Cloud computing business intelligence

A look back at re:Invent 2019 and the year since

Catch up on some of the biggest services and feature updates AWS added to its cloud platform since re:Invent 2019 as you prepare to attend this year's virtual conference. Continue Reading

An AWS re:Invent 2020 handbook: What you need to know

Re:Invent is more accessible than ever now that it's virtual, but recreating opportunities for networking could prove difficult. Check out these tips to get ready for the show. Continue Reading

Reevaluate your cloud computing pandemic strategy

If you jumped to the cloud at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, without much long-term planning, take some time now to evaluate your current cloud strategy. Continue Reading

How to negotiate with Oracle for a better cloud deal

Set your organization up for a successful cloud deal. Learn the challenges you'll need to overcome with these insights on Oracle's cloud sales strategy from ClearEdge Partners. Continue Reading

How do I configure AWS Lambda functions in a VPC?

Lambda and VPCs are essential to many AWS architectures, but they don't come together as intuitively as you might think. Learn how to configure Lambda functions within a VPC. Continue Reading

Edge computing strategies will determine the next cloud frontier

The public cloud providers closed the 2010s as one of the dominant forces in IT, but they'll face competition in the 2020s from networking and telco vendors at the edge. Continue Reading

5 machine learning skills you need in the cloud

Put your IT team in the best position to succeed with AI. Develop these machine learning skills and see how they translate to the major cloud platforms. Continue Reading

A list of AWS networking services cloud users should know

Get to know AWS cloud networking services for load balancing, traffic routing, content delivery and more with this overview. Continue Reading

5 key ways to avoid overspending on enterprise cloud adoption

Companies that take a careful approach to enterprise cloud adoption aligned with business objectives can help optimize spending and get the most from cloud investments. Continue Reading

3 SaaS cost management tips for new-to-cloud usage

When it comes to SaaS spending, IT must ensure that everyone from users to management is on the same page. Use these strategies to stay within your cloud budget. Continue Reading

Microsoft's SpaceX partnership sends Azure to the final frontier

Microsoft has partnered with SpaceX to tie Azure to low-orbiting satellites. The company also introduced a modular data center to connect remote locations to satellites. Continue Reading

Why is high availability important in cloud computing?

How many "nines" does your own cloud app really need? High availability is still an important factor in a cloud SLA, but uptime needs vary for each service and company. Continue Reading

Compare Google Cloud Deployment Manager vs. Terraform on GCP

Determine whether to opt for cloud native Deployment Manager or third-party Terraform for infrastructure as code on Google Cloud. Continue Reading

Explore the tools for disaster recovery on AWS, Azure and GCP

Utilize cloud infrastructure for your disaster recovery plan. Learn about the tools and services from AWS, Google and Microsoft to see if they fit in your DR plan. Continue Reading

Cloud performance testing is necessary for app migration

So, you're moving your app to the cloud. Is it ready for that? Here's how to test it to see if it will meet performance goals once deployed off premises. Continue Reading

How 5G could change cloud computing

The major cloud providers have embraced the push for 5G in the cloud with partnerships and offerings. Learn about the benefits and early limitations of 5G in the cloud. Continue Reading

Evaluate SaaS integration tools for IaaS-hosted apps

SaaS tools can enhance applications hosted on AWS, Microsoft Azure and other public clouds, but they also present integration challenges. See which tools can ease those burdens. Continue Reading

Test your knowledge with this Microsoft Azure cloud quiz

Fancy yourself a Microsoft Azure cloud expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz on Azure services, tools and recent market news. Continue Reading

The importance of cloud capacity management and how to do it

Running workloads in the cloud gives an organization access to unlimited resources. That's a good thing, but only if the IT team adopts good capacity management practices. Continue Reading

Put an IT succession plan in place for your cloud team

IT is a small world. Before you leave your current company and role, make sure your successor has the right training, support and documentation to hit the ground running. Continue Reading

How to approach a GCP-to-AWS migration

Before you move your GCP workloads to AWS, you need a clear cloud migration plan in place and a framework to understand the challenges and additional costs. Continue Reading

Test your knowledge of microservices architectures

Review microservices basics. Take this short quiz on microservices to find out how much you really know about this approach to application architectures and app development. Continue Reading

AWS Cost Management adds anomaly detection

AWS has added an Anomaly Detection service to its Cost Management suite that applies machine learning to a customer's usage and fires off alerts when thresholds are exceeded. Continue Reading

How public cloud vendors tackle confidential computing

Confidential computing is an emerging cloud technology, and the major cloud platforms have all addressed it with different strategies around usability and scale. Continue Reading

An introduction to Alibaba cloud offerings

Learn about the fourth largest public cloud provider with this look at some of Alibaba's core computing, networking, storage and database offerings. Continue Reading

The cloud shared responsibility model for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS

The shared responsibility model defines cloud security, but it changes for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Get to know the ins and outs of cloud security and learn exactly what your company is responsible for. Continue Reading

Microsoft's Azure Arc reaches GA milestone

Microsoft has delivered a key component of Azure Arc -- the ability to manage Windows and Linux-based virtual and physical servers in on-premises environments and rival clouds. Continue Reading

Top 6 complexity challenges of operating a cloud at scale

It's not unusual for enterprises to scale their applications to meet demand, but they need to be aware of the associated cloud complexity issues. Look out for these six common problems. Continue Reading

When -- and when not -- to use cloud native security tools

Security tools from cloud vendors are convenient, but that doesn't mean they are always the right choice. Learn how to decide when you should opt to use third-party security tools. Continue Reading

Partner products now certified for AWS Outposts

AWS has brought more than 30 certified partner software products into the mix for Outposts, the on-premises version of its public cloud. Continue Reading

Get to know low-code/no-code tools from major cloud vendors

With the help of low-code or no-code services, application development doesn't have to be so painstaking or strenuous. Learn why cloud providers are getting in on the action. Continue Reading

Explore cloud computing's effect on application development

AWS and cloud computing changed the way organizations build and run applications. Explore why that happened and see what to expect in the future as more businesses jump on board. Continue Reading

New Red Hat Marketplace pushes OpenShift to hybrid clouds

A new Red Hat marketplace is a one-stop shop for 50 OpenShift-certified applications that can operate like cloud services. Continue Reading

DynamoDB on-demand vs. provisioned capacity: Which is better?

There are two primary ways to handle capacity in DynamoDB: on-demand or provisioned. Learn the advantages, concerns and use cases for each option. Continue Reading

How can AWS, Azure and GCP increase cloud market share?

The Big Three dominate the cloud market, but they all have room for improvement. See what each vendor needs to do to increase its market share and attract more enterprises. Continue Reading

Examine the cloud industry's response to GDPR and CCPA compliance

Explore the cloud industry's response to the GDPR and CCPA requirements and learn what types of organizations these governance policies have affected so far. Continue Reading

Unlocking the 'better normal' with hybrid cloud services

Kalyan Kumar breaks down why companies looking toward their digital transformation journey should consider a hybrid cloud approach, minimizing business disruption. Continue Reading

See if Azure Arc fits in your hybrid and multi-cloud strategy

Azure Arc is central to Microsoft's hybrid cloud strategy. Discover how it compares to competing services from AWS and Google and see where it might be headed next. Continue Reading

Chart an Azure administrator certification path

Advance your career as an IT administrator with Azure certifications. Review the requirements and exams associated with Azure administrator roles with this guide. Continue Reading

Guide to Google Anthos architecture and management

Explore the essential concepts that make Google Anthos work, including environs and groupings. Learn how to set up this Kubernetes-powered hybrid and multi-cloud platform. Continue Reading

Get a quick rundown of 12 cloud developer tools from AWS

With so many available options, it can be difficult to keep track of all the developer tools AWS has to offer. Check out 12 tools that are a part of AWS' toolkit. Continue Reading

Google Anthos update adds on-premises clout

An update to Google's Anthos makes the container management and orchestration platform feel more at home inside customers' data centers. Continue Reading

COVID-19 and the cloud: How to maintain systems resilience

Kishore Durg explains how enterprises can leverage systems resilience to ensure that they don't experience any cloud disruptions during the pandemic. Continue Reading

Public cloud metrics and KPI tools your business should know

Metrics and KPIs for public cloud deployments can be overwhelming. Learn how cloud architects can track usage of compute, storage, database resources and more. Continue Reading

Adopt and secure the cloud in a work-from-home world

Set up a remote work infrastructure with the cloud. This article highlights cloud adoption strategies for beginners, tips to reduce latency and the benefits of cloud backup. Continue Reading

Collaboration is key to earning cloud computing cost savings

Many organizations turn to the cloud for greater flexibility and dynamic scalability, but IT and financial teams must work together to address the complicated pricing scenarios. Continue Reading

Third-party cloud services for ETL and application testing

Don't default to your cloud provider's ETL and app testing services. Get to know third-party offerings and explore the advantages of using these tools in your cloud environments. Continue Reading

When should I use Amazon RDS vs. Aurora Serverless?

Before choosing between Aurora Serverless and Amazon RDS, consider each service's benefits and limitations to ensure you find the right use case and stick to your cloud budget. Continue Reading

10 cloud computing experts you should follow

Get up to speed on what's happening in the cloud by following some of the top voices in the industry, including those who are building the technologies and other industry experts. Continue Reading

Use this Amazon Cognito review to assess authentication tools

Amazon Cognito isn't as user-friendly as some competitors, but it does offer some unique advantages. Explore the pros, cons and alternatives for Cognito. Continue Reading

10 cloud computing myths debunked

A range of public cloud misconceptions -- including those related to security and cost -- give enterprise adopters the wrong idea. Read on to dispel the myths and get the truth. Continue Reading

Top 5 cloud news stories of 2020 -- so far

As cloud outages and acquisitions rolled on in early 2020, it seemed like the news cycle would never slow down. Review the top news articles to prepare for the rest of the year. Continue Reading

4 tips to pick the right cloud database service

Before you migrate your data to the cloud, evaluate your cloud database options. Use these guidelines to choose the right database offering for your enterprise. Continue Reading

Google, Microsoft add to their cloud migration toolkits

New cloud migration tools and services from Google and Microsoft seek to meet customer demand for easier, faster deployments amid rising favor for multi-cloud deployments. Continue Reading

Here's what you need to know about cloud observability

What's the difference between monitoring and observability? Learn what observability means in the context of cloud and why it's important to the health of your application. Continue Reading

How certifications, remote work affect cloud computing salaries

How many certifications you have and where you live will likely drive what you make as a cloud engineer. Catch the latest cloud salary and hiring trends. Continue Reading

Compare on-premises migration to cloud server migration

A cloud migration is not too different from an on-premises server-to-server migration. Compare the two processes before you organize and implement your plan. Continue Reading

When should my company use cloud arbitrage?

Organizations can escape vendor lock-in with a cloud arbitrage model. However, it requires an upfront investment and a solid understanding of the limitations of this approach. Continue Reading

Learn how to deploy the Bottlerocket container OS in EKS

Bottlerocket is an open source, Linux-based container OS. Explore its role in AWS containerization and how it fits alongside EKS. Continue Reading

Explore the benefits of multi-cloud -- and the drawbacks

The use of multi-cloud is trending up, but is it right for your workloads and business? Review the advantages and disadvantages with Gartner expert Daryl Plummer. Continue Reading

Compare hybrid clouds: AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. Google Anthos

Azure Stack, AWS Outposts and Google Anthos all have similar objectives but operate in different ways. Find out which hybrid cloud platform offers the right model for your company. Continue Reading

Evaluate the top hybrid cloud providers

There are a few different ways you can go with hybrid cloud platforms. Take a look at the top offerings and overall strategy from IaaS vendors and other large infrastructure providers. Continue Reading

SUSE buys Rancher Labs for Kubernetes expertise

Linux provider SUSE will buy Rancher Labs, a notable company in the Kubernetes management market, to help customers manage their Kubernetes-based workloads. Continue Reading

Why enterprises choose multi-cloud environments

Multi-cloud environments have become more popular with enterprises, but this isn't a vendor lock-in issue. Find out how and why enterprises adopt multi-cloud computing. Continue Reading

Oracle Cloud at Customer adds Dedicated Regions

Oracle has added Dedicated Regions to its Cloud at Customer managed service. Now customers can consume all of Oracle's cloud-based services on premises, the company says. Continue Reading

How to evaluate cloud certification training

Cloud computing has changed the role of certifications. See why you're better served by breadth rather than depth of knowledge, and keep learning to keep pace with the industry. Continue Reading

What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware?

The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift. Continue Reading

When should you use cloud vs. on-premises storage?

Choose the right data storage approach with this breakdown on the differences between cloud and on-premises storage. Consider cost, compliance, performance and other factors. Continue Reading

A beginner's guide to cloud computing basics

Cloud computing is complex. Use this infographic to understand the fundamentals, like how it contrasts with other computing models and the differences between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Continue Reading

Review the top sessions from recent cloud conferences

Build your own cloud conference from home. Watch sessions from the past year to learn about modern application architecture, cloud security, machine learning and cost management. Continue Reading

Test your cloud knowledge: VMs vs. containers vs. serverless

Take this quiz to help guide your choice between virtual machines, containers and serverless functions. Identify the uses, features and services associated with each computing approach. Continue Reading

How Azure, AWS, Google handle data destruction in the cloud

Data destruction is a topic that has been poorly covered until recently. Regardless of which cloud service provider you use, this review of the top three CSPs' data destruction documentation should improve your due diligence. Continue Reading

Cloud lock-in fears aren't as prevalent as you might think

Enterprises are using multiple clouds, but not because they're afraid of lock-in. See why they're being smarter about cloud selection and forgoing portability in favor of speed. Continue Reading

Multi-cloud security strategies rely on visibility, uniformity

More companies are instituting a multi-cloud strategy that creates unforeseen security challenges. In this tip, get answers to the top multi-cloud security strategy questions. Continue Reading

Establish S3 bucket security with proper access control

Misconfigured S3 buckets can put your sensitive data at risk. Learn to configure secure S3 buckets and block public access with this guide. Continue Reading

HPE adds a little edge to its cloud services strategy

HPE took another step toward being an as-a-service company with several new cloud services that the company claims make it easier for users to connect the cloud to edge devices. Continue Reading

Cloud onboarding best practices for users and applications

There are a number of ways organizations can prepare both users and applications for the cloud. Use these onboarding best practices to ensure a smooth transition -- even during uncertain times. Continue Reading

What should be on your cloud audit checklist?

Although strenuous, audits are a critical part of a cloud compliance strategy. Learn about the different types of cloud audits to better prepare for your next review. Continue Reading

AWS Savings Plans vs. Reserved Instances, explained

AWS Savings Plans offer discounted EC2 rates to help reduce your AWS bill and compute costs. Learn why Savings Plans are a good alternative to Reserved Instances. Continue Reading

The pros and cons of adding edge computing to a cloud architecture

Edge computing won't make sense for every IoT device or workload. Follow these edge computing examples to know where and when you should use it as part of your cloud architecture. Continue Reading

How to deploy machine learning models on Google's AI Platform

Follow along with this video demo, which walks through how to build and deploy machine learning models on Google Cloud with the scikit-learn framework. Continue Reading

Third-party cloud services for images, search and authentication

Don't limit your cloud services to just what your provider offers. Consider these third-party alternatives to handle images, search and authentication. Continue Reading

How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing

As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost. Continue Reading

AWS Marketplace update eases SaaS contract changes

Customers who buy software from ISVs through AWS Marketplace now have an easier way to update contract terms during the span of an existing agreement. The feature should help customers manage contract sprawl, analysts say. Continue Reading

AWS, Microsoft and Google should retire these cloud services

Nothing lasts forever. Whether they've been supplanted by newer offerings or simply outlived their usefulness, these cloud services on AWS, Azure and GCP are ready to be retired. Continue Reading

Confront cloud security challenges with these 5 tips

Security gets complicated when the cloud overlaps with other technologies, such as AI and serverless. Review these common risks, and learn how to prevent attacks. Continue Reading

10 open source cloud security tools to know

While cloud providers offer native security tools, there also are plenty of useful open source options. Here's a sample of open source tools for cloud security. Continue Reading

Step-by-step guide to develop an AWS runbook

Runbooks enable anyone on the team to execute a task and jump in when things go wrong. Learn how to create one to handle repetitive tasks like monitoring and incident response. Continue Reading

Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say. Continue Reading

Identify the Google Cloud developer tools you need

Developers want more from their cloud than APIs and services; they want tools to accelerate and improve the app dev lifecycle. Use this rundown to assess Google Cloud's developer tool set. Continue Reading

Compare the 3 types of private cloud

Private cloud isn't on-prem computing, but it can be. And on-prem IT isn't private cloud, but it can be. IT teams have many choices for private cloud, even within the public cloud. Continue Reading

How to deploy Terraform code in an Azure DevOps pipeline

Automation in the cloud will not only make you move faster, it will do so in an efficient way. Learn how to create an Azure DevOps pipeline with Terraform code. Continue Reading

What is the difference between AKS and Azure Service Fabric?

Azure users have a few ways to manage containers on Microsoft's cloud. Learn when and why to pick between two of them -- AKS and Service Fabric. Continue Reading

VMware Cloud Foundation to run on new Google Cloud service

VMware and Google signed their second deal in less than a year, this time to support VMware Cloud Foundation workloads on Google Cloud. Continue Reading

How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager. Continue Reading

Gain a broad view of cloud optimization

Cloud optimization is a broad discipline that involves much more than just cost. Learn why performance, reliability and sustainability should also play a role in an optimization strategy. Continue Reading

How do I apply ECS auto scaling to my containerized apps?

Break down ECS auto scaling options for container-based applications on AWS. Learn how to automatically scale at the service and cluster level to match user demand. Continue Reading

How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam

Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there. Continue Reading

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure pitch focused on cost, security

Oracle is intent on migrating its vast installed base to its IaaS platform through measures such as cut-rate pricing and strong SLAs on availability, performance and manageability. Continue Reading

Design a cloud application with portability in mind

Writing apps for easier portability between clouds takes some work and comes with tradeoffs. Yet, the effort required to design a portable app can pay off in the long run. Continue Reading