Cloud app development and management
To develop, deploy and manage cloud applications, an organization needs to write and configure apps in ways that meet performance and reliability goals without consuming an inordinate amount of costly cloud resources. These requirements demand that an IT team create -- and commit to -- a realistic cloud app development and management strategy.
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26 Jul 2024
Compare cloud-native vs. cloud-based vs. cloud-enabled apps
While it's tough to make a clear distinction between cloud-native, cloud-based and cloud-enabled apps, they differ in terms of development practices, performance and other factors. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
How to launch an EC2 instance using Terraform
With Terraform, developers can lean on familiar coding practices to provision the underlying resources for their applications. Follow these steps to use the IaC tool to create an Amazon EC2 instance. Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2016
Architectural firm explains move to cloud-based data storage
Growing through staff adds and acquisition forced a global architectural design firm to examine where and how it stores data files. The answer lay in cloud-based data storage. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2016
SQL Server Azure IaaS vs. SQL Azure Database PaaS
Learn the differences between SQL Server Azure IaaS and SQL Azure Database PaaS to figure out which would best support your enterprise. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2016
Six questions cloud app developers should nail in an interview
To wow potential employers, cloud app developers should prove in an interview that they're more than just code jockeys. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2016
Analytics as a service offers hindsight, insight and foresight
As cloud-based analytics as a service explodes in popularity, decision makers can scrutinize the past for trends and contemplate predictions for the future. Continue Reading
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Quiz
27 Jan 2016
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
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26 Oct 2015
How is cloud penetration testing different for AWS, Google, Azure?
Penetration tests help organizations spot vulnerabilities in their public cloud environments. But how are the testing requirements different for AWS, Google and Azure? Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2015
How are microservices and cloud computing related?
Microservices and cloud are both on the up and up when it comes to enterprise adoption. But what exactly is the connection between the two technologies? Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2015
Three issues that hinder cloud computing API performance
APIs can be critical to a cloud application's success. But if poorly designed, they can also be a big headache for cloud providers, developers and users. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2015
Cloud-based integration seeks to tear down data silos
As companies adopt a pantheon of cloud apps, so grows the risk of having isolated bodies of data. The cloud-based integration of far-flung systems can have divine results. Continue Reading
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04 May 2015
Comparing features, tiers and pricing of PaaS vendors
As cloud services become more complex and customized, the harder they are to evaluate. An expert offers advice for evaluating PaaS vendors. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2015
Five quick links: Managing big data in the cloud
Cloud computing can streamline big data management and analysis. But, before diving in, be sure to know the latest in cloud and big data technology. Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Jan 2015
Test your knowledge of cloud application migration
Think you know all of the basics of cloud application migration? Take this five-question quiz and find out. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2015
What apps are suited for being hosted in the cloud?
What types of applications are best suited for being hosted in the cloud? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2015
SaaS platform changes: Is there a migration model?
Is there a data migration model if a company leaves the SaaS platform it has been using? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2014
Are there intellectual property issues with SaaS tools?
Should businesses worry about intellectual property when using SaaS tools? Read this expert response to find out. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2014
A cloud management tools comparison guide
With its complex nature, cloud management can get bumpy at times. Luckily, cloud management tools from VMware, Dell and others can help. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2014
How to secure REST API endpoints for cloud applications
When designing APIs, developers must make good decisions about security design components that show who's using what API, when and for what purpose. This tip offers insights into the critical components for securing APIs. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2014
Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud
Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2014
Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud
Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads. Continue Reading
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08 May 2014
Amazon Kinesis benefits and alternatives
Amazon made waves with the release of Kinesis, but companies should know its ups and downs before blindly adopting AWS's service. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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Quiz
15 Aug 2012
SaaS technology and strategy quiz
See how well you really understand SaaS. If you need help, check out our SaaS Technology Guide. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2012
Implementing SOA in the cloud
Learn why there is confusion surrounding implementing SOA in the cloud. 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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11 May 2012
Jitterbit
Jitterbit is a commercial software integration product that facilitates transport between legacy, enterprise, and on-demand computing applications. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2011
Why is cloud computing so hard to understand?
In this chapter excerpt, see why cloud computing can be considered both a tangible delivery model and a buzzword for advanced IT services. Continue Reading
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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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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
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09 Jun 2009
Network considerations in cloud computing
The impact of networking on cloud computing is best understood by considering public and private cloud applications in one dimension and cloud access versus intra-cloud networking in the other. Continue Reading