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Compare AWS Cloudtrail vs. Config for resource monitoring

When your IT team needs more detailed info about resource activity in AWS, they have options. See how AWS Cloudtrail and Config resource monitoring tools compare.

By Ernesto Marquez • Sept. 7, 2021

9 IBM Cloud Paks for app modernization and cloud efforts

While businesses seek benefits in outsourced and scalable infrastructure and services, moving to cloud creates challenges in workload modernization. See if IBM Cloud Paks can help.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 2, 2021

Verizon, Microsoft partner on 5G edge

The alliance connects Verizon's 5G Edge mobile edge computing platform with Microsoft's Azure Stack Edge cloud computing product. Verizon has a similar deal with AWS.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 2, 2021

Get started on Azure with this developers guide for beginners

Developers using Microsoft Azure have a wide array of cloud services to choose from. Use this guide to understand basic tools and deployment approaches to get started on the platform.

By Zachary Flower • Aug. 31, 2021

Amazon SageMaker

Amazon SageMaker is a managed service in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud.

By Garry Kranz, David Carty • Aug. 31, 2021

Step-by-step guide on how to create an IAM user in AWS

Learn how to make an AWS IAM user and assign an access policy to the user with a few commands. This detailed tutorial includes screenshots to guide you through the steps.

By Prateek Singh • Aug. 30, 2021

Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce)

Amazon EMR (previously known as Amazon Elastic MapReduce) is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) tool for big data processing and analysis.

By TechTarget Contributor • Aug. 26, 2021

Microsoft launches Azure Government Top Secret cloud

Microsoft's Azure Government Top Secret offers more than 60 cloud services to U.S. spy agencies, the Department of Defense and federal civilian organizations.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 25, 2021

Don’t let your IT team make these 4 mistakes in cloud

As cloud adoption surges in popularity, it's important that your cloud team is well equipped to handle their next project. However, there are mistakes that can derail a project.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 23, 2021

Compare AWS Lambda vs. Azure Functions vs. Google Cloud Functions

Trying to find the right serverless service? Evaluate differences in price, language support and deployment models for AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 18, 2021

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure targets devs and installed base

Though not the market leader, Oracle remains a feisty competitor in the competitive cloud computing market. Here are some added features and cost incentives introduced thus far.

By Tenzin Dhakpa • Aug. 11, 2021

4 common traps to avoid in a multi-cloud strategy

Multi-cloud strategies are popular, but they do require planning and management. Review some ways to sidestep these four potential pitfalls.

By Josh Quint • Aug. 10, 2021

Compare Azure Private Link vs. service endpoints

When dealing with PaaS services running within a cloud environment, private connectivity is a must to secure resources. Compare these two services to see which one is a good fit.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 10, 2021

Pick a load balancer: Azure Front Door vs. Application Gateway

Every cloud infrastructure requires a solid network architecture and Azure has two load balancers that can improve network performance. Discover where each one will fit the best.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 5, 2021

Rust rises in popularity for cloud-native apps and environments

Rust is making a name for itself in cloud. See why developers are putting in the effort to adopt the programming language for cloud-native development.

By Zachary Flower • Aug. 3, 2021

How cloud consultants execute a product development strategy

Creating intellectual property can help partners meet soaring demand for cloud services, differentiate their offerings and boost their appeal to investors.

By John Moore • July 30, 2021

Key aspects of RPA in the cloud

As more enterprises prioritize automation, RPA seeks to build upon that growth within the cloud sector. Learn why vendors see the technology as an investment in the future.

By George Lawton • July 30, 2021

Dive into DigitalOcean Droplets and App Platform

DigitalOcean vies with AWS, Azure and others by targeting developers and startups. See what it has to offer and how it competes with other VM instances and PaaS tools.

July 30, 2021

Cloud, IT security continue to reshape MSP business model

Recent channel research suggests MSPs increasingly prioritize cloud computing and IT security as part of their core business models; other IT channel news.

By John Moore • July 23, 2021

4 best practices for big data security in cloud computing

When dealing with vast amounts of data in the cloud, enterprises need to be proactive with security. Don't wait for a threat to happen; apply these best practices first.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 20, 2021

Overhaul VMware multi-cloud strategy to improve cloud migrations

Organizations that revamp their multi-cloud strategies should evaluate applications before migration and cross-train staff to more effectively manage these new systems.

By Paul Korzeniowski • July 20, 2021

An introduction to big data in the cloud

As enterprises add big data projects in the cloud, IT admins need to adjust their skills accordingly. Dive into this comprehensive guide to see what makes a cloud shift so attractive.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 19, 2021

Should you migrate your on-premises app or go cloud-native?

Learn how cloud-native application development differs from traditional architecture, as well as the benefits and challenges in making the switch.

By Brian Kirsch • July 16, 2021

Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)

Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is a cloud-based file storage service for applications and workloads that run in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud.

By David Carty, TechTarget Contributor • July 16, 2021

Ace the Google cloud engineer certification with this prep

This quick 12-question quiz will help you assess exactly where you stand in your preparation to take the career-making Google Cloud certification exam.

By George Lawton • July 15, 2021