Pulling the Strings

Open source has always moved fast. Today, it moves faster than ever, driven by both community demand and corporate interest. On this episode, Perforce’s Javier Perez and OSI’s Stefano Maffulli discuss the impact of recent license changes and the historical push-and-pull between consumers and providers in the world of open source.

Highlights:

• Reflecting on 25 years of OSI and its widening scope
• The historical changes that set the stage for open source
• What’s shaping Linux distributions today (CentOS, RHEL restrictions, HashiCorp’s switch to BSL, and more)
• The “social contract” between companies and communities
• The pros and cons of single companies driving open-source communities
• The commercialized future of open source

Speakers:

• Javier Perez, Chief Open Source Evangelist and Senior Director of Product Management at Perforce
• Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director at the Open Source Initiative (OSI)

Links:

• Learn about Puppet’s commitment to open source projects like Bolt and Open Source Puppet (OSP): https://www.puppet.com/community/open-source
• Find Stefano at https://www.maffulli.net/
• Follow Javier on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jperezp_bos
• OSI’s programs (including a new Advocacy and Outreach program) https://opensource.org/programs/
• “Defining an open source AI for the greater good”: How OSI is approaching AI https://opensource.com/article/22/10/defining-open-source-ai
• “Friend or Foe? ChatGPT’s Impact on Open Source Software” by Javier Perez for DevOps.com https://devops.com/friend-or-foe-chatgpts-impact-on-open-source-software/
• Read the episode transcript

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“It doesn't matter how small the contribution is – I think everyone benefits from the different environment, the different culture, of open source communities.” From ‘free software’ to the Mars Rover, the scope of open source is expansive, growing, and offering new challenges to organizations and practitioners alike. Now, Perforce Director of Product Management Javier Perez is excited to share the latest findings from the 2023 State of Open Source Report with the context of his 26+ years in the software industry. Look into the past and peer into the future with this exciting discussion between two open source evangelists.

Join Javier and host Ben Ford, Developer Relations Director at Puppet by Perforce, as they discuss the history of open source, examples of open source software dating back to the 1950s, the communities that have formed around open source, where open source software is headed, and highlights from the highly anticipated 2023 State of Open Source Report, which asked ~900 global respondents about their use of open source software.

Highlights:

• AI and machine learning took the number one spot as a technology that most survey respondents were interested in.
• The number-one reason organizations use open source software is access to innovation — not cost savings.
• How initiatives intra-organization methodologies like InnerSource are breaking down silos between companies.
• Why AI and Web3 are trends worth watching in the open source space.

Speakers:

• Ben Ford, Developer Relations Director at Puppet by Perforce
• Javier Perez, Director of Product Management at Perforce

Links:

• Get the 2023 State of Open Source Report
• Follow Javier on Twitter
• Read the episode transcript

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So your organization failed a compliance audit and got slapped with fines and penalties. Bummer! You pay the fine, spend a few days fixing your configurations, run a scan, and get ready to do it again come the next audit. But that approach doesn’t work anymore: The risks are too high, and fixing months of configuration drift at the drop of a hat (let alone hunting down all the paperwork for auditors) certainly isn’t your team’s favorite thing to do.

Demo Puppet Comply + CEM for cross-department visibility and automated compliance

The broad scope of today’s compliance management requires a coordinated effort from more than just the security team. In this episode of Pulling the Strings, two Puppet compliance experts make the case for cooperation among security, compliance, ops, and just about everyone else in your organization. They discuss the crumbling walls between security, compliance, and ops, as well as tools organizations use to ensure continuous compliance.

Highlights:

• Why organizations always wait until something goes wrong to pay attention to compliance + security
• The simple micro-adjustments that prevent massive corrections come audit time
• Working toward better alignment between teams so that they’re making compliance easier
• The point and benefits of continuous compliance – and why ‘cowboy compliance’ isn’t enough
• Why compliance frameworks matter across security, compliance, and ops

Speakers:

• Ben Ford, Community Lead at Puppet by Perforce
• Claire McDyre, Senior Product Manager at Puppet by Perforce
• Robin Tatam, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Puppet by Perforce

Links:

• Try Puppet Comply + CEM to give your whole team the power to tackle compliance
• Read Claire’s content on the Puppet blog
• Read Robin’s content on the Puppet blog
• Read the episode transcript

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It’s all good news, we promise! The Forge has always been the go-to spot for Puppet users to find, download, and update content and modules. On this episode, we're revealing a few of the exciting changes that are going to make the Forge even easier and more valuable for all Puppet users, like personalization, filters, and features to track module versions and updates against your Puppet file.

As of today, there are 7,508 modules on the Puppet Forge – some active, some deprecated, some created and supported by Puppet Labs, some by community groups like Vox Pupuli. While it’s become a hub for all Puppet users, we've heard feedback on ways it could be even better. We see a brighter future for the Forge – one built for and shaped by users like you! Join Ben Ford as he talks to Forge Product Manager Saurabh Karwa about what the Forge is today, the subtle changes that are already in the works, the near-term roadmap, and the long-term vision for the Forge.

Speakers:

• Ben Ford, Community Lead at Puppet by Perforce
• Saurabh Karwa, Product Manager at Puppet by Perforce

Highlights:

• Introducing Saurabh, the Product Manager for the Puppet Forge
• What the Forge is today and what it needs to become THE place for Puppet users
• The role of the Puppet Community in shaping the future of the Forge
• Adding personalization, new filters, and features to track module versions and updates
• Why you should join our new Ecosystem Advisory Board

Links:

• Join the Puppet Community Slack
• Tell us what you think of the Forge and PDK with the Ecosystem Advisory Board survey
• Email Saurabh at [email protected]

We know Halloween is over; however, these #DevOps stories are still mentally wreaking havoc on all that was involved. Ben Ford, Rob Nelson, and Mike Smith bravely share their experiences that were close to creating resume generating events in this episode. Tune in for how they recovered and the timeless lessons learned.