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Tip
23 Oct 2026
How network FinOps can control connectivity and cloud costs
While networking costs are challenging to manage, applying FinOps principles to network management can help. It starts with visibility and allocation. Continue Reading
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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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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
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16 Apr 2014
S3 Browser: Amazon's adaptable data storage interface
Learn how to use the SS3 Browser and how to benefit from it. Continue Reading
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Guide
03 Mar 2014
Explore new AWS offerings for developers and enterprises alike
This Amazon Web Services guide contains expert insights on three AWS offerings -- AppStream, Kinesis and WorkSpaces -- while touching on other issues. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2014
Cloud Foundry foundation prompts open source PaaS debate
A new Cloud Foundry foundation provokes debate about the fate of OpenStack-based PaaS efforts. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
11 Feb 2014
Cloud survey uncovers seven storage services trends
Latest TechTarget cloud survey finds cloud backup, cloud file sync and share, disaster recovery and archiving are most popular uses of cloud storage. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2014
Amazon's data flow PaaS: AppStream and Kinesis
Learn why AppStream and Kinesis are different kinds of data flow services. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2014
Is Amazon CloudSearch superior to do-it-yourself search tools?
Big data can be incredibly valuable for enterprise business intelligence. But to extract that value, you must choose the most appropriate search tool. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2014
Best practices for locking down your cloud
Fear still holds back adoption despite inroads in enterprise cloud security. Experts' best practices can guide you through your security options. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Jan 2014
Amazon Kinesis: When to use Amazon's new big-data processing service
In this expert answer, Chris Moyer offers advice on using Amazon Kinesis for near-real-time processing of streaming big data. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jan 2014
Learn about using Amazon AppStream to stream resource-gobbling apps
In this feature, contributor Caroline de Lacvivier answers frequently asked questions about Amazon Web Services' new developer tool, Amazon AppStream. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2013
FAQ: AWS takes on real-time processing with Amazon Kinesis
Amazon Kinesis was launched at the 2013 AWS conference. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you decide if it's right for you. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2013
Considering migration to the cloud? Answer five key questions first
In this Q&A, Todd DeCapua of Shunra Software Ltd. discusses considerations for minimizing risk and maximizing benefits in a migration to cloud. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2013
PaaS adoption upswing predicted for 2014; will it last?
The Platform as a Service market could heat up next year, but what is PaaS, exactly? And will it eventually be subsumed under other cloud categories? Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2013
Counting down the top cloud computing vendors of 2013
Though it may be clear to cloud pros and experts which vendor 'won' this year, the more interesting story is who is making the case to take them down. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
AWS re:Invent: Securing the cloud-based virtual desktop
Following AWS re:Invent, Mark Nunnikhoven, a principal engineer for Trend Micro Inc., talks about cloud security and Amazon WorkSpaces. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2013
Overprovisioning in AWS? Cost-control tools and strategies can help
For organizations that have moved to the cloud, old habits may be costing them dearly as they overprovision resources without any cost-control tools. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2013
Pivotal's open source PaaS play arrives in-house
Pivotal's latest offering includes private PaaS for enterprises. Sounds great in theory, but will it work across multiple platforms? Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2013
State of enterprise cloud and AWS re:Invent news
Enterprise cloud has seen plenty of movement since AWS re:Invent 2012, while many of the recurring security concerns continue to plague enterprises. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2013
Planning and executing a move from virtualization to cloud
Moving from virtualization to the cloud requires careful planning and execution, but with the proper tools enterprise IT can make the switch. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2013
Private Cloud as a Service delivers OpenStack, ensures governance
SaaS-based private clouds gives enterprises the benefits of cloud -- faster development times and self-service portals -- without all the management angst. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Sep 2013
AWS auto-scaling lets companies expand and contract service as needed
Contributor Chris Moyer describes how Amazon Web Services customers can use AWS auto-scaling to adjust to changes in demand. Continue Reading
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Guide
09 Sep 2013
SaaS applications integration: Strategies and best practices for success
Looking to learn more about SaaS integration? Check out this guide for a collection of articles, podcasts and other resources. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2013
Eleven cloud computing industry movers and shapers
As the cloud computing industry matures, a handful of CTOs, CEOs, analysts and other IT pros stand out as the most influential in the market. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2013
If IT had a hammer: Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
Enterprises tend to use the latest technology to solve all of its IT problems. But if your apps are nails, is IaaS, PaaS or SaaS really the hammer? Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Aug 2013
Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and Database as a Service for a cloud database
Regardless of which cloud database you choose, multiple factors must come into play, ranging from costs and availability to feature support. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2013
IBM joins Pivotal in developing Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS
IBM will collaborate with Pivotal to develop Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS to allow enterprises to freely choose the platform they want. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2013
When IaaS won't cut it: Planning a transition to PaaS cloud
Many IT pros find PaaS meets their needs more than IaaS does. How can you ensure success? Transitioning to PaaS isn't as easy as you think. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2013
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18 Jun 2013
PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2013
Private PaaS eases enterprise governance, cloud security concerns
Enterprise IT is seeing the value of private PaaS on the path to true public PaaS. But don't ditch your existing IaaS architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2013
IaaS infringes on acceptance of true PaaS cloud architecture
Despite the many benefits of a true PaaS cloud architecture, IaaS vendors are marking their territory by offering pseudo PaaS. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2013
Windows Azure Media Services gives YouTube junkies a new outlet
Enterprises need only look to YouTube's stats to see the value of video. Windows Azure Media Services has the benefits of video with more control. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2013
Focus on cloud goals and developer needs to choose the right PaaS
Companies looking to invest in PaaS are faced with more choices than ever before. Focus on cloud goals and developer needs to choose the right one. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 May 2013
What are some best practices for cloud configuration?
Traditional configuration practices fall short in the cloud. Here, Chris Moyer shares some best practices for cloud configuration. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2013
XaaS marks the spot with enterprise IT
To promote public cloud benefits over its shortcomings, vendors are creating Anything as a Service to match specific enterprise needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2013
Cloud computing services: Lease vs. own
Many services and applications can be handled by cloud computing providers. But enterprises should look carefully at cost before deciding whether to lease or own. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2013
Application portability in PaaS: Problems and solutions
Even in the early stage of cloud adoption, users of PaaS services are already questioning the portability of the applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Mar 2013
Wrestling with the concept of private PaaS
Enterprise IT pros anxious about maintaining security and control in public cloud are looking to private PaaS, but it may not alleviate all worries. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2013
Thirteen cloud service providers to watch in 2013
Amazon Web Services may be the talk of the cloud computing market, but these cloud service providers are making inroads and starting buzz in 2013. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2013
Security considerations for IaaS cloud
Learn about the necessary security considerations for IaaS cloud environments. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2013
Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2012
How do I choose the right AWS instance for my cloud application?
Expert Chris Moyer explains AWS instances and which types are right for your cloud application. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Dec 2012
Snapshots from AWS re:Invent 2012
Did you miss AWS re:Invent? Suffering from post-conference letdown? This slideshow captures some of the finer points of Amazon's cloud conference. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2012
AWS re:Invent 2012 conference coverage
For the latest cloud computing news and features from Amazon Web Services' premier global partner and customer show, check out our AWS re:Invent page. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2012
What's the difference between Amazon S3 and Amazon CloudFront?
Storing large files in the cloud has its advantages, and Amazon S3 and Amazon CloudFront are two seemingly identical options. What's the difference? Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2012
Tracking the cloud computing landscape in enterprise IT
Cloud computing adoption is on the rise in enterprise IT. Exploring its uses and adoption trends can give IT admins a peek into cloud's future. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2012
Modern Infrastructure: Answering the tough questions
Modern Infrastructure will help IT pros keep up with changing infrastructures and technologies for building, managing and scaling modern data centers. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2012
Experts weigh in on Platform as a Service adoption
Amid claims that PaaS adoption will take off in the coming year, our cloud experts weighed in on its pros and cons -- and what the future will hold. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2012
The complete IaaS reference guide
School's back in session -- and the lesson plan includes IaaS. Study up on one of the three basic cloud service models. This guide can help you sort through IaaS providers, news and helpful tips. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2012
Peeling back the layers of the Platform as a Service market
The PaaS market can be split into traditional IT vendors and independent, niche providers. Which choice offers an enterprise long-term cloud health? Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jul 2012
Guide: Ground rules for moving apps to the cloud
It's easy to misfire when moving applications to the cloud. With the help of expert advice, you'll have all the tools for a successful migration. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2012
Ten cloud terms you can’t ignore
Merriam and Webster don't have all the answers, especially for cloud computing. If IT jargon baffles you, our cloud definitions could clear things up. Continue Reading
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23 May 2012
Public vs. private cloud applications: Two critical differences
Private cloud applications are similar to public cloud applications, but there are a few key considerations, experts warn. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2012
PaaS selection starts at the programming language
The PaaS market is growing without a single leader or approach. Picking a model should involve more than just saying, ‘Eeney, meeney, miney, moe.’ Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2012
Top 10 cloud providers of 2012
After a year of acquisitions and growth, the cloud market has a few clear frontrunners. These vendors figure to shape the direction of cloud in 2012. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2012
Top 10 cloud providers of 2012
After a year of acquisitions and growth, the cloud market has a few clear frontrunners. These vendors figure to shape the direction of cloud in 2012. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2012
Examining the state of PaaS in the year of ‘big data’
Either more vendors are offering ‘big data’ capabilities or they have creative marketing teams. Which PaaS provider’s big data cloud is the real deal? Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2012
Top 10 cloud computing leaders in 2012
Our cloud leaders list includes the usual suspects and some surprises, ranging from cloud architects to CEOs to those with influence in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
21 Feb 2012
An essential guide to HP in the cloud
HP's path in the cloud has been bumpy at times. Our team compiled all its twists and turns, including cloud moves, news, tips and more in this guide. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2011
Managing and monitoring cloud computing services
Keep your cloud services operating at optimal performance levels with advice from this collection of cloud management and monitoring resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2011
Three questions to ask when considering Microsoft Azure
Is Microsoft Azure a no-brainer cloud choice or impossible to adopt? Ask these three questions to determine if the cloud platform is right for you. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2011
Defining and allocating vCloud Director resources
For IT shops configuring VMware vCloud Director, here are the first four steps needed to make the service aware of a vSphere environment. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2011
Piecing together VMware's cloud strategy
Can VMware's lead in server virtualization translate to cloud supremacy? A bevy of challengers will make VMware's goal of bringing cloud to the enterprise a difficult one. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2011
Ten questions to ask when storing data in the cloud
Concerned about the security and privacy of your data in the cloud? Ask these 10 questions of every cloud provider to ensure that they'll keep your data safe and flexible. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2011
Top 10 cloud computing providers of 2011
Which cloud computing provider leads the pack? This top 10 list takes all the big names and ranks their impact on the cloud world. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2011
Comparing four cloud computing strategies
It's important for prospective cloud adopters to know what the key vendors are planning. Our expert explains what to expect from four different offerings. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2011
Connecting to virtual servers in the cloud
For IT shops that must move content from an enterprise network or desktop to a cloud-based server, here's how to set up remote connections to virtual servers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2010
How Azure actually works, courtesy of Mark Russinovich
Mark Russinovich -- Microsoft technical fellow, a lead on the Azure platform and a renowned Windows expert -- took pains at PDC '10 (Watch the "Inside Windows Azure" session here) to lay out a ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2010
RightScale lands $25 million to support cloud computing demand
Cloud management service provider RightScale just landed a third round of funding, but this time, it's to handle growing demand. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2010
Salesforce.com and CVM do supply-chain management in the cloud
Salesforce.com rolled out the red carpet for its collaboration with CVM Technology when it put the company's supply-chain management tool on Force.com. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2010
Salesforce Chatter is officially live
Chatter, Salesforce.com's cloud-based social application, is now in general availability, but real-world reactions from users are mixed at best. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2010
Cloud computing resources center
Cloud standards organizations, open source cloud projects, cloud computing and social media and more, all explained in this compendium of cloud resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2010
Intrusion detection in a cloud computing environment
Make sure that your cloud computing environment is equipped to detect and respond to attacks with the appropriate intrusion detection systems. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2010
The Daily Cloud: Did Salesforce.com just become the biggest cloud computing company ever?
Marc Benioff is bragging about running the biggest enterprise cloud company on planet Earth. Is he telling the truth? Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2010
Understanding cloud compliance issues
Concerns about compliance have made companies wary of storing their data in public cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
08 Jan 2010
Understanding cloud computing pricing
Someday, cloud computing providers may simplify pricing models. But until that day, when determining total pricing for a cloud computing service, consider the services offered by the provider and how each pricing structure is worded. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2010
Salesforce.com suffers service outage after operations failure
Almost 70,000 customers experienced unexplained downtime afer a data center failure at Salesforce.com's only operations center in Silicon Valley. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2009
Steps to building a cloud storage services business
Hosting your own cloud storage services holds the promise of a greater reward than simply reselling another provider's services. Learn the steps for putting together a cloud storage services business. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2009
Top threats in a PaaS cloud service and how to avoid them
Platform as a Service offerings suffer from vulnerabilities, such as lax default application configurations and holes in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols, which should be monitored and mitigated. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2009
Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
Thinking about deploying an application in a public cloud? Investigate these five requirements to ensure success. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
28 Aug 2009
An introduction to developing for Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure builds on the Windows platform, allowing users to scale back their necessary development resources and move parts of their infrastructures into the cloud as they see fit. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jul 2009
Running a Web service on Google App Engine
Google's App Engine for building Web applications in the cloud is beginning to support Java servlet-based Web services. It's still under development, but you can experiment using Eclipse support or command-line utilities in the SDK. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2009
Identifying applications for public and private clouds
Before leaping head first into cloud services, figure which applications are best suited to a public versus private cloud. This article will help you define target apps for the cloud. Continue Reading