In this special episode of Abnormal DevOps Iterations, we dive deep into the evolving world of Puppet discussing the recent events and the consequential fork. Our panel includes: Tim Meusel (Vox Pupuli PMC) – Longtime contributor and leader in the Puppet open-source ecosystem. David Sandilands (Perforce/Puppet) – Community and Developer Relations Lead at Puppet. Ben Ford (Vox Pupuli Contributor) – Former Puppet employee and open-source advocate, now helping drive the new OpenVox fork. They discuss Puppet’s recent shift after the Perforce acquisition, what the new Puppet Core and Enterprise offerings mean for users, and why the community decided to create the OpenVox fork. If you’ve ever used or contributed to Puppet, this conversation is essential listening.

Welcome to this in-depth chat with James Shubin, creator of MGMT, as we explore next-generation DevOps and infrastructure automation. Discover how MGMT stands out from traditional configuration management tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Terraform, thanks to its unique reactive automation approach. James explains how modeling time, scaling, and responding to instant infrastructure changes can future-proof your environment—whether you’re running distributed systems on-premises or in the cloud. In this conversation, we also dive into the complexities of open source software, discussing sustainability, funding challenges, and the evolving role of community support. James shares his honest thoughts on how large corporations shape technology trends, why Kubernetes may not always be the ultimate answer, and how MGMT aims to offer a simpler, more efficient path to continuous configuration. We wrap up by tackling the buzz around AI, touching on how machine learning models and big tech influence the DevOps landscape. Whether you’re a DevOps engineer, system administrator, or simply curious about the future of IT infrastructure, this episode is packed with insights. Tune in to learn more about James’s mission to democratize automation, reduce complexity, and build next-level tooling for the industry. Stay until the end for conference highlights, community updates, and a glimpse into how you can get involved.

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Abnormal DevOps Iteration Podcast. In this conversation, host Alessandro reconnects with longtime friend and DevOps expert Riaan Nolan—author of HashiQube and current DevOps techie in Australia. They dive into the ever-evolving DevOps landscape: from HashiCorp licensing changes and the Terraform/OpenTofu fork to the role of Vault, Nomad, and Kubernetes in modern infrastructure. Riaan also highlights HashiQube, his flexible lab environment for hands-on learning with a wide range of DevOps tooling. Together, they touch on the future of open source, how AI is reshaping our industry, and why it’s a thrilling time