Cloud Computing
Top Stories
-
Tip
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
-
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
-
News
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
News
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
-
Tip
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
-
News
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
-
News
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
-
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
-
News
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
-
Feature
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
-
News
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
-
Feature
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
-
News
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
News
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
-
News
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Tip
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
-
Feature
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
-
Feature
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
- 25 Oct 2018
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Quiz
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
News
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
-
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
-
Feature
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
-
Feature
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
-
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
-
Tip
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
-
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
-
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Tip
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
-
Opinion
28 Sep 2018
Automation poses risk and reward for cloud operations teams
While there's some concern among IT staff that automation will displace jobs, don't panic yet. There are several ways to stay relevant, and even thrive, in the age of automation. Continue Reading
-
Tip
28 Sep 2018
Navigate your options for Oracle cloud certifications
Oracle certifications, including those for cloud, can build foundational knowledge or expand existing IT skills. The first challenge, though, is to find the right training path. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
28 Sep 2018
SQL Server deal portends problems with AWS BYOL approach
A BYOL approach gives enterprises flexibility with their cloud vendors, but be sure to have an exit strategy in case any licensing agreements come to end. Continue Reading
-
Quiz
28 Sep 2018
Quiz yourself on cloud-native app development tools
There are many app development tools in the cloud market, including those from top IaaS providers. Take this quiz to gauge your knowledge of some popular native options. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
28 Sep 2018
AWS month in review: More for hybrid cloud architectures
September was a low-key month for AWS, even though it rolled out more than 70 updates to its platform. AWS advancements in September were a lot of the standard fodder: services expanded to ... Continue Reading
-
Feature
28 Sep 2018
Expanded DynamoDB features might come up short for some
Expanded features for DynamoDB target tedious workarounds for availability and backups, but might only appeal to large enterprises with massive heaps of data. Continue Reading
-
Definition
28 Sep 2018
CAIQ (Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire)
The Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) is a survey provided by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) for cloud consumers and auditors to assess the security capabilities of a cloud service provider. Continue Reading
-
Tip
28 Sep 2018
The first 5 steps to build a private cloud infrastructure
To implement a private cloud, IT teams must start at the beginning -- and define what a cloud strategy will mean, exactly, to their organization -- before they proceed. Continue Reading
-
Definition
27 Sep 2018
AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO)
AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO) is a service from Amazon Web Services that enables IT to manage user access to multiple applications and AWS accounts from a single, centralized console. Continue Reading
-
Feature
27 Sep 2018
For AI on AWS, it all starts with experimentation
For enterprises, the term artificial intelligence comes with a lot of baggage. Start from scratch with these expert tips to get your Amazon AI project off the ground. Continue Reading
-
News
27 Sep 2018
Amazon Aurora Parallel Query blurs database lines
AWS continues to add features to its managed transactional database service. The latest takes advantage of Aurora's scale-out approach to potentially double query speed. Continue Reading
-
Feature
26 Sep 2018
Cost management the next big issue in multi-cloud computing
Multi-cloud computing continues to make its way into the enterprises and, as it does, introduces some significant cost management challenges. Continue Reading
-
Tip
26 Sep 2018
Use AWS DeepLens to develop AI skills
The DeepLens service partners well with other AWS offerings and opens the door for numerous user- and customer-facing applications. Get started with the deep learning technology. Continue Reading
-
Tip
26 Sep 2018
Single-tenant cloud services help alleviate security concerns
What happens when an enterprise wants the benefits of cloud but without the multi-tenancy? Isolated services are available for those willing to pay. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
26 Sep 2018
AWS' managed cloud services lighten the load for IT
AWS continues to find ways to move up the stack and ease the burden on IT. Take advantage of these services to improve productivity, and stop worrying about low-level maintenance. Continue Reading
-
Answer
25 Sep 2018
Plan ahead for traffic spikes with AWS CDN
While Amazon CloudFront can make traffic spikes more manageable, IT teams still need to carefully prepare their environment for these increases in user activity. Continue Reading
-
Tip
25 Sep 2018
Serverless platforms limit programming language options
Serverless computing can reduce infrastructure costs and streamline development processes, but don't assume that your programming language of choice will be available. Continue Reading
-
News
24 Sep 2018
Google Cloud CTO talks Cloud Services Platform hybrid play
Google Cloud CTO Brian Stevens envisions an IT landscape where enterprises can more easily develop and manage apps that span on premises and the cloud. Hint: Kubernetes plays a big role. Continue Reading
-
News
24 Sep 2018
Microsoft embraces Azure cloud platform as its strategic heart
Microsoft's showcase of Azure-based offerings asserts the cloud at the heart of the company's future, and further cements its position against cloud archrival AWS. Continue Reading
-
Tip
24 Sep 2018
Avoid messy breakups with your AWS consulting partner
Maintain control over cloud credentials and permissions to avoid a bad breakup with your AWS consultant, and structure your contract to safeguard against deals gone awry. Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 Sep 2018
Compare IaC tools for hybrid, multi-cloud environments
Infrastructure-as-code tools come in two flavors: third-party and those native to a certain cloud provider. Keep these factors in mind to choose the right one. Continue Reading
-
Tip
19 Sep 2018
AWS bare-metal instances target a niche market -- for now
AWS' addition of bare-metal instances runs counter to its heritage but is another example of how the vendor wants to keep users on its cloud and also attract new ones. Continue Reading
-
Tip
17 Sep 2018
Improve hybrid cloud monitoring through automation, alerts
To effectively monitor hybrid cloud infrastructure -- without being overloaded with data and alerts -- IT teams need to rethink some of their existing processes. Use these five best practices to get started. Continue Reading
-
Tip
17 Sep 2018
Centralize AWS account management with native SSO tool
Some third-party tools have longer track records, but AWS SSO offers an appealing alternative as a native service to handle cloud account management. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
13 Sep 2018
Learn from these Microsoft's Azure outage postmortem takeaways
Microsoft shed more light on last week's major Azure outage that generally confirm what everyone already knew - a storm near the Azure South Central US region knocked cooling systems offline and ... Continue Reading
-
Tip
13 Sep 2018
How Azure Cloud Shell can streamline resource management
Azure Cloud Shell's browser-based model frees IT teams from installation headaches but presents some formatting and timeout issues that admins need to watch for. Continue Reading
-
Feature
13 Sep 2018
Assess, manage AWS costs with third-party tools
An ecosystem of third-party products augment AWS' vast portfolio of cloud services, including cost management tools. Dig into these vendor tools to find a fit for your organization. Continue Reading
-
Tip
13 Sep 2018
Weave AWS CodePipeline into serverless app deployment
CodePipeline brings a number of benefits to serverless app development and deployment, including the elimination of mundane tasks and deep integration with other AWS tools. Continue Reading
-
Tip
10 Sep 2018
Implement these best practices to run Terraform with AWS
Infrastructure as code on AWS can introduce a learning curve, but tools, such as Terraform, can help enterprises meet their IaC goals. Continue Reading
-
News
07 Sep 2018
Azure outage spotlights cloud infrastructure choices
One difference in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure design may have contributed to the extended outage this week in an Azure region that hit a large number of customers. Continue Reading
-
Tip
06 Sep 2018
Overcome 9 microservices challenges for platform flexibility
It's all well and good to tear apart your monolith, but a careless microservices approach can result in the same old problems. Watch out for these nine hurdles. Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Sep 2018
Take responsibility for SaaS application security
Can't keep up with cloud app security hardening? Experts say it's time to implement DevSecOps initiatives and look to third-party security tools and services. Continue Reading
-
Feature
05 Sep 2018
Design a hybrid IT infrastructure with a strategic framework
Hybrid IT demands that IT managers and teams use frameworks, best practices and governance structures to ensure the success of on-premises and cloud deployments. Continue Reading
-
News
31 Aug 2018
CloudHealth's Kinsella weighs in on VMware, cloud management
VMware expanded its footprint in cloud management when it acquired CloudHealth Technologies. CloudHealth CTO Joe Kinsella observed the market changes that call for a complex management portfolio. Continue Reading
-
Answer
31 Aug 2018
VMware Network Insight eyes better AWS network visibility
Some AWS users should consider a third-party tool to find better visibility into their network infrastructure and traffic patterns instead of relying on Amazon VPC. Continue Reading
-
Tip
31 Aug 2018
Open source low-code platforms extend app dev capabilities
Enterprises want their apps to go to market as fast as possible. Low-code platforms accelerate development processes, and with open source, these platforms are more customizable. Continue Reading
-
Feature
30 Aug 2018
Cloud vendor lock-in fears dwindle for enterprises
Vendor lock-in concerns are slowly dissipating as enterprises prioritize functionality and speed to market. Other concerns continue to climb up the list, including skills and compliance. Continue Reading
-
Blog Post
30 Aug 2018
AWS balances GA of Aurora Serverless with new instance types
AWS updates in August include general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless for MySQL, more instance types, continued progress into serverless territory, and deeper ties to VMware on premises ... Continue Reading
-
Tip
30 Aug 2018
Accelerate API dev with documentation-driven development
A missing cloud API doesn't mean all work needs to stop. Engineering and development teams can work with a mock API server until the real API is production-ready. Continue Reading
-
Tip
30 Aug 2018
Dig into Azure Kubernetes Service networking options
Enterprises that choose the wrong AKS networking option could face poor performance and higher costs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each option before you rush in. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
30 Aug 2018
AWS is still the go-to cloud for SMBs, despite viable alternatives
AWS opened the door for the cloud among SMBs with its initial IaaS offering, while competition from Microsoft and Google continues to play catch-up in the marketplace. Continue Reading
-
Tip
30 Aug 2018
Ensure AWS video file conversion doesn't break the bank
Video file conversion can be a costly but necessary task for enterprises to reach their customers. Find the right mix of functionality and price with these services. Continue Reading
-
Tip
29 Aug 2018
Azure management groups ease policy enforcement
It isn't easy to manage Azure subscriptions, but with management groups, admins can now simplify policy enforcement on a larger scale. Continue Reading
-
Tip
29 Aug 2018
Assess VMC on AWS benefits against possible tradeoffs
AWS provides the types of benefits many VMware -- and Amazon -- users want, despite some tradeoffs for those more accustomed to vSphere on premises. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
28 Aug 2018
Machine learning services in cloud aim for AI accessibility
Machine learning is a complex technology that requires data science skills. Cloud providers have tried to change that and make AI more accessible. But are those efforts working? Continue Reading
-
Tip
28 Aug 2018
Public snapshots pose significant Amazon EBS security risks
Exposed EBS snapshots can leave volumes open to public intrusion or manipulation. Manage your snapshot settings carefully to protect your EC2 data. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Aug 2018
Amazon RDS on VMware extends cloud database on site
The latest expansion of the VMware-AWS partnership, centered on RDS, suggests a growing interest from the public cloud giant to extend its reach into enterprise data centers. Continue Reading
-
News
28 Aug 2018
VMware swallows CloudHealth with eye on multi-cloud market
VMware wants to simplify management of complex multi-cloud environments -- this time through the acquisition of third-party SaaS provider CloudHealth. Continue Reading
-
Tip
28 Aug 2018
Plan ahead for app portability in multi-cloud deployments
For dev teams who work primarily with AWS, multi-cloud presents some challenges. Explore these ways to ensure app portability and whether that flexibility is worth the effort. Continue Reading
-
Tip
27 Aug 2018
Write your first Google Cloud Function with these three tips
To build a serverless function, many developers require a shift in mindset. Use these three tips to create a cost-effective and high-performing function in Google Cloud Platform. Continue Reading
-
News
27 Aug 2018
VMware Cloud on AWS ups its appeal to legacy shops
The latest version of VMware's joint hybrid cloud offering with AWS emphasizes faster and more seamless migrations for legacy apps on their way to the cloud. Continue Reading
