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    What is cloud elasticity?

    Cloud elasticity is the ability, in real time, to increase or decrease cloud computing resources, such as central processing unit (CPU) power, memory and storage capacity, as well as input and output bandwidth, to meet unexpected changes in online traffic.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Expert Advice // A guide to the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam

    Prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 certification exam

    Don't be caught unprepared for the exam. Take advantage of these study tips from the author of 'The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Self-Paced Study Guide.'

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Expert Advice // How to implement FinOps at your org

    Should I outsource FinOps or build my own team?

    FinOps strategies can help enterprises manage cloud costs and monitor cloud usage patterns. But is it better to outsource or build a FinOps team in-house?

    By Will Kelly • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Opinion // Learn the basics of cloud-native application development

    Decipher the true meaning of cloud native

    The term 'cloud native' is a popular buzzword among IT pros, but what does it mean? Discover the meaning of cloud native, and learn why this concept is so difficult to define.

    By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Expert Advice // A guide to the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam

    What’s new in the updated CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam

    Wondering what to study to prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ exam? Read about the new exam content from the author of 'The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Self-Paced Study Guide.'

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    What is cloud cost optimization? 16 best practices to embrace

    Cloud pricing is complex, and there are lots of ways to waste money on services you don't need. Here's how to ensure you have just the right amount of cloud resources.

    By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 22, 2024
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    What is AWS Serverless Application Model?

    AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) is an open source framework that helps developers create and deploy serverless applications for the AWS cloud.

    By Rahul Awati, Tim Culverhouse • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Different types of cloud load balancing and algorithms

    Learn how load balancing in the cloud differs from a traditional network traffic distribution, and explore services from AWS, Google and Microsoft.

    By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 21, 2024
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    What is an AWS landing zone?

    An AWS landing zone is a scalable, secure Amazon Web Services environment that enables AWS users and organizations to launch and deploy workloads and applications in the AWS cloud.

    By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • Aug. 21, 2024
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    What is AWS Lambda?

    AWS Lambda is an event-driven cloud computing service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows developers to run code without having to provision, administer, or manage compute resources.

    By Rahul Awati, David Carty • Aug. 20, 2024
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    HPE to acquire Morpheus Data, expanding cloud experience

    HPE has announced its acquisition of Morpheus Data, a move intended to bolster the hybrid, multi-cloud experience of HPE GreenLake and to complement HPE’s OpsRamp acquisition.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    What is AWS Glue?

    AWS Glue is a cloud-based and serverless data integration service that helps users to prepare data for analysis through automated extract, transform and load (ETL) processes.

    By , • Aug. 20, 2024
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    What is AWS Migration Hub?

    AWS Migration Hub is a service from Amazon Web Services that enables AWS users to simplify migration to the AWS public cloud.

    By Rahul Awati, Tim Culverhouse • Aug. 19, 2024
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    What is cloud scalability?

    Scalability in cloud computing refers to the ability of a cloud environment to adapt to increasing workloads over time without a noticeable change in performance or reliability.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    What is cloud automation?

    Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to processes and tools that reduce or eliminate manual efforts used to provision and manage cloud computing workloads and services.

    By James Montgomery, Scott Robinson, Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 19, 2024
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    HPE acquires Morpheus Data, bolstering hybrid cloud offering

    HPE is buying Morpheus Data, its second hybrid cloud management acquisition for GreenLake in less than two years following the purchase of OpsRamp.

    By Adam Armstrong • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Learn the basics of cloud-native application development

    Follow these 8 best practices for cloud-native app development

    The better your cloud-native development process is, the more efficient and reliable your application is likely to be. Follow these tips to bring your development practices to the next level.

    By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Expert Advice // A strategic overview of private cloud

    Compare the 3 types of private cloud

    The different types of private cloud offer varying levels of control, customization and convenience. These factors affect the benefits, challenges and use cases for each model.

    By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 9, 2024
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    An explanation of serverless computing

    Serverless computing simplifies app development by eliminating server management, streamlining coding for cloud platforms.

    By Sabrina Polin • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Expert Advice // A strategic overview of private cloud

    6 best practices to manage private cloud costs

    Private cloud doesn't have to break the bank. Use these best practices to implement an intentional cost management strategy that meets private cloud's unique challenges.

    By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 8, 2024
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    An explanation of private cloud

    Private clouds cater to a single organization, offering enhanced security and compliance, unlike multi-tenant public clouds.

    By Sabrina Polin • Aug. 6, 2024
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    What is AWS PrivateLink?

    AWS PrivateLink is a networking feature from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that eases and secures connectivity between AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and other services while protecting data from exposure to the internet.

    By Rahul Awati, David Carty • July 30, 2024
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    What is VMware Aria Suite (formerly vRealize Suite)?

    VMware Aria Suite, formerly called vRealize Suite, is a software platform designed to help IT administrators build and manage heterogeneous, hybrid cloud environments.

    By Ryann Burnett, Nick Martin, Robert Sheldon • July 30, 2024
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    What is VMware Cloud Director (VCD)?

    VMware Cloud Director (VCD), formerly vCloud Director (vCD), is a cloud services delivery platform that helps cloud service providers offer secure cloud resources to their enterprise customers.

    By Ryan Lanigan, Robert Sheldon, Marissa Comeau • July 29, 2024
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    What are availability zones?

    Availability zones (AZs) are isolated or separated data centers located within specific regions in which public cloud services originate and operate.

    By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis, David Carty • July 29, 2024