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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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Tip
11 Jan 2016
Dive into AWS Lambda example code for S3 alerts
The functionality of AWS Lambda continues to grow as developers customize the service. Learn how to configure the service to send text messages for S3 changes. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Jan 2016
When should I use Azure VM Scale Sets?
Microsoft Azure VM Scale Sets help cloud admins manage a collection of VMs as a single unit. But what workloads are they best suited for? Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Dec 2015
Making an AWS Lambda function and microservices work together
Our developers want to switch to microservices to improve scalability and ease upgrades to our AWS-based applications. How does AWS Lambda support this type of architecture? Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2015
How to plan for the cost of cloud computing
Choosing a multicloud solution can save up to 74%, if you review the cost of cloud computing first. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2015
Amazon Route 53 adds Traffic Flow, beats most prices
AWS shops are excited to see Amazon Route 53 add Traffic Flow, though there are also third-party products on the market that offer similar features. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2015
Cloud spending doesn't need to be a guessing game
Shadow IT and tough-to-navigate cloud computing bills make it difficult for organizations to get an accurate picture of cloud costs. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Nov 2015
Amazon Machine Learning
Amazon Machine Learning is an Amazon Web Services product that allows a developer to discover patterns in end-user data through algorithms, construct mathematical models based on these patterns and then create and implement predictive applications. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Nov 2015
What's the best way to secure Amazon S3 buckets?
Our enterprise stores different types of data, including video and graphics, in Amazon S3. What options are available to secure Amazon S3 buckets and encrypt our data? Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2015
IoT analytics should not be an afterthought
IoT is driving huge data growth. Enterprise architects need to think about implementing an IoT analytics service for cloud applications in order to generate new business value. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2015
Reduce hybrid cloud latency with these five tips
With the right workload design and infrastructure changes, organizations can minimize latency and boost hybrid cloud performance. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Oct 2015
How is cloud penetration testing different for AWS, Google, Azure?
Penetration tests help organizations spot vulnerabilities in their public cloud environments. But how are the testing requirements different for AWS, Google and Azure? Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2015
Five things to know to land a cloud architect job
Demand for cloud architects is growing in the enterprise, but competition for jobs is tough. Here are five questions to help you ace a cloud architect interview. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Oct 2015
How are microservices and cloud computing related?
Microservices and cloud are both on the up and up when it comes to enterprise adoption. But what exactly is the connection between the two technologies? Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2015
Considerations for choosing an OpenStack distribution
When it comes to choosing an OpenStack distribution, HP, Red Hat, Cisco and others are all viable options. But enterprises should make their decision carefully. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Sep 2015
Three issues that hinder cloud computing API performance
APIs can be critical to a cloud application's success. But if poorly designed, they can also be a big headache for cloud providers, developers and users. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Sep 2015
What is a cloud-based system?
Get an overview of what a cloud-based system is and what would work best in your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Aug 2015
How do vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator differ?
VMware offers two products that can help automate cloud management tasks to provide more consistency with the distribution of IT services. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Aug 2015
How does AWS Simple Email Service differ from my email server?
Our business sends promotional emails and newsletters. We like our current email server, but could AWS Simple Email Service help with our marketing efforts? Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2015
Five challenges with open source cloud infrastructure tools
Open source cloud infrastructure platforms like OpenStack offer many benefits to an enterprise -- but first, IT must clear these five adoption hurdles. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2015
What to know before going all-in with AWS AppStream
While a valuable service for AWS users looking to connect to different types of devices, AppStream has network and security limitations IT professionals should consider. Continue Reading
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Guide
24 Aug 2015
AWS analytics tools help make sense of big data
The data analytics market is rising with the popularity of cloud computing. As the leader in the public cloud, AWS drives the next generation of big data processing. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2015
Cloud-based integration seeks to tear down data silos
As companies adopt a pantheon of cloud apps, so grows the risk of having isolated bodies of data. The cloud-based integration of far-flung systems can have divine results. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2015
Testing cloud applications for Azure, Google Cloud
As software development cycles accelerate, IT must more rapidly test cloud-based applications. The right tools and services can help pick up the pace. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2015
Evaluating OpenStack vs. VMware for private cloud
OpenStack and VMware are both viable options for hybrid and private cloud. So which one should your organization choose? Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Jul 2015
How does Elastic File System affect AWS storage costs?
Amazon only charges for actual storage capacity incurred in its new Elastic File System service. Fine, but what is the final price for the service? Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2015
Microsoft cloud strategy turns competitors into partners
For a company once known for its closed ecosystem, the Microsoft cloud strategy is increasingly reliant on the competition. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jul 2015
How to define hybrid cloud service-level agreements
Defining hybrid cloud service-level agreements takes more forethought and planning than traditional SLAs. Here is what you should consider. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Jun 2015
Is Google's PerfKit a reliable cloud benchmarking tool?
As the IaaS market grows, choosing the right vendor becomes challenging. Google's PerfKit Benchmarker can help, but will it provide unbiased results? Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2015
How can we save money in Amazon EC2 Container Service?
Our group doesn't need containers all the time. How can we scale back or stop a Docker container that's running in Amazon Elastic Container Service? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2015
Ooyala achieves multi-cloud management with DIY elbow grease
An AWS early adopter branched out into Azure and OpenStack while avoiding "sticky" shared services and incorporating open source automation tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 May 2015
Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization
Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2015
Exploring capabilities, costs of Microsoft Azure cloud
Microsoft Azure targets enterprises that want to connect their existing data centers to the cloud. But is Azure the best bet for your organization? Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2015
Getting a handle on Google Cloud Platform options
With a range of options for big data, storage and more, Google Cloud Platform has become the public cloud of choice for many enterprise users. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 May 2015
Comparing features, tiers and pricing of PaaS vendors
As cloud services become more complex and customized, the harder they are to evaluate. An expert offers advice for evaluating PaaS vendors. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2015
Amazon earnings numbers show AWS success, IaaS growth
Amazon finally broke out AWS numbers in its recent earnings report, quieting critics and proving it's a viable IaaS cloud provider for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2015
Elastic Load Balancing tricks for AWS applications
Improperly configuring Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling Groups in Elastic Beanstalk can harm AWS app performance. Avoid these setup mistakes. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2015
Understanding public cloud risks and costs
Public cloud boasts a number of enterprise benefits, but it isn't perfect. Enterprises should be aware of unpredictable cost structures and other drawbacks. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2015
AWS S3 replication across regions means simpler, cheaper DR
Replication across AWS cloud regions is now a checkbox item in the management console, circumventing homegrown and third-party tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Mar 2015
Five quick links: Managing big data in the cloud
Cloud computing can streamline big data management and analysis. But, before diving in, be sure to know the latest in cloud and big data technology. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Feb 2015
How to save an Amazon EBS snapshot to S3
I'd like to back up an Elastic Block Store volume to AWS S3. What do I have to do and what are the associated costs? Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2015
Setting up a CloudFront distribution on AWS S3
AWS CloudFront works with a range of other services, including EC2 and S3. Follow these steps to set up a CloudFront distribution from an S3 bucket. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Jan 2015
AWS vs. Google comparison guide
AWS and Google are slugging it out in the public cloud ring -- going blow for blow on price and features. How do they compare on performance and cost? Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2015
How microservices bring agility to SOA
Learn about a new style of application development called microservices and how it is bringing Agile development to classic SOA services. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2015
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud features explained
AWS EC2 is a cloud service that's easy to use and easy to set up if companies understand its many facets and features. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Jan 2015
Advantages of Amazon RDS vs. a personal relational database
One of the advantages of developers using Amazon RDS instead of managing their own databases is that it reduces or eliminates their administrative responsibilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jan 2015
When and how to use the AWS Command Line Interface
Sometimes a command line is needed for application management. Learn how and when to use the AWS Command Line Interface. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Jan 2015
What apps are suited for being hosted in the cloud?
What types of applications are best suited for being hosted in the cloud? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Jan 2015
SaaS platform changes: Is there a migration model?
Is there a data migration model if a company leaves the SaaS platform it has been using? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2015
2015 cloud predictions: What to expect
Contributor George Lawton spoke with many industry experts to discuss 2015 cloud predictions. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Dec 2014
Are there intellectual property issues with SaaS tools?
Should businesses worry about intellectual property when using SaaS tools? Read this expert response to find out. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2014
Amazon Cognito offers back-end support in multi-device world
Users working on multiple devices want access to customized app environments. Cognito creates a back end for identity management and gives those users a consistent experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Dec 2014
A cloud management tools comparison guide
With its complex nature, cloud management can get bumpy at times. Luckily, cloud management tools from VMware, Dell and others can help. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Nov 2014
What are some vCloud Director features for cloud management?
In virtualization's evolution from servers to the cloud, VMware has several offerings for managing resources in virtual data centers. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2014
Cloud data security comes with hefty price tag
As attacks on IT systems with sensitive data continue, cloud security becomes a top concern. Users won't find the best security practices on a clearance rack. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Nov 2014
OpenStack features, services creating industry buzz
OpenStack features, including portability, security and storage are prompting vendors and IT pros alike to support the open source cloud platform. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2014
Cazena gives glimpse of big data cloud plan at AWS show
Cazena, a stealth-mode startup founded by former Netezza executives, is looking to solve the pain points that many enterprises have with managing and analyzing big data in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2014
AWS Lambda, Container Service to reinvent cloud provisioning
AWS Lambda could help IT replace wasted compute cycles without any compute resources needed to support it – a 'connective tissue' for AWS Services. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2014
Docker, live migration top AWS re:Invent wish lists
AWS users hope to get live migration support, simpler cloud billing and new Docker integration at re:Invent. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2014
How to secure REST API endpoints for cloud applications
When designing APIs, developers must make good decisions about security design components that show who's using what API, when and for what purpose. This tip offers insights into the critical components for securing APIs. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2014
Does AWS CloudFront work with static and dynamic content?
Dan Sullivan reviews AWS CloudFront and the two types of content it works with, static and dynamic. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2014
Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud
Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2014
Parsing AWS CloudTrail logs for useful information
AWS CloudTrail logs all API calls, which means it generates a lot of data. But digging for useful data among all the logs takes some work. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Aug 2014
Benefits of Amazon SES in the enterprise
Marketing firms and online gaming companies often look for less expensive ways to send bulk email to customers or would-be buyers. Here's a look at what Amazon SES has to offer. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2014
Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud
Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2014
Storage vs. database: Moving data to the AWS cloud
David Linthicum reviews the benefits of database choices from Amazon Web Services and the advantages of leveraging object storage like Simple Storage Service as a storage category. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2014
Setup complexity casts shadow on vRealize multi-cloud management
VMware's vRealize Suite enables companies to manage workloads from multiple public cloud providers, but concerns about deployment complexity have experts questioning its success. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2014
'There's some truth' to Pivotal PaaS criticism
DevOps pioneer Andrew Clay Shafer, recently hired by Pivotal, says the PaaS provider has some work to do to get its various business units on the same page. He also discusses the hype and reality of DevOps, big data and containers like Docker. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2014
AWS adds logs to CloudWatch, under-prices third-party tools
Amazon Web Service’s new CloudWatch Logs may give IT pros reason to ditch more expensive third party tools such as Splunk, Loggly and Logstash. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2014
AWS mobility swings for the fences, only gets to first base
Not to be outdone by mobile app giants like Google, AWS laid out several mobile features this week. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2014
Understanding the connection between AWS, DevOps
David Linthicum explains the connection between AWS and DevOps, how it brings together development and operations to produce better applications and reduce the time it takes to improve and deploy them, and the Amazon Web Services that support it. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2014
Accelerate dynamic content with AWS CloudFront
Use AWS CloudFront to optimize the delivery of static content to users and to accelerate dynamic content. This makes the service more useful for non-video-related apps, such as speeding the distribution of user-generated and personalized content. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2014
Trio of new VMware vCHS features revealed
VMware intends to disclose availability of three major services for vCHS next month -- welcome additions for VMware cloud customers. But industry watchers say the company needs to add much more to compete against AWS, Google and Microsoft. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2014
SaaS application development on PaaS: 5 steps to reduce risk
Developers need only follow these five steps to mitigate the risks of SaaS application development. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2014
Amazon’s share price falls 6% on quarterly results
Amazon’s share price fell 6% in after-hours trade after the firm reported a second-quarter net loss of $126m Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2014
Tracking user activity with AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail is a Web service that keeps track of AWS API calls in your account and stores logs from multiple accounts and multiple regions in the same S3 bucket. Learn to turn on AWS CloudTrail and to find and read log files. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2014
Attain magical five nines availability for cloud applications
Every company seeks the magical five nines -- or 99.999% availability. If major providers can't promise it, how can you get it? Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2014
AWS adds logs to CloudWatch, under-prices third-party tools
Amazon Web Service’s new CloudWatch Logs may give IT pros reason to ditch more expensive third party tools such as Splunk, Loggly and Logstash. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2014
Google's container management project creates Kumbaya moment
Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, others are backing an open-source effort led by Google to develop a containerization management tool for startup Docker. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2014
Virtual switch tweak optimizes ESXi networking
Administrators in an ESXi environment should adjust the networking configuration to prevent slow VM migrations. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2014
AWS mobility swings for the fences, only gets to first base
Not to be outdone by mobile app giants like Google, AWS laid out several mobile features this week. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2014
Dell's latest tactic centers on cloud broker service
Dell's upcoming cloud broker service is its latest in a string of cloud strategies. Will this one be the winner? Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2014
AWS vs. Azure face-off: cloud costs, commitments and SLAs
IT pros may find it tough to compare AWS and Azure. But we decode their free and paid plans, as well as costs, SLAs and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2014
Monitoring SQS metrics with Amazon CloudWatch
Learn how to use Amazon CloudWatch to monitor and access metrics for a Simple Queue Service. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Jun 2014
Protecting cloud networks against DDoS and DoS attacks
DDoS and DoS attacks are simple to implement but more difficult to prevent. How can these attacks on cloud services be avoided? Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Jun 2014
Microsoft, Google claw for cloud market share with AWS
Amazon has dominated the early stages of cloud. With Microsoft and Google getting stronger, can AWS keep a stranglehold on the market in the future? Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2014
AWS certification process calls for experience in the trenches
Real-world experience with Amazon's cloud services is the best prep for AWS certs, and experience trumps passing grades for IT employers. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Jun 2014
OpenStack talk of open source town, but is it hype?
OpenStack garnered a lot of hype over the past four years, and many companies got behind the open source platform. Has it met the high expectations? Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jun 2014
Process large data sets quickly with Amazon Elastic MapReduce
Learn how to distribute large amounts of data to Amazon S3 using the Amazon EMR cluster. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Jun 2014
Cloud competition heating up as Amazon takes aim at VMware
In this podcast, we talk about what the AWS Management Portal for vCenter means for VMware and how to calculate true cloud computing costs. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Jun 2014
Companies undeterred by their cloud data security woes
Many companies say they don't trust their data to cloud security, but that doesn't mean they aren't adopting public cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2014
White labeling cloud services pros and cons
The decision to white label a vendor's cloud services requires careful consideration. Weigh the pros and cons to decide if it's right for your firm. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 May 2014
Seven ways to keep your cloud storage costs under budget
Cloud storage can be an effective place to house your data, but keeping it cost-efficient means putting in some work up front. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2014
Sizing, pricing Amazon Web Services EC2 instance types
Bill Claybrook compares complex sizing and pricing issues when choosing EC2 instance types. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2014
Setting the record straight on crazy cloud ideas
From confusing cloud with virtualization to starting a 'crime cloud,' you wouldn't believe some companies' misconceptions on cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2014
Analyzing VMware vCHS for the cloud consumer
In direct competition with Amazon's IaaS, VMware vCloud Hybrid Service differentiates itself from the pack with several features. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 May 2014
Set up AWS CloudWatch alerts and alarms
Need more insight into your AWS cloud? Want to know when something is wrong before it's too late? Use CloudWatch to create alerts and alarms. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2014
Four points of archiving data on AWS S3
Storing archives on S3 can be a cost-effective option with proper planning and long-term management. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2014
Amazon Kinesis benefits and alternatives
Amazon made waves with the release of Kinesis, but companies should know its ups and downs before blindly adopting AWS's service. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2014
Untangle cloud billing knots across multiple providers
Tracking your spending while using multiple cloud accounts can be a budgeting nightmare, but services are available to simplify the process. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2014
AWS Management Console: Five steps to create an S3 bucket policy
In this AWS Management Console series, learn five ways to create an S3 bucket policy. Continue Reading