Cloud interoperability and portability
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News
22 Jun 2020
HashiCorp shops hope new Consul service comes at lower cost
Multi-cloud hosted services planned for HashiCorp products, including Consul, Vault and Nomad, would reduce IT ops overhead, users say, but prices must be affordable. Continue Reading
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Guide
23 Sep 2019
A comprehensive guide for application migration to the cloud
Nothing worthwhile is easy -- a mantra you'll want to remember when challenges arise during a move to the cloud. Make it easier and follow this guide to cloud migration success. Continue Reading
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Quiz
19 Apr 2019
Test your Kubernetes terminology expertise with this quiz
Can you ace this quiz on Kubernetes architecture and component terminology? Assess your knowledge of these terms and whether you need to hit the books -- or online documentation. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2019
Users forge ahead with Cloud Foundry-Kubernetes integration
Complementary roles for Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes are clear to IT pros, and the community plans to knit the two more closely together with the Eirini project. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2019
Strike a cost-performance balance in microservices deployment
To successfully deploy microservices in the cloud, IT teams should beware of these four common mistakes around resource locations, service selection and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2019
Compare tools for multi-cloud Kubernetes management
For IT teams that need to manage Kubernetes deployments that span multiple cloud platforms, here are seven tools intended to simplify that process. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2019
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
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News
17 Jan 2019
VMware and Pivotal put NSX spin on Kubernetes security
VMware and Pivotal mix NSX network segmentation into PKS 1.3 to appeal to large, advanced users of vSphere and Kubernetes who manage multi-tenant container clusters. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2018
GitLab Serverless augments developers' multi-cloud toolbox
GitLab has added multi-cloud serverless computing capabilities to its CI/CD tool set through a partnership with TriggerMesh. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
Integration tactics to ease hybrid, multi-cloud environments
Hybrid and multi-cloud are increasingly common deployment models, which makes integration a priority. Review three specific approaches to connect on-premises and cloud-based systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
Compare Docker containers vs. VMs for app dev environments
While there are important technical distinctions between VMs and containers, the reasons developers opt for the latter are often more philosophical, or cultural, in nature. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2018
Kubernetes on VMware gains a lifeline with Heptio acquisition
VMware's Heptio buy brings it Kubernetes chops that will help it make a multi-cloud bid, but it will struggle to raise its profile in open source container management, industry watchers predict. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
IBM Red Hat acquisition roils open source container management
IBM agreed to buy Red Hat with Kubernetes in mind for its multi-cloud management strategy, and it'll have far-reaching implications for the open source container management community, especially Cloud Foundry. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2018
Overcome app deployment challenges in a multi-cloud strategy
Looking to adopt a multi-cloud model? Be sure to address these common app deployment, redeployment and scaling challenges first. Continue Reading
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Guide
29 Jun 2018
An IT pro's survival guide for multi-cloud computing
Enterprises increasingly use multiple cloud providers to achieve their goals. Learn how you could benefit from this model and get a jump-start on a multi-cloud management strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2018
Three ways to ensure app portability in a multi-cloud strategy
As multi-cloud adoption grows, developers need to be careful they don't sacrifice application portability for the sake of using provider-native services. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2018
Don't let Kubernetes services stall a multi-cloud strategy
Despite the benefits of managed Kubernetes services from AWS, Microsoft and Google, these offerings can impede workload portability when tied closely to other provider-native tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2018
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
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Tip
20 Apr 2018
IaaS and PaaS blurred lines increase lock-in risks
There are three distinct cloud service categories: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. However, IaaS and PaaS are getting a little too close, and you need to be aware of vendor lock-in risks. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Apr 2018
AWS' managed Kubernetes service faces tough competition in GKE
Amazon's native integration of Kubernetes puts all the major cloud providers on the same playing field, but it's not an even match. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2018
Oracle Cloud data center buildup aims to enchant enterprises
An updated Oracle Cloud SLA becomes the first to factor in performance standards for customers -- one of several moves aimed at luring enterprises to its expanding public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2018
Can niche cloud players take on hyperscale cloud providers?
AWS, Azure and GCP are top of mind for public cloud market share, but companies lower down the ranks want their piece of the pie, too. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2018
The window to be a hyperscale cloud provider is closing
A handful of companies will control the majority of the public cloud. Is there still room for big-name companies to join the club, or are they already too late? Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
Microsoft advances Azure hybrid strategy with Avere deal
Microsoft's acquisition of Avere Systems addresses a shortcoming in Azure storage services and could help steal some business from AWS and GCP. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2017
The what, why and how of the TOSCA cloud standard
As the acceptance of DevOps rises, the TOSCA standard has become a popular option for cloud application deployment. Here's a closer look at how it works. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Feb 2015
Three apps in which Docker containers really shine
Docker containers offer a variety of benefits. But apply the software to these three application types to get the biggest bang for your buck. Continue Reading