide environments. John has extensive experience successfully overseeing full project lifecycles from development through production implementation, operation and governance. His areas of focus include ITSM, ITOM, ITAM and ITBM, Enterprise Monitoring and AIOps, CMDB Asset & Configuration Management, IT Workflow Automation, Orchestration, Robotic Process Automation, and Physical and Virtual Service Desk Operations. In this episode, John will discuss: His background and experience with ServiceNow, Why ServiceNow is adding so much value to organizations, Overcoming challenges during implementations, Future trends he is seeing within ServiceNow, How to succeed with a career in ServiceNow

Building upon his years of experience with Configuration Management, Allen Dixon gets practical and dives deep into how to build a successful CMDB. He provides insights on what to prioritize through the building process, shining a light on the importance of clean and valuable data, communication with customers, the difference between a CMDB and an inventory, and the significance it has for Change Management. He finally puts together opportunities and gaps for future improvements to look out for. Allen Dixon is an ITIL-trained professional with over two decades of IT experience across industries such as healthcare and automotive. For the past nine years, he has been dedicated to IT Service Management and ITIL process implementation. He is a valued contributor to the book "VeriSM: Unwrapped and Applied" and has recently been named as DB Shanker's, Head of Regional Service and Operations Management for the Americans.

On this episode of Modern Digital Business, we dive into the complexities of managing configurations in modern cloud-native applications. Hosted by Lee Atchison, we explore the best practices for managing configuration files, maintaining consistency across the system, and reducing complexity. We discuss the importance of using a revision control system, centralizing configurations, and using automation to distribute configuration.Modern Digital Business offers actionable insights and recommendations to make managing your digital business easier.Questions & Answers(powered by CastMagic)1. What is a CI/CD system, and why is it important for modern application deployment?Answer: A CI/CD system is a standard for modern application deployment. It stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment. It ensures that the code is regularly integrated and tested, and any issues that arise are quickly fixed, which leads to faster and more reliable software delivery.2. Why should configurations be included in the deployment pipeline along with code?Answer: Configurations are as important as source code when it comes to application deployment. Including configurations in the deployment pipeline ensures that they are consistent with the code, and any changes made to the code are reflected in the configurations. This helps to avoid errors and maintain proper functionality.3. What is the importance of consistency of variables and macros across the system?Answer: Consistency of variables and macros across the system is crucial as it helps in maintaining the desired behavior of the application. Inconsistencies can cause unpredictable results, which can lead to errors and security vulnerabilities.4. How does automation ensure consistency and accountability in managing configurations?Answer: Automation ensures that the process of managing configurations is consistent and accountable by making sure that changes are made through predefined processes that are easy to track and audit. This helps to avoid errors and improves the overall quality of configuration management.5. Why should configurations be treated with the same level of discipline as source code?Answer: Configurations are valuable assets of an application, and any errors can lead to detrimental effects on the application. Treating configurations with the same level of discipline as source code can help to avoid these errors, improve the application's reliability, and reduce the likelihood of security vulnerabilities.6. What is the best way to store configurations in a cloud-native environment?Answer: Configurations can be stored with the system or component that requires the information, or it may be unknown and unmanaged. However, it is best to keep a single source of truth for all configurations to reduce complexity associated with multiple copies of the same or nearly the same configuration.7. How can we reduce the complexity of configurations in modern cloud-native applications?Answer: Shared, centralized templatized configurations can reduce complexity in modern cloud-native applications. This ensures that all configurations are consistent, and any updates can be made to all components in a system simultaneously.8. What is the risk of not having a single master copy for configuration management?Answer: If there is not a single master copy for configuration management, it can lead to errors and security vulnerabilities. This is because there is no accountability, and untracked configurations can be used.9. Why should configuration be deployed using automated systems in a manner equivalent to how software is deployed?Answer: Automating the deployment process for configuration files can help ensure that similar configuration files are maintained in the same way, and change drift is avoided....

This week on the IpX #TrueNorth Podcast: Join us for another animated discussion with IpX President Joseph Anderson as he reconvenes with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullart, ASML, on the challenges and impact of data integrity and interoperability in the industrial ecosystem. They also delve into the value proposition of business process hierarchy, CM2, configuration identification, and how favoring new product development over process transformation leads to poor quality. Watch this episode on YouTubeConnect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

This week on the IpX True North Podcast we continue our multipart series on Redefining the Ecosystem of Tomorrow with Martin Haket & Martijn Dullaart, Lead Configuration Management Architects at ASML, with a focus on building and linking an effective and efficient digital thread. Along with IpX President Joseph Anderson, they discuss how the digital thread touches all areas of a business - from your suppliers, to your products and processes, to being able to simulate future configurations of your products for production and risk analysis.Watch this episode on YouTube.Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

Erci Stern (from parts one and two) tells us her origin story. We review in depth how she battled users that were uploading Warez on a customer's Anonymous FTP site and also hear a funny story about Slingo. She takes us through her entire career at AOL where she started in Site Reliability (Systems Administration/Operations), moving to Information Security/QA, and then went into project management. We also cover her life after AOL where she went back to System Administration and has been a champion of security along the way throughout her career. Other topics include Configuration Management, Security Certifications, passion projects, etc.. Erici also shares with us her experience mentoring at "Girls who Code" and advice for girls that want to go into IT. Guest: Erci Stern Host: Steve Stonebraker CoverArt: Created by Broast (https://broast.org), original idea by LampGold. -- AOL Underground Podcast Follow us on twitter - @AOLUnderground @brakertech Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/AOL-Underground/shop Donate - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AOLUnderground Contact the Host - https://aolunderground.com/contact-host/ Reconnect with old AOLers - https://discord.gg/reaol https://aolunderground.com/community/

These are the best practices and tips to set yourself up for success with Windows Autopilot. Windows Autopilot is a feature within Intune that allows you to send devices directly from hardware providers to end users. New device provisioning is foundational to cloud attach and cloud-based update management. During initial Windows setup, Autopilot enables users to enroll their device through Intune device management, so PCs get to a managed and productive state without reimaging. Principal GPM for Microsoft Windows, Jason Githens, compares the benefits and tradeoffs of Azure AD Join versus Windows Autopilot and shows how to enable Windows Autopilot for easy device enrollment. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Options to enroll devices into Intune 02:56 - Benefits and tradeoffs of Windows Autopilot 04:05 - Admin setup 05:07 - Autopilot settings 07:37 - Tips for success 08:43 - Wrap up ► Link References: Get started at https://aka.ms/WindowsAutopilotDocs Check out our playlist for Windows cloud-based management at https://aka.ms/ManagementMechanics ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries?sub_confirmation=1 • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/website • To get the newest tech for IT in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/msftmechanics ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microsoftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics 

Old man yells at cloud - Oder: Wie managed man seine Infrastruktur mit Stil (und Software)Anders als gewohnt nimmt in dieser Episode Andy die Dozenten-Rolle ein und beantwortet Wolfgang all seine Fragen zum Thema Infrastructure as Code. Wir klären wozu man das ganze eigentlich braucht, was Terraform und Pulumi ist, klären über einen weit verbreiteten Mythos auf, wo der Unterschied zwischen Infrastructure Orchestration und Configuration Management ist, was das beste Configuration Management Tool ist und wo es Herausforderungen bei der Verwendung von Infrastructure as Code gibt.Bonus: Was ein Data Engineer ist, ob Wolfgang Holz-Clogs trägt und wie Deutschland mit dem 9€ Ticket umgeht.Feedback an stehtisch@engineeringkiosk.dev oder via Twitter an https://twitter.com/EngKioskLinks“Old man yells at cloud” Herkunft: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/old-man-yells-at-cloud Zeit "Servus Grüezi Hallo" Podcast "Die passen doch niemals alle rein": https://www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2022-06/9-euro-ticket-klimaticket-oesterreich-politikpodcast Terraform: https://www.terraform.io/Pulumi: https://www.pulumi.com/AWS Cloud Formation: https://aws.amazon.com/de/cloudformation/Saltstack: https://github.com/saltstack/saltAnsible: https://www.ansible.com/Puppet: https://puppet.com/Chef: https://www.chef.io/products/chef-infraCFEngine: https://cfengine.com/Terraform "depends_on for providers" bug: https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform/issues/2430Hetzner Terraform Provider: https://registry.terraform.io/providers/hetznercloud/hcloud Sprungmarken(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:46) Was ist ein Data Engineer? Und wie spielt ein Data Analyst und Data Scientist da rein?(00:05:00) Das 9€ Ticket in Deutschland und das Klima-Ticket in Österreich(00:08:23) Heutiges Thema: Infrastructure as Code(00:09:27) Was ist DevOps und warum es keine Stellenbeschreibung oder Person ist(00:10:52) Warum niemand sich selbst als Spezialist ansieht(00:11:44) Was ist eigentlich Infrastructure as Code?(00:17:41) Was bringt mir Infrastructure as Code eigentlich?(00:20:55) Mythos: Code ist einmal definiert, und auf alle Cloud Provider anwendbar(00:22:25) Warum nutzen wir dann nicht die Cloud spezifische Sprache, wie zum Beispiel Cloud Formation von Amazon Web Services? (00:24:08) Bin ich schneller, wenn ich die Cloud migrieren möchte und die Infrastruktur bereits als Code definiert habe?(00:27:05) Zurück zu: Warum braucht man Infrastructure as Code eigentlich?(00:29:14) Wo ist der Unterschied zwischen Ansible und Terraform?(00:34:12) Wird Configuration Management wie Ansible heutzutage noch gebraucht?(00:36:25) Was sind Terraform Provider?(00:39:53) Was ist denn das beste Configuration Management-Tool: Ansible, Salt, Chef, Puppet, CFEngine oder Bash-Scripte?(00:45:34) Was sind Nachteile von Infrastructure as Code?(00:57:55) Zusammenfassung der Episode und OutroHostsWolfgang Gassler (https://twitter.com/schafele)Andy Grunwald (https://twitter.com/andygrunwald)Engineering Kiosk Podcast: Anfragen an stehtisch@engineeringkiosk.dev oder via Twitter an https://twitter.com/EngKiosk

Managing the configuration of an entire ecosystem is not an easy thing to do, and bootstrapping the system that manages that configuration is even more challenging. Edwin from Puppet's Solutions Architects team shows us a tool they've built that aims to simplify that task.Learn more:Join our community at https://slack.puppet.com and chat with Edwin.Try out the module from its Forge page and file any issues on the linked source repository.Using Process Mapping to target your automation efforts.Find Edwin on Twitter here.

In this episode we are going to look at Configuration Management Tools.We will be discussing Traditional Network Configuration, Network Automation, Configuration Management Tools, and finally Compare Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and SaltStack.Thank you so much for listening to this episode of my series on Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).Once again, I'm Kevin and this is KevTechify. Let's get this adventure started.All my details and contact information can be found on my website, https://KevTechify.com-------------------------------------------------------Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v3 (ENSA)Episode 14 - Network AutomationPart E - Configuration Management ToolsPodcast Number: 73-------------------------------------------------------Equipment I like.Home Lab ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/home-labNetworking Tools ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/networking-toolsStudio Equipment ►► https://kit.co/KevTechify/studio-equipment 

As machine learning continues to gain traction in development processes, the way configuration management has always been done needs to adapt to these changes. Whether capital- or revenue-driven, configuration management helps to ensure that models remain useful. On this episode Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome back previous podcast guest Martijn Dullaart, Configuration Management Business Architect at ASML.  Martijn has over 15 years of experience with configuration management and has rejoined the podcast today to share insights into the impact on the future of configuration management on PLM.    On today's podcast, you will learn: The value of models 3D models are the most popular and visualizable models, but there are other models worth considering.  System engineering models breakdown product flow.  Efficient communication and change surrounding models is essential.  Application models identify the applicability of the system being delivered.    The impact of 4D on the model baseline The 4th dimension is a critical and revealing component of modeling.  When conditions change, models have to perform based on the intentions of the changes you want to achieve.  When model limits aren't defined, intentions can't be captured accurately.    Are all configurations discoverable?  The software parameters affect the discoverability of configurations.  Either the hardware is there or it isn't.  An alternate engineering paradigm could lend to more efficient validation.  The hardware and software worlds can both stand to learn from each other.    New intentions affect both stories and configuration  Most businesses keep their information in multiple tools, which isn't always efficient.  Mathematical model graphs offer greater information for greater exploration.  Stabilized information is not always available based on current information.  Combined information leads to a greater configuration until a system is created.    Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.   Digital Download: Virtual Round-Table Series

We explore what makes NixOS so powerful, and why it might be the future of all Linux distributions. Plus we announce a community-wide NixOS challenge for the month of April.

What can Chocolatey do for you? Richard talks to Gary Ewan Park about the latest version of Chocolatey, including Chocolatey for Business. Originally a free, open-source product for application management primarily targeted at software developers, Chocolatey has evolved into a modern software automation product for managing software deployment on workstations and servers. Gary talks about keeping deployments self-contained and straightforward - use the Internet if you want to, but you can also do all deployments from a local package manager as well. With self-service and central management tools, you should look at the latest version of Chocolatey for Business!Links:ChocolateyChocolatey for BusinessPuppetChefBoxstarterChocolatey Community RepositoryWindows AutopilotRecording February 17, 2022

In this IpX #TrueNorth Podcast, experience the origin and mission of the IPX Global Congress, the benefit of learning from other industries, and the importance of CM2 from IpX Congress Chair, Mike McKinney, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Mike shares his path into CM, how CM2 has defined his role, and how to get connected to the Congress. Together, they share their experiences improving themselves and their businesses through collaboration in the Congress. Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help you create your company's DNA and how our True North service model empowers your organization to bring the most innovative products to market with true sustainability and scalability through our process experts. www.IpXhq.com Watch: https://youtu.be/PVckJwKw_C4Tags: #IpX #CM2 #ChangeManagement #ConfigurationManagement #CrossIndustry #Technology #IndustryCollaborations #IPXCongress 

ResourcesFollow Brian Hajost on LinkedInPrioritizing a Zero Trust Journey Using CIS Controls v8Webinar | Align and Achieve CMMC Compliance Utilizing CIS Best PracticesEpisode 11: Remote Attestation Helps Zero TrustCIS Critical Security Controls v8 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification MappingWhere Does Zero Trust Begin and Why is it Important?In episode 26 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, co-host Tony Sager is joined by Brian Hajost, Chief Operating Officer at SteelCloud. They discuss some of the common issues around secure configuration management, the struggles that organizations face, and ways to overcome those challenges.

On The Cloud Pod this week, Jonathan's got his detective hat on. Plus Akamai steps up to CloudFare with Linode acquisition, AWS' CloudFormation Hooks lift us up, and EPYC instances are now available. A big thanks to this week's sponsors: Foghorn Consulting, which provides full-stack cloud solutions with a focus on strategy, planning and execution for enterprises seeking to take advantage of the transformative capabilities of AWS, Google Cloud and Azure. This week's highlights

The IpX #TrueNorth Podcast starts 2022 with a lesson in setting, achieving, and measuring realistic goals from IpX Chief of Transformation, Janeen Henning, and VP of Services, Brandy Taylor. Janeen shares her path to IpX, and together they share their expertise in project management. Follow along to hear:Janeen's career path to cross-functional leadership through connections and learning new areas of business How CM2 was important in her previous roles following customer incidentsLessons learned from past organizational transformationsHow a common vision and perspective from team members at all levels is invaluable to successShaping your own program management skill set and setting short and long term goalsTips for progress and organization for a successful 2022Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help you create your company's DNA and how our True North service model empowers your organization to bring the most innovative products to market with true sustainability and scalability through our process experts. www.IpXhq.com

In this week's IpX True North Podcast episode, IpX's own Ray Wozny, CEO, and Brandy Taylor, VP of Services, go beyond engineering to discuss everyone's role in enterprise change and configuration management. Key Points:1:30 - The common, somewhat confusing definition for traditional configuration management (CM) 4:04 - Ray dives into the evolution and transformation of CM from a subset within the company to an integrated part of an organization8:15 - Foundation of a robust digital thread12:40 - The down flow of configuration management across organizational functions14:27 - Understanding how complex a simple change can be and how a central change process can improve it17:54 - Everyone is responsible for quality22:00 - Focus on repeatability and accuracy of  processes24:00 - How CM applies to all functions including Marketing, HR, and Shipping, and those processes affect other functions.28:59 - The function or domain that suffers the most from not being as integrated intentionally into the process 32:50 - Recommendations on how individuals can start to change the culture of their organizationsConnect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help you create your company's DNA and how our True North service model empowers your organization to bring the most innovative products to market with true sustainability and scalability through our process experts. 

Configuration management is the best kept secret in security. Not only will it save time and money, it also helps you marry compliance and security — something we all need to get used to. The question is: Why isn't everyone using it? Today's guest, Brian Hajost, Founder and COO at SteelCloud, joins me on the show to give some compelling reasons why you should. In this episode, we discuss: - What configuration management is - How it saves you time and effort - How it saves you money To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The Virtual CISO Podcast here. If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find all our episodes here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Virtual CISO Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

Today, a conversation with Jason Dettbarn, Founder and CEO of Addigy. We talk security, cloud, RMM configurations and what MSPs should think about for the future. What's the difference between the macOS and Windows approach to management? Traditionally, RMM's are about endpoint management via automation on Windows… and Apple takes a configuration management approach, correct? Is that architectural difference a choice? How does Microsoft Intune fit into the ecosystem? I've been critical of the technology due to the fact it can become a vector of attack, actually amplifying the risk. What's your take on the risk now for an RMM? Is a configuration based approach to management the future? How does cloud services fit into his vision? What is the reason why moving to management of cloud systems in the SMB has taken so long? What one thing would he change?   Want to get the show on your podcast app, or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/ Subscribe and click the notification bell to get all the latest videos.  

In this episode of GlideChat, Mark Harper, a Solutions Consultant at GlideFast, leads a discussion on configuration management and the crucial role of the CMDB in the ServiceNow platform's foundation. Joined by Ashley Snyder, a Senior Technical Consultant, and Paul Group, the Director of Solutions Consulting at GlideFast, they share insights into their experiences with customers and the challenges surrounding CMDB implementation. The conversation covers topics such as the evolution of discovery tools, the importance of recommended fields, and the recent introduction of the Agent Client Collector for endpoint visibility. They also delve into the significance of maintaining a healthy CMDB, utilizing the Service Graph Connectors, and leveraging the Health Dashboard for continuous improvement. Throughout the episode, the hosts provide valuable perspectives and practical tips for organizations striving to enhance their configuration management practices in ServiceNow.

One of Flycast Partners' original Senior Consultants,  Cristy Castano, explains Configuration Management and CMDB.

Join Tracy Wilson and Special Guest Keith Schoonover on today's Unlocked Show and learn the secrets to Improving Your “Story” Through Better Public Speaking.Storytelling techniques You want to start using now in your business and meetings:Mechanics of speechPresentationTap into TechPrisoner's DilemmaIntention of the messageMonroe's Motivation SequenceKeith Schoonover is the Engineering Director for Configuration Management at BAE Systems, Combat Mission Systems and has over 35 years Engineering Management experience in the defense contracting businessKeith is the Vice President of Education with the York Toastmasters ClubHe has been the president of two different Toastmasters ClubsKeith has won numerous public speaking contests including international speech, humorous speech, impromptu speech, and speech evaluationGrab Tracy's newest book:The She Myth: Redefining Women in Businesshttps://theshemythbook.comEntrepreneur looking to increase get your message out?Check out Tracy's program:https://influenceandauthority.comHere are the resources that Keith shared during this episode:https://hbr.org/1999/11/management-time-whos-got-the-monkeyhttps://www.investopedia.com/.../p/prisoners-dilemma.asp...https://www.amazon.com/Visual.../dp/0961392142/ref=sr_1_1...

When you’re in a storm with no shelter, you’re not asking for a solid foundation, you want a roof ASAP!  Companies always have pain points and room for improvement.  Sometimes the pain points are so significant, they need to be solved as fast as possible…they want the roof ASAP.  Configuration Management specialist, Dan Glenn of Solar Turbines shares his knowledge and expertise in how Configuration Management can help organizations get the roof and make significant progress in achieving the Digital Thread. 

What are the main differences between companies that have struggled and those that have continued to thrive over the last year?  Today Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Chief Engineer at the Institute for Process Excellence and Digital Enterprise Society board member Scott Wertel to examine the critical importance of configuration management and company resiliency.  Join in as they cover a variety of key topics, from the importance of employing configuration management to avoid unnecessary costs to the value of combining digital and human engineering to maximize productivity, and how to remain resilient during the pandemic.    On today’s podcast, you will learn: The importance of configuration management  Tooling is an expense that every manufacturing company has to incur.  Configuration management is a highly effective tool to help avoid financial, brand image and opportunity costs.  Configuration management is needed for better quality control.   Combining digital and human engineering The speed of drawing and simulating models cannot replace human time to comprehend a model.  Visualization is an essential component to effective digital engineering.  Improved software needs to include a human element of processing.  Is generative design as advanced as human ability?    Resiliency during the pandemic The most resilient companies are the ones that were resilient to begin with.  A “yes-and” mindset provides greater opportunities for growth.  Be willing to say yes to opportunities and then figure out how to make it happen.    Looking forward at the Digital Enterprise Society Members can expect an increase in excellent content. The DES is working to become the best source for unbiased information about the tech industry. Collaboration will continue as lessons are shared about CM2, the importance of impact analysis and utilising shared configurations.    Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.

With more companies moving workers home, making sure your systems are up and running has become more important than ever. ServiceNow, which includes an IT Help Desk component in its product catalogue recognizes that help desks have been bombarded during the pandemic. To help stop configuration problems before they start, the company acquired Sweagle today, […]

Tracy Ragan serves as the CDF Board Member Representative and is the CEO of DeployHub, the first microservice management platform.  In this episode we will explore the new world of microservice development and discuss why configuration management is more critical today than it has ever been. With the diminishing role of the compile/link process in a microservice architecture, the process of configuration management has shifted to run-time where services are loosely coupled. Tracy will explain how this shift impacts everything from managing change request to updates of microservices to your cluster.Support the show

It's confusing! Where do I start with network automation? Which tools should I learn? Hank Preston opens the Network Automation Tool Chest and tells us which tools we should learn. We have a roadmap of tools to learn, how to start learning and how to deploy in the real world. Which tools are best to start with? python or ansible or netmiko or pyats or paramiko? We discuss lots of options in this video. #Python #Ansible #Genie Links: DevNet home page: http://bit.ly/2MHbgOk Network programmability Basics Video Series: http://bit.ly/2GGzg2T Laptop Setup Labs: http://bit.ly/2GGzh6X Coding Fundamentals Learning Labs: http://bit.ly/2ZK8yiP Ansible Learning Labs: http://bit.ly/2ZEdqFY Menu: 0:38 - What Network Automation Tools 02:56 - The NetDevOps Engineer's Tool Chest 06:42 - Network Service and Configuration Management tools 10:36 - Where to start - Netmiko 12:55 - Genie CLI 15:00 - Ansible 20:20 - Domain Specific Language 22:14 - Python vs Ansible 24:08 - Napalm + Nornir 27:15 - Issues with Napalm and Netmiko 28:19 - Real World Use Cases of network automation tools 30:02 - pyATS & Paramiko 33:49 - pyATS & Genie 41:04 - DIFF 42:54 - How to schedule Network Automation 45:06 - Do Network Engineers need to learn Linux? Bash? 49:07 - Is Ansible Linux based? 50:15 - Other core skills needed today for Network Engineers 52:22 - Other Resources to help you 58:32 - Orchestration/Integration tools 59:33 - What is CICD? 1:04:00 - Do I need to learn Jenkins? 1:07:40 - The future of things going? 1:09:22 - Is there a presentation that goes over all of these tools? 01:10:10 - What should I begin with as a beginner? # Getting Started 0. Foundation "Stuff" * Python * Linux/bash fundamentals * git * REST APIs 1. CLI Based Interactions * Python + Netmiko - Configuration Based use cases * Genie CLI - Operation based use cases * Parmiko - NOT RECOMMENDED - just use Netmiko 2. Network Automation Frameworks/Abstractions * Ansible "Domain Specific Language (DSL)" - Configuration Use Cases * NAPALM + Python - Configuration Use Cases * Nornir + Python - Configuration Use Cases 3. Network Verification * pyATS/Genie + Python - Operational / Testing Use Cases * For every BGP neighbor, ensure prefixes being learned * For every "up interface", ensure no CRC errors * "Profile" before change, Change, "Profile" after, DIFF Other Skills/Questions 1. How to schedule "stuff" * Run a Python script every hour - cron utility on Linux/Unix/macOS * Orchestration/Integration Tools - (CICD Tools) - Jenkins, Drone, Gitlab * "Event Driven" * Central Management Servers - Ansible Tower # Real World Use Cases * Scale * Performance * Transactions/Error Recovery David's details: YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidbombal Twitter: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal/ LinkedinIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal/ #python #netdevops #devnet #genie #pyats #python #netmiko

Michael Greene joins Scott Hanselman to discuss a new set of experiences for Configuration Management in Azure, and how anyone new to modern management can discover and learn new process more quickly than before.Jump To: [01:49] Demo Start For more information:Azure Automation State Configuration Overview (docs)Azure Automation overviewAzure Automation pricingAzure Automation roadmapCreate a free account (Azure)Follow @SHanselman Follow @AzureFriday Follow @migreene

Michael Greene joins Scott Hanselman to discuss a new set of experiences for Configuration Management in Azure, and how anyone new to modern management can discover and learn new process more quickly than before.Jump To: [01:49] Demo Start For more information:Azure Automation State Configuration Overview (docs)Azure Automation overviewAzure Automation pricingAzure Automation roadmapCreate a free account (Azure)Follow @SHanselman Follow @AzureFriday Follow @migreene

Gareth Rushgrove (@garethr) Senior Software Engineer at Puppet (@puppetize) joins us this week on The Hot Aisle to talk about leveraging a thriving community to drive incremental value in Open Source. Your hosts Brent Piatti (@BrentPiatti) and Brian Carpenter (@intheDC) break down Project Blueshift and how Puppet is using it to build better code and community in the Enterprise […]

Chris Webber (@cwebber), Engineering Manager for Chef Software (@chef) joins us this week on The Hot Aisle to talk about Configuration Management & treating Infrastructure as Code.. Your hosts Brent Piatti (@BrentPiatti) and Brian Carpenter (@intheDC) break down what Chef is, how its working to change the game, and why the Chef Community is the best […]

One of the key technologies to help automate your DevOps environment is Configuration Management. There's a lot of chatter around what exactly this means, and how you can use it. Special panel guests Sean OMeara, Chris Webber, and Steven Murawksi join Matt and Trevor to talk about how Config Management can make your systems and stack more stable, predictable, and more fun to manage.