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In this episode, we’re joined by Tarus Balog of OpenNMS and also Matt Ray of Zenoss. John Willis gets on half-way though after a Skype-blow-out.

We start out talking about OpenNMS, of course, and then get into some other topics:

• What “network management” means.
• Using Perl for scripting in IT Management.
• Using ZipTie for asset management.
• John’s 10 enterprises using cloud computing.
• And figuring out the division of work-loads between cloud and on-premise applications.

Them’s the highlights I jotted down while we talked. There’s more locked up in there, like Tarus’ take on cloud computing.

Disclaimer: Zenoss is a client, as is AlterPoint and IBM. See the RedMonk client list for other clients mentioned.