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What is a container registry? A guide + top 8 registries to consider

There are many container registry services, suitable for all different kinds of teams. We look at the top 8 and why you might consider them.

Working at Octopus - a story of silicon and steel

A history of the computers I have enjoyed as a result of the Octopus Deploy computer policy.

A look at GitHub Codespaces private preview

An early look at GitHub Codespace.

How to deploy from Minecraft with Octopus Deploy

Imagine a world where deployments were simple. You could push a button in your favorite video game and your latest release was deployed to production.

Deploying to Octopus from Jenkins Using Pipelines

Learn how to craft a Jenkins Pipeline that builds a Java project and deploys it to Octopus.

At the helm with Bob Walker

A series where we chat to people at Octopus about their role, what they’re working on to improve the product, and more. Hear from Bob Walker, our Technical Director of Customer Success.

Octopus is your deployment pipeline's quarterback

With the Super Bowl on the horizon, Andy Corrigan explains how Octopus is your deployment pipeline's quarterback

Future of Deployment: Nano Server and .NET Core

Nano Server is an extremely small version of Windows Server. .NET Core is a small version of the .NET runtime. Together, I believe they are the future of how applications will run in production.

Scripting the creation of Octopus API keys

Learn how to script the creation of an API key for use with the Octopus REST API, and how to use browser developer tools to explore the Octopus API in action.

Flexible Working - Jason's Story

Flexible work can be life changing

How to Handle locked files and deployments

SysInternals Handle is a useful tool for finding why a file is locked

Managing credentials in Jenkins

As part of our series about Continuous Integration and build servers, we take a look at the best way to manage credentials in Jenkins with the Credentials Binding plugin.

Set up a local Kubernetes deployment pipeline

We teach you how to set up a local Kubernetes deployment pipeline, so you can experiment without risk.

Using HashiCorp Vault with Octopus

Introducing step templates that allow secrets stored in HashiCorp Vault to be used in deployments or runbooks.

Inside DevOps with Brandon Moore

A series where we share lessons learned from those on the frontlines of DevOps. This post features Brandon Moore, Senior Software Developer in the power industry.

SQL Server and PowerShell: Practical Examples

SQL Server database administration using PowerShell

Octopus releases and Long Term Support (LTS)

We’re iterating on the way we deliver releases of Octopus Deploy

Octopus Deploy 4.0 - Deploy Release Page Redesign

The Deploy Release page has been redesigned as part of Octopus version 4.0

Common mistakes in DevOps metrics

Learn what to avoid as you create and evolve your DevOps measurement system.

Reprioritizing the task queue

Learn about our new feature that lets you reprioritize the task queue in Octopus.

Announcing Codefresh steps for Octopus Deploy

You can now integrate your Codefresh builds with deployments in Octopus Deploy thanks to our Codefresh steps. Learn how the new steps improve your deployment experience.

Documentation

Guest login

Octopus Deploy supports a guest login if enabled.

Add Azure Active Directory login to users

An example script to add Azure Active Directory login details to Octopus user accounts.

Resetting passwords

The Octopus Web Portal makes it easy to change or reset your password.

Authentication providers

Authentication options for Octopus Deploy including our internal provider, Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, and GoogleApps.

Octopus Cloud

How to work with Octopus Cloud.

SSH deployments

Deploying software to Linux and Unix deployment targets.

Active Directory authentication

Octopus Deploy can use Windows credentials to identify users.

Substitute variables in templates

Package steps have a feature that allows you to replace variables in any file.

Configure

Configure this Octopus instance

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