Cloud deployment and architecture

Cloud service providers offer myriad options, from infrastructure to software to platforms. To make informed decisions about cloud deployment and architecture, organizations must know how to choose the resources that suit their workloads and budgets. That could mean adoption of a hybrid or even a multi-cloud architecture.

August 30, 2022 30 Aug'22
VMware expands vSphere, vSAN for hybrid cloud enterprises

Updates to VMware's flagship vSphere and vSAN software keep pace with enterprise interest in hybrid cloud infrastructure for applications and workloads.
August 30, 2022 30 Aug'22
VMware unveils Aria for multi-cloud management

The Aria product portfolio includes a software console powered by a central data store to deliver a map of the applications running in a multi-cloud environment.
July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22
Walmart's multi-cloud strategy cuts millions in IT costs

Walmart built its own cloud platform and tied it to two public cloud providers, creating a multi-cloud architecture that saved millions in costs and sped up development tasks.
June 29, 2022 29 Jun'22
IT buyers respond to HPE GreenLake cloud pitch

Tech buyers are interested in the breadth and depth of services sold through the HPE GreenLake service, but want proof of cost savings and data control.

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The basics, benefits and risks of cell-based architecture

Developers who work with microservices may find the concept familiar, but cell-based architecture takes its own spin on modularity to address large-scale system failover issues. Continue Reading
software-defined perimeter (SDP)

A software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security technique that controls access to resources based on identity and forms a virtual boundary around networked resources. Continue Reading
cluster

Clusters are typically defined as collections or groups of items with similar or different characteristics. Continue Reading

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How to decide on what Office 365 add-on licenses to use

Missing certain functionality and want to supplement your subscription to Office 365 or Microsoft 365? Find out what extras make sense for your organization. Continue Reading
Cloud storage vs. data center: How to choose

It's essential to have efficient and cost-effective data storage. Both cloud and data center storage offer good options, so understand your needs before you choose. Continue Reading
Distributed cloud changes IT architecture and planning

With modern applications distributed across multiple platforms and locations, IT organizations must adjust how they confront that greater management complexity. Continue Reading

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How to plan and manage a multi-cloud database environment

Deploying databases on different cloud platforms offers various benefits. Here's a set of 10 best practices for building a multi-cloud database architecture. Continue Reading
Dell takes an 'E pluribus unum' approach to multi-cloud

At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be evolving into a single, but integrated, set of clouds. Continue Reading
What is multi-cloud visibility, and how do I achieve it?

It's not always clear how visibility relates to monitoring or observability or how these terms fit together in a multi-cloud environment. Let's sort it out. Continue Reading

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7 business process management challenges and how to fix them

On the road to a successful BPM initiative, missing C-level support, unclear goals, cultural change and poor testing environments are among the roadblocks that can be overcome. Continue Reading
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
How to close the cloud skills gap at your enterprise

If your business struggles to hire IT pros with cloud experience, consider training your internal staff instead and create a supportive culture to get everyone on the same page. Continue Reading