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Blog posts in the Automation category

AWS Reserved Instances: Automation for Cost Management

Use automation to align AWS Reserved Instance commitments with real demand, cut EC2 waste, improve utilisation and save 30–50% on cloud costs.

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Ultimate Guide to Private Cloud DevOps Orchestration

Automate and secure private cloud infrastructure with IaC, containers and CI/CD; practical guidance on tools, cost savings, observability and compliance.

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Automating Vulnerability Scanning in CI/CD Pipelines

Automating SAST, DAST, SCA and container scans in CI/CD catches vulnerabilities early, enforces security gates and speeds safe releases.

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Customising CI/CD Vulnerability Detection with AI

Tailor AI into CI/CD pipelines to spot vulnerabilities early, reduce false positives, and speed remediation across code, containers and APIs.

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Top Tools for GitOps in Cloud-Native Environments

Compare seven GitOps tools for Kubernetes and cloud-native deployments, including integration, deployment models, multi-cluster support and enterprise fit.

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Security Scanning vs. Penetration Testing in CI/CD

Compare automated security scanning and manual penetration testing in CI/CD pipelines—pros, limits and how to combine both for continuous, compliant security.

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5 Steps to Automate Patch Deployment in DevOps

Automate patch deployment in DevOps with the right tools, CI/CD integration, phased rollouts, automated testing, monitoring and rollback plans.

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PKI in Containerised CI/CD Pipelines

Automate certificate issuance, rotation and verification to secure containerised CI/CD pipelines with PKI integrated into Kubernetes, registries and CI tools.

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Microsegmentation in CI/CD Pipelines

How identity-based microsegmentation limits lateral movement, enforces policy-as-code and secures dynamic containerised CI/CD pipelines while aiding compliance.

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Checklist for CI/CD Tool Testing in Staging

A practical staging checklist to validate CI/CD tools — compatibility, CI workflows, deployments, security, performance and monitoring for production readiness.

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Policy-as-Code: Enforcing Compliance in CI/CD

Embed compliance checks into CI/CD with Policy-as-Code to automate security, catch violations early and ensure consistent governance across environments.

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How to Measure Network Latency in Cloud Environments

Learn how to effectively measure network latency in cloud environments to enhance application performance and improve user experiences.

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