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Go for AWS third-party tools if native options don’t cut it

AWS users who can't find the service they need can turn to third-party tools for help, especially if they run on multiple clouds or want better integration options.

By Alan Earls • Dec. 28, 2018

Prepare for these 3 cloud computing challenges in 2019

As enterprise cloud strategies continue to mature, IT teams will face a new set of challenges in 2019, ranging from cost governance to the management of complex, heterogeneous architectures.

By David Linthicum • Dec. 27, 2018

Step Functions outshines SWF for most AWS workflows

Simple Workflow Service has been around longer, but Step Functions offers more flexibility for asynchronous tasks. See why the latter is often better for multistep processes on AWS.

By Ernesto Marquez • Dec. 27, 2018

Experienced cloud architects, engineers in high demand for 2019

Despite all the buzz around emerging technologies such as serverless, many enterprises in 2019 will first look to round out their core cloud management and development skill sets.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Dec. 27, 2018

Hybrid cloud technologies become table stakes in IaaS market

In 2018, IaaS providers upped their commitment to hybrid cloud. Expect that trend to continue in full force next year -- with some key distinctions between vendors' strategies.

By Alan Earls • Dec. 26, 2018

Secure data in the cloud with encryption and access controls

Enterprises can't rely on their IaaS provider to protect sensitive information in the cloud. Implement these data security techniques to mitigate potential risks.

By Amy Reichert • Dec. 26, 2018

A look back at the top cloud computing news of 2018

From product releases to acquisitions, there was no shortage of cloud technology news in 2018. Take a look back at some of the biggest headlines of the year.

By Sarah Neenan • Dec. 26, 2018

Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2: Do updates tip the scale?

Amazon Lightsail updates will make the cloud bundle an appealing option for some AWS users, but EC2 still provides more benefits for users that need infrastructure flexibility.

By George Lawton • Dec. 24, 2018

Test your knowledge of 2018 cloud acquisitions

To extend their offerings, top cloud providers made numerous acquisitions in 2018. Take this quiz to see if you remember some of the biggest deals that went down.

By Kathleen Casey • Dec. 21, 2018

AWS Secrets Manager

AWS Secrets Manager is a security service to centrally manage sensitive information and eliminate the need to hard-code that information into an application.

By Trevor Jones • Dec. 21, 2018

Weigh your AWS database options before a migration

A database migration can be quite messy. Determine your requirements and whether native Amazon services can meet them before you do a complete on-prem database teardown.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 21, 2018

GCP addition targets cloud data access, privacy fears

Google Cloud Platform's Access Approval feature lets customers use more of the data access controls they have in their on-premises infrastructure.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 20, 2018

Azure Scheduler retirement sends IT shops to Logic Apps

Microsoft's retirement of Azure Scheduler next year will mean more manual labor for users of the job scheduler. But the extra sweat will come with some benefits.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 19, 2018

Amazon Connect integrations aim to improve call center apps

Together, Amazon Connect and Lex can benefit call center agents, as chatbots reduce the workload and provide valuable insights into the customer experience.

By George Lawton • Dec. 19, 2018

Amazon Comprehend

Amazon Comprehend is a natural language processing (NLP) service that uses machine learning to analyze and find relationships in text.

By Tim Culverhouse • Dec. 18, 2018

GitLab Serverless augments developers’ multi-cloud toolbox

GitLab has added multi-cloud serverless computing capabilities to its CI/CD tool set through a partnership with TriggerMesh.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 17, 2018

Use T3 instances for burstable workloads -- cautiously

AWS' burstable VMs can save money for certain workloads, but tread lightly, as users can also get stung by overage charges, particularly with the latest generation.

By Kurt Marko • Dec. 17, 2018

Learn how to use Terraform for multi-cloud management

Terraform provides a highly configurable platform to manage infrastructure in a cloud-agnostic way. However, enterprises need to prepare for some challenges.

By Zachary Flower • Dec. 14, 2018

When to manage APIs with cloud-native vs. third-party tools

As enterprises break out applications into smaller components, both in the development cycle and for operational scalability, APIs become more important -- as does proper management.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 13, 2018

A look at the AWS hardware update that fuels its A1 instances

In case you missed the reveal of AWS' A1 instance type at re:Invent, the updated hardware that underpins these VMs could have a major effect on your cloud workloads.

By David Linthicum • Dec. 12, 2018

Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS

Microsoft's new monitoring tools for AKS and its decision to sunset Azure Container Service trumpet the rise of Kubernetes as the de facto choice for container orchestration.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 12, 2018

Microsoft ups its AI game with Azure Machine Learning service

Microsoft looks to keep up in the AI race with a machine learning service that competes with offerings from AWS and Google, among others.

By Darryl Taft • Dec. 12, 2018

Pivotal Function Service aims at multi-cloud, serverless

Serverless might rule in the public cloud, but the new Pivotal Function Service targets enterprises that also have private clouds in their mix.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 12, 2018

DynamoDB pricing option makes it a go-to for serverless apps

DynamoDB had its drawbacks, but the addition of on-demand billing and ACID transactions makes it a solid database option for serverless applications.

By Chris Moyer • Dec. 11, 2018

Azure database updates court on-premises installed base

Microsoft hopes a series of features, deployment options and price changes can convince more customers to migrate their database workloads to Azure and not to rival clouds.

By Chris Kanaracus • Dec. 10, 2018