Development

DevSecOps Reference Architecture When approaching a complex DevSecOps implementation, it is often useful to consider a Reference Architecture as a starting point.  As illustrated in Figure 1, the automation activities can be broken up into three major areas: Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD) and Continuous Compliance (CC).  Each of these areas encompasses a separate […]

The Operations Coordinator plays a key role in DevSecOps.  In my previous post, DevSecOps and Release Coordination, I introduced the idea of four key responsibilities in the DevSecOps mediated release management process. The idea is to consolidate the validation and approval steps from a “gated” process involving many approvers, and shift the actual work of […]

What are microservices? It is an approach to application development in which a large application is built as a suite of modular components or services. The microservice architecture enables the rapid, frequent, and reliable delivery of large, complex applications. It also enables an organization to evolve its technology stack. Microservices are: Highly maintainable and testable […]

 Java Design Patterns Design patterns are a well-described solution to common problems we face during software development. These solutions are obtained through experience by numerous software professionals over quite a substantial period. Hence these patterns have “evolved” rather than being “discovered”. Learning these patterns helps upcoming developers to learn software design in an easy and […]

Today, IT teams are managing ever-changing, complex infrastructures that are built on multiple platforms and technology stacks. This yields unconnected management tools, difficult scaling procedures, and inconsistent policy and process requirements. Automating manual processes can help you solve many of these challenges and provide a number of benefits including: Accelerated operations Increased consistency Connected environments […]

In my previous post, DevSecOps and Release Coordination, I introduced the idea of four key players in the DevSecOps mediated release management process. The idea is to consolidate the validation and approval steps from a “gated” process, and shift the actual work of validation earlier in development. In this post, we will explore the role […]

This is the last blog in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your DevOps strategy. Read myths #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. Myth #6: Automation deployment clears your bottlenecks By adopting technical tools like Cloudbees Jenkins, the IT organization will be able to automate […]

The ultimate goal of all software development is the secure software release of the system to a user-accessible production environment. However, the road from code to production is often a long and perilous one. To reduce the apparent risk associated with a production release, many organizations place “gates” at various points along the release path. […]

This is the fifth blog in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your strategy. Read myths #1, #2, #3, and #4. Myth #5: The virtues of DevOps will sell itself to your IT organization The value of DevOps is clear, and new tools and processes […]

In the video linked below, I am joined by two cybersecurity experts from Ford Motor Company.  We discuss the value that threat modeling can bring to DevSecOps by moving things left (forward/sooner).  During the discussion, I mention drawing a picture of the process under review; this is explained in more detail in my post about […]

This is the fourth blog in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your DevOps strategy. Read myths #1, #2, and #3. Myth #4: Skilled developers will make the operations team obsolete If some of your teams are more innovative, it’s reasonable to start your own […]

Self-Service Procurement provides the capability to shop catalogs, shop external suppliers or marketplace sites, create purchase requests for internal or external sources, approve requests and create receipts. As self-service implies, the user is empowered to perform all transactions related to purchase requests and subsequent receipts. Consequently, ‘My Receipts’ application is structured to present information specific […]

Perficient is a global consulting company that provides consulting services for digital transformation. Within the cloud computing space, our core competencies are in strategic planning, workload modernization and migration, pipeline automation, and big data. What Does the Cloud Team at Perficient Do? “Our team helps clients leverage cloud technologies from strategic planning through implementation for […]

This is the third blog in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your DevOps strategy. Read Myth #1 and Myth #2. Myth #3: Transitioning to containers will fix your DevOps pitfalls You will easily be able to transition to containers and will instantly be able […]

This is the second blog in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your DevOps strategy. Read Myth #1 here. Myth #2: Moving to the cloud is simple and will allow you to employ DevOps practices instantly Moving to the cloud will immediately provide new capabilities […]

This blog is the first in a series exploring some common DevOps misconceptions. Break past the myths to get the most from your DevOps strategy. It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of streamlined business-critical IT processes, transitioning legacy systems, and adopting new technologies and tools, but the reality is that adopting a […]

With the growing popularity of the cloud, enterprises are looking for ways to adopt cloud-native development into their existing processes. New applications can be built using cloud models and services, microservices, autonomous development teams, agile and continuous development, and containers. However, it is time-consuming, costly, and inefficient to create new applications instead of learning to […]

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) provides enterprises with a number of benefits, including the ability to iterate, deliver features, and reach your market faster than ever before. ARO is a fully managed Red Hat OpenShift service on Azure – jointly engineered, operated, and supported by Microsoft. Built upon a Kubernetes foundation and fully integrated into […]

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) provides enterprises with a number of benefits, including the ability to simplify processes, focus on development, harness the power of DevOps, and reduce time to market. With ARO, you are able to iterate faster, deliver features quicker, and reach your market at a faster pace. ARO is a fully managed […]

Cloud offers undeniable benefits when it comes to building cost-effective agile solutions. Enterprise-wide pushes to modernize application stacks have added fuel to cloud migration initiatives. As more and more monoliths are decomposed and redesigned using a distributed microservices architecture, the large portfolio of cloud-native services makes developing and deploying in the cloud faster and economical. […]