Govern Infrastructure. Automate Provisioning. Accelerate Delivery. In an era defined by cloud-first strategies, agile development, and continuous delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become more than a technical methodology—it’s a foundational principle for modern IT governance and operational efficiency. This guide explores the key concepts, tools, benefits, and real-world considerations surrounding IaC. We also highlight […]| Test Environment Management (DOT) Com
Introduction In the last post, I introduced a Jenkinsfile that used Apache Yetus to do source tree analysis. However, that example ran the entire process in the Apache Yetus’ default container. For some projects that may not work, especially in consideration of any custom requirements. Plus, it didn’t produce an artifact which may also be… Read More »| Effective Machines
Introduction Apache Yetus is a toolbox for building and releasing software. One of the tools is a generalized framework for performing patch and full build testing for continuous integration systems. It supports a wide variety of build tools and features. As a result, it can be overwhelming to get started using it. In this blog post,… Read More »| Effective Machines
Many open source projects use Bugzilla, JIRA, or some other workflow where contributions are submitted via a patch file attached to a bug report or even an email. This workflow means working with a raw patch file. Working with these files can be a bit of a pain as one tries to figure out what… Read More »| Effective Machines
While BUILDING.txt includes a lot of hints about what the various options are to build Apache Hadoop, it is overwhelming to turn those directions into something that can actually be deployed. In fact, even many regular contributors to the project don’t even know how the Apache Software Foundation builds a release! Inside the dev-support/bin directory,… Read More »| Effective Machines
Discover the top software release management tools, divided into enterprise planning tools like Enov8 and provisioning tools like Jenkins. Learn their features, pros, cons, and pricing to make an informed decision for your organization.| Test Environment Management (DOT) Com
Application Portfolio Management (APM) is a strategic framework that organizations use to manage their software applications and technology assets effectively. It encompasses the systematic evaluation, analysis, and optimization of an organization’s applications to ensure they align with business goals, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. APM helps organizations gain a comprehensive understanding of their application […]| Test Environment Management (DOT) Com
Introduction In the realm of project management methodologies, two giants stand tall: Enterprise Release Management (ERM) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). ERM offers comprehensive end-to-end release management processes, while SAFe provides a structured framework for scaling Agile practices. But what if we could harness the strengths of both methodologies to create a powerful hybrid […]| Test Environment Management (DOT) Com
