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31 Jul 2026
How to overcome Kubernetes cost management struggles
Kubernetes doesn't track costs natively, and that oversight could be costing the business. Learn how to optimize spending before your budget spirals out of control. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2026
Top legacy modernization tools of 2026
Enterprises can modernize legacy systems faster with the right tools. Discover how to choose the right modernization tool for your project and evaluate the top options available. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2019
New AWS cost management tool, instance tactics to cut cloud bills
AWS users like Lyft and Salesforce have figured out how to keep their cloud costs as low as possible, and a new cloud management tool from Amazon aims to help others do the same. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
04 Dec 2019
A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2019
AWS re:Invent is one of the biggest cloud and IT events of the year. Use this AWS conference guide to get the latest news and expert analysis before, during and after the show. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2019
AWS Outposts brings hybrid cloud support -- but only for Amazon
AWS hybrid cloud support has arrived with the release of Outposts, but Amazon takes a different tack on multi-cloud and forbids co-branding partners from so much as using the term. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2019
AWS moves into quantum computing services with Braket
Amazon joined IBM, Google and Microsoft in the emerging quantum computing market this week with the Amazon Braket managed service along with a new quantum computing research center. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2019
How to evaluate CASB tools for multi-cloud deployments
When it comes to evaluating CASB tools, it's essential to be an informed customer. Identify your organization's usage and security goals to get the context you need before you buy. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2019
Review these Azure Service Bus best practices
When applications talk, you need to listen. Learn about Microsoft's cloud messaging service, its main features, best practices to follow and practical applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2019
Instill cloud change management best practices
Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and productive when handling change. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Nov 2019
AWS month in review: Explore the CloudFormation CLI, Savings Plans
This month, Amazon added the AWS CloudFormation CLI and registry, which should increase the scope of resources supported in CloudFormation. The cloud provider also added a Savings Plan pricing ... Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2019
Establish a self-service cloud brokerage from scratch
Make developers and admins happier with a self-service portal that delivers an in-house marketplace of approved cloud tools and services. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2019
The pros and cons of cloud disaster recovery
Cloud DR is a great option, but it's not as easy as it might look. For starters, you'll need to carefully prepare data and have servers prebuilt as VMs in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2019
Break down CloudFormation vs. Terraform for AWS deployments
CloudFormation is AWS' native infrastructure-as-code tool but many devs -- especially those working in multi-cloud environments -- prefer Terraform. Learn the differences between the two. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
AWS rejects Elasticsearch trademark lawsuit claims
AWS' response to Elasticsearch's trademark infringement lawsuit denies the allegations, but experts say a settlement is likely and justifiably in the cards. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Nov 2019
Decipher how and when to utilize the Azure logging options
Logging is a big piece of the cloud management puzzle. Do you know which logs to track in Azure Monitor, and when to use them? Learn more about Azure log types and best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Infographic
22 Nov 2019
Keep the costs of cloud computing under control
Enterprises need to track, manage and optimize cloud spending to keep budgets in check. Get to the bottom of your overspending problem, and learn how to fix it, with this infographic. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Nov 2019
Get to know these AWS hybrid cloud storage and architecture services
Use this breakdown to build a hybrid cloud strategy. Learn the ins and outs of AWS' hybrid cloud capabilities, from AWS Snowball devices to AWS Outposts and VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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Guide
21 Nov 2019
How to start your cloud career
As the IT field evolves, more professionals are pursuing cloud careers. To stand out in the crowd, you need proper training, skills and certifications. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2019
Save money on instances with these cloud discounts
Don't pay full price for cloud computing resources when you don't have to. See how to save money for VMs on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Google joins bare-metal cloud fray
Google could attract more legacy application workloads through new bare-metal cloud instances, but it's unclear how they measure up to competitors on manageability and cost. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
Google boosts VMware public cloud support with CloudSimple buy
Google has acquired CloudSimple to get a slice of the VMware public cloud deployment market. Indications are that CloudSimple will continue to support Google's rival Azure as well. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Nov 2019
AI-driven development trends shake up the cloud market
Enterprises are increasingly interested in AI, and cloud vendors are in a race to adapt their platforms to meet those needs. See what initiatives are underway to meet the next wave of app development. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Nov 2019
5 tips to ease Kubernetes adoption and legacy VM management
Kubernetes manages containers, but integrating the platform with legacy systems is still a work in progress and requires prior planning to ensure successful adoption. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2019
A primer on Alibaba Cloud for enterprises outside of APAC
When Western cloud users think of major cloud providers, it's typically the top three: AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. But what about the world's fourth largest cloud provider? Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2019
AWS, Azure and Google peppered with outages in same week
Cloud outages hit AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud within the past week, an outcome that suggests customers must take a more sophisticated approach to ensure maximum uptime. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2019
Google to unveil post-Chronicle cloud cybersecurity plans
Google plans to discuss its cloud cybersecurity portfolio at a conference next week, with the capabilities developed by Chronicle figuring heavily into the mix. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
Get to know popular cloud monitoring tools
With so many cloud monitoring services on the market, it can be difficult to choose. Review some of the popular tools available from AWS, Google and Azure -- as well as non-native options. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
AWS SysOps certification exam guide outlines admin responsibility
In this book excerpt from "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate All-in-One Exam Guide," review the best practices for OS and application security on AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Nov 2019
AWS data lake and data warehouse options for the cloud
Get ready for data analytics in the cloud. Learn the best ways to handle your data on AWS. Distinguish between data lakes and data warehouse services on AWS and how they work. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2019
Understand and deploy IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions
The IBM-VMware partnership has provided a platform for admins committed to VMware technologies who also require cloud benefits such as such as scalability and fast provisioning. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2019
How AppDefense works to detect app and VM anomalies
AppDefense, a newer addition to the VMware security tool portfolio and part of the vSphere Platinum edition, helps organizations detect security related anomalies in VMs and applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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News
08 Nov 2019
Microsoft cybersecurity training to become mandatory for its workers
Microsoft's cybersecurity training program, which uses AI-powered tools to reinforce learning, is mandated for all employees. It will also be launched in a version for customers. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2019
IBM's financial services cloud offers developer opportunity
IBM hopes to bring developers to its new financial services cloud that runs on the IBM Cloud platform and uses Red Hat OpenShift as its Kubernetes environment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Nov 2019
How the Microsoft and Oracle partnership affects IT workloads
Oracle and Microsoft's move to unite sometimes-competitive applications and cloud environments means that businesses can focus less on architecture rewrites and more on capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2019
AWS should address these key challenges at re:Invent 2019
AWS has flooded its catalog with services, but enterprises still struggle with the gaps that remain. Find out which pain points cloud experts want AWS to address at re:Invent this year. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Mars gains sweet cloud savings with Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management, which helps customers track spend on the cloud platform, can provide sweet rewards if used correctly and comprehensively, according to candy maker Mars. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Nov 2019
Experts expect AWS re:Invent 2019 to spotlight AI, security and more
Re:Invent 2019 will yet again be heavy on product rollouts. Get ready for the show with a rundown on the topics and technologies our experts predict AWS will spotlight. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Nov 2019
Prepare your IT staff for a transition to the cloud
The cloud requires different types of skills compared to on premises. While there's a learning curve to cloud roles, training current staff is a better bet than competing for talent. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Nov 2019
AppDefense adoption reconstructs the virtual admin role
Security is critical to many organizations' planning stages, with virtual admins seeing additional security responsibilities as weaknesses in security teams' capabilities emerge. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2019
Integrate applications with these 4 Azure integration tools
Integration can ensure consistent and scalable workflows in cloud applications, even connected to on-premises resources. Evaluate tools and services Azure offers for the task. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Microsoft Azure Arc faces cautiously interested user base
The hybrid cloud offering, announced this week at Ignite, will let users manage across multi-cloud, on-premises and edge environments -- but is it relevant? Customers weigh in. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2019
Amazon SNS vs. other push notification services
It can be difficult for developers to enable push notifications across platforms. These messaging services from AWS, Google and Microsoft meet that need but have different strengths. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
Microsoft hybrid cloud strategy expands with Azure Arc
Azure Arc will bring Microsoft's public cloud management tools together for use by customers on any type of infrastructure. The move underscores the drive toward hybrid cloud deployments as customer needs evolve. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2019
How Google Cloud Composer manages workflow orchestration
Before users get started with Google Cloud Composer, a workflow orchestration service, they need to grasp key concepts of the Apache Airflow software that underpins it, including DAGs. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
Google Cloud networking BYOIP feature could ease migrations
Google Cloud Platform's networking capabilities have gotten a boost with the introduction of bring your own IP addresses, a move aimed to ease cloud migrations for customers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2019
AWS month in review: Amazon rolls out RDS on VMware, loses JEDI deal
This month, AWS expanded its hybrid cloud capabilities with RDS on VMware but lost out on the JEDI cloud contract. It also added new EC2 instances with larger network and memory capacity. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2019
Use CloudWatch Container Insights to troubleshoot ECS, EKS
Ensure container-based apps run properly in AWS with CloudWatch Container Insights. Discover how to set up and use this feature for detailed assessments of ECS or EKS workloads. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Oct 2019
Google Cloud Anthos
Google Cloud Anthos is a hybrid, cloud-agnostic container environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2019
Licensing changes reveal Microsoft's cloud strategy
IT analysts share insights on the Microsoft licensing updates, and what it says about the on-premises giant's push for Azure adoption and the impact on current and future workloads. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Oct 2019
Cloud-first agenda reveals disadvantages of cloud services
As hypervisor vendors push cloud services over software, organizations are faced with vendor lock-in, licensing changes and, in some cases, added technology and consulting costs. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Microsoft JEDI contract leaves AWS to weigh its options
Losing the $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract to Microsoft forces AWS to consider its next steps in trying to reverse the government's surprise decision. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Oct 2019
How can you prevent a cloud data breach in your AWS environment?
Get a cloud expert's take on the technical factors involved in the Capital One data breach that exposed sensitive data of millions of the bank's customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2019
5 security oversights to avoid with IAM configurations
IAM provides the granularity organizations need to secure their cloud workloads, but only if it's properly implemented. Refrain from making these common IAM mistakes. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2019
Microsoft cybersecurity strategy, hybrid cloud in focus at Ignite
Microsoft will reveal its latest plans to extend its cybersecurity strategy and a new architectural approach to hybrid clouds during Ignite. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Oct 2019
Get up to speed on Azure's serverless functionality
With so many serverless tools on the market, it can be difficult to pick the right one. Review some of the features of Azure serverless options to help you choose. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2019
Microsoft wins $10 billion JEDI contract over AWS
In a surprise move, the DOD has awarded Microsoft, not AWS, its controversial JEDI cloud computing contract. The deal has a price tag of up to $10 billion over 10 years. Continue Reading
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Quiz
25 Oct 2019
Test your cloud automation and orchestration expertise
Are you familiar with the tools and services available for cloud orchestration and automation? Take this quiz and see how you stack up. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2019
How AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring works
Solve cloud network traffic issues with VPC Traffic Mirroring. Breakdown how traffic mirroring works and how it can boost monitoring and security practices in your AWS environment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Oct 2019
Utilize AI for cloud cost optimization
The sticker shock of cloud bills is still a pain point for enterprises. Providers are looking to AI to fix the problem, but can this technology actually meet customers' needs? Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Oct 2019
How to get the most out of AWS re:Invent 2019
Get the lowdown on this year's re:Invent before you go. With tips on travel logistics, session reservations and social outings, you'll be ready to maximize your time in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
Equifax shares 'risk averse' cloud security model post-breach
Equifax explains how it has transformed its data security strategy using multiple clouds and a more focused approach through Google Cloud Platform's hierarchal security. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Oct 2019
Get to know the top managed Kubernetes services in the cloud
All managed Kubernetes providers address the pain points of deploying and maintaining the container orchestration platform, but they do so in different ways, as outlined in this brief cheat sheet. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS training eases deployment and use
VMware's cloud platform has a steep learning curve, but investing in training courses helps simplify implementation. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2019
Decide between cloud-native apps and app modernization
Whether you want to update current workloads as part of a migration or you're leaning toward a cloud-native model, review the benefits and drawbacks of each approach first. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2019
How VPC networking changes affect AWS Lambda
AWS' old approach to connecting an enterprise's VPC to Lambda was inefficient and added complexity. Learn how the updated model attempts to address those shortcomings. Continue Reading
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Video
18 Oct 2019
Watch this Google Cloud Console tutorial
Get accustomed to the Google Cloud Console. Explore the management features the admin UI has to offer and learn how to customize it to meet your needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2019
Reduce AWS operational issues with OpsCenter
Centralize operations on AWS with Systems Manager OpsCenter. Learn how to create OpsItems, connect them to AWS resources and solve operations issues in your AWS environment. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2019
AWS launches RDS on VMware as hybrid cloud picture evolves
VMware customers can now run AWS' Relational Database Service in their on-premises clusters, in a move that provides another option for hybrid cloud computing. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2019
Top 5 cloud architect interview questions and answers
Job candidates need technical skills and much more to work in the cloud. Prepare for your cloud architect interview with these potential questions and answers to stand out from the crowd. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
AWS' open source entreaties now include cloud credits
AWS will offer promotional cloud credits to open source project maintainers that meet certain criteria. The move comes after repeated tensions with some companies. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2019
Amazon wraps Oracle to AWS migration, looks to poach workloads
Amazon has moved its consumer division's IT operations off of Oracle's database and onto AWS services, a towering effort that gives it a calling card to attract highly critical enterprise workloads. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Oct 2019
What AWS testing tools and services are available?
There are many tools available on the AWS Marketplace for QA testing, making it difficult to determine where to begin. What should an enterprise look for when choosing among QA tools? Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Oct 2019
5 best practices for choosing cloud developer tools
Enterprises are pushing cloud app development as a way to stay up to date on the latest IT trends. Find out how to pick the right cloud and tools for your apps and your staff. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Oct 2019
Bring cloud on prem with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, AWS Outposts
VMware Cloud on Dell EMC and the forthcoming AWS Outposts offer organizations rack-based hybrid cloud products that can extend their public cloud platforms to the data center. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2019
AWS vs. Azure: Compare VMware-based hybrid clouds
Enterprises can extend their on-premises VMware environments to AWS or Azure, but they'll need to decide which one best meets their needs. See how the two managed services stack up. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2019
Amplify improvements streamline AWS mobile app development
Once just an open source Java library, AWS Amplify is now a full-fledged AWS mobile app development platform. Learn how it works and how it compares to Google Firebase. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
AWS ups the ante to win SAP cloud ERP workloads
New AWS high-memory instances geared for SAP ERP implementations reflect an ongoing push by hyperscalers for these lucrative workloads. But many SAP customers are early in their move to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Oct 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS adoption is on the rise in SMBs
VMware's cloud platform isn't exclusive to enterprise-level industries; smaller organizations that adopt the platform can realize cloud advantages, such as high availability and flexibility. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2019
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to add 2,000 jobs in bid for growth
Oracle plans to hire 2,000 workers to boost Oracle Cloud Infrastructure IaaS. It’s part of an aggressive global expansion as Oracle seeks to differentiate from AWS and others. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
04 Oct 2019
Boomi platform adds API management, EDA support
The latest Boomi updates allow users to speed up implementation and allow IT pros to take better advantage of their data and applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2019
Compare AWS CodePipeline vs. Jenkins for CI/CD
Jenkins has more than a thousand third-party integrations, whereas AWS CodePipeline ties you closer to Amazon's cloud. Compare Jenkins and CodePipeline for cost, usability and versatility. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2019
Weigh the challenges of multi-cloud disaster recovery
An enterprise could craft a multi-cloud backup strategy, but that doesn't mean it should. Weigh the potential benefits against the myriad challenges presented by this approach. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
AWS faces Elasticsearch lawsuit for trademark infringement
In a new lawsuit, Elasticsearch alleges that AWS committed trademark infringement and false advertising in connection with services associated with Elasticsearch, the popular search and analytics platform. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2019
AWS updates: Amazon QLDB hits, S3 expands, new instances arrive
This month AWS finally went live with Amazon QLDB. The AWS ledger database is another way for users to tailor data storage to their needs on the platform. AWS also introduced same-region S3 ... Continue Reading
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Video
30 Sep 2019
Learn the benefits and limits of a public cloud migration
The public cloud is an attractive option for enterprises looking to optimize their workloads. However, not all apps are meant for cloud. Find out what drives adoption in this video. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2019
AWS Ground Station aims to lower satellite data costs
AWS Ground Station is Amazon's foray into satellite communications. Learn how one data and analytics company is using this satellite data transmission service. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2019
An Azure subscription management how-to
Subscriptions are not as black and white as they seem. Review the concepts, roles and challenges involved when planning and managing subscriptions for Azure. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2019
Tailor and create compliance rules with this AWS Config tutorial
Get started with this guide to AWS Config rules. Learn how to customize AWS Config managed rules with CloudFormation and create new rules with AWS Lambda. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
What AWS users can learn from the Capital One breach
Don't want to be on the nightly news? Protect sensitive data with cloud security best practices gleaned from what Capital One did wrong -- and what it got right -- during the breach. Continue Reading
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Video
27 Sep 2019
Get started with this Azure cloud migration tool
There are a lot of moving parts to a cloud migration, which leaves a lot of room for error. Follow Douglas Francis as he demonstrates how to seamlessly migrate to Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
Don't overlook cloud computing training
Cloud computing offers many benefits, but companies making the transition should be aware of the time and expense required for education and training. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2019
Evaluate AWS Glue vs. Data Pipeline for cloud-native ETL
There's more than one ETL option for AWS-hosted apps. Choose between Glue's managed service, Data Pipeline's range of supported data sources and Batch's asynchronous operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2019
Get started with Google Cloud Run
Google has upped its resource management game with Cloud Run. Learn the basics of the managed compute platform and follow the simple tutorial on deploying a web app with the service. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2019
Set up continuous compliance on AWS with Config managed rules
It's difficult to meet cloud compliance demands with manual practices. Establish a continuous compliance posture with AWS Config managed rules and best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2019
When to use AWS OpsWorks vs. CloudFormation or Elastic Beanstalk
There are multiple ways to define and deploy resources on AWS. Break down when to use the different AWS configuration management tools and how they integrate together. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Sep 2019
Enterprises want more cloud transparency
Cloud providers have improved the visibility into their platforms, but enterprises still need more information about what goes on behind the scenes. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Sep 2019
Evaluate Azure Cost Management updates post-Cloudyn acquisition
Microsoft users have seen a number of improvements to the Azure Cost Management tool -- but there are still concerns about its support for other cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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Guide
23 Sep 2019
A comprehensive guide for application migration to the cloud
Nothing worthwhile is easy -- a mantra you'll want to remember when challenges arise during a move to the cloud. Make it easier and follow this guide to cloud migration success. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure SVP shares competitive strategy
Former AWS engineer Clay Magouyrk was one of the first people Oracle hired to build OCI and says Oracle has plenty of time -- and a solid strategy -- to catch up to competitors. Continue Reading