Jason Phippen, Author at SUSE Communities

April 20, 2020 1:45 pm

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Managing Linux in the Cloud with SUSE Manager 4

Cloud environments grow organically and often include a dizzying combination of virtual, bare metal and container-based systems. If cloud computing is part of your Linux landscape, you’ll save time and money with a single tool for managing all your Linux resources. SUSE® Manager 4 is a versatile Linux management tool built for the cloud. […]

Categories: Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, DevOps, IT Infrastructure Management, Server, Software-defined Infrastructure, SUSE in the Cloud, SUSE Manager, Virtualization

By: Jason Phippen

April 7, 2020 12:48 pm

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SUSE Manager 4: The Smart Choice for Managing Linux and Comparing the Alternatives – Ansible, Chef, Puppet and SaltStack

"Only SUSE Manager combines software content lifecycle management (CLM) with a centrally staged repository and class-leading configuration management and automation, plus optional state of the art monitoring capabilities, for all major Linux distributions." These days, IT departments manage highly dynamic and heterogeneous networks under constantly changing requirements. One important trend that has contributed […]

Categories: Configuration Management, DevOps, IT Infrastructure Management, Software-defined Infrastructure, SUSE Manager

By: Jason Phippen

April 3, 2020 11:48 am

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Containers and SUSE® Manager 4

Linux container technology dials up efficiency and keeps costs to a minimum, but only if you have the tools you need to keep control of audits, updates, configuration and other lifecycle tasks. And with the ever-changing technology landscape, it has become critical that such management technology can work with containers. Fortunately, SUSE® Manager 4 includes […]

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Categories: Containers, Containers as a Service, DevOps, IT Infrastructure Management, Kubernetes, Software-defined Infrastructure, SUSE CaaS Platform, SUSE Manager

By: Jason Phippen

March 31, 2020 2:09 pm

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Managing Compliance for Linux Systems with SUSE® Manager 4

SUSE® Manager 4 is a best-in-class open source infrastructure management solution that lowers costs, enhances availability and reduces complexity for lifecycle management of Linux systems in large, complex and dynamic IT landscapes. You can use SUSE® Manager 4 to configure, deploy and administer thousands of Linux systems running on hypervisors, as containers, on bare metal […]

Tags: Compliance, SUSE Manager

Categories: Compliance, Configuration Management, Software-defined Infrastructure, SUSE Manager

By: Jason Phippen

February 25, 2020 10:53 am

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SUSE Manager 4 Brings the Power of DevOps to Your Enterprise Linux Environment

DevOps is an IT management philosophy that requires speed, efficiency and confidence. A DevOps environment is constantly evolving: Containers spin up, new applications appear, tools are tested and updates happen—all without stoppages or significant downtime. The professionals who work in the supercharged DevOps space need tools that are powerful, secure and precise. Decisive actions […]

Tags: DevOps, SUSE Manager

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By: Jason Phippen

January 23, 2020 4:59 am

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Monitoring with SUSE Manager 4

SUSE® Manager 4 is a best-in-class, open source infrastructure management solution that lowers costs, enhances availability and reduces complexity for lifecycle management of Linux systems in large, complex and dynamic IT landscapes. You can use SUSE® Manager to configure, deploy and administer thousands of Linux systems running on hypervisors, as containers, on bare metal systems, […]

Tags: Prometheus, suse manager 4

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By: Jason Phippen

January 9, 2020 11:59 am

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SUSE Manager 4 Content Lifecycle Management Deep Dive

SUSE® Manager 4 is a best-in-class open source infrastructure management solution that lowers costs, enhances availability and reduces complexity for lifecycle management of Linux systems in large, complex and dynamic IT landscapes. You can use SUSE Manager to configure, deploy and administer thousands of Linux systems running on hypervisors, as containers, on bare metal systems, […]

Categories: SUSE Manager

By: Jason Phippen

November 15, 2019 3:11 pm

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Virtualization Management with SUSE Manager

SUSE® Manager 4 is a best-in-class open source infrastructure management solution that lowers costs, enhances availability and reduces complexity for life-cycle management of Linux systems in large, complex and dynamic IT landscapes. You can use SUSE Manager to configure, deploy and administer thousands of Linux systems running on hypervisors, as containers, on bare metal systems, […]

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By: Jason Phippen

September 18, 2019 3:00 am

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Content Lifecycle Management with SUSE Manager 4

With the help of a new Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) user interface, SUSE Manager 4 makes it possible to clone software channels (Figure 1) through a lifecycle of several environments. Figure 1: Software channels help you keep control of software installation. This new tool allows you to create content projects, select […]

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By: Jason Phippen

September 10, 2019 11:13 am

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3 Infrastructure Compliance Best Practices for DevOps

For most IT organizations, the need for compliance goes without saying. Internal corporate policies and external regulations like HIPAA and Sarbanes Oxley require compliance. Businesses in heavily regulated industries like healthcare, financial services, and public service are among those with the greatest need for strong compliance programs. However, businesses in every industry need to consider […]

Categories: IT Infrastructure Management, Software-defined Infrastructure, SUSE Manager