Learning Guides
A TechTarget learning guide is an educational tool for a self-directed adult learner who works with information technology. Can't find a guide for the subject you need to learn more about? Let us know!
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Pave a lasting AWS career path
While cloud certifications might help you land an AWS job, most employers look for IT pros with a mix of training and hands-on expertise. Use this guide to strike the right balance.
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Develop an IAM strategy for the mobile enterprise
As the role of IAM evolves, it's important to be aware of current and future technologies. IT teams should review their needs, as well as the pros and cons of IAM, before deciding.
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An OpenStack management guide for the enterprise
The OpenStack platform brings unique management challenges for IT teams. Use this essential guide to break down the key do's and don'ts of OpenStack management in the enterprise.
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Next-gen IT infrastructure strategy to guide digital transformation
The evolution of business tech forces companies to frequently redefine digital strategy. In this essential guide, learn best practices to manage modern IT infrastructure.
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The definitive VDI cost savings guide
VDI cost is a key consideration in any deployment because the price affects numerous other decisions, including how to manage, maintain and repair the desktops.
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CRM case studies: Customer relationship management in action
CRM for today's businesses means AI chatbots, data mining, marketing personalization and equipping call centers to handle the many channels available to customers.
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Don't panic! The definitive guide to IT troubleshooting
IT problems can cause distress, chaos and, well, panic -- but they don't have to. These tips and tools guide admins through IT troubleshooting for the best chance of success.
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Take a chance on virtualized backup and disaster recovery
Virtualization has become a popular data protection tool and is now changing the way organizations back up their data and recover following a disaster.
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Advice and tips about DevOps for beginners
DevOps is hard to get right, even if you've been doing it for a while. If you are brand new, this expert advice will help you get in the game more quickly.
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The essential guide to VMware NSX SDN technology
NSX is leading VMware's transition from server virtualization to network virtualization. Read about the features and future of VMware NSX software-defined networking.
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Build the Kubernetes home lab that's right for your job
Kubernetes and the growing number of commercial container management tools based on it require specialized skills and experience from the application to the infrastructure.
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VMware virtual recovery and backup best practices and tools
Protect your VMware environments with this compilation of virtual recovery methods and backup procedures.
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Explore the features of unified endpoint management
UEM can ease pain points for IT or it could create complications. To decide whether this is a good approach, IT pros should do their research.
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IBM roadmap of cloud, AI-enabled IT drives Think conference
IT operations must absorb automation, AI, machine learning and cloud trends, which result in a more data-driven, predictive and responsive department -- if everything goes right.
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Prepare and manage enterprise apps for an IaaS model
A growing number of businesses see the value in infrastructure as a service. But without careful app migration and management practices, the benefits of cloud can be lost.
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Explore Ansible for DevOps configuration management
The configuration management tool is adept at managing workloads across different infrastructure environments. This Ansible overview preps admins to automate apps and infrastructure.
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How to choose the best hardware for virtualization
Selecting the best hardware for virtualization is the foundation of maintaining or designing a robust, reliable and scalable data center.
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SharePoint integration and implementation best practices
Here are some expert advice and tips, as well common definitions, to help make your SharePoint integration and implementation a little easier.
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Neutralizing threats and creating a secure Java software stack
This essential guide explores how developers can create a secure Java software stack, from the APIs used by the JDK to the methodologies used by Agile and DevOps teams.
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Choose the right VMware certification to boost your career
With so many VMware certification levels and specialization tracks, it's easy to get in over your head. Fortunately, this expert advice can help steer you straight.
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Strategies to master the software testing process
This portion of the Software Development Training Center delves into the first steps necessary when making considerable transitions in a software testing process.
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Containers-as-a-service providers take some pressure off IT
Not every organization can run containers in-house with only their DevOps team and compute resources. When internal support is limited, look to a cloud service provider.
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Data storage considerations for a DevOps environment
Having good storage can make all the difference when it comes to DevOps. As more organizations get on the DevOps bandwagon, see how storage has changed to match.
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A DevOps tutorial on migrating to microservices
While making the switch to microservices certainly has broad appeal, is your organization ready to make the move? This guide shows DevOps pros what they can expect to encounter.
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A machine learning and AI guide for enterprises in the cloud
AI and machine learning could drive the next wave of cloud adoption. But businesses need to know their provider options and evolve their skills to succeed with these technologies.