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Finding the right automation tool for Windows environments can be frustrating. Legacy systems, a GUI-centric design, and proprietary tooling are a few of the reasons Windows automation can be challenging — especially in environments where Windows isn’t the only OS. Many organizations struggle to choose tools that will let them automate Windows infrastructure without contributing to tool sprawl. With various Microsoft native solutions and open source alternatives readily available, how do you know which tool is best for your needs? In this post, I’ll offer the pros and cons of various automation methods in a Windows ecosystem. I’ll also share my experience with Windows infrastructure automation to offer advice and tips on managing configurations across multi-OS fleets or multiple versions of Windows.

Simplify and accelerate the delivery cycle with software deployment automation across development, testing, and production environments.

Linux security uses a modular, open-source architecture to fine-tune security. But that can make it a challenge. Here are tips & best practices to secure Linux.

It's expensive when you don't comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) controls — take for example the €310 million fine (equivalent to $335 million dollars) that LinkedIn received from the GDPR. In this case, they shared users’ personal data for targeted advertising and behavioural analyses, without asking for user consent. Can you afford €310 million? It might be time to automate GDPR controls for 24/7 compliance.

In early 2025, Puppet will ship new binaries & packages developed by our team to a private repository. Read on for details & insight on this important change.

The main purpose of DevOps self-service is to let developers code, build, test, and release software without needing to work with specialists from other departments. In this explainer blog, we explain how developer self-service can make DevOps better.

Stay ahead of the NIST Framework and recent AI changes to protect your organization from cyber threats.

Self-service automation is a collection of tools that lets almost anyone automate common IT tasks. Here are seven ways it boosts DevOps productivity & satisfaction.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) configuration can be a huge challenge for enterprise IT. Learn how an MFA enforcement policy as code keeps it all consistent.

Zero trust adoption is critical, especially for U.S. government agencies. With changing policies and requirements, it can be tough to stay ahead of everything you need to know. We’ll provide a high-level overview of zero trust adoption + share how automation can help you achieve compliance.

FedRAMP certification is a must-have for cloud service providers (CSPs) working with the US government. Explore the steps to certification and learn how automation simplifies the process.

Puppet 8 is out and available in Puppet Enterprise and Open Source Puppet. In this blog, we'll explain the highlights, updates you should know about, and how to upgrade from Puppet 7 to Puppet 8.