Cloud Computing
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17 Mar 2026
Top 8 benefits of hybrid cloud for business
Why choose between public cloud and private systems when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2026
Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud: The main difference
As businesses digitally transform across increasingly distributed environments, know the benefits, challenges, similarities and differences between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2026
Top enterprise hybrid cloud management tools to review
The techniques used to build hybrid cloud architectures have come a long way, but managing these environments long term is plenty more complex without the right software. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2025
What is a cloud access security broker (CASB)?
A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software tool or service that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider's infrastructure. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2025
What is infrastructure as a service (IaaS)?
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2025
Wait is over for Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation 9
The first major revision of the VMware platform under Broadcom's ownership is now available to all VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation subscribers. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2025
What is IBM Cloud?
IBM Cloud is a suite of cloud computing services from IBM that offers software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) models. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2025
What is cloud computing? Types, examples and benefits
Cloud computing is a general term for the on-demand delivery of hosted computing and IT services over the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2025
What is a private cloud? Definition and examples
Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers advantages similar to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2025
Pros and cons of cloud computing explained
Scalability, flexibility, lower costs and fast connectivity are among the cloud's advantages that must be weighed against vendor lock-in, internet dependence and complex pricing. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2025
What is Microsoft Azure and how does it work?
Microsoft Azure, formerly known as Windows Azure, is Microsoft's public cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2024
Top public cloud service providers of 2025: How they compare
As the market share gap tightens among AWS, Microsoft and Google, see how their features and offerings stack up against each other and some of the smaller cloud providers. Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2024
The future of hybrid cloud: What to expect in 2025 and beyond
For companies modernizing their business operations, hybrid cloud's embrace of AI, edge computing and integration promises unique levels of flexibility, security and control. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2024
What is data segregation and why is it important in the cloud?
Data segregation, also commonly referred to as data separation, involves the policies and practices for isolating data and workloads based on specific criteria. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2024
What is Google Cloud?
Google Cloud is a suite of public cloud computing services offered by Google. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2024
What is SaaS (software as a service)?
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2024
Cloud visibility: Definition, importance and challenges
Cloud visibility is a company's ability to monitor, track and gain insight into its cloud infrastructure and resources. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2024
What is a cloud-native application?
A cloud-native application is a program that is designed for a cloud computing architecture. These applications are run and hosted in the cloud and are designed to capitalize on the inherent characteristics of a cloud computing software delivery model. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2024
What is a cloud server?
A cloud server is a virtual server that operates in a cloud computing environment and makes its resources accessible to users remotely over a network. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2024
What is public cloud? A definition and in-depth guide
A public cloud is a third-party managed platform that uses the standard cloud computing model to make resources, applications and services available on demand to remote users around the world. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2024
The future of cloud computing: Top trends and predictions
Expect GenAI, IoT, cloud-native, edge computing, power-hungry data centers, data-hungry LLMs, FinOps and privacy laws to shape public cloud's future as a viable service model. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2024
10 key characteristics of cloud computing
Evaluate how these 10 characteristics of cloud computing, such as on-demand self-service and broad network access, can help you become a more nimble and cost-effective business. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2024
What is cloud compliance and why is it important?
Cloud compliance ensures the safe and secure use and storage of data through strict adherence to existing cloud computing rules and guidelines, including applicable federal or international laws and regulatory compliance, as well as industry frameworks and best practices. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2024
What is cloud architecture? Design and implementation
Cloud architecture is how infrastructure components are connected and configured to create a suitable cloud computing environment for the performance, reliability and scalability needed to host user workloads and data. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2024
Quiz yourself on cloud computing basics
To grasp a technology, it's best to start with the basics. Take this brief cloud computing quiz to gauge your knowledge of providers, deployment models and other 101-level topics. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2024
What is cloud sprawl?
Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of an organization's cloud instances, services or providers. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2024
What is hyperscale cloud? Computing and data center uses explained
A hyperscale cloud is an extensive, scalable cloud computing operation that employs numerous hyperscale data centers. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2024
What is multi-cloud? Definition, pros and cons
Multi-cloud is an approach to cloud computing that involves combining two or more cloud services from different providers. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2024
The cloud shared responsibility model for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
The shared responsibility model defines cloud security, but it changes for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Explore the ins and outs of cloud security and what your company is responsible for. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2024
How to implement an effective cloud governance framework
To ensure their cloud environments deliver expected benefits while keeping costs and risks under control, organizations need a process for adhering to key cloud governance pillars. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
5 open source cloud monitoring tools to consider
IT teams need visibility into their cloud environments. If your team wants more than its cloud providers offer, see if an open source monitoring tool is a better fit. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
Public vs. private vs. hybrid cloud: Key differences explained
Public, private and hybrid clouds share similarities, but their differences in cost, control, flexibility, scalability and services determine which model best meets business goals. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
Understand AWS Regions vs. Availability Zones
It's easy to forget about data centers when you run workloads in the cloud. Learn how AWS Regions and Availability Zones differ, and how they affect cloud costs and configurations. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2024
Cloud licensing explained: What businesses need to know
Businesses vacating the premises and setting up their data and applications in a distributed environment must consider cloud licensing's options, advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2024
How to plan a cloud strategy: Complete guide and template
A cloud strategy document is a mission statement, not a design document. It should capture the what and why of a company's cloud strategy, without delving into the minutiae of how. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2024
14 top multi-cloud management platforms for 2025
Dig into the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of the top tools and services designed to help enterprises manage their hybrid and multi-cloud environments Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2024
What is cloud infrastructure?
Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, networking, virtualization software, services and management tools -- that support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2024
What is cloud consulting? Everything you should know
Cloud consulting assists organizations with the complexity of cloud computing including building, deploying, managing and securing applications and infrastructure in the cloud. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2024
Best practices for defining a cloud monitoring strategy
Uptime. Downtime. Security protections. There are so many things to watch out for. An effective cloud monitoring strategy requires an organization to set some clear priorities. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2024
8 key steps of a cloud exit strategy
If your cloud-based workloads and applications need to move back on premises, you'll need a plan. Start your reverse migration with this step-by-step guide. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2024
What is cloud management? Definition, benefits and guide
Cloud management refers to the exercise of control over public, private or hybrid cloud infrastructure resources and services. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
What is cloud economics?
Cloud economics analyzes the total cost of ownership, benefits of cloud services and the overall computing costs in an enterprise environment, focusing on the economic principles driving these factors. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2024
9 cloud cost management tools you should know about
There's a whole category of tools dedicated to managing cloud costs. Here's how they optimize cloud resources and improve bottom lines, plus descriptions of nine of the best ones. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2024
16 metrics that matter in cloud performance monitoring
Compute cost and requests per minute are just two of the metrics that keep cloud performance humming. Here's how cloud metrics differ from on-premises, plus advice on buying tools. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2024
How to build a cloud capacity management plan
Running workloads in the cloud gives an organization access to unlimited resources. That's a good thing, but only if the IT team adopts good capacity planning practices. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2024
Cloud change management: What you need to plan for
Traditional change management and frameworks like ITIL are usually too slow and bureaucratic. You need to adapt them for the speed, and agility -- and risks -- of the cloud. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
What is cloud repatriation and what are the leading causes?
Cloud repatriation refers to the practice of relocating public cloud applications to different locations, most often on premises and for financial, performance and regulatory reasons. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2024
6 FinOps KPIs and metrics to optimize cloud expenditures
IT leaders who adopt FinOps metrics can identify underutilized resources, improve cost allocation and build a tighter connection between cloud investment and business value. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2024
What is AWS? Ultimate guide to Amazon Web Services
AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It includes a mixture of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service and packaged software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2024
What is shared responsibility model?
A shared responsibility model is a cloud security framework that dictates the security obligations of a cloud computing provider and its users to ensure accountability. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
What is a cloud architect and how do you become one?
A cloud architect is an IT professional who is responsible for overseeing a company's cloud computing strategy. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
Understanding the role of AI in cloud computing
AI is bringing previously unimagined capabilities in automation, optimization and predictive analytics to cloud management while posing new challenges for IT departments. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
What is a cloud engineer? Key skills and how to become one
A cloud engineer is an IT professional responsible for any technological duties associated with cloud computing, including design, planning, management, maintenance and support. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2024
What is cloud application performance management (cloud APM)?
Cloud application performance management (cloud APM) is the process of monitoring resources that support software application performance in public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud environments. It takes actions to resolve issues and maintain optimal performance. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2024
Why observability is important in multi-cloud environments
Increased use of multi-cloud environments is creating a need for specialized observability methods and tools for tracking and measuring cloud performance. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2024
What is cloud elasticity?
Cloud elasticity is the ability, in real time, to increase or decrease cloud computing resources, such as central processing unit (CPU) power, memory and storage capacity, as well as input and output bandwidth, to meet unexpected changes in online traffic. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2024
What is cloud cost optimization? 16 best practices to embrace
Cloud pricing is complex, and there are lots of ways to waste money on services you don't need. Here's how to ensure you have just the right amount of cloud resources. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2024
Different types of cloud load balancing and algorithms
Learn how load balancing in the cloud differs from a traditional network traffic distribution, and explore services from AWS, Google and Microsoft. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2024
What is cloud scalability?
Scalability in cloud computing refers to the ability of a cloud environment to adapt to increasing workloads over time without a noticeable change in performance or reliability. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2024
What is cloud automation?
Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to processes and tools that reduce or eliminate manual efforts used to provision and manage cloud computing workloads and services. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2024
HPE GreenLake adds GenAI capabilities as on-premises PaaS
HPE GreenLake debuts a new PaaS offering for enterprise GenAI development, co-created with Nvidia. HPE also updated OpsRamp and server hardware refreshes for AI workloads. Continue Reading
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16 May 2024
12 core Azure networking services you need to know
Network connectivity can make or break a cloud deployment. Discover the basics of Azure network services with this list of key offerings and terms. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2024
Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy
CASB tools help secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology and its use cases. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2024
10 cloud vulnerabilities that can cripple your environment
Enterprises can be devastated by security-related weaknesses or flaws in their cloud environments. Find out where you are most vulnerable before an attacker comes knocking. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2024
What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2024
cloud management platform (CMP)
A cloud management platform (CMP) is a suite of integrated software tools that an enterprise can use to monitor and control cloud environments. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2024
Ease multi-cloud governance challenges with 5 best practices
Establishing sound multi-cloud governance practices can mitigate challenges and enforce security. Review best practices and tools to help manage costs and risk. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2024
cloud application
A cloud application, or cloud app, is a software program where cloud-based and local components work together. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2024
cloud load balancing
Cloud load balancing is the process of distributing workloads across computing resources in a cloud computing environment and carefully balancing the network traffic accessing those resources. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2024
OpenStack
OpenStack is a collection of open source software modules and tools that provides organizations with a framework to create and manage both public cloud and private cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2024
cloud modernization
Cloud modernization is a multistep process where existing on-premises applications, infrastructure and data sources are migrated, updated and transformed into a cloud-based architecture and environment. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2024
data center modernization
Data center modernization includes updating and improving a data center to meet the requirements of the current and the next generation of workloads. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2024
On premises vs. cloud pros and cons, key differences
Immersed in the 'should I stay or should I go' cloud migration debate? Before vacating the premises and moving 'up there,' ponder these advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2024
What is hybrid cloud? The ultimate guide
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party public cloud services with orchestration among these platforms. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2024
hybrid cloud architecture
Hybrid cloud architecture is a type of cloud computing architecture that combines public cloud, private cloud and on-premises resources. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2024
7 keys to an effective hybrid cloud migration strategy
Cloud readiness, storage costs, network lag and metrics can make or break the choice to move data, applications and workloads to today's more complex hybrid cloud environment. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2024
8 hybrid cloud security challenges and how to manage them
Hybrid cloud's benefits are many and varied but so are the security issues surrounding integration, compatibility, governance, compliance, APIs, visibility and responsibility. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2024
hybrid cloud management
Hybrid cloud management characterizes the processes and tools for managing applications that span public and private cloud computing infrastructure. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2024
Pros and cons of 10 common hybrid cloud use cases
For businesses contemplating the advantages and disadvantages of their applications living in a distributed cloud infrastructure, take a cue from these hybrid cloud use cases. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2023
hybrid cloud security
Hybrid cloud security is the combination of technologies and practices that protect a hybrid cloud user's sensitive data, infrastructure and applications. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
Hybrid cloud connectivity best practices and considerations
Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2023
virtual private cloud (VPC)
A virtual private cloud (VPC) is the logical division of a service provider's public cloud multi-tenant architecture to support private cloud computing. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2022
Top 11 benefits of cloud computing
On-premises environments aren't the best fit for all organizations. Discover the top benefits of cloud computing that can save time, money and resources. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2022
10 FAQs about cloud computing
Learn the basics of cloud computing with answers to these frequently asked questions. Review the different types of clouds, and see how your company can get started with them. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2022
Tanzu vs. OpenShift vs. Ezmeral: 3 rivals' Kubernetes offerings
Learn how container management products from VMware, Red Hat and Hewlett Packard Enterprise compare when it comes to their overall Kubernetes strategies. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2021
Oracle offers on-premise support discount for cloud buyers
Oracle's latest bid to attract customer workloads to its public cloud involves discounts on traditional software license maintenance and support fees. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2020
Colocation vs. cloud: What are the key differences?
An organization can host a private cloud in a colocation facility, but using the colocation facility isn't the same as building a private cloud; the two are exceedingly different. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure adds new AMD EPYC instances
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has boosted its support for mission-critical workloads with new options based on AMD's second-generation EPYC processors. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2020
AWS security options grow with Amazon Detective
AWS has released Amazon Detective, a managed threat hunting service that generates visualizations out of log data from native Amazon Web Services. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Amazon smart devices to expand in homes and businesses
Amazon's smart devices range from kitchen appliances to AI-powered assistants. Find out how the tech giant plans to extend its reach into more settings and capabilities. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2019
Amazon's growth strategy could target 5 key markets
Amazon could move well beyond its core e-commerce and cloud services businesses in pursuit of growth, targeting markets such as publishing, health care and travel. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2019
Set up a data lake on AWS with Lake Formation
Modern businesses must organize an unprecedent amount of information. Find out how AWS Lake Formation can help your business manage and analyze high volumes of data. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2019
Amazon supply chain model disrupts entire industry
Amazon has conditioned consumers to get goods as quickly as possible, which has affected the global supply chain industry from top to bottom, including inventory management and logistics. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2019
VMware vSphere monitoring ensures system health, performance
Admins can monitor their vSphere environments with tools such as vSphere Web Client and vSphere health service, which provide access to real-time usage information and system health data. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2019
Get to know Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB use cases
Organizations can deploy Cosmos DB for a range of important applications. Learn how to bolster Azure workloads with this Microsoft database service that is highly distributed and multi-model. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2019
A go-to AWS migration checklist for DevOps-ready enterprises
Follow this checklist to prepare for a cloud migration and optimize DevOps practices. The steps include advice on tools and practices to support the move to an IaaS model or higher-level AWS offerings. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2019
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure updates hone in on security
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is getting a multifaceted security boost as the company seeks to gain ground against AWS, Microsoft and Google for enterprise IaaS workloads. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2019
Oracle and VMware forge new IaaS cloud partnership
Joint Oracle and VMware customers will soon be able to run VMware Cloud Foundation on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with support from Oracle. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2019
Use modern cloud security best practices
Enterprises still worry about the security of cloud and if migrating will put data at risk. Explore modern methods, technologies and tools that help strengthen cloud environments. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Prepare for the deprecation of Amazon S3 path-style API requests
AWS' users should start building apps with virtual-hosted API requests, if they aren't already. Learn about the S3 path-style change and how it could affect your workloads. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Amazon's Werner Vogels talks AWS Outposts, innovation
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels talks about the company's Outposts hybrid cloud hardware, how AWS approaches innovation and future plans for cloud cost containment. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2019
Cloud cost implications of the 5 V's of big data
Moving analytics to the cloud opens a lot of doors for users, but only if they keep costs in check and understand the 5 V's of big data -- volume, variety, velocity, veracity and value. Continue Reading