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May 26, 2022 26 May'22
Microsoft won't lower software costs on AWS, Google clouds

Microsoft plans to loosen restrictions to lower the cost of running Office and Windows on clouds smaller than Azure. The changes won't affect running the products on its largest rivals.
May 13, 2022 13 May'22
IBM steps up its cloud partnership strategy with AWS deal

Still lagging behind the Big Three in the cloud market, IBM hopes its coopetition partnership agreement with AWS will help close down the market share gap.
May 12, 2022 12 May'22
Red Hat Summit 2022 news and conference guide

Use this Red Hat conference guide to get the latest information from keynote speakers and industry experts on current trends and emerging technologies.
May 11, 2022 11 May'22
Google introduces AlloyDB PostgreSQL-based cloud database

The tech giant is growing its cloud database portfolio with a new service that add analytics query acceleration to and boosts performance of the PostgreSQL database.

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Examine IBM's hybrid cloud strategy

IBM's focus on hybrid cloud efforts, including Cloud Paks and OpenShift, makes for a competitive option. See if its strategy fits your enterprise needs. Continue Reading
Why and how to enable Azure Backup Instant Restore

Azure Backup Instant Restore has minimal wait time, is set at a modest price and has backup options via policies. Learn how to configure this service to restore failed VMs. Continue Reading
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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Evaluate key Azure Data Factory benefits and limitations

Organizations have plenty of options for data integration tools, some on premises and others in the cloud. Find out which type is the better fit and whether Azure is a good choice. Continue Reading
8 native Google Cloud management tools admins should know

IT teams can use a range of native management and monitoring tools from Google to ensure their public cloud deployments are reliable and cost-effective. Continue Reading
Why admins should learn how to use Azure Logic Apps

In an increasingly cloudy IT world, the iPaaS offering from Microsoft can bridge management gaps with automated workflows that require little technical expertise. Continue Reading

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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
A guide to Microsoft Azure storage pricing

Take a deep dive into the costs of Microsoft Azure cloud storage across several different types, including Blob and Files. Compare pricing with AWS and Google Cloud. Continue Reading
How cost and complexity factor into AWS DR strategies

To choose the right AWS disaster recovery plan, understand how much downtime your business can tolerate -- and how DR scenarios affect your monthly costs. Continue Reading

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How to avoid 4 common errors in EC2 Instance Connect

The EC2 Instance Connect feature enables users to securely connect instances, but there are certain pitfalls to avoid. Here are some issues to look out for. 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
Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management

For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more. Continue Reading