Kubernetes 1.13 focuses on simplifying cluster management
The latest release of the container orchestration solution Kubernetes is now available. Kubernetes 1.13 is the fourth and final release of this year. The release focuses on simplified cluster management and makes CoreDNS the default DNS. “Kubernetes 1.13 has been one of the shortest releases to date at 10 weeks. This release continues to focus … continue reading
Envoy graduates from CNCF
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has announced Envoy is the third project to graduate from its foundation. Envoy is an open-source edge and service proxy for cloud-native apps. The only other two projects to currently have graduated from CNCF are Kubernetes and Prometheus. According to CNCF, graduation makes a maturity level for projects that … continue reading
IBM and ServiceNow team up on multi-cloud management
IBM is extending its partnership with ServiceNow to help enterprises easily manage IT resources in multi-cloud environments. As part of the announcement, IBM’s Multicloud Management Platform be extended with ServiceNow’s IT Service Management and IT Operations Management solutions. The company’s IBM Multicloud Manager will also be provided to address Kubernetes apps for multi-cloud environments. This … continue reading
Aqua Security 3.5 comes with serverless functions and container encryption protection
Aqua Security has announced version 3.5 of its cloud-native security platform with new risk assessment controls for a range of cloud-native technologies. According to the company, this release addresses the need for runtime visibility and multi-application, multi-team policy management. A key feature of 3.5 is the ability to deploy end-to-end security for containers, serverless containers … continue reading
Twistlock provides insight into cloud-native environments with Cloud Discovery
Twistlock is open sourcing its Cloud Discovery tool to help infrastructure, operations and security teams discover the “unknown unknowns” in their cloud environments. Cloud Discovery provides insight into what cloud native services are running and where. According to the company, it can discover services like container registries, managed Kubernetes platforms, and serverless services through the … continue reading
VMware to acquire Kubernetes solution provider Heptio
VMware is joining forces with Heptio on a shared vision to simplify Kubernetes and accelerate IT in a multi-cloud world. The company announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Kubernetes solution provider. “Kubernetes is emerging as an open framework for multi-cloud infrastructure that enables enterprise organizations to run modern applications,” said Paul Fazzone, … continue reading
Google Kubernetes Engine gets enterprise-level security features
Google Cloud has announced new networking features to enhance security and privacy within container infrastructures. The new Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) features are focused specifically on private clusters, master authorized networks, and shared Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). “These new features enable you to limit access to your Kubernetes clusters from the public internet, confining them … continue reading
NetApp tackles AI and DevOps with two new features
NetApp is turning its focus on solving AI and DevOps issues for businesses. The company announced updates to its Trident storage provisioner as well as the release of new data services and solutions at NetApp Insight in Las Vegas this week. With its new DevOps solutions, the company hopes to better align developers and IT … continue reading
Rundeck Enterprise introduces self-service operations to drive business agility
Rundeck Inc., the modern IT operations software leader, today announced the availability of Rundeck Enterprise, the company’s enterprise-grade self-service operations platform. Rundeck Enterprise includes an array of new features, integrations and services that make it easy for Ops teams to handle business-critical tasks, shorten request queues, securely empower users outside of Ops, and prioritize strategic … continue reading
Mesosphere Kubernetes Engine now available
Multi-cloud automation platform provider Mesosphere announced a number of updates focused on Kubernetes, running data at scale, and machine learning initiatives. The company announced Mesosphere Kubernetes Engine (MKE), Mesosphere DC/OS 1.12 and Mesosphere Jupyter Service (MJS). As of this week, MKE is now generally available. The solution is designed to deliver Kubernetes-as-a-service on multi-cloud and … continue reading
Oracle revealed the Oracle Linux Cloud Native Environment
Oracle is giving users an easier way to develop microservices-based applications. The company announced the Oracle Linux Cloud Native Environment at Oracle Open World in San Francisco this week. According to Oracle, enterprises that are trying to decompose their apps into microservices are having a hard time finding the right technologies to help speed up … continue reading
BMC reveals automated mainframe intelligence
IT solution provider BMC is bringing artificial intelligence to the mainframe. The company announced automated mainframe intelligent solutions at BMC Mainframe in NYC today. BMC AMI will include machine learning, domain expertise, intelligent automation and predictive analytics for managing, diagnosing, healing, securing and optimizing the mainframe process. “Enterprise IT teams are experiencing complexity at an … continue reading
