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Make or break - navigating holiday cover shortages

27 Nov 2023 · By Miiro Juuso

Picture this: it's Christmas Eve, and your team members are enjoying a well-deserved break. Meanwhile, your systems and applications are still running 24/7, serving customers and generating revenue. But what happens when something goes wrong?

Without adequate holiday cover, you're essentially leaving your DevOps operations vulnerable to unexpected issues. Even the most reliable systems can experience hiccups, and without immediate attention, these hiccups can escalate into major, and costly, problems.

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  • Peace of Mind: Knowing that your DevOps operations are in capable hands, even during the holidays, means you can relax and get a break from the daily grind

DevOps is all about streamlining processes, automating tasks, and ensuring that your applications and infrastructure run smoothly. But it's also about being prepared for the unexpected.

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About the author

Miiro Juuso is a DevOps practitioner and the founder and CEO of Releaseworks. Having spent over 20 years in various technology roles, Miiro is passionate about helping digital organisations deliver better software, faster.