Business Intelligence is often considered legacy technology, however from our experience, it is leading many digital transformation projects. Here are some trends we have observed on our customer projects.
Top 3 Considerations When Refactoring Monolithic Applications to Microservices
Refactoring large production applications into modern DevOps microservices architectures can be a daunting task. Here are 3 considerations as you start the process.
3 Tips for Consulting Self Reliance
IT consulting sometimes requires more soft skills training than technical certifications. Here are a few tips to hone your people skills.
3 Reasons to use Docker on VMware
Wondering how VMWare and Docker fit into your next generation digital enterprise? Here are a few reasons to use Docker on VMware from our experience in the consulting trenches.
3 Reasons to Migrate Legacy Applications to OpenShift
Many enterprises are stuck at the digital crossroad with their legacy applications. We've deployed a lot of Red Hat OpenShift to migrate these brownfield workloads. If you're still stuck, here are a few reasons to consider OpenShift.
Upgrading Docker CE to EE for the Impatient Part III
This is the third and final article in our series of posts where we demonstrate how you can upgrade your existing Docker CE environment to Docker EE without having to redeploy running services and applications.
3 Sales Communication Tips for Independent Consultants
Here is an article we wrote that provides a few helpful tips for Independent Consultants on how to effectively position yourself to land your next gig.
How to Get Out of The Way of Yourself in 3 Steps
Let’s discuss 3 key strategies to avoid founder bias to ensure business success and avoid common pittfalls.
Upgrading Docker CE TO EE for the Impatient -Part II
This is the second article in our series of posts where we demonstrate how you can upgrade your existing Docker CE environment to Docker EE without having to redeploy running services and applications.
Upgrading Docker CE to EE for the Impatient -Part 1
In this series of posts, we’ll demonstrate how you can upgrade your existing Docker CE environment to Docker EE without having to redeploy running services and applications. We’ll start with a set of servers running Docker CE engine using Docker Swarm, upgrade the engine to Docker EE, and then in part II install UCP and implement DTR in part III — the two major enterprise tools that are built on top of the Docker EE Engine.
3 Key Professional Relationship Lessons for Independent Consultants
Many consultants who are highly skilled in a specific technical domain can find it challenging to secure meaningful work if they are not also adept in growing their professional network.
3 Problems IT Leaders Solve with Container Technology
Many IT leaders, especially in larger enterprise organizations are still struggling to define the value and return on investment.
Stone Door Group® Releases Ansible Migration Accelerator(SM) to Automate and Consolidate IT Infrastructure
New Ansible Accelerator solution transforms silos of automation tools into one powerful interface using one industry-standard language.
3 Reasons to Upgrade from Docker Community Edition to Enterprise Edition
Organizations that are using Docker CE are now trying to figure out how to scale their Docker environment to meet the security and compliance requirements for enterprise production. In this article we’ll look at 3 reasons why Docker EE is a natural upgrade path from CE. We have also written a 3 part tutorial series for administrators to implement a Docker EE upgrade.
3 Reasons Why Ansible is Replacing Homegrown Automation
Let’s discuss three challenges with taking a homegrown approach to automation, and ways to get you strategically leveraging IT automation to support the needs of the business for years to come.
Top 3 Financial Considerations for Independent Consultants
For many skilled IT professionals who decide to go it alone, the first few years can be a steep learning curve.
The Top 3 Considerations when becoming an Independent IT Consultant
If you’re considering making the move to become an independent IT consultant, here are some important considerations to keep in mind before you make the switch.
A Practical Blockchain Example for Supply Chain | Part II
We continue with our case study of Main Street Hospital and their implementation of Blockchain to more accurately track drug shipments from manufacturers.
A Practical Blockchain Example for Supply Chain | Part I
In this article, we will continue with our case study of Main Street Hospital and their implementation of Blockchain to more accurately track drug shipments from manufacturers.
CI/CD, Jenkins, Containers, and Microservices | A Hands On Primer | Part III
This is Part 3 of a three part series on Jenkins, a popular automation tool that can unlock the power of CD/CI and DevOps workflows for the small/medium business, or for large enterprises.