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Tip
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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News
16 Jul 2018
Microsoft bills Azure network as the hub for remote offices
Azure Virtual WAN is Microsoft's bid to play in the emerging SD-WAN space, as it seeks to solve users' networking problems while it adds new customers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2018
Google needs to win enterprise confidence at cloud conference
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has become a more robust and reliable public cloud in recent years but still has nowhere near the enterprise mindshare afforded to fellow hyperscale platforms AWS and ... Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2018
Harden cloud apps with a secure software development lifecycle
Wouldn't it be nice if every application were 100% cloud-ready? Unfortunately, that's often not the case, which can lead to security risks down the line if not properly addressed. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2018
Evolve IT staff, skill sets for a multi-cloud strategy
To effectively implement and manage a multi-cloud architecture, enterprises first need IT team members who hold a unique mix of technical and business skills. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Jul 2018
Use SQS to trigger functions in Lambda -- finally
The wait is over, as you can now trigger Lambda functions with SQS messages. Follow these steps to get up and running with this new capability. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2018
Assess the pros and cons of leading PaaS tools
Unsure which PaaS provider will best meet your development needs? Dive in to this roundup of common vendor options and the features they offer to simplify that decision. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Google's partner ecosystem remains a work in progress
The Google Cloud ecosystem continues to expand, as Google improves its relationships with third-party vendors and tries to translate its technology to traditional IT shops. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2018
Web app development morphs as apps and websites merge
The lines between web and mobile app and websites are blurring, so development silos are out, and boning up on building progressive web apps and single-page apps is in. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jul 2018
IPaaS tools aim to alleviate app integration troubles
With the rise of hybrid cloud architectures, there's a heightened need for more sophisticated app and data integration tools. IPaaS can help but isn't necessarily a cure-all. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Assess AWS serverless costs and learn how to reduce them
Serverless architectures help teams deploy to production faster but also introduce an entirely new cost structure. Use this step-by-step example to know what to expect on a bill. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Manage Google cloud instances with images, templates
Recent additions to Google Compute Engine, particularly around images and templates, streamline how admins can create and manage VMs. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2018
Master AWS CloudFormation templates with these five tips
AWS CloudFormation enables businesses to automate much of their cloud infrastructure. Read this expert advice to ramp up with the service. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2018
Breadth of AWS features acts as a double-edged sword for IT
AWS offers a wide variety of cloud tools but, in some cases, still lacks the core IT management and ops features that enterprises crave. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jun 2018
VMware-AWS service bubbles into new markets
With the VMware-AWS partnership, some customers were either reluctant or unable to use earlier versions of the service. Now, with the passage of time and corresponding product maturity, customers ... Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2018
Embrace automation in a hybrid cloud deployment: Free chapter
Hybrid cloud is complex, and while automation helps, it also presents new risks. This book by Clive Longbottom dives into the details cloud adopters should know. Continue Reading
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Guide
29 Jun 2018
An IT pro's survival guide for multi-cloud computing
Enterprises increasingly use multiple cloud providers to achieve their goals. Learn how you could benefit from this model and get a jump-start on a multi-cloud management strategy. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Jun 2018
Use AWS tags to sharpen your cloud visibility
AWS resource tags provide admins with more visibility into their cloud deployment. Learn how to implement them with these best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2018
Four signs you need a third-party cloud management platform
In a multi-cloud deployment, IaaS providers' native tools for admins often fall short. These four signs indicate it's time to invest in a third-party cloud management tool. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
VMware's managed Kubernetes service enters a crowded race
VMware Kubernetes Engine is the latest service from vendors that want to jump into the container business, and it's another signal of VMware's changing take on cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2018
AWS' market share growth depends on enterprise focus
While AWS remains the clear leader in the public IaaS market, the vendor's future success depends on how it addresses the more foundational needs of its enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Google dives into elusive cloud file storage market
Google Cloud Filestore may be the last piece of the puzzle for the vendor's storage services, but like its competitors' file offerings, it's far from a finished product. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jun 2018
Bolster multi-cloud security with these data privacy tips
Data privacy is always a top priority for enterprise IT teams. And those with a multi-cloud model should adopt a mix of security techniques -- from erasure coding to encryption. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2018
AWS Shield provides DDoS attack protection as threats mount
DDoS attacks continue to grow in sophistication, and enterprises need to be on alert. AWS Shield provides two tiers of automatic protection, but are they enough? Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2018
Azure PaaS strategy hones in on hybrid cloud, containers
Microsoft's PaaS offerings might have a leg-up in terms of support for hybrid deployments, but the vendor still faces tough competition in a quickly evolving app-dev market. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2018
Use service-linked IAM roles to simplify user permissions
While AWS IAM enables control over a cloud environment, it can become a management nightmare. Automate part of this process via service-linked roles to free up time for other tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2018
Three ways to ensure app portability in a multi-cloud strategy
As multi-cloud adoption grows, developers need to be careful they don't sacrifice application portability for the sake of using provider-native services. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2018
Edge devices' compute demands complicate cloud IoT choices
Cloud vendors want companies to use their platforms for the full scope of their IoT deployments, but that might not be their best choice. As edge computing emerges as part of IoT deployments, users ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2018
Avoid runaway costs to keep a cloud budget in check
Wasteful spending is still a prominent issue for enterprises in the cloud. Admins need to do their homework -- before migration -- to rein in runaway cloud costs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2018
Emerging PaaS model puts cloud app dev into the fast lane
As they grapple with application backlogs and a shortage of seasoned, business-savvy developers, enterprises will increasingly look to drag-and-drop programming options. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2018
Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing
It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical advantages. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jun 2018
Enterprises wrestle with OpenStack backup, DR challenges
To work around the manual and often tedious processes associated with OpenStack DR and backup, some enterprises have turned to third-party tools. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Pulumi aims to become standard cloud dev platform
Aiming to help developers build and scale applications for multi-cloud environments, Seattle-based startup Pulumi has delivered a cloud development platform. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Unchecked cloud IoT costs can quickly spiral upward
IoT sensors can produce seemingly endless streams of data, so users must beware how much to send back to the cloud to avoid jaw-dropping monthly bills. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2018
AWS low-code strategy hones in on back-end services
AWS has yet to unveil a native and general-purpose low-code platform, but some of its services, such as Lex and Sumerian, seem to endorse that model. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2018
AWS termination protection acts as resource safety belt
In the push to get applications to production quickly, mistakes can happen. But you can avoid potentially disastrous AWS resource deletion through these features and strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jun 2018
How AWS Fargate reduces container management burdens
Enterprises face a number of management challenges when they adopt containers. While AWS Fargate eliminates some of these hurdles, be sure to mind your bill. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2018
Map hybrid cloud applications to your VPN address spaces
Enterprise networks can easily become your Achilles' heel in hybrid cloud. Follow this advice to effectively manage your VPN, as well as scale and redeploy hybrid cloud apps. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2018
Evaluate PaaS vendors based on these two types of features
To determine whether a PaaS provider will meet their needs, buyers should look closely at what the vendor offers for development tools, automation, collaboration and more. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
Google adds single-tenant VMs for compliance, license cares
Google continues its quest to be a more enterprise-friendly cloud, as it adds VMs with isolated hardware that could help companies with specific legacy requirements. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2018
JEDI cloud contract looms large for customers, providers
Public sector IT and private sector IT can be very different animals, but a looming decision by the Department of Defense has the potential to send shock waves through both sides of the IT world. ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Success of GitHub deal hinges on Azure's open source appeal
Microsoft's ongoing détente with the open source community advances with a deal to purchase GitHub, the world's largest open source code repository. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2018
Build an AWS incident response plan in 4 key steps
Enterprises should develop and test an incident response plan for an AWS deployment -- before a hack ever occurs. Follow these four steps to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2018
Don't let Kubernetes services stall a multi-cloud strategy
Despite the benefits of managed Kubernetes services from AWS, Microsoft and Google, these offerings can impede workload portability when tied closely to other provider-native tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jun 2018
Let cloud orchestration tools do the hard work
A smart cloud strategy requires a smart automation strategy. These steps will help position your cloud to benefit from automation and orchestration technologies. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jun 2018
Hybrid cloud adoption trends and strategies explained
Hybrid cloud deployments are gaining traction because they enable private cloud security and public cloud flexibility, and orchestration between the two cloud models has improved. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2018
Three ways to prepare applications for serverless platforms
Compared to those that run in more traditional PaaS or IaaS environments, apps on serverless platforms bring a unique set of demands around performance, storage and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2018
Build a CI/CD pipeline to simplify multi-cloud deployment
While some cloud providers support simple app deployment processes and tools, they could hinder a multi-cloud model. Fortunately, there are some workarounds. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2018
Top IaaS providers slowly warm up to multi-cloud
While major IaaS vendors all offer some flavor of multi-cloud support, they still have work to do to help customers achieve the dream of seamless portability. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
Bare-metal instances augment AWS' IaaS options
Infrastructure was AWS' focus in May, as the cloud provider made good on several of its promises with features that provide more diverse compute options -- including some that directly challenge ... Continue Reading
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Guide
31 May 2018
An OpenStack management guide for the enterprise
The OpenStack platform brings unique management challenges for IT teams. Use this essential guide to break down the key do's and don'ts of OpenStack management in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2018
To secure AWS, a human touch goes a long way
Even with recent advancements around cloud automation, security and resiliency still require a human touch. Sharpen your skills to keep AWS disruption-free. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2018
Cost to run EC2 instances vs. Docker containers
Fans of Docker claim it has many advantages for application deployment. But how does this translate in AWS? We do a trial run to compare costs. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Developers set to build AI for Accessibility apps
Developers will support Microsoft's $25 million push to get software makers to build apps that benefit disabled individuals. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2018
Evaluate private cloud service providers in the market
Red Hat, Microsoft and VMware all provide private cloud environments that offer security and compliance, but it's important to consider other business needs, as well. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 May 2018
Avoid data loss during AWS Spot Instance termination
While Spot Instances can be economical, they can also cause data loss without proper backup. Use databases to save instance data, and set up interruption notices to be warned. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2018
Weigh the benefits of PaaS providers against lock-in risks
The right PaaS environment enables developers to focus on what they care about most: building a successful application. But it also brings new risks -- particularly around lock-in. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Amazon Aurora backtrack: A time-travel weapon of last resort
AWS added a feature to its fastest-growing service that provides more granular response to catastrophic failures and faster recovery -- just hope you never need to use it. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Azure Availability Zones enable more resilient cloud apps
'Downtime' is a dreaded word for mission-critical applications. Learn how availability zones in Azure can promote uptime and keep your workloads running. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 May 2018
Cloud certifications play supporting role in IT hiring decisions
Certifications that are specific to a particular cloud provider are a great way for IT professionals to grow their foundational knowledge, but they shouldn't stop there. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
In a serverless architecture age, infrastructure still matters
Sorry, developers, but infrastructure still matters, even as serverless architectures and containers diminish its central role to build new applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2018
Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises
Based on their size, companies face unique challenges around budget management in the cloud. Follow this expert advice to keep your costs in check. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2018
Are AWS certificate authority services trustworthy?
AWS now operates as its own CA. What are the potential risks of the new AWS certificate authority services? Expert Dave Shackleford outlines the pros and cons of this new setup. Continue Reading
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Quiz
23 May 2018
Test your private vs. public cloud knowledge
Although public and private clouds might seem similar on the surface, they differ greatly in terms of their architecture and use cases. Take our quiz to see if you know your stuff. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2018
Top 5 features to look for in private cloud services offerings
When evaluating private cloud services, consider offerings that provide an intuitive self-service portal, RBAC, capacity planning and policy enforcement for tenant workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2018
Don't let scalability ruin a cloud cost management strategy
Scalability is one of the cloud's biggest advantages, but misuse of the feature can cost you. Pay special attention to these three rules to avoid unwanted billing surprises. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2018
Implement AWS billing alerts to stay on budget
AWS offers compute power at your fingertips, but cloud resources can quickly drive up costs if users aren't careful. Stay within your budget with AWS billing alarms and metrics. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2018
Four tips for a successful hybrid cloud POC
A hybrid cloud proof of concept is an important step to ensure a deployment will fully meet IT and business needs. Mind these best practices around data, networks and more. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 May 2018
Remove AWS security credentials for outgoing employees
Personnel changes are inevitable at an enterprise, and security teams need to revoke AWS credentials accordingly to ensure the integrity of their cloud data. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
Google acquisition aims to simplify big data projects
Google Cloud analytics tools are well-regarded for their technology, but not necessarily for their ease of use. Google's acquisition of Cask Data could solve that shortcoming. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 May 2018
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud 101: Features, pricing and more
Evaluate the key features of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, learn about its advantages and disadvantages, and consider pricing and best practices before implementing the platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2018
Are you on the right cloud computing career path?
As more advanced cloud technologies and deployment models emerge, it's important to future-proof your career. Check your resume against these expert suggestions. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2018
Five critical tests for cloud application performance, security
To keep end users happy, dev teams should regularly test the performance and security of cloud-hosted applications. Tools from cloud providers and third-party vendors can help. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
EC2 features geared toward modest enterprise adoption
AWS infrastructure services now offer more VM control, licensing flexibility and a price cut -- all part of its plan to lure coveted enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 May 2018
Assess five ways to deploy AWS containers to production
Enterprises can choose from a range of AWS container deployment options. To make the right choice, they should first consider how much control they want over the infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 May 2018
Find a way forward in the cloud vs. virtualization debate
IT admins weighing the options available for cloud and virtualization services against use cases and economics must navigate a complex market with an uncertain future. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2018
Compare dedicated cloud connections from AWS, Azure and GCP
Leading public cloud providers offer dedicated, albeit different, options to help enterprises securely connect to off-premises resources. Here's a breakdown of your options. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2018
Cloud-based applications pose tough integration challenges
Even though SaaS applications are now indispensible to many enterprises, their lack of flexibility still presents a challenge around integration and management. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2018
Google buys Velostrata to take the lead on cloud migrations
The latest Google acquisition is all about the enterprise market, as it aims to fold in Velostrata to ease the transition from private data centers to its public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 May 2018
Navigate the AWS Lambda lifecycle to give functions a tuneup
Concurrency limits and cold starts affect the performance of Lambda functions. Gain a deeper understanding of how the service really works to cut down on unnecessary delays. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Red Hat OpenShift tie-ups target hybrid cloud portability
Partnerships with major cloud providers help position Red Hat OpenShift as a hybrid cloud management platform that customers hope can solve lock-in troubles. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Azure Cosmos DB flexes joints for multiple data stores
Microsoft added multi-master write replication and more granular cost controls to Cosmos DB to cover the broadest number of uses in the hotly competitive managed database market. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Microsoft showcases Azure DevOps Project enhancements
Microsoft continues to reach out to developers with an updated tool to help them configure a DevOps pipeline and connect it to the cloud, regardless of the app dev platform. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
Google tips open source cloud tools so customers can be free
Three new tools illustrate Google's strategic approach to its cloud platform customers and echo an old proverb: Set them free, so they can return and stay. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
Azure IoT Edge tool set stirs AI into Microsoft's cloud
Microsoft extended more of its AI capabilities to connected devices to resolve some of the IoT shortcomings of the public cloud's consolidated data center model. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2018
Tips and tools to give AWS network performance a jolt
Don't wait for network performance to lag to do something about it. Proactively monitor AWS workloads to identify troublesome areas that can disrupt the end-user experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2018
Cloud billing APIs enable greater cost transparency
No enterprise wants to be surprised by its cloud computing bill. And, even as providers offer more visibility into users' costs through APIs and other tools, obstacles remain. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2018
Rotate AWS access keys to boost cloud security
Access key rotation helps an enterprise avoid security lapses, and you can do it without disrupting your cloud environment. Follow these five steps to secure cloud access. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2018
Prepare cloud-based applications for container technology
To properly prepare cloud applications for containers, be sure to emphasize a service-based architecture and understand your management options upfront. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 May 2018
AWS development services push apps from code to production
To create an AWS deployment pipeline, developers use various tools, including CodeCommit and CodeDeploy, to build and rigorously test their applications. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2018
C3 IoT simplifies AI and IoT app development
The C3 IoT low-code development platform helps developers of all skill levels build AI and other next-generation applications without having to write any code. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 May 2018
Create a private cloud in SCVMM with these factors in mind
The process of creating a private cloud with System Center Virtual Machine Manager starts with getting to know major private cloud components and calculating resource requirements. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2018
Know what to look for in a cloud management platform
Like so many decisions in IT, choosing a cloud management tool takes time. Be sure to outline your key goals for resource deployment, cost monitoring and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2018
Optimize load balancing for a hybrid cloud architecture
Load balancing plays a critical role in ensuring application availability and high performance in hybrid cloud. Follow these general rules to get it right. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2018
Five tips to ease your AWS data migration effort
Before migrating data to AWS, an enterprise must be mindful of security and networking challenges, as well as carefully select the best storage and database options for its needs. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2018
AWS Lambda features rev Node.js support
Breathe easier, serverless application developers -- your lengthy wait is over, with AWS Lambda's added support for a newer Node.js runtime After a year's wait, AWS developers can now use Node.js ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
Google cloud database updates reinforce enterprise IT allure
Google looks to make Cloud Spanner, Cloud Bigtable and Cloud SQL more attractive to corporate IT with some key updates to its fully managed database lineup. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Apr 2018
VMware Cloud on AWS
VMware Cloud on AWS is a hybrid cloud service that runs the VMware software-defined data center (SDDC) stack in the AWS public cloud. Continue Reading
