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HPE GreenLake delivers high performance computing cloud

Looking to protect its advantage in the HPC market, HPE showed off a series of cloud services to be delivered via its GreenLake cloud platform.

By Ed Scannell • Dec. 9, 2020

What the critics get wrong about serverless costs

While critics say serverless is an expensive, clunky way to deploy software, it really isn't -- if you use it right. Let's debunk some myths around the costs of using serverless.

By Joe Emison • Dec. 8, 2020

Myth or emerging trend? Cloud repatriation explained

Cloud customers may look to move workloads off the public cloud because of cost, security, availability and staff skill sets. But how common is the move itself?

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 8, 2020

Re:Invent recap: Week 1

AWS' annual December deluge is in full swing. Check out this recap of all that happened in week one of re:Invent as you get up to speed on the biggest conference in cloud.

By Trevor Jones • Dec. 4, 2020

Analyze Google’s cloud computing strategy

After a few false starts, Google has taken a different, more open approach to cloud computing than AWS and Azure. Let's take a look at this strategy and roadmap to date.

By Kurt Marko • Dec. 4, 2020

AWS re:Invent 2020 underscores push toward cloud in pandemic

AWS re:Invent 2020 launches with a slew of public cloud news announcements, as well as new motions by the company toward hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 1, 2020

What’s new with VCF 4.0?

The latest major release of VMware Cloud Foundation features more integration with Kubernetes, which means easier container orchestration for your vSphere environment.

By Vladan Seget • Nov. 30, 2020

Multi-cloud networking -- how to choose the right path

There are a couple ways to connect the disparate pieces of a multi-cloud architecture. Review your networking options and choose the best fit for your environment.

By Tom Nolle • Nov. 30, 2020

What is the difference between Amazon MSK and Kinesis?

When it comes to data stream processing and analysis, AWS offers Amazon Kinesis or a managed version of Apache Kafka. Compare these two options to pick the best fit for your app.

By Ernesto Marquez • Nov. 23, 2020

Cognito user pools vs. identity pools -- what AWS users should know

Familiarize yourself with user pools and identity pools in Amazon Cognito and learn how to better protect your workloads in a cloud environment.

By Sara Grier • Nov. 20, 2020

How Amazon and COVID-19 influence 2020 seasonal hiring trends

Retail and logistics companies must adapt their hiring strategies to compete with Amazon and respond to the pandemic's effect on shopping habits.

By Terry Sweeney • Nov. 19, 2020

How to containerize legacy applications in an Azure migration

There are many benefits to containerization as part of a migration, but only for the right type of app. If you're moving to Azure, follow these steps to ensure it's a success.

By Adam Bertram • Nov. 17, 2020

A look back at re:Invent 2019 and the year since

Catch up on some of the biggest services and feature updates AWS added to its cloud platform since re:Invent 2019 as you prepare to attend this year's virtual conference.

By Trevor Jones • Nov. 17, 2020

An AWS re:Invent 2020 handbook: What you need to know

Re:Invent is more accessible than ever now that it's virtual, but recreating opportunities for networking could prove difficult. Check out these tips to get ready for the show.

By Ryan Dowd • Nov. 16, 2020

Reevaluate your cloud computing pandemic strategy

If you jumped to the cloud at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, without much long-term planning, take some time now to evaluate your current cloud strategy.

By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 6, 2020

How to negotiate with Oracle for a better cloud deal

Set your organization up for a successful cloud deal. Learn the challenges you'll need to overcome with these insights on Oracle's cloud sales strategy from ClearEdge Partners.

By Sarah Neenan • Nov. 4, 2020

How do I configure AWS Lambda functions in a VPC?

Lambda and VPCs are essential to many AWS architectures, but they don't come together as intuitively as you might think. Learn how to configure Lambda functions within a VPC.

By Ernesto Marquez • Nov. 2, 2020

Edge computing strategies will determine the next cloud frontier

The public cloud providers closed the 2010s as one of the dominant forces in IT, but they'll face competition in the 2020s from networking and telco vendors at the edge.

By Ryan Dowd • Oct. 30, 2020

5 machine learning skills you need in the cloud

Put your IT team in the best position to succeed with AI. Develop these machine learning skills and see how they translate to the major cloud platforms.

By Dan Sullivan • Oct. 29, 2020

5 key ways to avoid overspending on enterprise cloud adoption

Companies that take a careful approach to enterprise cloud adoption aligned with business objectives can help optimize spending and get the most from cloud investments.

By Dinesh Rao • Oct. 26, 2020

3 SaaS cost management tips for new-to-cloud usage

When it comes to SaaS spending, IT must ensure that everyone from users to management is on the same page. Use these strategies to stay within your cloud budget.

By Brian Kirsch • Oct. 26, 2020

Microsoft’s SpaceX partnership sends Azure to the final frontier

Microsoft has partnered with SpaceX to tie Azure to low-orbiting satellites. The company also introduced a modular data center to connect remote locations to satellites.

By Ed Scannell • Oct. 23, 2020

Why is high availability important in cloud computing?

How many "nines" does your own cloud app really need? High availability is still an important factor in a cloud SLA, but uptime needs vary for each service and company.

By Zachary Flower • Oct. 23, 2020

Compare Google Cloud Deployment Manager vs. Terraform on GCP

Determine whether to opt for cloud native Deployment Manager or third-party Terraform for infrastructure as code on Google Cloud.

By Michael Levan • Oct. 20, 2020

Explore the tools for disaster recovery on AWS, Azure and GCP

Utilize cloud infrastructure for your disaster recovery plan. Learn about the tools and services from AWS, Google and Microsoft to see if they fit in your DR plan.

By Kurt Marko • Oct. 19, 2020