Cloud Computing
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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
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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
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Tip
16 Nov 2022
Cloud experts and their AWS re:Invent 2022 predictions
As AWS prepares for its biggest event of the year, our contributors predict what the cloud vendor will unveil at re:Invent 2022. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2022
VMware adds multi-cloud management tools
VMware debuted HCX+, a managed service for multi-cloud data centers, as well as Kubernetes capabilities for private clouds and more SD-WAN points of presence. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Nov 2022
Top 11 benefits of cloud computing
On-premises environments aren't the best fit for all organizations. Discover the top benefits of cloud computing that can save time, money and resources. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2022
10 FAQs about cloud computing
Learn the basics of cloud computing with answers to these frequently asked questions. Review the different types of clouds, and see how your company can get started with them. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Nov 2022
Protect data with these Azure Key Vault best practices
Enterprises must secure, manage and monitor Azure key vaults correctly to ensure protection. Follow these best practices to effectively protect your data. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2022
Compare AWS Global Accelerator vs. Amazon CloudFront
AWS Global Accelerator and Amazon CloudFront solve similar problems. But users must know when to use one over the other. Discover how they differ to choose the right service. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2022
Best practices for a multi-cloud Kubernetes strategy
Multi-cloud has its benefits, but it also creates complexities. Discover best practices and configurations for a multi-cloud strategy using Kubernetes. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2022
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) is a cloud computing service in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that manages containers and allows developers to run applications in the cloud without having to configure an environment for the code to run in. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
20 Oct 2022
Set up a basic AWS Batch workflow with this tutorial
AWS Batch enables developers to run thousands of batches within AWS. Follow this tutorial to set up this service, create your own workflow and manage your batch environment. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Oracle partners can now sell Oracle Cloud as their own
Alloy, a new infrastructure platform, lets partners and Oracle-affiliated enterprises resell OCI to customers in regulated industries or at the edge. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Dell adds Project Frontier for edge, expands HCI with Azure
Dell dropped news at separate events this week -- one that showcased edge management software, another that showed deepening HCI ties with Azure -- but the items are connected. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
New Google service aims to move mainframe workloads to cloud
Google Cloud wants to shift workloads and applications from banks, healthcare and other industries into the cloud with a new mainframe migration service and performance tier. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
Companies search for ROI from cloud spending
A KPMG survey of 1,000 executives found that two-thirds were reevaluating cloud spending after failing to achieve a significant ROI. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
Microsoft, Kyndryl deal connects Azure to IBM mainframe data
Aiming to break the mainframe out of its silo, Microsoft and Kyndryl will collaborate on allowing mainframe users to send data across multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Sep 2022
How to reduce Azure costs via automation
One way for Azure customers to reduce their spending is to be sure VMs deployed in the cloud aren't running when they aren't needed. Automation can help. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Sep 2022
software-defined perimeter (SDP)
A software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security technique that controls access to resources based on identity and forms a virtual boundary around networked resources. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
29 Sep 2022
How to set up Azure budget alerts
Azure budget alerts can be configured to your specific needs by customized email notifications regarding financial budgets. Follow this tutorial to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2022
Implement these 6 Azure cost optimization best practices
From resource tagging to serverless deployments, there are several ways cloud admins can optimize Azure spending to stay within their company's budget. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Sep 2022
Azure cost management tools to control cloud spending
With alerts, cost analysis dashboards and other features, Azure cost management tools can help admins more clearly see their cloud usage and optimize their spending. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Sep 2022
Compare Azure Data Factory vs. SSIS
Discover the differences between Azure Data Factory and SSIS, two ETL tools. These contrasts include key data management features, GUI layout, performance, data volumes and more. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
16 Sep 2022
Ease package management with this Azure Artifacts tutorial
An extension of the Azure DevOps service, Azure Artifacts can help developers manage and share packages to streamline the overall development process. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2022
Oracle hones in on AWS cost, multi-cloud database support
Oracle is allowing its database users to access those services on rival clouds, while aggressively pursuing AWS customers in search of lower-cost cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2022
Compare AWS Glue vs. Azure Data Factory
AWS Glue and Azure Data Factory have key differences despite being similar services. Learn which best suits your organization's data integration and ETL requirements. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Sep 2022
How VMware Explore 2022 changed my mind
Multi-cloud and cloud-native strategies emerged as major themes at VMware Explore 2022. Explore key announcements from the conference and their impact here. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2022
Distributed cloud changes IT architecture and planning
With modern applications distributed across multiple platforms and locations, IT organizations must adjust how they confront that greater management complexity. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2022
VMware CEO reveals big changes amid multi-cloud shift
VMware plans to change products, strategic direction and marketing to keep up with customers rushing to deploy multi-cloud architectures. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2022
IBM, VMware to jointly develop services for hybrid clouds
IBM and VMware expanded their long-held partnership with a deal to provide hybrid cloud services and consulting to IT pros in regulated industries. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2022
VMware expands vSphere, vSAN for hybrid cloud enterprises
Updates to VMware's flagship vSphere and vSAN software keep pace with enterprise interest in hybrid cloud infrastructure for applications and workloads. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2022
VMware unveils Aria for multi-cloud management
The Aria product portfolio includes a software console powered by a central data store to deliver a map of the applications running in a multi-cloud environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2022
Break down Azure VM pricing models and discounts
Azure offers three VM pricing models. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each, which model works best for you and discount options to help you save. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Aug 2022
Tips for smoother, more secure cloud performance
It's easy for an unanticipated glitch to create a significant disruption to a cloud environment. To get around these pitfalls, here are some key things to watch out for. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2022
Be aware of these CloudWatch Logs limits and quotas
CloudWatch Logs imposes certain limits and service quotas related to log data ingestion and other areas. Fortunately, in many cases, there are workarounds. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Aug 2022
An Azure Data Factory tutorial for beginners
Azure Data Factory can be used to create data pipelines to process data from multiple sources. Learn how to effectively create these pipelines within Azure Portal. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Aug 2022
Gain insights from Azure Advisor recommendations
Microsoft's Azure Advisor service offers recommendations based on five categories. Learn these categories and the roles they play in a cloud management strategy. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2022
Microsoft Azure revenue continues to climb, despite slowdown
Microsoft Azure revenue extended its rocket rise in the latest quarter -- but a variety of industry and geopolitical issues put a lid on the company's overall revenue growth. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jul 2022
When and how to search with Amazon CloudWatch Logs
Logs can reveal important information about your systems, such as patterns and errors. Learn how to search logs with CloudWatch Logs, key concepts and other options. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2022
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) is a cloud-based container management service that natively integrates with Kubernetes to deploy applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2022
Learn the basics of SaaS licensing and pricing models
SaaS licensing can be tricky to navigate, and a wrong choice could cost you. To get it right, examine the different types of licenses and the main pricing models. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Walmart's multi-cloud strategy cuts millions in IT costs
Walmart built its own cloud platform and tied it to two public cloud providers, creating a multi-cloud architecture that saved millions in costs and sped up development tasks. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2022
Can HPE change what it means to use the cloud?
The latest updates to HPE GreenLake demonstrate the tech vendor's commitment to "everything-as-a-service." Will it be enough to transform the cloud computing model? Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Jun 2022
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean Inc. is a cloud computing vendor headquartered in New York City with data centers worldwide that offers an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform for software developers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jun 2022
Cloud-native modernization is on the rise
Research suggests that cloud-native application deployment is becoming more prevalent as organizations continue to embrace public cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
IT buyers respond to HPE GreenLake cloud pitch
Tech buyers are interested in the breadth and depth of services sold through the HPE GreenLake service, but want proof of cost savings and data control. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2022
Why and how to export data from CloudWatch Logs to S3
There are several reasons to export data out of CloudWatch Logs and into S3. Use this step-by-step tutorial to automate the process. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2022
Tanzu vs. OpenShift vs. Ezmeral: 3 rivals' Kubernetes offerings
Learn how container management products from VMware, Red Hat and Hewlett Packard Enterprise compare when it comes to their overall Kubernetes strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jun 2022
A SaaS evaluation checklist to choose the right provider
Replacing a legacy app with a SaaS alternative can be tedious. Create a checklist related to reliability, support and uptime to pick the right SaaS app and provider. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Zadara revs up F1 team's capabilities with edge storage
Alfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen uses Zadara to store and access race and technical data so that it can improve race analysis and mechanical performance. Continue Reading
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Quiz
14 Jun 2022
Quiz yourself on FinOps principles and concepts
FinOps practices can guide an organization toward more effective cloud cost management. How much do you know about key FinOps concepts? Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2022
AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates the creation and governance of user accounts. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jun 2022
What the Broadcom-VMware acquisition means for cloud users
How will the Broadcom acquisition affect VMware's cloud strategy? As-a-service models, observability and partnerships are some key factors to consider. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2022
What is the resource hierarchy structure in AWS?
Review the resource hierarchy to gain a better understanding of what's happening at each step when you deploy a new service, give it permissions and have an admin manage it. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2022
Break down the Amazon EKS pricing model
There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service in the most cost-effective way. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2022
Compare EKS vs. self-managed Kubernetes on AWS
AWS users face a choice when deploying Kubernetes: run it themselves on EC2 or let Amazon do the heavy lifting with EKS. See which approach best fits your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 May 2022
Implement these 4 AWS Organizations best practices
To successfully use AWS Organizations, admins must grasp key concepts related to organizational units, service control policies, and management and member accounts. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 May 2022
How to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform
Terraform benefits include scalability, repeatable infrastructure and cost efficiency. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Cost savings among the biggest cloud fallacies
Experts at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium described the advantages that justify the high cost of moving to the cloud while acknowledging the data center is best for some companies. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 May 2022
Dell takes an 'E pluribus unum' approach to multi-cloud
At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be evolving into a single, but integrated, set of clouds. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2022
Evaluate key Azure Data Factory benefits and limitations
Organizations have plenty of options for data integration tools, some on premises and others in the cloud. Find out which type is the better fit and whether Azure is a good choice. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 May 2022
What is multi-cloud visibility, and how do I achieve it?
It's not always clear how visibility relates to monitoring or observability or how these terms fit together in a multi-cloud environment. Let's sort it out. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 May 2022
How Dell is changing the multi-cloud equation
IT teams love the freedom to select the cloud services that match their needs and preferences, but this accidental multi-cloud strategy creates organizational complexity. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2022
IBM steps up its cloud partnership strategy with AWS deal
Still lagging behind the Big Three in the cloud market, IBM hopes its coopetition partnership agreement with AWS will help close down the market share gap. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 May 2022
Examine IBM's hybrid cloud strategy
IBM's focus on hybrid cloud efforts, including Cloud Paks and OpenShift, makes for a competitive option. See if its strategy fits your enterprise needs. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 May 2022
Google Compute Engine
Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offering that allows clients to run workloads on Google's physical hardware. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2022
8 native Google Cloud management tools admins should know
IT teams can use a range of native management and monitoring tools from Google to ensure their public cloud deployments are reliable and cost-effective. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2022
Why and how to enable Azure Backup Instant Restore
Azure Backup Instant Restore has minimal wait time, is set at a modest price and has backup options via policies. Learn how to configure this service to restore failed VMs. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2022
Follow these examples to use CloudWatch Logs Insights
CloudWatch Logs Insights helps organizations gain insights from a deluge of log data on applications and services. Learn how to implement key features. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Apr 2022
Azure surpasses AWS for some enterprise cloud uses
Flexera's new 'State of the Cloud Report' puts Azure ahead of AWS for the first time as enterprise IT pros' preferred public cloud, but analysts say AWS still leads the market. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2022
Key Amazon EKS monitoring best practices
Learn how to monitor Amazon EKS resources through tools such as CloudWatch and Prometheus, as well as worker node and infrastructure monitoring tips to maintain application efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Apr 2022
How cost and complexity factor into AWS DR strategies
To choose the right AWS disaster recovery plan, understand how much downtime your business can tolerate -- and how DR scenarios affect your monthly costs. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2022
Nvidia unveils latest 3D sim tech for multiple industries
Nvidia has launched a cloud-based version of its Omniverse platform for 3D simulations. The company also unveiled an Omniverse computing system. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2022
How an AWS multi-region architecture can strengthen DR
Meet AWS outages head on by learning how to build a multi-region architecture that achieves resiliency in the event of disaster. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Mar 2022
Compare high availability vs. fault tolerance in AWS
To achieve high availability and fault tolerance in AWS, IT admins must first understand the differences between the two models. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2022
Compare Amazon ECS vs. EKS
Amazon ECS and EKS are similar, but their differences are enough to set them apart for AWS users. Learn which best fits your needs in terms of flexibility, pricing and more. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
Oracle Cloud adds ZFS high availability, block provisioning
New storage additions such as Flexible Block Volumes and high availability for ZFS grow Oracle's cloud platform to compete against public cloud giants like AWS. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
Kyndryl, Cloudera announce data transformation partnership
Kyndryl has signed another partnership as it continues to forge independence from IBM -- this time with Cloudera, to help accelerate data transformation projects for hybrid clouds. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Mar 2022
data residency
Data residency refers to the physical or geographic location of an organization's data or information. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2022
How to approach cloud compliance monitoring
Compliance monitoring is a critical practice. Learn how to build a cloud compliance monitoring strategy from application design and development to ongoing operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2022
Stay online with these 5 AWS disaster recovery best practices
Solve disasters in an AWS deployment by having a disaster recovery strategy in place. Learn how to pick the right recovery methods and prevent more problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Mar 2022
Compare Azure instance types for cloud workloads
Deciding on the best Azure compute instance type for a cloud workload involves many choices. Use these tips to help select the right size VM, optimized for the right tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2022
Compare DigitalOcean vs. Vultr for cloud deployments
Sometimes a cloud provider that isn't a big name can be just what you're looking for. Vultr and DigitalOcean are such two providers, and here's how they compare. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Feb 2022
Compare Azure Bicep vs. Terraform to provision infrastructure
In comparing Azure Bicep vs Terraform, Azure cloud admins can make an informed decision on which IaC service they want to use to automate deployment of their cloud. Continue Reading
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Quiz
24 Feb 2022
Test your platform-as-a-service knowledge with this PaaS quiz
PaaS offerings continue to evolve, with a range of vendors and tools available to enterprise development teams. Use this quiz to see the strength of your PaaS knowledge. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2022
Akamai aims Linode acquisition at improving edge services
Akamai's $900 million acquisition of IaaS vendor Linode would add a distributed computing platform to Akamai's content delivery network. The deal is expected to close this quarter. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2022
Use Amazon CloudWatch metrics to monitor Aurora
Application owners need to know the vital metrics that affect database health. CloudWatch and DevOps Guru monitor Amazon Aurora performance to give users valuable insights. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Feb 2022
What is PaaS? Platform as a service definition and guide
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Feb 2022
Compare Google Cloud Run vs. App Engine for enterprise software
Google's Cloud Run and App Engine both aim to accelerate app development and simplify deployment. Developers will want to choose between the services on a case-by-case basis. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
The state of the PaaS business model and market in 2022
PaaS fills the gap between IaaS and SaaS for developers and comes with its own benefits and challenges, which inform the PaaS business model and market. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2022
Dig into Oracle Cloud's Always Free offerings
Oracle's Always Free services let developers build and experiment with cloud-native apps without incurring costs. There are, however, important limitations to note. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2022
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of PaaS?
PaaS can be a good choice for developers who don't want to worry about the underlying infrastructure or operational tasks, but it's not always the best option for app development. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2022
3 best practices to achieve high availability in cloud computing
High availability is the crucial test of whether a business can continue to access data and applications when things go wrong in a cloud-based IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Jan 2022
Cloud resiliency: What it is and why it matters
Cloud resiliency is critical to ensure IT services and resources can recover quickly -- and without data loss. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2022
PaaS and containers: Key differences, similarities and uses
There are pros and cons to both PaaS and containers. Which to use for application deployment depends on an organization's priorities and business needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jan 2022
How to choose a PaaS or IaaS that aligns with DevOps
There are benefits and drawbacks to using PaaS or IaaS as part of your DevOps strategy; the key is to pick a model that will be scalable and cost-effective in the long term. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2022
Implement these 4 Amazon CloudWatch Logs best practices
To improve the reliability of their applications, AWS users might want to consider exporting log data to the cloud for analysis and pattern detection. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2022
3 best practices to manage SaaS subscriptions
Seemingly simple tools -- such as spreadsheets and work calendars -- can go a long way in helping IT teams keep track of SaaS billing and contract renewals. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
30 Dec 2021
Why re:Invent 2021 spotlighted existing AWS products
Many of AWS' re:Invent announcements highlighted enhancements to existing products, rather than new services. Here's why the cloud provider took that route. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Dec 2021
Raghu Raghuram shares VMware's plan for the multi-cloud era
In anticipation of increasingly diverse corporate computing environments, VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram is prepared to deliver the platform to connect all far-flung applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2021
Increase cloud visibility with these 4 best practices
Cloud environments are complex and have many moving parts. Implement a cloud visibility strategy to track those moving parts and prevent cost, performance and security issues. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2021
An AWS re:Invent recap: Key services to watch
From container marketplaces to file systems, this year's re:Invent conference was brimming with news. Here are some key takeaways. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Dec 2021
Popular security best practices for hybrid cloud
Combining a public cloud and an on-premises environment creates unfamiliar security challenges. Learn the main security issues in hybrid cloud and the ways to combat them. Continue Reading