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Assess, manage AWS costs with third-party tools

An ecosystem of third-party products augment AWS' vast portfolio of cloud services, including cost management tools. Dig into these vendor tools to find a fit for your organization.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 13, 2018

Weave AWS CodePipeline into serverless app deployment

CodePipeline brings a number of benefits to serverless app development and deployment, including the elimination of mundane tasks and deep integration with other AWS tools.

By Ernesto Marquez • Sept. 13, 2018

VMware finds its way in cloud cost management tools market

VMware is one of the numerous companies providing tools that help organizations manage cloud costs. Though the demand is real, the market and the tools require more maturity.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Sept. 11, 2018

Implement these best practices to run Terraform with AWS

Infrastructure as code on AWS can introduce a learning curve, but tools, such as Terraform, can help enterprises meet their IaC goals.

By Adam Bertram • Sept. 10, 2018

Azure outage spotlights cloud infrastructure choices

One difference in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure design may have contributed to the extended outage this week in an Azure region that hit a large number of customers.

By James Montgomery • Sept. 7, 2018

Overcome 9 microservices challenges for platform flexibility

It's all well and good to tear apart your monolith, but a careless microservices approach can result in the same old problems. Watch out for these nine hurdles.

By Clive Longbottom • Sept. 6, 2018

Take responsibility for SaaS application security

Can't keep up with cloud app security hardening? Experts say it's time to implement DevSecOps initiatives and look to third-party security tools and services.

By Jan Stafford • Sept. 5, 2018

Design a hybrid IT infrastructure with a strategic framework

Hybrid IT demands that IT managers and teams use frameworks, best practices and governance structures to ensure the success of on-premises and cloud deployments.

By Nick Moore • Sept. 5, 2018

CloudHealth’s Kinsella weighs in on VMware, cloud management

VMware expanded its footprint in cloud management when it acquired CloudHealth Technologies. CloudHealth CTO Joe Kinsella observed the market changes that call for a complex management portfolio.

By Margie Semilof • Aug. 31, 2018

Open source low-code platforms extend app dev capabilities

Enterprises want their apps to go to market as fast as possible. Low-code platforms accelerate development processes, and with open source, these platforms are more customizable.

By Kenneth Milberg • Aug. 31, 2018

VMware Network Insight eyes better AWS network visibility

Some AWS users should consider a third-party tool to find better visibility into their network infrastructure and traffic patterns instead of relying on Amazon VPC.

By Ofir Nachmani • Aug. 31, 2018

Cloud vendor lock-in fears dwindle for enterprises

Vendor lock-in concerns are slowly dissipating as enterprises prioritize functionality and speed to market. Other concerns continue to climb up the list, including skills and compliance.

By Kathleen Casey • Aug. 30, 2018

Accelerate API dev with documentation-driven development

A missing cloud API doesn't mean all work needs to stop. Engineering and development teams can work with a mock API server until the real API is production-ready.

By Zachary Flower • Aug. 30, 2018

Dig into Azure Kubernetes Service networking options

Enterprises that choose the wrong AKS networking option could face poor performance and higher costs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each option before you rush in.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 30, 2018

AWS is still the go-to cloud for SMBs, despite viable alternatives

AWS opened the door for the cloud among SMBs with its initial IaaS offering, while competition from Microsoft and Google continues to play catch-up in the marketplace.

By David Linthicum • Aug. 30, 2018

Ensure AWS video file conversion doesn’t break the bank

Video file conversion can be a costly but necessary task for enterprises to reach their customers. Find the right mix of functionality and price with these services.

By George Lawton • Aug. 30, 2018

Azure management groups ease policy enforcement

It isn't easy to manage Azure subscriptions, but with management groups, admins can now simplify policy enforcement on a larger scale.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 29, 2018

Assess VMC on AWS benefits against possible tradeoffs

AWS provides the types of benefits many VMware -- and Amazon -- users want, despite some tradeoffs for those more accustomed to vSphere on premises.

By Ofir Nachmani • Aug. 29, 2018

Machine learning services in cloud aim for AI accessibility

Machine learning is a complex technology that requires data science skills. Cloud providers have tried to change that and make AI more accessible. But are those efforts working?

By David Linthicum • Aug. 28, 2018

Public snapshots pose significant Amazon EBS security risks

Exposed EBS snapshots can leave volumes open to public intrusion or manipulation. Manage your snapshot settings carefully to protect your EC2 data.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 28, 2018

Amazon RDS on VMware extends cloud database on site

The latest expansion of the VMware-AWS partnership, centered on RDS, suggests a growing interest from the public cloud giant to extend its reach into enterprise data centers.

By Kristin Knapp • Aug. 28, 2018

VMware swallows CloudHealth with eye on multi-cloud market

VMware wants to simplify management of complex multi-cloud environments -- this time through the acquisition of third-party SaaS provider CloudHealth.

By Kristin Knapp • Aug. 28, 2018

Plan ahead for app portability in multi-cloud deployments

For dev teams who work primarily with AWS, multi-cloud presents some challenges. Explore these ways to ensure app portability and whether that flexibility is worth the effort.

By Chris Moyer • Aug. 28, 2018

Write your first Google Cloud Function with these three tips

To build a serverless function, many developers require a shift in mindset. Use these three tips to create a cost-effective and high-performing function in Google Cloud Platform.

By Zachary Flower • Aug. 27, 2018

VMware Cloud on AWS ups its appeal to legacy shops

The latest version of VMware's joint hybrid cloud offering with AWS emphasizes faster and more seamless migrations for legacy apps on their way to the cloud.

By Kristin Knapp • Aug. 27, 2018