Cloud computing use cases

What you need to know about Google Cloud Anthos

It's time to learn the foundational concepts of Google Anthos, as well as its seven core components that set it apart from AWS Outposts and Azure Stack. Continue Reading

Compute-optimized cloud VMs boost WP Engine's web performance

High demand for increasingly dynamic, personalized websites means that compute-optimized VMs are relevant for companies such as WordPress hosting provider WP Engine. Continue Reading

Cloud compliance strategies for a multi-cloud world

Cloud computing and compliance don't need to be at odds -- even when an organization uses services from multiple cloud providers. Here's how to meet your compliance goals. Continue Reading

How to live with loss of control with cloud software updates

IT pros don't have the same control over updates and versions in the cloud as they do on premises. Stay ahead of the changes and communicate to staff to lessen any negative impacts. Continue Reading

Ensure cloud migration security with these tips

Security is always a concern in the data center, as well as in cloud -- but what about during a migration? Learn how to protect sensitive data both in transit and before it goes live. Continue Reading

Do multi-tenant environments still create noisy neighbors?

A noisy neighbor isn't just a real-world problem. Learn how a noisy neighbor can affect workload performance and how the public cloud has changed to address this issue. Continue Reading

Compare Google Cloud Firestore and Firebase Realtime Database

Managed NoSQL databases are increasingly popular for app development. Compare two such options from Google -- Realtime Database and Cloud Firestore -- to see if they meet your needs. Continue Reading

Understand private cloud best practices before adoption

The advantages of a private cloud include resource control and performance issue prevention, but admins can't obtain these benefits without first following a few best practices. Continue Reading

Microsoft licensing terms change will impact some cloud customers

Microsoft customers who want to deploy its software on dedicated cloud hosts, including Microsoft Azure, face new licensing terms as of Oct. 1. Continue Reading

How much do you know about VMware Cloud on AWS?

Take our quiz to test your knowledge on VMware Cloud on AWS to see if you understand important use cases, general information and features. Continue Reading

BigQuery updates highlight AI push, but work remains

Google took a different approach than AWS and Microsoft when it built a service for ad hoc SQL queries. See how that played a role in the latest round of updates to BigQuery. Continue Reading

IBM-Red Hat juggernaut seeks to boost multi-cloud deployments

IBM and Red Hat executives believe they are well positioned to capture a generous share of shops yet to implement hybrid clouds. Some analysts say that is easier said than done. Continue Reading

Google database portfolio to include 3 new additions

Google Cloud Platform is now offering Cloud SQL for Microsoft SQL Server in alpha, federated queries from BigQuery to Cloud SQL and expansion of Elastic Cloud to Japan and Sydney. Continue Reading

Move data with these Google cloud migration tools

From physical appliances to professional services, here's a quick rundown of the tools your team might want to consider for a migration to Google Cloud Platform. Continue Reading

IBM-Red Hat integration begins with OpenShift, Cloud Paks

With the acquisition deal done, IBM shared its plans to have Red Hat OpenShift software serve as foundational building blocks that can be used to create applications spanning hybrid and multi-cloud environments via IBM Cloud Paks. Continue Reading

Google VM, microservices tools advance cloud migration strategy

Google wants more enterprise workloads on its cloud, and has launched an Azure VM migration service and other features in pursuit of them. Continue Reading

VMware on Google Cloud deal gives users another choice

VMware's deal with Google is the latest among top-tier players supporting each other's cloud. The question now is: How will Microsoft and IBM-Red Hat respond? Continue Reading

Explore Azure interface options for cloud developers

All cloud providers, including Microsoft, offer a range of resources to aid cloud development, deployment and management. Explore the various interfaces Azure developers can use to accomplish these tasks. Continue Reading

Azure resource management tips to optimize a cloud deployment

Prepare -- or revamp -- an Azure cloud strategy with these essential resource management tips for workload resiliency, access control and more. Continue Reading

CASB tools evolve to meet broader set of cloud security needs

When choosing a CASB, enterprises face two primary options: a stand-alone service from a third party or a bundled tool set from some of the large cloud providers. It's important to pick your flavor wisely. Continue Reading

DoD's JEDI cloud contract favors AWS, with Microsoft on deck

AWS is expected to win the DoD's $10 billion JEDI cloud contract. The single-cloud vendor deal has brought criticism and some believe Microsoft will eventually play an important role, too. Continue Reading

Is a Cloud Foundry deployment right for you?

Enterprise PaaS needs have grown from streamlining app deployment to the ability to use the hosting infrastructure of their choice -- which has put Cloud Foundry in the spotlight. Continue Reading

Hybrid cloud deals dominate 2019's cloud computing market news

It has been a busy first half of 2019 for the cloud computing market. Here is a rundown of the biggest cloud news stories so far this year with implications for the industry and customers. Continue Reading

What to expect -- and not expect -- from serverless computing

The scope of serverless computing continues to evolve as cloud providers try to reduce the drawbacks and join the technology with containers. Continue Reading

Conduct cloud security training across the business

A well-educated staff is one of the best tools in the fight against security breaches. Consider these tips to prepare your employees for the risks in the cloud. Continue Reading

Microsoft Azure feature targets application latency woes

An additional Microsoft Azure function can place VMs associated with a multi-tier application inside the same cloud data center to reduce latency. Continue Reading

VMware on Azure gains early adherents

Microsoft's Azure VMware Solutions service will compete with the VMware Cloud on AWS offering, and reflects a move to the cloud for virtualized workloads. Continue Reading

Best practices for negotiating a SaaS SLA

SaaS apps offer convenience, but enterprises still need to do their due diligence with prospective vendors. Follow these tips to get the best SaaS service-level agreement. Continue Reading

Hearst puts cloud governance first in move to AWS, Azure

Cloud governance, both from a security and cost perspective, was crucial for Hearst Corp. as it moved its IT operations to AWS and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading

Manage cloud APIs wisely with these 4 tips

Users can get caught in the weeds of APIs in the cloud. Learn the best tools, top factors and cost optimization techniques for cloud APIs to maximize application performance. Continue Reading

Why the PaaS market failed to live up to the hype

PaaS' days as a stand-alone tech may be numbered as the cloud layer gets absorbed by IaaS platforms from AWS and others. See what went wrong for the market that once held such promise. Continue Reading

Linode GPU instances offer accelerated computing power

Linode's GPU instances are built on Nvidia's Quadro RTX 6000 GPU cards, designed to power high-performance applications and use cases for artists, scientists, engineers and more. Continue Reading

Alluxio updates data orchestration platform, launches 2.0

The latest version of the Alluxio data orchestration platform includes several new capabilities and features designed with hybrid and multi-cloud environments in mind. Continue Reading

Cloud cost implications of the 5 V's of big data

Moving analytics to the cloud opens a lot of doors for users, but only if they keep costs in check and understand the 5 V's of big data -- volume, variety, velocity, veracity and value. Continue Reading

IT teams face an uphill battle with serverless migrations

Moving serverless functions between cloud platforms is met with various obstacles. Make sure to look out for the following key features before starting the process. Continue Reading

Red Hat-IBM deal closes, both promise a friendly coopetition

IBM and Red Hat formally signed off on its $34 billion deal as the combined company sets off to make its mark in the hybrid cloud market. Continue Reading

Get to know the VMware HCX platform

HCX connects on-premises systems, private clouds, VMware Cloud on AWS and hosted cloud infrastructures, creating a hybrid or multi-cloud environment for vSphere workloads. Continue Reading

How should app developers choose a cloud provider?

Not every service in the cloud matters to developers. Look for these core features, and see which providers stand out when it comes to microservices, containers, AI services and IDEs. Continue Reading

An introduction to the 6 OpenStack orchestration components

Cloud orchestration is a critical part of workflow simplification and task automation. If you prefer open source options, see what OpenStack has to offer. Continue Reading

An enterprise guide to serverless computing

Serverless computing can be a valuable technology if you use it properly. Learn the basic concepts, provider offerings and management considerations before you jump in. Continue Reading

Navigate public cloud availability zones for optimal performance

Google's recent outages show that AZs aren't a panacea for high availability. See how differences in cloud vendors' approaches to isolation can affect workload performance. Continue Reading

How to build Azure Functions with PowerShell

Follow along with Anthony Howell as he gives a step-by-step demonstration to help you use PowerShell to kick start your Azure Functions app. Continue Reading

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure seeks a spot in the IaaS market

Don't count out Oracle IaaS before knowing what it has to offer. Learn where Oracle Cloud Infrastructure excels and what to expect from this public cloud offering. Continue Reading

Hybrid cloud strategies to bridge on-premises, public cloud gap

Moving workloads to a hybrid cloud environment requires several strategies, and organizations should look toward multi-hypervisors, SDDCs and Kubernetes to do so. Continue Reading

Mock services create parity between local and cloud dev environments

Developers don't want to run into issues when moving between local and cloud development environments. Find out how to get parity between the two. Continue Reading

Microsoft Azure AD complements Active Directory

Azure users have a cloud-based version of Active Directory at their fingertips, but it's not a carbon copy of the on-premises version. Learn how to use the services in tandem. Continue Reading

What do the top cloud security providers offer in 2019?

Cloud security providers need to play catch-up with the evolving advancements in cloud technology. Find out what the top CSPs offer today and which one is right for you. Continue Reading

Oracle layoffs hit Dyn team's sales, marketing staffs

Oracle Dyn cuts sales and marketing jobs as Oracle plans to end some Dyn services in 2020. The layoffs come amid other Oracle downsizing as the vendor moves toward the cloud. Continue Reading

Evaluate the Azure serverless tools to ease deployment anxiety

So you want to build a serverless application on Microsoft Azure? Explore the tools and features that support those apps and determine how you want to manage your eventflow. Continue Reading

IBM Blockchain platform adds hybrid, multi-cloud support

IBM has enhanced its blockchain platform such that it will run on other cloud platforms beyond the IBM Cloud, including the AWS and Microsoft Azure clouds. Continue Reading

Oracle IaaS strategy pivots to specialization

Oracle probably won't get out of the public IaaS market entirely, but it seems clear that specialization is its goal, not head-to-head challenges to AWS, Microsoft and Google. Continue Reading

Move to the cloud -- without blowing the budget

Cloud migration can be expensive -- especially if you don't approach it strategically. Carefully consider what to move, and learn how to avoid costly missteps. Continue Reading

HPE hybrid cloud poised for coopetition with AWS, Microsoft

HPE's newest offerings improve its chances in the hybrid cloud market, but may draw fire from its cloud partners, AWS and Microsoft. Continue Reading

Microsoft Azure Bastion service seeks to secure VMs

Microsoft's Azure Bastion managed service provides a means for companies to remotely access their VMs without touching the public internet. Continue Reading

HPE GreenLake composable cloud services get a boost

HPE's latest products support hybrid cloud strategies by allowing users to tie composable and hyper-converged infrastructure technologies more tightly together. Continue Reading

5 tips to right-size your cloud instances and VMs

Improperly sized cloud instances and VMs can wreak havoc on your budget and decrease performance. Delve deeper into right-sizing with these five best practices. Continue Reading

Microsoft AI Builder brings machine learning to PowerApps

Microsoft AI Builder empowers nonprogrammers to incorporate AI as they build applications using low-code/no-code platforms. Continue Reading

Ask these 5 questions before deploying cloud HA

IT teams can build HA into their organization's cloud apps, but is it worth it? And how much is too much? Ask these and other critical questions before architecting for HA. Continue Reading

Know the tools needed to bake cloud HA into apps

The cost for HA might outweigh the benefit for many cloud apps. But, before you can debate the need to architect a highly redundant system, you need to know the tools at your disposal. Continue Reading

Untangle cloud application integration spiderwebs

A migration is a big feat, but once you are in cloud it's not a 'set it and forget it' situation. Enterprises should take a closer look at integrations and connections. Continue Reading

Salesforce moves Lightning Web Components to open source

Salesforce contributed its low-code web development framework to the open source community to bring more developers with new ideas into its fold. Continue Reading

Deploy Azure low-priority VMs -- strategically

Microsoft's low-priority VMs come with big savings -- and a catch. Learn how to incorporate them into your cost optimization efforts and see how they stack up to the competition. Continue Reading

Oracle, Microsoft forge cloud pact

Once bitter arch rivals, Oracle and Microsoft have formed an alliance around cloud interoperability, which is good for customers and both vendors. Continue Reading

Google Cloud price change eyes AI and machine learning workloads

Google Cloud has expanded its committed use discount plan to include GPU, TPU and local SSD resources to spark more AI and machine learning workloads. Continue Reading

Test your cloud computing news knowledge

The beginning of the year was filled with new and improved cloud product offerings as providers vie for the top spot. Have you stayed up to date? Continue Reading

Modern dev practices exacerbate private cloud disadvantages

The public cloud has become the go-to hosting environment for enterprise DevOps shops -- a trend that won't bode well for the future of private cloud architectures. Continue Reading

Salesforce Blockchain brings low-code to trusted networks

Salesforce has launched a new project aimed at bringing citizen developers into the world of blockchain. Continue Reading

Azure Cost Management adds AWS, reflects multi-cloud strategies

Microsoft's Azure Cost Management tool now integrates with AWS to track spending across both cloud platforms, a nod to customers' increased shift toward multi-cloud strategies. Continue Reading

TOSCA and other cloud standardization efforts stall

As enterprises continue to work with multiple cloud models, they are sure to face integration, interoperability and portability issues. Cloud standards may still be the answer. Continue Reading

A guide to a cloud-to-cloud migration with 7 key steps

When an enterprise migrates between cloud environments, planning and process are more important than products and technology -- at least in the short term. Continue Reading

AI presents new cloud security challenges when building apps

AI and machine learning technologies can broaden an application's capabilities, but they can also open an enterprise to new threats. Continue Reading

Couchbase cozies up to Kubernetes for multi-cloud deployments

Couchbase adds support for Kubernetes container-based deployments of its popular NoSQL database across multiple clouds, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google. Continue Reading

Google, Informatica deepen ties around big data in the cloud

Google and Informatica have expanded their partnership and product integrations as enterprise customers seek to move large data sets into the cloud for processing and analytics. Continue Reading

Multi-cloud management tools fall short of expectations

Multi-cloud presents new management issues for enterprises. Users want better visibility and control of multiple clouds, but vendors struggle to meet these needs. Continue Reading

Microsoft hands developer advocates keys to the kingdom

Microsoft views developers as key to not only maintaining its customer base, but expanding it through interaction with open source communities. Continue Reading

Poor hybrid data placement can swell cloud costs

Enterprises that rely on public clouds are no stranger to egress traffic charges, but those costs can skyrocket when it comes to hybrid cloud data placement and usage. Continue Reading

Apptio buys Cloudability for cloud cost optimization

Apptio looks to strengthen its cloud cost optimization services with the addition of Cloudability, as the industry continues to coalesce around hybrid and multi-cloud management. Continue Reading

Cloud cost management tactics that work

This guide looks at strategies and best practices for cloud cost savings. We'll focus on public clouds, although many of these tips apply to private and hybrid cloud architectures as well. Continue Reading

VMware's Bitnami buy targets multi-cloud deployments

VMware has inked a deal to buy Bitnami, maker of a catalog that vets and packages up popular software, such as MySQL, for quick, secure multi-cloud deployments. Continue Reading

Test your knowledge of Google Cloud management tools

Are you a Google Cloud expert? Can you ace this quiz focused on Google's management and monitoring tools? Find out how you stack up against your colleagues. Continue Reading

Build a multi-cloud application with these 4 tips

A multi-cloud architecture is often more aspirational than practical, but it's doable if you plan ahead. Follow these tips to learn when and how to build apps to span multiple public clouds. Continue Reading

Break down 11 Google big data services

Navigating the range of big data services on Google Cloud Platform can be a challenge. Here is a list that breaks down what Google offers in the realm of big data analytics. Continue Reading

Microsoft to reduce Azure outages with Project Tardigrade

Microsoft's plans to make Azure more reliable include Project Tardigrade, which keeps running VMs alive even when their host platforms go down due to hardware problems. Continue Reading

Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques

Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads. Continue Reading

Explore multi-cloud Kubernetes deployment options

IT teams can use Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized workloads across multiple clouds -- but it's not the best approach for everyone. Look at the benefits and implementation options. Continue Reading

Microsoft gives developers a sneak peek into Azure updates

Here's a look at three of the Azure-related projects developers got a glimpse of at Build, including a new open source project. Continue Reading

Microsoft expands Azure cloud database options

A raft of expansions across Microsoft's Azure cloud database tier adds capabilities that target high-end workloads and shops that prefer open source options. Continue Reading

Microsoft Build shows Azure's path for big data, open source

Microsoft Build's agenda shows the company wants every developer under its big tent, yet has a strong focus on open source and big data analytics. Continue Reading

Get to know Microsoft's Azure IoT services

With so many connected devices distributed across the globe, enterprises need a way to manage and monitor their IoT assets. See what Azure services are available to help. Continue Reading

New Azure-VMware integration means more hybrid cloud options

Rivals Microsoft and VMware joined forces this week, signing a deal to allow VMware to run natively on Azure, further complicating the coopetition among the top cloud vendors. Continue Reading

5 types of cloud skills that IT professionals should know

Cloud computing has spawned a spectrum of new IT roles, and professionals must sharpen their technology expertise to remain competitive in the job market. Review these top skills that IT pros should focus on. Continue Reading

What AWS and Azure’s cloud market growth says about IT

Amazon and Microsoft's cloud market revenues continue to grow at a torrid pace, reflecting IT departments' increased comfort and reliance on cloud computing services. Azure revenue, which is ... Continue Reading

Azure API Management consumption tier targets serverless

Azure's API Management consumption tier is built to manage serverless APIs, but it lacks many features users take for granted. Find out if its benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Continue Reading

Learn core Google AI and machine learning tools

Looking to infuse AI and machine learning into your cloud apps? Use this list of terms to explore which Google cloud services offer features for speech to text, image analysis and more. Continue Reading

Cloud cost calculators come with some limitations

Enterprises that plan to move to the cloud should get a good idea of the costs upfront. While calculator tools can give you an estimate, they don't factor in external costs. Continue Reading

Three steps to secure function as a service

Securely setting up function as a service, or serverless computing, is complicated. Learn how to secure function-as-a-service cloud environments with three standard principles. Continue Reading

Navigate serverless cloud SLAs for event-driven apps

Each cloud provider defines serverless uptime differently. Consider platform reliability, other guarantees and refund rates before building an event-driven app. Continue Reading

What users should know about cloud governance models

Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. Examine the common security issues, and learn how to combat them. Continue Reading

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

Steep Google Anthos pricing geared toward large enterprises

Google Anthos is the company's multi-cloud management play, but customers and prospects should mull the full picture when it comes to cost. Continue Reading