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How to evaluate cloud certification training

Certifications and training courses help IT pros acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in cloud. Learn what to look for in courses and how to choose the right program.

By Brian Kirsch • May 7, 2024

Compare NoSQL database types in the cloud

NoSQL systems are increasingly common in the cloud. Read about the different types of NoSQL databases that are available from major cloud providers and other vendors.

By Kurt Marko , Craig Stedman • May 3, 2024

XaaS (anything as a service)

XaaS is a collective term that refers to the delivery of anything as a service.

By Ben Lutkevich, Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Stephen Bigelow • April 30, 2024

6 best practices for a cloud-first strategy

Adopting a cloud-first strategy requires careful consideration to ensure affordability and optimal performance. Implement a successful strategy by following best practices.

By Chris Tozzi • April 29, 2024

web application development

Web application development is the creation of application programs that reside on remote servers and are delivered to the user's device over the internet.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour • April 29, 2024

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service based on the open source Kubernetes system, which is available on the Microsoft Azure public cloud.

By Stephen Bigelow, Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • April 26, 2024

Troubleshooting 7 common errors in AWS CloudFormation

Errors can occur when an AWS developer builds a CloudFormation template, launches a stack or rolls back an update. Prevent and address common errors by following best practices.

By Ernesto Marquez • April 26, 2024

Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy

CASB tools help secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology and its use cases.

By Kevin Tolly • April 22, 2024

G-Cloud (Government Cloud)

G-Cloud (Government Cloud) is a U.K. government program to promote government-wide adoption of cloud computing.

By Kathleen Casey, Caitlin White • April 18, 2024

10 cloud vulnerabilities that can cripple your environment

Enterprises can be devastated by security-related weaknesses or flaws in their cloud environments. Find out where you are most vulnerable before an attacker comes knocking.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 17, 2024

What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide

A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform.

By Craig Stedman • April 16, 2024

Learn the basics of industry cloud platforms

Healthcare, finance and other specialized industries can ask a lot of cloud services. Find out more about industry cloud platforms, and compare tools from the major cloud providers.

By Will Kelly • April 15, 2024

cloud browser

A cloud browser is a cloud-based combination of a web browser application with a virtualized container that implements the concept of remote browser isolation.

By TechTarget Contributor • April 15, 2024

vertical cloud

A vertical cloud, also known as an industry cloud platform, is a set of cloud computing services optimized for use in a particular industry or for a specific business model.

By Kathleen Casey • April 15, 2024

Compare ESG tools from AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

ESG standards are beginning to influence how large enterprises procure and consume cloud services. Take a closer look at the offerings from the biggest providers.

By Will Kelly • April 5, 2024

Thought leaders tips to obtain a secure cloud environment

Securing the cloud ecosystem is a multifaceted endeavor requiring both strategy and cooperation. Learn best practices and practical advice from leading speakers in this space.

By Alicia Landsberg • April 4, 2024

cloud management platform (CMP)

A cloud management platform (CMP) is a suite of integrated software tools that an enterprise can use to monitor and control cloud environments.

By Kathleen Casey, Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Stephen Bigelow • March 28, 2024

How to Create an AWS Lambda Function with CloudFormation

Do you want to enhance automation, consistency, scalability and cost-effectiveness? Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to create an AWS Lambda function using CloudFormation.

By Ernesto Marquez • March 25, 2024

IBM focuses on platform-based plan for hybrid cloud and AI

For decades, pundits have suggested that IBM has lost relevance. IBM wasn't in trouble then, and it's not in trouble now. See how IBM's cloud focus provides great advantages.

By Tom Nolle • March 22, 2024

Ease multi-cloud governance challenges with 5 best practices

Establishing sound multi-cloud governance practices can mitigate challenges and enforce security. Review best practices and tools to help manage costs and risk.

By Will Kelly • March 20, 2024

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a web-based service that enables businesses to run application programs in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud.

By Rahul Awati, David Carty • March 20, 2024

cloud load balancing

Cloud load balancing is the process of distributing workloads across computing resources in a cloud computing environment and carefully balancing the network traffic accessing those resources.

By Robert Sheldon, Kinza Yasar, Nicholas Rando • March 18, 2024

cloud application

A cloud application, or cloud app, is a software program where cloud-based and local components work together.

By Kinza Yasar, Joel Shore • March 18, 2024

How to monitor and deallocate Azure VMs to save money

Enterprises can save costs by deallocating Azure VMs during inactive periods. Teams can use log files and automation to monitor VM jobs and push deallocation when a job is complete.

By Stuart Burns • March 13, 2024

AWS CloudFormation (Amazon Web Services CloudFormation)

AWS CloudFormation is a free service that provides Amazon Web Services customers with the tools they need to create and manage the infrastructure a particular software application requires to run on AWS.

By Andrew Zola, Katherine Martin • March 11, 2024