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Bring cloud on prem with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, AWS Outposts

VMware Cloud on Dell EMC and the forthcoming AWS Outposts offer organizations rack-based hybrid cloud products that can extend their public cloud platforms to the data center.

By Robert Sheldon • Oct. 14, 2019

AWS vs. Azure: Compare VMware-based hybrid clouds

Enterprises can extend their on-premises VMware environments to AWS or Azure, but they'll need to decide which one best meets their needs. See how the two managed services stack up.

By Kurt Marko • Oct. 14, 2019

Amplify improvements streamline AWS mobile app development

Once just an open source Java library, AWS Amplify is now a full-fledged AWS mobile app development platform. Learn how it works and how it compares to Google Firebase.

By Kerry Doyle • Oct. 11, 2019

Media and entertainment cloud use poised to shake up industry

The media and entertainment industry is moving workflows to the cloud in a dramatic cultural shift. InterVision's Ray Panahon sheds light on this development.

By John Moore • Oct. 11, 2019

AWS ups the ante to win SAP cloud ERP workloads

New AWS high-memory instances geared for SAP ERP implementations reflect an ongoing push by hyperscalers for these lucrative workloads. But many SAP customers are early in their move to the cloud.

By Chris Kanaracus • Oct. 10, 2019

VMware Cloud on AWS adoption is on the rise in SMBs

VMware's cloud platform isn't exclusive to enterprise-level industries; smaller organizations that adopt the platform can realize cloud advantages, such as high availability and flexibility.

By Brian Kirsch • Oct. 9, 2019

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to add 2,000 jobs in bid for growth

Oracle plans to hire 2,000 workers to boost Oracle Cloud Infrastructure IaaS. It’s part of an aggressive global expansion as Oracle seeks to differentiate from AWS and others.

By Chris Kanaracus • Oct. 8, 2019

A go-to AWS migration checklist for DevOps-ready enterprises

Follow this checklist to prepare for a cloud migration and optimize DevOps practices. The steps include advice on tools and practices to support the move to an IaaS model or higher-level AWS offerings.

By Meredith Courtemanche • Oct. 7, 2019

Boomi platform adds API management, EDA support

The latest Boomi updates allow users to speed up implementation and allow IT pros to take better advantage of their data and applications.

By Ha Ta • Oct. 4, 2019

Compare AWS CodePipeline vs. Jenkins for CI/CD

Jenkins has more than a thousand third-party integrations, whereas AWS CodePipeline ties you closer to Amazon's cloud. Compare Jenkins and CodePipeline for cost, usability and versatility.

By Ofir Nachmani • Oct. 3, 2019

Weigh the challenges of multi-cloud disaster recovery

An enterprise could craft a multi-cloud backup strategy, but that doesn't mean it should. Weigh the potential benefits against the myriad challenges presented by this approach.

By Tom Nolle • Oct. 2, 2019

AWS faces Elasticsearch lawsuit for trademark infringement

In a new lawsuit, Elasticsearch alleges that AWS committed trademark infringement and false advertising in connection with services associated with Elasticsearch, the popular search and analytics platform.

By Chris Kanaracus • Oct. 1, 2019

Learn the benefits and limits of a public cloud migration

The public cloud is an attractive option for enterprises looking to optimize their workloads. However, not all apps are meant for cloud. Find out what drives adoption in this video.

By Kathleen Casey • Sept. 30, 2019

AWS Ground Station aims to lower satellite data costs

AWS Ground Station is Amazon's foray into satellite communications. Learn how one data and analytics company is using this satellite data transmission service.

By David Needle • Sept. 30, 2019

An Azure subscription management how-to

Subscriptions are not as black and white as they seem. Review the concepts, roles and challenges involved when planning and managing subscriptions for Azure.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 30, 2019

Tailor and create compliance rules with this AWS Config tutorial

Get started with this guide to AWS Config rules. Learn how to customize AWS Config managed rules with CloudFormation and create new rules with AWS Lambda.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 30, 2019

What AWS users can learn from the Capital One breach

Don't want to be on the nightly news? Protect sensitive data with cloud security best practices gleaned from what Capital One did wrong -- and what it got right -- during the breach.

By Sarah Neenan • Sept. 28, 2019

Get started with this Azure cloud migration tool

There are a lot of moving parts to a cloud migration, which leaves a lot of room for error. Follow Douglas Francis as he demonstrates how to seamlessly migrate to Microsoft Azure.

By Douglas Francis • Sept. 28, 2019

Don’t overlook cloud computing training

Cloud computing offers many benefits, but companies making the transition should be aware of the time and expense required for education and training.

By David Needle • Sept. 27, 2019

Evaluate AWS Glue vs. Data Pipeline for cloud-native ETL

There's more than one ETL option for AWS-hosted apps. Choose between Glue's managed service, Data Pipeline's range of supported data sources and Batch's asynchronous operations.

By Ernesto Marquez • Sept. 27, 2019

Get started with Google Cloud Run

Google has upped its resource management game with Cloud Run. Learn the basics of the managed compute platform and follow the simple tutorial on deploying a web app with the service.

By Zachary Flower • Sept. 26, 2019

Set up continuous compliance on AWS with Config managed rules

It's difficult to meet cloud compliance demands with manual practices. Establish a continuous compliance posture with AWS Config managed rules and best practices.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 25, 2019

When to use AWS OpsWorks vs. CloudFormation or Elastic Beanstalk

There are multiple ways to define and deploy resources on AWS. Break down when to use the different AWS configuration management tools and how they integrate together.

By Alastair Cooke • Sept. 24, 2019

Enterprises want more cloud transparency

Cloud providers have improved the visibility into their platforms, but enterprises still need more information about what goes on behind the scenes.

By George Lawton • Sept. 23, 2019

Evaluate Azure Cost Management updates post-Cloudyn acquisition

Microsoft users have seen a number of improvements to the Azure Cost Management tool -- but there are still concerns about its support for other cloud platforms.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 23, 2019