Author:
Jnanankur Ghosh
Jnanankur is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Progress responsible for the Chef portfolio. He has worked in product marketing roles in telecom, biometric security, cloud computing, and voice technology domains and takes a keen interest in traveling and sports.
Introducing Progress Chef Opsmith Early Access: AI-Driven Operations in Chef 360
Transform infrastructure ops with Chef Opsmith-AI automation in Chef 360 for faster execution, sandbox validation and scalable workflows.
Read moreThe Progress Chef 360 Platform: Built for Enterprise-Ready Operations
By Jayamathan S
Enterprise infrastructure teams need platforms they can run, protect, and recover with confidence while meeting existing security and operational constraints. The Progress Chef 360 platform delivers enterprise‑ready automation by unifying infrastructure automation, continuous compliance, node management, and job orchestration into a single system. With built‑in disaster recovery and fully supported Bring Your Own Kubernetes (BYOK) deployments, Chef 360 enables organizations to operate securely, consistently, and at scale across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.
Read moreHow Much Does Open-Source Chef Actually Cost?
Open-source Chef has no licensing fees, but hidden costs tied to labor, maintenance, scalability, and security often increase total cost of ownership for medium to large organizations, making it more expensive than expected when evaluated at enterprise scale.
Read moreWhy Automation from Free Downstream Distributions is Not Enough for Enterprises
By Aditya V
The essential role of commercial support, security and innovation in modern IT operations.
Read moreDecoding the Change: Why Progress Chef is Moving to Licensed Downloads
By Jayamathan S
This blog is reminding our users about an important update: all Progress Chef product downloads will soon require license validation.
Read moreWhen Free Isn’t Safe: The Real Cost of Ignoring CVE Risks in Open-Source Tools
In an era where AI is rewriting the rules of innovation, one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: the relentless rise of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Learn how the “free” version of open-source Chef software can be a risky choice for your organization.
Read moreWhy a Cloud-Based Platform Should Be Your Next Big Move to Manage Your Infrastructure
Whether you’re exploring the possibilities of DevSecOps or seeking to streamline complex processes, cloud-based platforms offer a robust framework on a single platter to enhance the productivity, scalability and security of your applications.
Read moreProgress Chef 360 is Here! — Orchestrate Jobs at Scale with the Power of the Cloud
By Mark Cavins
Here is your chance to more simply experience Progress Chef job orchestration and node management capabilities. Sign up for the Chef Cloud Trial today!
Read moreCloud-Powered Job Orchestration: Progress Chef 360 SaaS Beta is Here!
By Mark Cavins
Here is your chance to experience Chef job orchestration and node management capabilities more simplified. Join the Chef 360 SaaS Beta Program today!
Read moreDevSecOps in 2025: 5 New Trends to Look Out For!
In the first quarter of the 21st century, technology evolved from Y2K to AI. Along with this, the global risk landscape has widened its horizons, with new threats appearing daily. DevOps and its evolved version of DevSecOps enable organizations to maintain agility in application delivery while keeping them safe and secure. This blog discusses the trends in the DevOps world in the coming new year.
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