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DevOps Done Right: How to Succeed in DevOps From Day One
Whether you are diving into DevOps for the first time or trying to do it right this time, DevOps Onramp provides all the information you need for a successful DevOps journey. Join us on May 4, 2023, to learn how to get started with DevOps—and how to do it right.

You’ll learn:
- DevOps best practices, processes and the tools you’ll need
- Tips and tricks from experienced practitioners sharing their real-world experiences
- The basics of DevOps
- How to choose the right technologies
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
- The benefits of DevOps as a methodology and a career
- And more!
As organizations face increasing pressure to adapt faster and become more agile, getting DevOps right and adopting a DevOps mindset is crucial to deliver high-quality software faster and increase business value. And that opens up great opportunities for anyone looking to start a new career or pivot from an existing role in technology.

DevOps has become the standard of software development methodologies and it’s critical for successful digital transformation. Adopting DevOps—and doing it the right way—can benefit not only your organization but also your customers and end users by fostering innovation, reducing time to market, increasing development productivity, improving product quality and reliability and reducing costs.

That’s why many big companies, such as Amazon, Netflix, Facebook and many others have adopted a DevOps mindset—and DevOps practices. And as more businesses are looking to move to the cloud and transition into DevOps, there are plenty of job opportunities available for DevOps engineers at various levels.

DevOps is a growing field with a lot of opportunities for professional growth. According to a research study by Global Market Insights Inc., the DevOps market is expected to surpass $30 billion by 2028. Due to the high demand for skilled DevOps engineers and the shortage of qualified DevOps professionals in the industry, there is no better time to upskill than now.

Whether you are diving into DevOps for the first time or trying to do it right this time, DevOps Onramp provides all the information you need for a successful DevOps journey.

At DevOps Onramp Virtual Summit, taking place on May 4, 2023, you’ll get all the knowledge you need to get started with DevOps —and how to do it right. Join us to learn about DevOps best practices, processes and tools and get tips and tricks from experienced practitioners sharing their real-world experiences. We’ll go through the basics of DevOps, how to choose the right technologies, common challenges and the benefits of DevOps.

One thing is for sure: The future of DevOps is very promising. The rush has started—don’t be left behind!

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us. For more information, please visit the DevOps Onramp website.
February 14, 2023
TechStrong Con: 12 Hours Strong, June 4
In my previous article, I noted that as part of our COVID-19 response MediaOps has spun up TechStrong TV, a daily video stream. Additionally, we are hosting our biggest virtual event to date, TechStrong Con, for 12 hours strong on June 4. We want to make TechStrong Con our biggest, best virtual event to date. We want to show that while we may be working from home battling this terrible virus and dealing with economic upheaval, the tech industry is unbowed. We collaborate, we communicate. We develop, we deploy. We are strong, #techstrong.

I know what you are thinking: Hmm, another virtual event, joy. Just what we need. Yeah, I am with you—it does seem like everyone and their mother are putting on virtual events, or at least calling what they are doing virtual events. But really, this one is different. Here is why:
1. The speaker lineup is extraordinary. John Willis has handpicked the speakers in the main room auditorium. The lineup is not final yet but already includes an amazing mix:Seriously, this is a blockbuster lineup of speakers. In addition, there will be multiple auditoriums as well as the main stage, all with great speakers. One of the advantages of a virtual event is you don’t have to miss one speaker if two great talks are going on at the same time. The sessions will stream live at their given time and be available on-demand.
2. There will be chat rooms built into the event itself. Many of the speakers will be available live in the chat rooms after their sessions to answer questions or chat with attendees.
3. The event will be 12 hours chock full of all kinds of tech learning, networking opportunities and a chance to escape the bad news.
4. A job board will be available for companies looking to hire and those looking for work.
5. A portion of sponsor proceeds (it’s free to attend) will be donated to COVID-19-related charities.
The whole event will take place in our state-of-the-art virtual environment, which we have been steadily improving for the past 24 months. This really is one event you don’t want to miss. Also, if you are interested in sponsoring or speaking, write to me at editor@devops.com.

Stay healthy. Stay strong.
May 5, 2020
DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit: The Best of Dev, Sec and Ops
We’re fresh off RSA Conference 2020 and the live version of DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days, a daylong event packed with industry experts speaking on all things Dev, Sec, Ops and variations of the three. It was highly successful in both attendance and knowledge-sharing, so once again we’ve taken the entire event virtual and bringing it to you.

The return of DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit will take place Thursday, March 26, at 10 a.m. EST. The all-day event will feature speaking sessions and panels focusing on digital transformation and disruption, with experts and practitioners discussing their company’s transformation to DevSecOps, the issues that have impeded their progress and how they get buy-in from all levels of the company.

Our virtual summits are just like a real conference but without the hassle of traveling, tickets and crowds (and, this year, nasty coronaviruses). The online environment at DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit features a lobby, expo lined with booths full of downloadable resources, and an auditorium where attendees can watch sessions by Bryson Koehler and Jamil Farshchi, CTO and CISO of Equifax; Larry Macherrone, director of DevSecOps Transformation at Comcast; and other industry forward-thinkers to get an exclusive look into DevSecOps initiatives at large enterprises and organizations across industries.

Here’s an at-a-glance lineup of our speakers:
- Bryson Koehler, Equifax
- Jamil Farshchi, Equifax
- Dr. Amit Elazari, Intel
- Jennifer Czaplewski, Target
- Bill McArthur, TD Bank
- Jasmine James, Delta Airlines
- Charlene Li, author
- Larry Maccherone, Comcast
- Sladjana Jovanovic, TD Bank
- Ross Clanton, executive consultant
- Sean Davis, Equifax
- Chris Roberts, Attivo
- Chris Riley, Splunk
- Alan Shimel, MediaOps
- Mark Miller, Sonatype
DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit is truly an all-day affair, with sessions running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. The expo hall will be open throughout the event, giving attendees the opportunity to chat with vendor sponsors, download information and even take part in a scavenger hunt to win prizes including Amazon gift cards.

Plus, those who register but can’t make the event will be able to access it later—all registered attendees will receive a link to access the virtual summit on-demand.

Space is limited, so don’t wait. Register today for DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit to hear the best of what’s happening in the DevSecOps space from those who are actually doing it.

— Charlene O’Hanlon
March 9, 2020
Predict 2020: What Will the New Year Bring?
With the holiday season upon us, our thoughts naturally turn to the next year and what it has in store for us. Will we come into more money? Will we find true happiness? Will there be better integration between DevOps and security? Will there be more Kubernetes instances? The first two may be a little hazy, but it’s a good bet the second two will be discussed during Predict 2020 Virtual Summit, Jan. 23, 2020, where an all-star lineup of industry luminaries will offer up their visions for the future.

Crystal ball? Check. Swami hat? Check. Insight relevant to the industry? Check. Very smart people who know what they’re talking about? Double check.

Similar to last year’s event, Predict 2020 will feature a virtual environment with a conference lobby, presentation theater, expo hall and more. More than a series of YouTube live presentations, it is truly a conference experience from the comfort of your desk.

Speakers

Our keynote speakers for this daylong event include analysts, practitioners, venture capitalists and thought leaders from the realms of DevOps, cloud native, cybersecurity, digital transformation and IT. Each will share their best predictions for the year 2020 and beyond.

Among those slated to speak are:
- Emmet Keeffe III, Founder, Insight IGNITE, Insight Partners
- Charles Betz, Lead DevOps Analyst, Forrester
- Dr. Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner, Rain Capital
- Sid Sijbrandij, Co-founder & CEO, GitLab
- Mitchell Ashley, CEO, Accelerated Strategies Group
- Mike Bursell, Chief Security Architect, Red Hat
There will also be an exhibit hall where you can interact with other attendees and sponsors, watch videos and download more information.
It should be a great day of learning and networking right from the comfort of your own chair.

Registration and Sponsor Info

You can register now at https://predict2020.io. Attendance is free.

If you are curious about what the experts, pundits and luminaries think will be the big trends and stories of the coming year, mark your calendar and attend Predict 2020.

— Alan Shimel
December 4, 2019
DevOps Experience 2019: Peace, Love and DevOps
DevOps Experience 2019 is coming, and it’s gonna be groovy, man.

This year’s virtual event is all about peace, love and DevOps understanding, with a heavy emphasis on understanding. As with last year’s event, DevOps Experience 2019, sponsored by devopsy.kinsta.cloud parent company MediaOps, is chock full of information and education for those in the DevOps space, presented in a virtual reality environment. DevOps Experience is a true virtual conference, complete with theaters to view the keynotes and presentations, a conference lobby to chat and socialize and a virtual trade show floor with virtual exhibitor stands equipped with videos, downloads and company representatives on hand to share information.

And perhaps the greatest thing about DevOps Experience 2019? You don’t have to leave the comfort of your desk.

DevOps Experience 2019 will feature keynotes from a lineup of DevOps luminaries including:
- John Willis, CEO & Founder, Botchagalupe Technologies
- Nicole Forsgren, Research and Strategy, Google Cloud
- Jayne Groll, CEO, DevOps Institute
- Gary Gruver, President, Gruver Consulting
Additional speakers will include Alan Shimel, MediaOps Editor-in-Chief and Founder, devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard; and Chris Miller, Principal Security Program Manager, Veracode. In addition, the event will feature a number of Spotlight Sessions with topics designed to provide even greater value to attendees.

This daylong virtual event is a great way to mix with others in the DevOps space without the hassle of traveling. It’s also a perfect excuse to wear your Grateful Dead t-shirt to the office.

DevOps Experience 2019 is scheduled to be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 AM EST, at a computer or mobile device near you. Visit the website for more information or to register for this daylong event. Registration—which is free, by the way—also includes access to the event on-demand.

So pull on those bell bottoms, weave some flowers into your hair and join us for what’s sure to be an educational DevOps lovefest. Peace.

— Charlene O’Hanlon
August 29, 2019
Announcing DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit

We just wrapped up our fifth annual DevSecOps Days @ RSA Conference 2019, featuring an exceptional lineup of speakers and a variety of informative sessions, providing an unparalleled experience for all. If you couldn’t make it to San Francisco for RSAC or missed any sessions, we’ll be hosting a virtual version of DevSecOps Days @ RSAC Tuesday, April 2.

You’ll hear stories from DevSecOps practitioners discussing how they made the cultural transformation from legacy development and deployment processes to integrated systems that include security as a part of the process—not as an overseer or bottleneck to secure application development.

Similar to the environment we created for the DevOps Experience and Predict 2019 virtual events, DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit will feature a virtual environment with a conference lobby, presentation theater, expo hall and more. DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days Virtual Summit is more than a series of YouTube live presentations; it is a true conference experience, from the comfort of your desk.

Join John Willis, Chenxi Wang, Shannon Lietz, James Wickett and other industry luminaries for a deep dive into the world of DevSecOps. Register now to attend live Tuesday, April 2. Registration is FREE, but space is limited. Reserve your spot now!

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MediaOps is the company behind technical communities devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and DevOps TV, and events including DevOps Experience, Predict 2019 and, now, DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days. Our virtual events take place in the industry’s first truly immersive, virtual reality conference environment. More than a series of Google Hangouts, DevOps Connect: DevSecOps Days is a true virtual conference, replete with theaters for each of the keynotes and presentations, a conference lobby to chat and socialize, and a real virtual expo floor with virtual exhibitor stands equipped with video, downloads and even swag for attendees.

Follow us on Twitter at @devopsdotcom and @securityblvd for event updates. Use the hashtag #devsecopsdays and let us know if you are going!

— saleem

March 12, 2019
Today: Predict 2019 Virtual Summit
Predict 2019 Virtual Summit is finally here! The summit is happening today, Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Mirco Herring, Rich Mogull, John Willis, Chenxi Wang and other industry luminaries as they offer their DevOps and security predictions for 2019.

If you have already registered, then go here to join livestream starting at 10 a.m. Can’t make the live event date? No worries! Register for the event, and we’ll send you the replay link after the event. Click here to download the program guide.

Predict 2019 is a free virtual summit chock full of information and education for DevOps and security professionals presented in a virtual reality environment. It is a true virtual conference, replete with theaters to view the keynotes and presentations, a conference lobby to chat and socialize and a virtual trade show floor with virtual exhibitor stands equipped with video, downloads and even prizes for participation. And did I mention it’s free?

This year’s event offers up presentations and sessions from the biggest names in DevOps and security, as well as speakers from well-known companies who’ll be sharing what they’ve gleaned from their DevOps and security initiatives.

Here’s what the virtual format of Predict 2019 has to offer:
- Complete control and access over every aspect of your digital experience.
- Live and on-demand viewing from your home or office.
- Attend and interact using the device of your choice (laptop, smartphone and tablet).
- Digital downloads and presentations for all the sessions.
And, perhaps most importantly, you will have unlimited playback post-event for six months! (This is for attendees who register by December 18 only!)

Predict 2019 is here today, at a computer or mobile device near you. Visit the website for more information or to register for this daylong event. Registration—did we mention it’s free?—also includes access to the event on-demand. To register, click on the image below or this link.Predict 2019 will feature keynotes from a lineup of DevOps and Security IT executives and industry luminaries including:
- Mirco Hering sharing his predictions for 2019—Will AIOps take over DevOps?
- Dr. Chenxi Wang shares her predictions on future of cybersecurity in the cloud computing era.
- Rich Mogull’s offers up DevSecOps Predictions for 2019.
- John Willis speaks on the on Future of DevOps in 2019 and beyond.
In addition, Predict 2019 will include a number of featured panels with topics designed to provide even greater value to attendees. Panels include:
- Making DevOps More Ops-friendly – Charlene O’Hanlon (host), Damon Edwards, John Willis and Andi Mann
- The Business Value of Value Stream Mapping – Jayne Groll (host), Michael Orzen and Jeff Keyes
- Ubiquitous Open Source Makes for Security Challenges – Alan Shimel (host), Cindy Blake, Rami Sass and Baruch Sadogursky
- Cloud Security in 2019 – Tony Bradley (host), Chris Wysopal, Sam Bisbee and Jo Peterson
- Continuous Testing Equals Quality – Alan Shimel (host), Anand Akela and Lubos Parobek
Register Today at https://predict2019.com/#join-us

— saleem
December 18, 2018
DevOps Experience: Agenda and Speakers Announced
DevOps Experience is coming up quickly, offering up the best in DevOps knowledge and capabilities in a completely virtual environment. That means no traveling, no missed or cancelled flights due to hurricanes named Florence, no lumpy hotel mattress, no substandard conference food. All the of the learning, none of the hassle.

MediaOps—the company behind devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Container Journal, Security Boulevard, DevOpsTV and more—and CA Technologies have teamed to present DevOps Experience, a free virtual summit chock full of information and education for the DevOps professional presented in a virtual reality environment. DevOps Experience is a true virtual conference, replete with theaters to view the keynotes and presentations, a conference lobby to chat and socialize and a virtual trade show floor with virtual exhibitor stands equipped with video, downloads and even schwag for attendees. And did I mention it’s free?

This year’s event, happening Sept. 20, offers up presentations and content from the biggest names in DevOps—Gene Kim, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Kohsuke Kawaguchi and our own Alan Shimel—as well as speakers from well-known companies who’ll be sharing what they’ve gleaned from their DevOps initiatives.

Besides the whole lumpy mattress thing, some of the benefits of DevOps Experience include:
- Complete control and access over every aspect of your digital experience.
- Live and on-demand viewing from your home or office.
- On the device of your choice (laptop, smartphone and tablet).
- Digital downloads and presentations for all the sessions.
And, perhaps most importantly, you will have unlimited playback post-event! (This is for attendees who register by Sept. 20 only!)

DevOps Experience is scheduled to take place Sept. 20 at a computer or mobile device near you. Visit the website for more information or to register for this daylong event. Registration—did we mention it’s free?—also includes access to the event on-demand. To register, click on the image below or this link.DevOps Experience will feature keynotes from a lineup of DevOps luminaries including:
- Gene Kim, CTO, researcher and co-author of “The Phoenix Project” and “The DevOps Handbook,” and founder of IT Revolution
- Nicole Forsgren, founder and CEO at DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA)
- Alan Shimel, editor in chief and founder of devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard
- Koshuke Kawaguchi, Create/lead developer of Jenkins, CTO, Cloudbees
- Aruna Ravichandran, VP Collaborative Marketing, Cisco; Author of DevOps for Digital Leaders & The Kitty Hawk Venture
In addition, DevOps Experience will include a number of Spotlight Sessions with topics designed to provide even greater value to attendees. Sessions include:
- In the The Accelerate State of DevOps Report, Gene Kim and Dr. Nicole Forsgren will present early look at the results of the first Accelerate State of DevOps Report conducted in partnership with Google Cloud.
- In the Superpowers Coming to Jenkins session, Kohsuke Kawaguchi will walk through Jenkins X projects, Jenkins Essentials and Configuration as Code and how they work together and how they make you even more productive.
- Women in DevOps Panel will feature powerful line-up of women leaders in DevOps, working in consulting and financial industries, airlines, startups and large enterprises. Moderated by acclaimed DevOps author, Aruna Ravichandran.
- DevSecOps Panel – Is Security the Gordian Knot? will feature an all-star panel led by Alan Shimel, founder and editor in chief of devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard.
Register Today at https://devopsexperience.io/#join-us

— saleem
September 12, 2018
DevOps Experience: Learn a Lot without Leaving Your Spot
The great thing about conferences is they can be hotbeds of learning: keynote presentations, seminars, one-on-one sessions, networking … the list goes on. The drawback, however, is the travel: delayed flights, the dreaded middle seat on the airplane, lost luggage, jet lag … the list goes on. That’s why virtual conferences are now my first choice: All the of the learning, none of the hassle.

MediaOps—the company behind devopsy.kinsta.cloud, Container Journal, Security Boulevard, DevOpsTV and more—and CA Technologies have teamed to present a free virtual summit chock full of information and education for the DevOps professional presented in a virtual reality environment. DevOps Experience is a true virtual conference, replete with theaters to view the keynotes and presentations, a conference lobby to chat and socialize and a virtual trade show floor with virtual exhibitor stands equipped with video, downloads and even schwag for attendees. And did I mention it’s free?

DevOps Experience will feature keynotes from a lineup of DevOps luminaries including:
- Gene Kim, CTO, researcher and co-author of “The Phoenix Project” and “The DevOps Handbook,” and founder of IT Revolution
- Nicole Forsgren, founder and CEO at DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA)
- Alan Shimel, editor in chief and founder of devopsy.kinsta.cloud and Security Boulevard, and
- Aruna Ravichandran, vice president of Global Marketing DevOps at CA Technologies and author of “DevOps for Digital Leaders” and “The Kitty Hawk Venture”
In addition, DevOps Experience will include a number of Spotlight Sessions with topics designed to provide even greater value to attendees. Sessions include:
- The Accelerate State of DevOps Report
- Delivering DevOps Practices for Mainframe
- Women in DevOps Panel
- DevSecOps, Why the Time is Now
DevOps Experience is scheduled to be held Sept. 20 at a computer or mobile device near you. Visit the website for more information or to register for this daylong event. Registration—which is free, by the way—also includes access to the event on-demand.

— Charlene O’Hanlon
July 30, 2018