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Advantages and Disadvantages of Ansible

Thinking to adopt Ansible as a configuration management tool? Let’s understand the advantages of Ansible along with the disadvantages. Any individual who has associations with IT can surely note the rising importance of Ansible. The attention on the advantages of Ansible increases with every passing day. The use of Ansible is prominently visible in software automation applications for various organizations. More than 1000 companies such as Intel and Evernote using Ansible as well as Ansible certification clearly show its potential in the present IT landscape. DevOps skills include conducting the management of additional servers with more applications than before. Therefore, […]

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What are the Different Alexa Skill Models?

Amazon Web Services / By Pavan Gumaste

Talking to Amazon Alexa surely seems so fun, doesn’t it? However, do you ever wonder about what goes behind making Alexa work like the way it does? The answer clearly lies in the Alexa skill models. Amazon Alexa, or simply Alexa, is the virtual assistant of Amazon, and its use is evident across various platforms. Initially, Alexa was meant for Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers. Now, you can find Alexa compatible with platforms like Fire TV, Fire HD, Android, iOS, Linux, and Cortana. The wide range of languages in which you can find Alexa is also attractive

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Upcoming AWS Certification Exam Changes

Amazon Web Services / By Pavan Gumaste

In this blog post, we are updating the latest changes that are planned in the AWS certification exam changes. AWS keep announcing the new changes to it’s exams to make it competitive in the market. The candidates must keep update themself to be stay relevant to the changes. Amazon AWS is currently launching new exams and related features in 2022. These may involve changes to the current AWS exams as well. Based on the recent updates, we have summarised the differences in the certifications. AWS Certification Exam Changes Latest Updates on Oct 2022: Update on AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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What are the New Features in Java 13?

Java / By Aditi Malhotra

Java is one of the widely used programming languages in the world. The applications of Java are suitable for the distributed environment on the internet. With the recently launched version of Java i.e. Java 13, there is a lot of speculation surrounding Java 13 new features. The use of Java for creating complete applications to run on a single computer or through distribution among servers in a network is evident. However, the constant evolution of Java has seen many additions of classes and packages to the standard Java library. According to the chief architect of the Java Platform, Mark Reinhold,

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SysOps vs DevOps: Understanding the Differences

DevOps / By Dharmalingam N

The advancements in technology are very crucial for changing the IT landscape as we know it today. Cloud computing has been a crucial technological improvement that presents excellent potential for the future. As many new technologies make an entry in the cloud computing sector, the discussion on SysOps vs DevOps is becoming popular. SysOps or System Operations and DevOps or Development Operations are widely used terms in cloud computing. Therefore, the increasing attention of many people on the differences between these two terms is reasonable. Candidates involved in cloud computing require a comprehensive understanding of these terms. With the increasing

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Top 10 Agile Thought Leaders You Should Follow

Agile and Scrum / By Dharmalingam N

As a social media and internet user, you must have come across terms such as ‘thought leaders’ and ‘influencers’. Almost every business in the present time relies on the involvement of thought leaders and influencers. The large-scale rise in the popularity of agile project management has also brought many agile thought leaders to the centerstage. Their contributions to the improvement of the overall agile landscape validate their knowledge in agile project management. However, agile project management professionals should know the specific agile influencers to follow. Following the top thought leaders in agile project management can support the skill improvement of

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Top 15 Cloud Management Tools

Cloud Computing / By Pavan Gumaste

Cloud computing has gained momentum in recent years. With the evolution of cloud computing, the need for cloud management tools is increasing. These tools help in the effective management of the private, public, as well as hybrid cloud environments. The software tools help in facilitating access to the software and hardware resources, processing power, and accessing the storage facilities. The cloud management and monitoring tools enable the management of a multi-cloud platform from a single reference point. Most organizations are opting for the cloud management platform for optimizing the cloud usage and managing the overall costs on clouds. Preparing to

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Why Should You Use Cloud Storage Everyday?

Cloud Computing / By Pavan Gumaste

Cloud is considered one of the most secure and easiest means for data storage. Let’s check out these reasons for using Cloud Storage. Every individual in the IT world must have come across the term ‘cloud’ at some, or the other point! However, many individuals do not have a clear idea about what the ‘cloud’ is. On the other hand, you could have used the cloud already without your knowledge. Did you watch a video on YouTube? If yes, then congratulations, you’re using cloud unknowingly! The problem here is that many people assume underlying processes and services in the cloud

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JDK 14 – New Features in Java 14

Java / By Aditi Malhotra

The launch of every new Java release is always a topic of concern for every IT enthusiast. So, it is not abnormal if you’re here looking for Java 14 features. This may be a little too soon, but where’s the harm in getting informed beforehand? You must know that Java 13 features unveiled on September 17, 2019, according to the six-month release cycle. The interesting feature about Java 14 is that it would be a non-LTS (long term support) release. Just like other non-LTS releases, Java 14 would get support for six months before the arrival of its successor. The

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