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AWS, Microsoft and Google should retire these cloud services

Nothing lasts forever. Whether they've been supplanted by newer offerings or simply outlived their usefulness, these cloud services on AWS, Azure and GCP are ready to be retired.

By Kurt Marko • June 2, 2020

What’s new in vCloud Director 10

Version 10 of vCloud Director, aims to make cloud configuration easier for tenants and providers. Read about its HTML5 UI, sizing policies and NSX-T integration.

By Rob Bastiaansen • May 29, 2020

Confront cloud security challenges with these 5 tips

Security gets complicated when the cloud overlaps with other technologies, such as AI and serverless. Review these common risks, and learn how to prevent attacks.

By Sara Grier • May 29, 2020

10 open source cloud security tools to know

While cloud providers offer native security tools, there also are plenty of useful open source options. Here's a sample of open source tools for cloud security.

By Ryan Dowd • May 29, 2020

Step-by-step guide to develop an AWS runbook

Runbooks enable anyone on the team to execute a task and jump in when things go wrong. Learn how to create one to handle repetitive tasks like monitoring and incident response.

By Will Kelly • May 29, 2020

Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say.

By Chris Kanaracus • May 28, 2020

Identify the Google Cloud developer tools you need

Developers want more from their cloud than APIs and services; they want tools to accelerate and improve the app dev lifecycle. Use this rundown to assess Google Cloud's developer tool set.

By Trevor Jones • May 26, 2020

How to deploy Terraform code in an Azure DevOps pipeline

Automation in the cloud will not only make you move faster, it will do so in an efficient way. Learn how to create an Azure DevOps pipeline with Terraform code.

By Michael Levan • May 21, 2020

What is the difference between AKS and Azure Service Fabric?

Azure users have a few ways to manage containers on Microsoft's cloud. Learn when and why to pick between two of them -- AKS and Service Fabric.

By Zachary Flower • May 21, 2020

VMware Cloud Foundation to run on new Google Cloud service

VMware and Google signed their second deal in less than a year, this time to support VMware Cloud Foundation workloads on Google Cloud.

By Chris Kanaracus, Ed Scannell • May 18, 2020

Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services

Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.

By John Moore • May 15, 2020

How do I store secrets in AWS so they don’t appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager.

By Ernesto Marquez • May 14, 2020

Gain a broad view of cloud optimization

Cloud optimization is a broad discipline that involves much more than just cost. Learn why performance, reliability and sustainability should also play a role in an optimization strategy.

By Chris Tozzi • May 8, 2020

How do I apply ECS auto scaling to my containerized apps?

Break down ECS auto scaling options for container-based applications on AWS. Learn how to automatically scale at the service and cluster level to match user demand.

By Ernesto Marquez • May 7, 2020

How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam

Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there.

By George Lawton • May 7, 2020

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure pitch focused on cost, security

Oracle is intent on migrating its vast installed base to its IaaS platform through measures such as cut-rate pricing and strong SLAs on availability, performance and manageability.

By Chris Kanaracus • May 6, 2020

Design a cloud application with portability in mind

Writing apps for easier portability between clouds takes some work and comes with tradeoffs. Yet, the effort required to design a portable app can pay off in the long run.

By Chris Tozzi • May 5, 2020

Break down the components of Amazon’s retail business

Scan this overview of Amazon's various retail business units, from online platforms to brick-and-mortar stores, to understand what makes the company a dominant force in retail.

By Sarah Neenan • May 5, 2020

IBM, Red Hat move users toward edge computing, 5G networks

IBM and Red Hat have jumped into the edge computing market debuting a slew of products and services that work hand in glove with the existing hybrid cloud strategy it shares with Red Hat.

By Ed Scannell • May 5, 2020

Watch out for these 5 hybrid cloud security challenges

Protect your hybrid cloud environment against these five common security vulnerabilities. Avoid the risks with established strategies and public cloud tools.

By Ofir Nachmani • April 30, 2020

Big Blue weaves Red Hat OpenShift into the IBM Cloud

With versions available on its Z and Power servers, IBM's delivery of Red Hat OpenShift for the IBM Cloud underlines the strategic importance of the cloud orchestration platform.

By Ed Scannell • April 30, 2020

12 AWS security tools to protect your environment and accounts

AWS manages the security of the cloud, but it's your job to secure your data in the cloud.

By Ryan Dowd • April 29, 2020

How to close the cloud skills gap at your enterprise

If your business struggles to hire IT pros with cloud experience, consider training your internal staff instead and create a supportive culture to get everyone on the same page.

By Trevor Jones • April 29, 2020

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure adds new AMD EPYC instances

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has boosted its support for mission-critical workloads with new options based on AMD's second-generation EPYC processors.

By Chris Kanaracus • April 29, 2020

AWS ARM-based chips could shift microprocessor market

Amazon confronts cloud rivals with microprocessor designs. AWS ARM-based A1 instances offer high processing for lower costs and improved utilization.

By Stan Gibson • April 28, 2020