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Three ways to optimize open source contributions

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Because open source software (OSS) is taking over the world, optimizing open source contributions is becoming an essential competitive strategy. However, open source is not a panacea. These considerations are important if developers want to maximize the impact of their contributions to open source projects.

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Dynatrace in The Register: Celebrating Kubernetes’ 10th Anniversary

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He explains how this open source project has set the industry standard for container orchestration since its inception. Kubernetes traces its roots back to Google’s internal Borg and Omega cluster management systems from the early 2000s.

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Kubernetes vs Docker: What’s the difference?

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Think of containers as the packaging for microservices that separate the content from its environment – the underlying operating system and infrastructure. The time and effort saved with testing and deployment are a game-changer for DevOps. In production, containers are easy to replicate. Here the overlap with Kubernetes begins.

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Container security: What it is, why it’s tricky, and how to do it right

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Application developers commonly leverage open-source software when building containerized applications. In fact, the market research firm Forrester says that the average container image is comprised of 70% open-source software.[1] 1] And unfortunately, open-source software is often fraught with security vulnerabilities.

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Vulnerability assessment: key to protecting applications and infrastructure

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NMAP is an example of a well-known open-source network scanner. Host analysis focuses on operating systems, virtual machines, and containers to understand if there are software components with known vulnerabilities that can be patched. Analyze findings. The next step is to analyze your findings. Assess risk.

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Enhancing Kubernetes cluster management key to platform engineering success

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As organizations continue to modernize their technology stacks, many turn to Kubernetes , an open source container orchestration system for automating software deployment, scaling, and management. In fact, more than half of organizations use Kubernetes in production.

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What is cloud application security?

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If your application runs on servers you manage, either on-premises or on a private cloud, you’re responsible for securing the application as well as the operating system, network infrastructure, and physical hardware. However, open source software is often a vector for security vulnerabilities.

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