Cloud Computing
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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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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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News
11 Feb 2022
Digital transformation acceleration drives cloud spend
Recent research points to a continuation of the enterprise IT projects -- many built on cloud technology -- that emerged in the second half of 2020; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2022
Assessing colocation vs. cloud for hybrid IT infrastructure
When transforming operations to a hybrid IT environment, there's one other option to consider beyond the premises, public cloud and hybrid. Learn the many advantages of colocation. 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
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News
10 Dec 2021
Kyndryl grows ecosystem via Google Cloud partnership
The infrastructure services provider aims to offer multi-cloud services and integration offerings as it cultivates industry ties beyond its IBM origins; more IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Dec 2021
5 centralized logging best practices for cloud admins
Centralized logging -- particularly within hybrid and multi-cloud environments -- can boost an IT team's monitoring strategy and accelerate troubleshooting. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2021
AWS CDK v2, Construct Hub now generally available
AWS unveiled general availability of a major version release of its Cloud Development Kit, as well as Construct Hub. One user described the tools as a time saver for developers. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Dec 2021
Google Cloud operations (formerly Stackdriver)
Google Stackdriver was a monitoring service that provided IT teams with performance data about applications and virtual machines (VMs) running on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Dec 2021
An introduction to migrating apps with AWS SaaS Boost
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of migrating applications using AWS SaaS Boost. Learn how the Boost framework aids migration and how to get started. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2021
Major Amazon Web Services outage downs businesses, services
An AWS outage slowed or took offline popular websites and services for several hours. The outage reportedly disrupted parent company Amazon's package delivery service. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2021
Understand the role of an SRE vs. cloud engineer
While SREs can play a distinct role in cloud computing, they don't replace the need for cloud engineers. Learn how the two roles can work together toward reliability goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2021
Break down the Google Cloud resource hierarchy
Admins can use Organizations, Folders, Projects and Resources to manage employee access within Google Cloud. But first, they must understand the distinctions between each level. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2021
Top cloud migration and adoption trends for 2022 and beyond
Cloud migrations are inevitable for some enterprises as they navigate a move off premises or between clouds. Evaluate some of the latest migration trends and the pros and cons that come with each. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Nov 2021
How to use Google's workload identity federation with AWS
Cloud admins struggle to share data between cloud providers. Here are the steps to create a federated identity in Google Cloud, connecting it to AWS in a secure way. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2021
4 key items to add to a SaaS agreement checklist
SaaS apps can save enterprises time and money, but a bad SLA could reverse those benefits. Focus on these four items to optimize performance and uptime. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2021
What are the main features of Azure Storage Explorer?
With Azure Storage Explorer, cloud admins can centrally manage storage accounts and resources. Here are some key features to tap into. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Nov 2021
PaaS showdown: AWS Elastic Beanstalk vs. Google App Engine
AWS and Google Cloud offer their own flavor of PaaS. While they share some similarities, take a closer look at their core features and use cases before you choose an offering. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Nov 2021
Edge computing security risks and how to overcome them
IT administrators must incorporate the right strategies and tools to anticipate, prevent and overcome common edge computing security risks and realize the value of edge technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2021
Best practices for endpoint security in the cloud
As the proliferation of cloud services continues, IT teams should revisit -- and potentially revamp -- their endpoint protection strategies. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
Kion, formerly Cloudtamer, expands cloud management features
Cloudtamer, a cloud management startup, rebrands as Kion for the platform's 3.0 release. New features include expanded support for Google Cloud Platform and cloud finance tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2021
Where cloud cryptography fits in a security strategy
IT teams face a never-ending challenge as they try to secure data. When that data lives in the cloud, encryption is a key concern. Implement these data encryption tips and tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2021
Oracle Cloud VMware Solution simplifies cloud migration
Moving on-premises VMware VMs to the cloud doesn't have to be difficult. VMware and Oracle offer a managed deployment of VMware vSphere integrated into the Oracle Cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Oct 2021
hybrid IT
Hybrid IT is an approach to enterprise computing in which an organization provides and manages some information technology (IT) resources in-house but uses cloud-based services for others. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2021
Compare products within the Azure Stack portfolio
Azure Stack Hub, Azure Stack HCI and Azure Stack Edge all support a hybrid cloud architecture. Learn their key differences in terms of form factor, management options and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Oct 2021
3 best practices for Amazon S3 cost optimization
Everything a business runs in the cloud costs money, and AWS S3 storage is no exception. Smart AWS users understand how to adjust S3 storage levels to control costs. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
Google adds hardware flexibility to distributed cloud
Google Distributed Cloud Edge, available in preview, takes the company's cloud computing infrastructure to the private data center, colocation facility or a remote location. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Oct 2021
How to negotiate a cloud agreement that works
In a cloud initiative, the difference between disappointment and success is connected to the quality of the contract. Consider these negotiation strategies. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Oct 2021
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a managed message queuing service technical professionals and developers use to send, store and retrieve multiple messages of various sizes asynchronously. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Oct 2021
Amazon Braket
Amazon Braket is a fully managed AWS cloud service designed to allow users remote access to a single development environment for quantum computers. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Oct 2021
Amazon VPC traffic mirroring
Traffic mirroring is a feature for Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC). The feature is used to monitor the network-level traffic of workloads. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
VMware launches integrated services for multi-cloud operations
VMware Cross-Cloud services for multi-cloud environments faces competition from startups and in-house operational tools supplied by public cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Oct 2021
HPE GreenLake vs. AWS Outposts: 2 approaches to hybrid cloud
GreenLake and Outposts both deliver on-premises, cloudlike services, yet have stark differences in the approaches they take. Determine which fits your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2021
When to use Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling vs. AWS Auto Scaling
They sound similar, but Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling and AWS Auto Scaling have different purposes. Let's break down what each enables you to do and how exactly they differ. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Sep 2021
How to create EC2 custom metrics with Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch provides useful monitoring information with its built-in capabilities, but for additional data, it might be time to consider custom metrics. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2021
How to manage cloud transfer and egress charges
It's expensive -- sometimes shockingly expensive -- to move data out of the cloud. Consider these factors to avoid costly data transfer bills. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Sep 2021
Cisco routes to market expand amid cloud marketplace growth
Cisco cited a significant shift toward the cloud and a decline in reselling. However, the company said resellers will remain important to its sales approach. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Sep 2021
How to avoid 4 common errors in EC2 Instance Connect
The EC2 Instance Connect feature enables users to securely connect instances, but there are certain pitfalls to avoid. Here are some issues to look out for. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Sep 2021
Operational strategies for isolation in cloud computing
While it's inevitable that certain cloud-hosted applications will share resources, the vulnerabilities these connections expose make isolation strategies an absolute necessity. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Sep 2021
6 steps to build a comprehensive cloud tagging strategy
A poorly executed cloud resource tagging strategy, or having no strategy at all, can cost a bundle down the road. Build the best tagging strategy with these six steps. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2021
How to use Google Cloud Operations suite
Follow along to set up Google Cloud Operations' Monitoring and Logging services, try Google's Monitoring Query Language and automate dashboard creation with the API. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2021
Compare AWS Cloudtrail vs. Config for resource monitoring
When your IT team needs more detailed info about resource activity in AWS, they have options. See how AWS Cloudtrail and Config resource monitoring tools compare. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Sep 2021
9 IBM Cloud Paks for app modernization and cloud efforts
While businesses seek benefits in outsourced and scalable infrastructure and services, moving to cloud creates challenges in workload modernization. See if IBM Cloud Paks can help. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Verizon, Microsoft partner on 5G edge
The alliance connects Verizon's 5G Edge mobile edge computing platform with Microsoft's Azure Stack Edge cloud computing product. Verizon has a similar deal with AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Aug 2021
Get started on Azure with this developers guide for beginners
Developers using Microsoft Azure have a wide array of cloud services to choose from. Use this guide to understand basic tools and deployment approaches to get started on the platform. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Aug 2021
Amazon SageMaker
Amazon SageMaker is a managed service in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Aug 2021
Step-by-step guide on how to create an IAM user in AWS
Learn how to make an AWS IAM user and assign an access policy to the user with a few commands. This detailed tutorial includes screenshots to guide you through the steps. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Aug 2021
Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce)
Amazon EMR (previously known as Amazon Elastic MapReduce) is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) tool for big data processing and analysis. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2021
Microsoft launches Azure Government Top Secret cloud
Microsoft's Azure Government Top Secret offers more than 60 cloud services to U.S. spy agencies, the Department of Defense and federal civilian organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2021
Don't let your IT team make these 4 mistakes in cloud
As cloud adoption surges in popularity, it's important that your cloud team is well equipped to handle their next project. However, there are mistakes that can derail a project. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2021
Compare AWS Lambda vs. Azure Functions vs. Google Cloud Functions
Trying to find the right serverless service? Evaluate differences in price, language support and deployment models for AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Aug 2021
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure targets devs and installed base
Though not the market leader, Oracle remains a feisty competitor in the competitive cloud computing market. Here are some added features and cost incentives introduced thus far. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
10 Aug 2021
4 common traps to avoid in a multi-cloud strategy
Multi-cloud strategies are popular, but they do require planning and management. Review some ways to sidestep these four potential pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Aug 2021
Compare Azure Private Link vs. service endpoints
When dealing with PaaS services running within a cloud environment, private connectivity is a must to secure resources. Compare these two services to see which one is a good fit. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Aug 2021
Pick a load balancer: Azure Front Door vs. Application Gateway
Every cloud infrastructure requires a solid network architecture and Azure has two load balancers that can improve network performance. Discover where each one will fit the best. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Aug 2021
Rust rises in popularity for cloud-native apps and environments
Rust is making a name for itself in cloud. See why developers are putting in the effort to adopt the programming language for cloud-native development. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2021
How cloud consultants execute a product development strategy
Creating intellectual property can help partners meet soaring demand for cloud services, differentiate their offerings and boost their appeal to investors. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2021
Key aspects of RPA in the cloud
As more enterprises prioritize automation, RPA seeks to build upon that growth within the cloud sector. Learn why vendors see the technology as an investment in the future. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2021
Dive into DigitalOcean Droplets and App Platform
DigitalOcean vies with AWS, Azure and others by targeting developers and startups. See what it has to offer and how it competes with other VM instances and PaaS tools. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
Cloud, IT security continue to reshape MSP business model
Recent channel research suggests MSPs increasingly prioritize cloud computing and IT security as part of their core business models; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jul 2021
4 best practices for big data security in cloud computing
When dealing with vast amounts of data in the cloud, enterprises need to be proactive with security. Don't wait for a threat to happen; apply these best practices first. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jul 2021
Overhaul VMware multi-cloud strategy to improve cloud migrations
Organizations that revamp their multi-cloud strategies should evaluate applications before migration and cross-train staff to more effectively manage these new systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2021
An introduction to big data in the cloud
As enterprises add big data projects in the cloud, IT admins need to adjust their skills accordingly. Dive into this comprehensive guide to see what makes a cloud shift so attractive. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2021
Should you migrate your on-premises app or go cloud-native?
Learn how cloud-native application development differs from traditional architecture, as well as the benefits and challenges in making the switch. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2021
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is a cloud-based file storage service for applications and workloads that run in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 Jul 2021
Ace the Google cloud engineer certification with this prep
This quick 12-question quiz will help you assess exactly where you stand in your preparation to take the career-making Google Cloud certification exam. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2021
3 AWS container security best practices
Security is crucial for container-based applications. Learn how to protect AWS container environments with best practices for ECS, EKS and the extension for on-premises deployments. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
DoD scraps politically fraught $10B JEDI cloud deal
The Pentagon's $10 billion cloud contract with Microsoft is no more. The DoD will solicit bids from Microsoft and AWS for a new pact called Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability. Continue Reading
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Quiz
02 Jul 2021
In search of AWS Solutions Architect preparation?
Think you're ready for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification exam? Test your knowledge with these 12 questions, and assess your test readiness. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jul 2021
Amazon API Gateway
Amazon API Gateway is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) feature that enables developers to connect non-AWS applications to AWS back-end resources, such as servers and code. Continue Reading
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Quiz
01 Jul 2021
Get Azure Fundamentals exam practice with this quick quiz
Getting officially certified in MS Azure Fundamentals is a career-booster. This 12-question quiz will help assess your readiness for this key professional exam. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2021
Selling professional services on cloud marketplaces
Partners say cloud sales platforms offer a way to find new customers, launch proofs of concept and seed bigger deals. Learn more about this emerging channel. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2021
HPE bolsters GreenLake with support for Microsoft Azure Stack
HPE took another step toward its goal of being mainly a software-as-a-services company by 2022 with new services for GreenLake and several partnerships, including Microsoft. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2021
Oracle offers on-premise support discount for cloud buyers
Oracle's latest bid to attract customer workloads to its public cloud involves discounts on traditional software license maintenance and support fees. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2021
Amazon Athena
Amazon Athena is a service that enables a data analyst to perform interactive queries in the web-based cloud storage service, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2021
PwC cloud report points to 'value gap'
Despite widespread enthusiasm for cloud computing, many organizations have yet to see a significant payoff from their investments, a PwC cloud study found; other news. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jun 2021
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is a master image for the creation of virtual servers -- known as EC2 instances -- in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Jun 2021
Invest in cloud security to future-proof your organization
The cloud has opened many opportunities for enterprises to maintain operations during the pandemic, but it has also created numerous security challenges that must be addressed. Continue Reading