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15 Oct 2026
Sovereign AI requires extending governance to AI layer
Under new data sovereignty regulations, deploying AI systems presents an urgent challenge: Endpoints within the U.S. are not enough to meet compliance requirements for cloud data. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2026
When clouds have borders: Navigating cloud sovereignty
The illusion of a borderless, accessible global cloud is collapsing. Business leaders must prepare governance frameworks for an increasingly fragmented global cloud landscape. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Dec 2018
AWS month in review: Cloud networking services abound
AWS' cloud networking services got a big upgrade in December, with a second VPN offering, expanded VPC connections and WebSocket support for API Gateway. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2018
Weigh your AWS database options before a migration
A database migration can be quite messy. Determine your requirements and whether native Amazon services can meet them before you do a complete on-prem database teardown. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2018
GCP addition targets cloud data access, privacy fears
Google Cloud Platform's Access Approval feature lets customers use more of the data access controls they have in their on-premises infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2018
Azure Scheduler retirement sends IT shops to Logic Apps
Microsoft's retirement of Azure Scheduler next year will mean more manual labor for users of the job scheduler. But the extra sweat will come with some benefits. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2018
Amazon Connect integrations aim to improve call center apps
Together, Amazon Connect and Lex can benefit call center agents, as chatbots reduce the workload and provide valuable insights into the customer experience. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2018
Amazon Comprehend
Amazon Comprehend is a natural language processing (NLP) service that uses machine learning to analyze and find relationships in text. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Dec 2018
AWS' container roadmap reveal helps customers plan ahead
Customers will welcome the additional transparency of an unexpected reveal of AWS' container strategy, but it's unclear whether public roadmaps will become a broader part of AWS' culture. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2018
GitLab Serverless augments developers' multi-cloud toolbox
GitLab has added multi-cloud serverless computing capabilities to its CI/CD tool set through a partnership with TriggerMesh. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2018
Use T3 instances for burstable workloads -- cautiously
AWS' burstable VMs can save money for certain workloads, but tread lightly, as users can also get stung by overage charges, particularly with the latest generation. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2018
Learn how to use Terraform for multi-cloud management
Terraform provides a highly configurable platform to manage infrastructure in a cloud-agnostic way. However, enterprises need to prepare for some challenges. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2018
When to manage APIs with cloud-native vs. third-party tools
As enterprises break out applications into smaller components, both in the development cycle and for operational scalability, APIs become more important -- as does proper management. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Dec 2018
A look at the AWS hardware update that fuels its A1 instances
In case you missed the reveal of AWS' A1 instance type at re:Invent, the updated hardware that underpins these VMs could have a major effect on your cloud workloads. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS
Microsoft's new monitoring tools for AKS and its decision to sunset Azure Container Service trumpet the rise of Kubernetes as the de facto choice for container orchestration. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Microsoft ups its AI game with Azure Machine Learning service
Microsoft looks to keep up in the AI race with a machine learning service that competes with offerings from AWS and Google, among others. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2018
Pivotal Function Service aims at multi-cloud, serverless
Serverless might rule in the public cloud, but the new Pivotal Function Service targets enterprises that also have private clouds in their mix. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2018
DynamoDB pricing option makes it a go-to for serverless apps
DynamoDB had its drawbacks, but the addition of on-demand billing and ACID transactions makes it a solid database option for serverless applications. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2018
Azure database updates court on-premises installed base
Microsoft hopes a series of features, deployment options and price changes can convince more customers to migrate their database workloads to Azure and not to rival clouds. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2018
AWS enterprise strategy targets industry verticals
AWS could soon add services specialized for industries such as healthcare and finance. It might be lucrative, but not everyone agrees it's a smart move. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
COBOL applications can go serverless on AWS Lambda
More business-critical applications can now move to a serverless architecture in the cloud with the arrival of COBOL support in AWS Lambda. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
AWS' enterprise efforts shift to prescriptive services
AWS gives users plenty of options, but with that diversity comes complexity. In response, the cloud vendor is poised to move into new territory to appease its enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2018
AWS Outposts shaped by on-prem forerunner from Microsoft
AWS Outposts immediately drew comparison to Microsoft Azure Stack, but Amazon said it designed its service differently based on perceived weaknesses in the competition's offering. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2018
An overview of ARM templates for Azure resource deployment
Azure Resource Manager templates streamline the way IT and development teams deploy cloud resources. To get started, grasp these key concepts around formatting, syntax and more. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
AWS License Manager spotlights BYOL compliance
Many AWS customers use the bring-your-own-license model. Now, the cloud vendor has given them a tool to ensure they comply with third-party contract agreements. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
AWS improves Lambda serverless platform for developers
Several touches to AWS Lambda aim to soothe developers' concerns over the serverless computing platform, including the ability to use their choice of tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
5 best ways to minimize cloud scaling costs
Many factors can contribute to a high public cloud bill -- one of which is scalability. Apply these five practices to effectively scale cloud resources without breaking the bank. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Nov 2018
Third-party partners fill gaps in AWS' multi-cloud support
Even if AWS lags behind Microsoft and Google on its public embrace of multi-cloud, there are tools and services available for users who want to go that route. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2018
AWS month in review: Expanded EC2 options and a blastoff into space
IT and development teams who try to keep pace with AWS' ever-expanding portfolio have a lot to catch up on this month. First, to see the most significant news that came out of AWS re:Invent 2018 ... Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
How to use Azure Site Recovery Deployment Planner
A successful disaster recovery procedure is more complicated than most people think. Learn how an Azure service can streamline the process of VM replication and failover. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2018
Revisit the sights and sounds from AWS re:Invent 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 attendees took to Twitter to voice their pleasures and pains from the show in Vegas, and elaborate on the myriad of Amazon tools and services unveiled at the conference. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
IBM multi-cloud portfolio grows with more tools, acquisitions
IBM continues to build out its multi-cloud management portfolio, but it's still far from alone in a highly competitive market. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Integration tactics to ease hybrid, multi-cloud environments
Hybrid and multi-cloud are increasingly common deployment models, which makes integration a priority. Review three specific approaches to connect on-premises and cloud-based systems. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Compare Docker containers vs. VMs for app dev environments
While there are important technical distinctions between VMs and containers, the reasons developers opt for the latter are often more philosophical, or cultural, in nature. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Nov 2018
AWS plans to democratize access to AI and ML
AWS' goal with AI and ML is to give everybody the same opportunity to bring machine learning to their applications – not just the "richest" and most powerful organizations, but any "builder" of ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Nov 2018
AWS CEO Andy Jassy talks AI, on-premises moves
AWS CEO Andy Jassy discusses how the company enforces ethical use of AI on its platform, its contributions to open source projects and how the on-premises Outposts will work. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Nov 2018
AWS Firewall Manager
AWS Firewall Manager is a tool from Amazon Web Services that an organization can use to configure policies for the cloud vendor's native web application firewall (WAF) service. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2018
Amazon SageMaker updates take on workflows, data labeling
AWS has extended its AI portfolio with more options for developers who want to more easily and quickly incorporate machine learning into their applications. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2018
Consider these options to reduce AWS data transfer costs
While it's free to get data onto AWS, it can be expensive to get it off. Avoid being stung by hefty egress fees with services such as CloudFront, Direct Connect and Snowball. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2018
AWS Outposts amplify signals of a hybrid cloud world
AWS will transport its software stack into customer data centers with Outposts, a managed service that incorporates the same hardware the cloud provider uses for EC2. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2018
Google Cloud Filestore lends itself to legacy enterprise apps
Among other uses, Google's cloud file storage service can simplify the migration of legacy apps to the cloud. Learn about its main features, and how it compares to the competition. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Nov 2018
Oracle vet Kurian will make Google Cloud more enterprise-savvy
Executive appointments happen all the time in the enterprise tech industry, but some have the potential to transform an organization. Oracle veteran Thomas Kurian hired as the next CEO of Google ... Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2018
Discover practical applications of machine learning on AWS
Many organizations still don't know how to get value out of AI, but industries ranging from finance to manufacturing have found practical applications for Amazon SageMaker. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2018
Assess native cloud monitoring tools from top IaaS providers
Monitoring tools from Google, AWS and Azure all share a common goal: help developers optimize application performance. But they also have key differences that users should note. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2018
Cloudlets extend cloud power to edge with virtualized delivery
Cloud computing power for IoT and mobile devices is within reach due to the capabilities of cloudlets, which use virtualization and small data centers to extend computing power. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2018
AWS adds another backstop for S3 security
An added AWS feature helps users ensure Amazon S3 storage buckets that contain sensitive information are kept from public view and not exposed to potential cybercrimes. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
Design data center redundancy based on cloud outage lessons
Public cloud providers have had catastrophic outages, but IT administrators can learn from cloud redundancy failures and successes -- and apply them to on-premises infrastructures. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Nov 2018
Amazon Redshift Spectrum
Amazon Redshift Spectrum is a feature within Amazon Web Services' Redshift data warehousing service that lets a data analyst conduct fast, complex analysis on objects stored on the AWS cloud. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
Control resource sprawl in multi-cloud architectures
Resource sprawl can occur quickly and easily in a multi-cloud deployment. Learn how to dodge this costly, yet common, issue with these five best practices. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2018
Compare cloud container registries from AWS, Azure and Google
Many developers use the Docker Hub container registry, but there are other options from AWS, Azure and Google. Explore these provider-native registries, and their key differences. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2018
EC2 Fleet Auto Scaling targets diverse workloads
Autoscaling is table stakes for public cloud providers. Now AWS customers can apply it to their EC2 Fleet instance groups for improved control over cost and performance. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2018
Evaluate 3 cloud-native CI/CD pipeline tools
When it comes to continuous integration and delivery tools, there is no shortage of comparable options -- including those from public cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure and Google. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2018
How CloudFormation Macros stack up against other IaC tools
Developers can use an updated CloudFormation feature to manage and deploy IaC templates with Lambda. However, other native and third-party tools may be better choices depending on users' needs. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2018
AWS, Oracle trash talk spotlights cloud database migration
Amazon says its consumer division has dumped Oracle's database platform, and the company will offload most workloads by year's end. Will it inspire AWS customers to do the same? Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2018
AWS security tools embrace AI, but miss on multi-cloud
AWS has added AI-backed services, such as Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Macie, to expand its security capabilities, but still hasn't addressed users' needs outside of its own platform. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2018
Snowball Edge enhances data migration to AWS
Enterprises use Snowball to speed data migrations, but the portable appliance has its limitations. With its newer Edge devices, AWS added compute capabilities to address that. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2018
Cloud cost management tools heat up with Apptio sale
Why does private equity firm Vista Equity Partners want to pay nearly $2 billion for IT spend analytics vendor Apptio? Here's a clue: It's the rise of hybrid cloud. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2018
Break down the main features of Azure DevOps Services
DevOps continues to influence how vendors shape their cloud offerings, and this was the case behind Microsoft's recent rebranding of Visual Studio Team Services. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
Cisco, AWS team up for Kubernetes hybrid cloud deployments
Kubernetes users pick up another option for container orchestration in hybrid deployments in the form of a product bundle from Cisco and AWS. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
Google Cloud Scheduler brings job automation to GCP
Google's Cloud Scheduler managed service assists with job execution and management for cloud workloads, and it evens another score with AWS and Azure. Continue Reading
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Quiz
07 Nov 2018
A quick quiz on machine learning services in public cloud
From customized hardware to APIs, public cloud providers now tout a wide range of machine learning and AI technologies. How well have you kept up with this rapidly evolving market? Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
Expanded IBM-VMware partnership eyes hybrid cloud deployments
A managed cloud service for high availability and additional product integrations for microservices and Watson are the latest fruits of a partnership between IBM and VMware. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
AWS should address these user challenges at re:Invent 2018
SearchAWS contributors say Amazon's cloud platform still has shortcomings around data regulation, ops and integrations. They offer some ways AWS could solve these problems at re:Invent this year. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 another test for the cloud giant
AWS continues to dominate the cloud landscape, but there's plenty of work left to do, as more traditional companies integrate its services with their own data centers. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2018
AWS re:Invent 2018 predictions emphasize Lambda, containers
Expanded serverless offerings, as well as new instance types and IoT services, are set to emerge from AWS re:Invent 2018, according to these predictions. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2018
CockroachDB managed database service rises into the cloud
The Managed CockroachDB distributed database cloud service targets megascale workloads but faces stiff competition from public cloud players Microsoft, AWS and Google. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Here's what it takes to become a cloud automation engineer
A cloud automation engineer is a challenging role for any IT professional because of the varied requirements. Find out what education, experience and skill sets you need to get the job. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Azure Reserved Instances boost flexibility around VM size
A recent Azure update for Reserved Instances offers enterprises increased flexibility in terms of VM size, but it also comes with some additional management tasks. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
AWS container services set for next steps
AWS' container line-up doesn't differ much from the competition today, but expect the cloud provider to expand its offerings and integrate with serverless platforms such as Lambda. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Avoid these app design mistakes to save a cloud budget
Certain oversights during app design can increase cloud costs. Dive into the details of four often-overlooked mistakes, and learn how to avoid them to keep your budget in check. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Support for SaaS applications demands a hands-on approach
While they reduce some management burdens for enterprise IT teams, SaaS apps don't exactly run on autopilot, either. Be sure to put a proper support model in place. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Properly configure resources to reduce cloud security threats
Misconfigured cloud resources can quickly open the door to IT risks. Be mindful of access controls, and don't brush off your cloud provider's recommended security practices. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
Red Hat users: Too soon to draw conclusions on IBM deal
Some Red Hat users are taking news of the $34 billion sale to IBM in stride, and say it's important to wait and see. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2018
AWS month in review: Amazon Lightsail, Lambda updates
Developers can access managed databases through Amazon Lightsail, run longer function executions and rely on a Lambda SLA. These were some of the notable updates to AWS in October -- a month that ... Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Oct 2018
AWS Fargate
AWS Fargate is a service that enables a user to run containers on Amazon's cloud computing platform without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Oct 2018
AWS cloud strategy gives nod to on-premises needs
Amazon RDS on VMware signifies a major move on premises to compete with other cloud providers and appease customers. But how far will AWS go from its cloud-only roots? Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2018
IBM, Red Hat customers should watch acquisition closely
IBM said Red Hat will remain independent after its $34 billion deal goes through, and there are reasons for customers to believe that. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2018
IBM-Red Hat juggernaut targets hybrid clouds
IBM and Red Hat plan to build a raft of complementary open source products to capture a huge hunk of the hybrid cloud market, but not offend their respective partners. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Oct 2018
Three events that spooked cloud admins in 2018
So far this year, outages, security breaches and GDPR compliance have haunted cloud admins in the enterprise. Take a closer peek at each of these three big scares. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2018
Words to go: AWS business productivity apps
AWS may be best known for IaaS, but the provider also offers SaaS apps to enhance business productivity. That said, they likely won't check off every box for enterprise users. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2018
Understand the ins and outs of private cloud architecture
Private clouds are based on server virtualization, but they aren't the same. Organizations must consider private cloud's specific use cases in comparison to server virtualization. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Oct 2018
AWS, Microsoft and Google push on with hybrid cloud strategies
As enterprises' appetite for hybrid cloud grows, the rivalry between AWS, Microsoft and Google will increasingly revolve around on-premises environments. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
Choose the right workloads for serverless platforms in cloud
Serverless might be the next big thing in cloud, but that doesn't mean it's a fit for all enterprise workloads. See if your requirements align with these common use cases. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
How Amazon Cognito fits into AWS security best practices
In this chapter excerpt from AWS: Security Best Practices on AWS, author Albert Anthony highlights how Amazon Cognito plays a role in application development on the AWS cloud. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2018
AI and machine learning take on cloud security woes
AI-infused technologies continue to target almost all aspects of cloud monitoring and management, including security. But don't assume they're a silver bullet. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2018
Compare AWS data lakes with S3 against HDFS
An S3 data lake streamlines the analysis of data that lives exclusively on AWS infrastructure but presents limitations for those who want to move beyond the Amazon ecosystem. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2018
Explore Aurora Serverless capabilities for enterprise use
Users should explore the potential benefits and disadvantages of AWS' serverless database option before they jump in and focus on which environments the service fits best. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2018
Can you ace this quiz on cloud computing privacy issues?
Consumers and enterprises are increasingly concerned about data privacy -- with good reason -- and cloud computing introduces a host of new challenges. How well do you know them? Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2018
Don't dwell on the nuances of low-code vs. no-code
As more and more business users acquire basic programming skills, enterprises shouldn't get too caught up in the nuances between low-code and no-code platforms. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2018
Bring AI to the edge with AWS Greengrass ML Inference
Learn the basics of machine learning inference with AWS Greengrass and how it can help train models and increase data value with real-time insights. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2018
IBM eyes services bid with Multicloud Manager
Organizations that run applications in a multi-cloud environment could benefit from IBM's Kubernetes-based management platform that supports on-premises and other cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2018
Estimate cloud computing costs prior to app migration
Enterprises should enlist a number of resources, including cost calculators and third-party tools, to assess what they'll pay for cloud computing -- before they start migration. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2018
Top AWS re:Invent 2018 sessions to pencil in for Vegas
Unsure which re:Invent 2018 sessions to attend? Check out this day-by-day guide for suggestions and options on a range of AWS topics, including migration, security and costs. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2018
AWS Nitro system ushers in more compute options
While questions remain around the direction of AWS' internal Nitro project, the effort has already translated into more high-performance compute options for users. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2018
Open source tool simplifies Kubernetes on AWS
AWS added an open source tool to manage infrastructure directly through Kubernetes. But the software is targeted at AWS assets, so don't expect it to help with portability. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2018
Machine learning tools ease cloud security, log management
Machine learning has increasingly found a home in enterprise cloud management teams, but the technology is still far from being a magic fix for complex tasks, such as multi-cloud cost optimization. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2018
Map out a smooth migration to Azure Resource Manager
As the classic Azure portal becomes outmoded, enterprises need to migrate to ARM -- but the change doesn't always come easy. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth move. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Oct 2018
Lambda support for OpenFaaS among wish-list items
Lambda got a long-awaited upgrade with SQS support, but AWS has more work to do. Here are a few more integrations that could improve Lambda and expand its uses. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2018
Third-party tools ease multi-cloud network snags
Aviatrix is one of a host of third-party networking services that IT teams can use to simplify complex multi-cloud deployments and supplement AWS-native tools. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2018
Manage microservices in cloud with these native tools
AWS, Microsoft and Google all offer native resources and tools to support microservices-based architectures, most of which rely heavily on containers and service mesh technology. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
Google Stackdriver enhances alerts, adds Kubernetes support
A recent round of updates to Google's monitoring tool gives IT and development teams more options to set up alerts, track usage and support Kubernetes, both in the cloud and on premises. Continue Reading
