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Expert Advice // Choose the right AWS EC2 instance
Use this EC2 instance type comparison to power your AWS apps
To get the most out of AWS, organizations need to get the most out of their EC2 instances. Use this comparison to help choose the right AWS instance type and pricing plan.
By Kathleen Casey, Ryan Dowd • Oct. 23, 2024 -
What is hyperscale cloud? Computing and data center uses explained
A hyperscale cloud is an extensive, scalable cloud computing operation that employs numerous hyperscale data centers.
By Sean Kerner • Oct. 23, 2024 -
A cloud services cheat sheet for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Can't make heads or tails of Amazon, Microsoft and Google cloud offerings? Use this list to help start your analysis of what's available from the largest cloud providers.
By Kathleen Casey, Stephen Bigelow • Oct. 23, 2024 -
What is multi-cloud? Definition, pros and cons
Multi-cloud is an approach to cloud computing that involves combining two or more cloud services from different providers.
By Alan Earls, Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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. Explore the ins and outs of cloud security and what your company is responsible for.
By Sara Grier, Chris Tozzi • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Create an EC2 instance in AWS: Step-by-step tutorials
How to create an EC2 instance using PowerShell
PowerShell has practical integrations that provide users with cross-platform capabilities. Get to know prerequisites and resources to create an EC2 instance using PowerShell.
By Anthony Howell • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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How to implement an effective cloud governance framework
To ensure their cloud environments deliver expected benefits while keeping costs and risks under control, organizations need a process for adhering to key cloud governance pillars.
By Chris Tozzi, Dan Sullivan • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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5 open source cloud monitoring tools to consider
IT teams need visibility into their cloud environments. If your team wants more than its cloud providers offer, see if an open source monitoring tool is a better fit.
By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Understand AWS Regions vs. Availability Zones
It's easy to forget about data centers when you run workloads in the cloud. Learn how AWS Regions and Availability Zones differ, and how they affect cloud costs and configurations.
By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Public vs. private vs. hybrid cloud: Key differences explained
Public, private and hybrid clouds share similarities, but their differences in cost, control, flexibility, scalability and services determine which model best meets business goals.
By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Create an EC2 instance in AWS: Step-by-step tutorials
Use the AWS CLI to create an EC2 instance
IT admins can use the AWS CLI to launch and manage EC2 instances. Follow these steps to learn how.
By Ernesto Marquez • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Broadcom, AT&T explore settling VMware pricing dispute
The two companies could settle a lawsuit related to a two-year extension for VMware support services. AT&T filed its complaint in August claiming breach of contract.
By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Cloud licensing explained: What businesses need to know
Businesses vacating the premises and setting up their data and applications in a distributed environment must consider cloud licensing's options, advantages and disadvantages.
By Andy Patrizio • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Expert Advice // A strategic overview of private cloud
Examine the top benefits of private cloud
There's more to private clouds than control over infrastructure and security. Consider the benefits of private cloud services before jumping on the public cloud bandwagon.
By Brien Posey • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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How to plan a cloud strategy: Complete guide and template
A cloud strategy document is a mission statement, not a design document. It should capture the what and why of a company's cloud strategy, without delving into the minutiae of how.
By Stephen Bigelow • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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14 top multi-cloud management platforms for 2025
Dig into the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of the top tools and services designed to help enterprises manage their hybrid and multi-cloud environments
By Kurt Marko, Chris Tozzi • Oct. 7, 2024 -
How a zero-based approach can improve your cloud budget
Traditional budgeting strategies have IT teams scratching their heads about what costs to cut next. Could a zero-based approach to cloud budgeting shift this mindset?
By Everett Bishop • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Amazon RDS vs. Aurora Serverless: What’s the better option?
Amazon RDS and Aurora Serverless both provide relational database services. But Aurora offers more flexible resource management and performance, and it can result in lower costs.
By Ernesto Marquez • Oct. 2, 2024 -
What is cloud infrastructure?
Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, networking, virtualization software, services and management tools -- that support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model.
By Kurt Marko, Scott Robinson, James Montgomery • Oct. 2, 2024 -
What is cloud consulting? Everything you should know
Cloud consulting assists organizations with the complexity of cloud computing including building, deploying, managing and securing applications and infrastructure in the cloud.
By Sean Kerner • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Best practices for defining a cloud monitoring strategy
Uptime. Downtime. Security protections. There are so many things to watch out for. An effective cloud monitoring strategy requires an organization to set some clear priorities.
By Adam Bertram • Sept. 27, 2024 -
Expert Advice // A guide to the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam
3 takeaways from the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam
The author of The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Instructor Guide and Student Guide shares his most interesting takeaways from the recent version of the CompTIA Cloud+ certification.
By Damon Garn • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Broadcom: AT&T is trying to ‘rewind the clock’ on VMware
A newly filed memorandum from Broadcom points to an 'unambiguous 'End of Availability' provision' as rationale for why a court should deny AT&T's request for injunctive relief.
By Nicole Laskowski • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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8 key steps of a cloud exit strategy
If your cloud-based workloads and applications need to move back on premises, you'll need a plan. Start your reverse migration with this step-by-step guide.
By Chris Tozzi • Sept. 24, 2024 -
What is cloud management? Definition, benefits and guide
Cloud management refers to the exercise of control over public, private or hybrid cloud infrastructure resources and services.
By Kathleen Casey, David Essex, Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 24, 2024