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Marcel Venema

Dec 14, 2024 9 min

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Why Every Enterprise Needs an Automation Authority

Automation is no longer a nice-to-have for modern enterprises; it’s a business-critical capability. With great automation comes great responsibility. Without a clear authority to manage and govern automation initiatives, enterprises risk chaos, silos, and missed opportunities.

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Marcel Venema

Oct 1, 2024 3 min

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It is not only about developing code...

In a recent project, I was asked if I could deliver an infrastructure-as-code project within a tight deadline. I accepted this, noting that certain conditions must be in place for me to achieve this within the given timeframe. Unfortunately, the project failed…

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Marcel Venema

Sep 28, 2024 2 min

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Homelab expansion

My Nutanix homelab server died… Of course this always happens at the worst possible time. Luckily I found a literally fast replacement in the shape of the Minisforum MS-01 workstation…

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Marcel Venema

Aug 22, 2024 4 min

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Which problems are solved when using an artifact repository

In the world of infrastructure-as-code development, managing dependencies, builds and deployments can quickly become chaotic. This is where an artifact repository comes in.

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Marcel Venema

Apr 22, 2023 3 min

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Why you need a lab environment

DevOps engineers play a vital role in the infrastructure and software development process, where they work closely with the development and operations teams to streamline the delivery pipeline. A DevOps engineer needs to ensure that the infrastructure development process is efficient, automated, and scalable. One of the essential tools that a DevOps engineer needs to have is a lab environment.

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Marcel Venema

Mar 4, 2023 3 min

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The importance of having a Definition of Done

As a DevOps engineer, having a clear definition of done is important for several reasons. Also as a DevOps engineer, you want to code and minimize administration. Having participated in multiple projects at multiple companies, I can only give one piece of advice: Have a Definition of Done!

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