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Compare Azure Bicep vs. ARM templates

Azure Bicep can be easier to use than ARM templates when deploying Azure resources. Learn how the languages compare and how Bicep can help automate deployment.

By Anthony Howell • Sept. 14, 2023

Manage cloud waste and high costs with automation

Once you apply automation to a cloud waste strategy, it's continuously on guard and working in real time. See what manual tasks you can replace and available automation tools.

By Will Kelly • Sept. 12, 2023

Cloud budgeting for a multi-cloud strategy

A multi-cloud strategy can quickly become costly, especially with different providers. What you need is a cloud accountant to control the budgeting and billing processes.

By Brian Kirsch • Sept. 11, 2023

How to develop a cloud backup ransomware protection strategy

Deploying cloud backups for ransomware protection has become a common security strategy. Here's how to properly vet cloud storage vendors to ensure backups stay secure.

By Dave Shackleford • Sept. 11, 2023

Get started with SageMaker JumpStart

SageMaker JumpStart is a tool for both beginner and experienced machine learning software developers. Learn how the tool simplifies and accelerates the learning process.

By Ernesto Marquez • Sept. 7, 2023

VMware Explore on generative AI and multi-cloud innovation

VMware Explore 2023 kicked off with big announcements surrounding generative AI and multi-cloud innovation. Read up on the latest key updates and what this means for VMware.

By Scott Sinclair • Aug. 29, 2023

Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking

A lack of visibility means organizations can easily lose unused resources which rack up costs. However, there are tools and best practices that can help set up a tracking system.

By Will Kelly • Aug. 28, 2023

Reduce cloud waste with proper provisioning best practices

Don't pay for resources you don't use. Implement these best practices to avoid overprovisioning through access controls, policies and right-sizing.

By Will Kelly • Aug. 24, 2023

7 use cases for Google Cloud committed use discounts

Google offers discounted prices for VM instances in exchange for year commitments. Find out what discounts are available, when to use them and common use cases.

By Will Kelly • Aug. 21, 2023

An Azure Repos tutorial to build a container image

Azure Repos is a tool for IT teams working with repositories and code versions. Get to know the tool better, and see how to use it alongside pipelines to build a container image.

By Stuart Burns • Aug. 14, 2023

A list of AWS networking services cloud users should know

AWS has cloud networking services for load balancing, traffic routing, content delivery and more. Learn which services and features work best with this overview.

By Johanna McDonald, Sarah Neenan • Aug. 9, 2023

Build a multi-cloud Kubernetes cluster step by step

While Kubernetes is often deployed as a cluster on a single cloud, a multi-cloud cluster can provide numerous advantages, such as reliability, better performance and lower costs.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 4, 2023

Manage shadow IT with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Managing shadow IT doesn't have to be a daunting task. With Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, users can reap the benefits of cloud, while mitigating the risks of shadow IT.

By Liam Cleary • Aug. 3, 2023

Get started with Kubernetes Cloud Controller Manager

Kubernetes Cloud Controller Manager is an optional tool used to manage cluster resources. Learn how it works, why you may want to use it and the basics for getting started.

By Chris Tozzi • July 31, 2023

Explore the key features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Monitoring and visibility are crucial when it comes to cloud security. Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and see how this cloud access security broker can mitigate threats.

By Liam Cleary • July 25, 2023

Rein in services to avoid wasted cloud spend

Organizations often make the easy mistake of duplicate purchases, which lead to wasted cloud spend. Learn strategies to avoid overspending in the cloud.

By Will Kelly • July 21, 2023

Navigate multi-cloud billing challenges

Keeping track of cloud bills from multiple clouds or accounts can be complex. Learn how to identify multi-cloud billing challenges and how to tackle them.

By Chris Tozzi • July 21, 2023

5 Google Cloud cost optimization best practices

Cost is always a top priority for enterprises. For those considering Google Cloud, or current users, discover these optimization best practices to gain better control of spending.

By Will Kelly • July 20, 2023

AI, cloud trends shape next-gen managed services offerings

Service providers are launching new services, capabilities and delivery models to meet the needs of customers grappling with AI and complex cloud environments.

By John Moore • July 17, 2023

How to create and manage Amazon EBS snapshots via AWS CLI

EBS snapshots are an essential part of any data backup and recovery strategy in EC2-based deployments. Become familiar with how to create and manage them with the AWS CLI.

By Ernesto Marquez • July 12, 2023

Prices for cloud infrastructure soar 30%

Tough macroeconomic conditions as well as high average selling prices for cloud computing and storage servers have forced enterprises to spend less on private cloud infrastructure.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 7, 2023

Deploy a low-latency app with AWS Local Zones in 5 steps

Once you decide AWS Local Zones are right for your application, it's time for deployment. Follow along in this step-by-step video tutorial to get started.

By Darcy DeClute • July 6, 2023

Microsoft Azure Functions

Azure Functions is a serverless computing service, hosted on the Microsoft Azure public cloud, that streamlines the development of systems and applications.

By Paul Kirvan, Stephen Bigelow • June 30, 2023

HPE bets big on public cloud offering for AI

HPE is entering the AI public cloud provider market -- but is it ready? Read more about its AI offerings for HPE GreenLake and what this move means for users.

By Scott Sinclair • June 29, 2023

Refining HPE GreenLake as it sets its sights on everything

HPE's Bryan Thompson talks about how HPE GreenLake has become synonymous with the brand, and looks to its future and how the platform will meet customers' specific needs.

By Adam Armstrong • June 28, 2023