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• Guide to Google Cloud Platform services in the enterprise

  This Google Cloud Platform guide brings admins and developers up to speed on the vendor's portfolio following Google Cloud Next '19 and offers best practices to deploy and manage Google VMs, containers and more. Continue Reading

• cloud integration

  Cloud integration is the act of combining different cloud-based systems into an integral whole. The term may also refer to joining cloud-based systems with on-premises systems. Continue Reading

• 7 cloud computing job roles to advance your career

  The cloud rapidly evolves, so cloud jobs must adapt accordingly. Job openings are going fast, so review these positions and their qualifications to plan your next move. Continue Reading

• Must-attend cloud conferences in the second half of 2019

  Ready to expand your knowledge and skill sets? Check out these popular cloud conferences from April to December 2019. Continue Reading

• Words to go: Cloud networking basics

  Networking requirements for the cloud are different than on premises. Dig into these terms to get a sense for the network services and capabilities needed to run a cloud app. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • SPI model
  • cloudlet
  • Microsoft Azure Data Lake
  • What is cloud migration? Essential guide to moving to the cloud

  • Microsoft Azure Functions
  • application migration
  • Microsoft Azure VM Scale Sets
  • Cloud Foundry

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• Get started with Google Cloud Deployment Manager

  Deployment Manager is Google's infrastructure-as-code tool. Learn about its features and how to automate use of resources such as Compute Engine, GKE and BigQuery.Continue Reading

• A beginner's guide to cloud-native application management

  After users develop cloud-native apps, they need to learn the basics of cloud monitoring and logging. These cloud-native management strategies can help maintain a successful application.Continue Reading

• How to set up a CI/CD pipeline in the Azure DevOps console

  Follow the steps in this how-to video from Matt Browne of TechSnips to quickly get your web app up and running on Microsoft Azure with a CI/CD pipeline.Continue Reading

• Cloudability

  Cloudability is a software vendor that provides financial management tools for monitoring and analyzing cloud computing costs.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Google cloud security services

  Digging through all of Google's cloud security tools can seem overwhelming. Get a snapshot of key services, and when to use them, with this quick list.Continue Reading

• Automation drives next wave of multi-cloud management tools

  The current cloud landscape indicates a clear need for management tools that can span multiple platforms -- and they'll likely place an emphasis on automation, abstraction and orchestration.Continue Reading

• New types of cloud services bring the cloud to you

  Would your hybrid experience be improved by placing technology from a cloud service provider directly into your data center? Here's how to evaluate that option.Continue Reading

• New cloud service models put providers in the data center

  All of the major cloud players now offer on-premises hardware or specific technologies to make a data center look and feel more like the public cloud. What's driving this trend?Continue Reading

• Follow this enterprise cloud automation and orchestration guide

  Automation and orchestration play a big role in cloud computing. Learn the basics, how these technologies work in hybrid and multi-cloud environments and which tools are available.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to smooth the road to hybrid cloud deployment

  In the move to hybrid cloud, security, app requirements and monitoring are just a few of the many factors to consider. Follow these guidelines for a smooth deployment process.Continue Reading

• Get the most out of managed Kubernetes with these guidelines

  Kubernetes has a lot to offer, but you can only reap those benefits with the right service management approach. Use these five tips to find the best fit for your enterprise.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Azure migration services

  Before Microsoft shops begin to move workloads from on-premises data centers to Azure, they should carefully choose a migration tool to help forge their path.Continue Reading

• web application development

  Web app development is the creation of application programs that reside on remote servers and are delivered to the user’s device over the Internet.Continue Reading

• clickwrap agreement (clickthrough agreement)

  A clickwrap agreement, also known as a click through, shrink-wrap, or sign-in-wrap, is an online agreement in which the user signifies his or her acceptance by clicking a button or checking a box that states “I agree.”Continue Reading

• Build and share code via Azure Notebooks

  An Azure service enables enterprises to host Jupyter Notebooks in the cloud to ease access and management. Learn whether it could benefit your dev team, and how to get started.Continue Reading

• Review Google cloud IAM fundamentals and best practices

  To learn the ins and outs of Google’s identity and access management service, start with the basic concepts of roles, permissions and policies.Continue Reading

• Learn how to use Terraform for multi-cloud management

  Terraform provides a highly configurable platform to manage infrastructure in a cloud-agnostic way. However, enterprises need to prepare for some challenges.Continue Reading

• An overview of ARM templates for Azure resource deployment

  Azure Resource Manager templates streamline the way IT and development teams deploy cloud resources. To get started, grasp these key concepts around formatting, syntax and more.Continue Reading

• Google Cloud Filestore lends itself to legacy enterprise apps

  Among other uses, Google's cloud file storage service can simplify the migration of legacy apps to the cloud. Learn about its main features, and how it compares to the competition.Continue Reading

• Break down the main features of Azure DevOps Services

  DevOps continues to influence how vendors shape their cloud offerings, and this was the case behind Microsoft's recent rebranding of Visual Studio Team Services.Continue Reading

• Here's what it takes to become a cloud automation engineer

  A cloud automation engineer is a challenging role for any IT professional because of the varied requirements. Find out what education, experience and skill sets you need to get the job.Continue Reading

• Choose the right workloads for serverless platforms in cloud

  Serverless might be the next big thing in cloud, but that doesn't mean it's a fit for all enterprise workloads. See if your requirements align with these common use cases.Continue Reading

• Can you ace this quiz on cloud computing privacy issues?

  Consumers and enterprises are increasingly concerned about data privacy -- with good reason -- and cloud computing introduces a host of new challenges. How well do you know them?Continue Reading

• Map out a smooth migration to Azure Resource Manager

  As the classic Azure portal becomes outmoded, enterprises need to migrate to ARM -- but the change doesn't always come easy. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth move.Continue Reading

• CAIQ (Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire)

  The Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) is a survey provided by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) for cloud consumers and auditors to assess the security capabilities of a cloud service provider.Continue Reading

• The first 5 steps to build a private cloud infrastructure

  To implement a private cloud, IT teams must start at the beginning -- and define what a cloud strategy will mean, exactly, to their organization -- before they proceed.Continue Reading

• Design a hybrid IT infrastructure with a strategic framework

  Hybrid IT demands that IT managers and teams use frameworks, best practices and governance structures to ensure the success of on-premises and cloud deployments.Continue Reading

• Accelerate API dev with documentation-driven development

  A missing cloud API doesn't mean all work needs to stop. Engineering and development teams can work with a mock API server until the real API is production-ready.Continue Reading

• Dig into Azure Kubernetes Service networking options

  Enterprises that choose the wrong AKS networking option could face poor performance and higher costs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each option before you rush in.Continue Reading

• Azure management groups ease policy enforcement

  It isn't easy to manage Azure subscriptions, but with management groups, admins can now simplify policy enforcement on a larger scale.Continue Reading

• Write your first Google Cloud Function with these three tips

  To build a serverless function, many developers require a shift in mindset. Use these three tips to create a cost-effective and high-performing function in Google Cloud Platform.Continue Reading

• A cloud migration assessment lets IT look before it leaps

  Some workloads simply aren't cut out for cloud -- at least not without modification. Here's how to carefully assess your apps for public cloud migration before you make the move.Continue Reading

• Serverless infrastructure demands new roles for IT admins

  Serverless technology is going to disrupt the data center, and IT administrators will need to shift their expertise from management to configuration and from servers to services.Continue Reading

• With progressive web applications, developers blur the lines

  With progressive web applications, single-page apps, motion UI and other innovations, app development meets the moment, giving users what they want, where they want it.Continue Reading

• Web app development morphs as apps and websites merge

  The lines between web and mobile app and websites are blurring, so development silos are out, and boning up on building progressive web apps and single-page apps is in.Continue Reading

• G-Cloud (Government Cloud)

  Government Cloud, also referred to as G-Cloud, is a U.K. government program to promote government-wide adoption of cloud computing.Continue Reading

• Manage Google cloud instances with images, templates

  Recent additions to Google Compute Engine, particularly around images and templates, streamline how admins can create and manage VMs.Continue Reading

• How to get the most out of automation in the cloud

  Getting the most out of a cloud deployment will almost certainly require some automation and orchestration. And that will require some specific actions on your part.Continue Reading

• Let cloud orchestration tools do the hard work

  A smart cloud strategy requires a smart automation strategy. These steps will help position your cloud to benefit from automation and orchestration technologies.Continue Reading

• Three ways to prepare applications for serverless platforms

  Compared to those that run in more traditional PaaS or IaaS environments, apps on serverless platforms bring a unique set of demands around performance, storage and more.Continue Reading

• Azure Availability Zones enable more resilient cloud apps

  'Downtime' is a dreaded word for mission-critical applications. Learn how availability zones in Azure can promote uptime and keep your workloads running.Continue Reading

• Cloud certifications play supporting role in IT hiring decisions

  Certifications that are specific to a particular cloud provider are a great way for IT professionals to grow their foundational knowledge, but they shouldn't stop there.Continue Reading

• Are you on the right cloud computing career path?

  As more advanced cloud technologies and deployment models emerge, it's important to future-proof your career. Check your resume against these expert suggestions.Continue Reading

• Five critical tests for cloud application performance, security

  To keep end users happy, dev teams should regularly test the performance and security of cloud-hosted applications. Tools from cloud providers and third-party vendors can help.Continue Reading

• Prepare cloud-based applications for container technology

  To properly prepare cloud applications for containers, be sure to emphasize a service-based architecture and understand your management options upfront.Continue Reading

• Create a private cloud in SCVMM with these factors in mind

  The process of creating a private cloud with System Center Virtual Machine Manager starts with getting to know major private cloud components and calculating resource requirements.Continue Reading

• Get started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

  Despite its benefits, Red Hat OpenShift is just one technology amid a growing list intended to simplify container management and deployment for development and ops teams.Continue Reading

• Grasp the key concepts of hybrid cloud orchestration

  As hybrid cloud becomes increasingly common, organizations need an effective orchestration platform that can seamlessly span public and private infrastructure.Continue Reading

• GDPR requirements loom over cloud providers, users

  Even if your cloud provider already complies with GDPR, you can't just take a backseat. Know what the requirements are and whether they apply to you -- or risk hefty fines.Continue Reading

• Cloud application performance hinges on a solid testing plan

  When you neglect quality control testing, cloud app performance can suffer. Explore specific types of tests to run and tools that can guide the process.Continue Reading

• How to secure a multi-cloud architecture

  If they don't already, most organizations will soon have resources deployed to more than one cloud. That requires an aggressive strategy and multiple levels of security.Continue Reading

• With more providers, security issues in cloud computing rise

  We hear a lot about the pros and cons of a multi-cloud strategy, but a surprising number of organizations don't think they need to worry about it. They do.Continue Reading

• Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances

  Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances (RIs) are a type of virtual machine (VM) on the Azure public cloud that a development or IT team can reserve to use in advance.Continue Reading

• Google preemptible VMs reduce cloud costs -- with a catch

  With its preemtible VMs, Google offers spare compute capacity at a discounted price. But be careful not to run certain apps on these VM types, as they shut down at any time.Continue Reading

• Use LinuxKit to increase container portability

  With LinuxKit, Docker continues its push for better container portability. Learn how the tool can help your apps run across various platforms, as well as its potential limitations.Continue Reading

• Modernize legacy applications with containers, microservices

  To break down monolithic apps and modernize them for cloud deployment, enterprise development teams continue to turn to containers and microservices.Continue Reading

• Four things to know before an Azure Stack deployment

  Intended to simplify management and development across public and private clouds, Azure Stack looks to address some of IT's biggest hybrid hang-ups.Continue Reading

• Prepare and manage enterprise apps for an IaaS model

  A growing number of businesses see the value in infrastructure as a service. But without careful app migration and management practices, the benefits of cloud can be lost.Continue Reading

• How to blend the advantages of cloud computing with containers

  Containers and cloud sound like a perfect match. But how well does containerization help boost application portability? And will the effort be worth it?Continue Reading

• Containerized applications and the portability dream

  To make containers work within a cloud strategy, you're going to need to carefully consider the complexities of porting an application from platform to platform.Continue Reading

• Build a multi-cloud app with these four factors in mind

  A multi-cloud strategy reduces vendor lock-in and outage risks. But to realize those benefits, development teams must first design apps to successfully run on various platforms.Continue Reading

• Google Transfer Appliance

  Google Transfer Appliance is a high-capacity storage server that enables enterprises to transport large volumes of data to Google Cloud Storage.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud migration starts with updating the private cloud

  It might seem counterintuitive, but a key part of hybrid cloud adoption is committing the time and resources to updating your private cloud. These steps will set you up for success.Continue Reading

• Big data in cloud computing demands an IT skill set change

  Enterprises continue to shift big data workloads to the cloud. And while the move doesn't require a total overhaul of IT skills, it does demand some change for admin and dev teams.Continue Reading

• Five cloud computing skills to propel your career in 2018

  The cloud market moves at the speed of light, so some IT pros struggle to pinpoint which new technologies and skills to learn. Here are five to prioritize in 2018.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Basic cloud computing terms

  New to cloud computing? Use this list of basic terms to familiarize yourself with common deployment models, service categories and top providers.Continue Reading

• MapReduce

  MapReduce is a core component of the Apache Hadoop software framework.Continue Reading

• Google Cloud Dedicated Interconnect offers VPN alternative

  Google's Dedicated Interconnect enables an enterprise to privately connect its data center to the public cloud. Here's a breakdown of key features and the requirements to use it.Continue Reading

• Master the basics of Azure Automation

  Automation offers a more efficient, hands-off approach to public cloud management. Explore the basics of Azure's automation service and the role of runbooks.Continue Reading

• What is a Helm Chart and how can it improve microservices?

  Learn about Helm Charts and how Kubernetes supports a microservices architecture. Expert Ken Milberg discusses what you need to know before delving in.Continue Reading

• Crack open Google Cloud Shell for infrastructure management

  Shell commands and Bash scripts have been a staple of system administration, and for those who still prefer that management approach, Cloud Shell on GCP might be worth a look.Continue Reading

• What are the best SDK tools for automating blockchain services?

  As blockchain matures, an ecosystem of tools continues to sprout up around it. Learn how these offerings, including the Hyperledger Fabric Client SDK, can help with a deployment.Continue Reading

• Rearchitect applications for cloud with these five tips

  It's difficult to fully realize the benefits of cloud computing when you simply migrate an app as is. Instead, consider rearchitecting your app -- and start with these five steps.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of these core OpenStack components

  The OpenStack platform contains a mix of services for compute, networking, security and more. See if you can identify which service performs which function with this quick quiz.Continue Reading

• Scalr

  Scalr is an information technology (IT) vendor that offers a management platform for cloud computing.Continue Reading

• Use OpenStack Senlin, Heat templates to enable autoscaling

  As it is with other cloud platforms, autoscaling in OpenStack is important to meet changing workload demands. Here's how to enable that process with Senlin and Heat templates.Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of Azure Container Instances

  The popularity of containers continues to prompt major cloud providers to offer new services. See how Azure's most recent release -- Container Instances -- aims to ease deployment.Continue Reading

• Master Azure subscriptions with these key concepts and terms

  Azure's subscription structure lets admins break out responsibility for billing and resource management. But first, they need to know concepts such as accounts and departments.Continue Reading

• CloudCheckr

  CloudCheckr is a vendor that provides a cloud management platform intended to give an organization more control over and visibility into its cloud computing costs, performance and security.Continue Reading

• Choose the best public cloud instances for your apps and budget

  Cloud computing instances can make or break application performance -- and costs. Evaluate your workloads to determine the right instance type and size before deployment.Continue Reading

• Scale resources automatically with Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

  Scalability is an attractive capability of cloud computing that reels in enterprises of all sizes. Learn how Virtual Machine Scale Sets in Azure can help you achieve that benefit.Continue Reading

• Get started with the Azure API Management service

  APIs are vital to open the communication lines between cloud apps, and proper management of those APIs is also critical. Learn how Azure's API service can kick start that process.Continue Reading

• Discover the pros, cons of bare-metal cloud services

  A bare-metal cloud service combines the benefits of physical servers with public cloud, but may not be right for all workloads. Weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision.Continue Reading

• Cloud developer job description getting more complicated all the time

  The cloud developer job is getting even more complex. Learn about cloud developer salaries, opportunities and hirers' most-valued cloud platform here.Continue Reading

• Test your cloud knowledge in this cloud computing quiz

  In this quiz on cloud computing skills, find out how much you know about the IT functions and programming languages being used in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Security issues in cloud computing

  While the cloud may be flexible and cost-efficient, a lack of data safeguards and compliance standards makes security the largest hurdle to leap.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Azure Security Center

  Microsoft Azure Security Center is a set of tools and services for securing virtual machines that run on the Azure public cloud. With Azure Security Center, an IT team can establish security policies, set up alerts and receive recommendations for ...Continue Reading

• Test your grasp of hybrid cloud migration and related challenges

  Test your knowledge of hybrid cloud migration and other shifting aspects of cloud networking. Use this quiz to determine how well you understand these cloud challenges.Continue Reading

• Quiz: The latest software-defined data center industry trends

  To join those who want everything delivered as a service, you have to be up on the latest software-defined data center trends. Take this brief quiz and gauge your knowledge.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Are you ready for digital technology disruption?

  Cloud, mobile and IoT are shaking up not just IT, but entire industries. Is your organization part of the digital disruption technology revolution? Take this quiz and find out.Continue Reading

• How to effectively work with multiple cloud providers

  Before working with multiple cloud providers, evaluate their services for compute, storage, security and more.Continue Reading

• Quiz: Application development trends

  Big data, mobile apps and programming languages continually change. Do you know which application development trends are hot? Take this quiz and find out.Continue Reading

• 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

• dynamic infrastructure

  Dynamic infrastructure refers to a collection of data center resources, such as compute, networking and storage, that can automatically provision and adjust itself as workload demands change.Continue Reading

• 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