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Right-size a cloud VM for better performance, lower costs

Most companies don't pay enough attention to VM selection during cloud app deployment -- which can drive up costs. Follow these steps to right-size a VM and stay within budget.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 24, 2018

Weigh Amazon SageMaker ease of use against needed AI skills

SageMaker shouldn't be viewed as the AWS machine learning cure-all but, instead, as a potential option for developers with some AI and data analysis background.

By Alan Earls • Aug. 24, 2018

Azure Stack growing pains could weigh on enterprise appeal

Microsoft's hybrid cloud platform continues to pique the interest of enterprise IT shops but still lacks the maturity and breadth of the Azure public cloud.

By Alan Earls • Aug. 24, 2018

Optimize serverless function performance for faster deployments

Serverless computing offers numerous benefits, but poor performance can negatively affect deployment time. Follow these strategies to fine-tune and optimize serverless functions.

By Chris Tozzi • Aug. 23, 2018

Note these Amazon Lex chatbot integrations, limits

Amazon Lex opens the door for conversational interactions with apps. But, while it's easy to create a chatbot, you must have the right pieces in place to take advantage of Lex.

By Ernesto Marquez • Aug. 23, 2018

Enlist AWS IoT security tools to defend your network

The internet of things offers great promise but introduces some unique risks. Research common vulnerabilities and follow best practices to secure your AWS IoT deployment.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 22, 2018

Learn the basics of Amazon EFS to find the right storage fit

While EFS offers features that S3 doesn't, Elastic File System isn't necessarily the right AWS storage service for all enterprise needs. Use this overview to weigh your options.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 21, 2018

Incorporate virtual private clouds in a hybrid IT environment

Don't let the added complexity of VPCs deter you from integrating them with your hybrid cloud. Simply keep these configuration factors in mind to ensure seamless interoperability.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 21, 2018

Compare cloud API management tools from AWS, Azure and Google

While the API management tools from top cloud providers share some functionality, there are key differences that developers -- especially those in a multi-cloud model -- should know.

By George Lawton • Aug. 20, 2018

Establish a data classification model for cloud encryption

Not all data requires the same level of encryption. Use data classification to gauge your security needs, including for workloads that span on-premises and cloud environments.

By Clive Longbottom • Aug. 16, 2018

Amazon Transcribe

Amazon Transcribe is a speech recognition service that transcribes audio files into text.

By Tim Culverhouse • Aug. 15, 2018

Legacy roots still hinder Oracle and IBM cloud strategies

As IBM and Oracle look to shift away from legacy systems and hone in on IaaS, it won't be a clean cut. Still, each vendor has its sweet spot in the overall cloud market.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Aug. 14, 2018

Map application dependencies to prepare for cloud migration

The practices a development team puts in place to manage dependencies before a move to the cloud will determine how smoothly apps run long after they get there.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 13, 2018

AWS IoT Analytics churns device data into insights

To tap into the business value of IoT data, organizations first need the right set of tools. Compare these AWS analytics services and the features they bring to the table.

By George Lawton • Aug. 13, 2018

Amazon Sumerian an experimental service with enterprise potential

AWS' foray into virtual reality and 3D apps simplifies certain tasks for developers, but the vendor could struggle to find an audience among enterprise customers.

By David Linthicum • Aug. 8, 2018

Key considerations when buying AWS cost management tools

Third-party management tools can keep costs down in AWS environments, particularly in a multi-cloud strategy. Learn how to evaluate these tools and the features that they offer.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 7, 2018

Nvidia GPU Cloud marries data science and containers

With its GPU Cloud, Nvidia offers a way to deploy data science workloads that span on-premises systems and the public cloud -- with containers playing a big role.

By Kurt Marko • Aug. 2, 2018

Container security tools pump up the platform

Startups are developing technologies that fill in some of the security gaps, including better controls for container orchestration.

By Kathleen Richards • Aug. 1, 2018

It’s time to tap into the business value of cloud computing

With increasing market maturity, all cloud adopters -- not just the Netflixes of the world -- have a chance to translate the technology into a competitive business edge.

By David Linthicum • July 31, 2018

Perform an Amazon RDS failover with minimal downtime

Walk through this example of an RDS failover process using the Amazon Aurora engine to minimize production downtime and maintain performance in your cloud environment.

By Ofir Nachmani • July 31, 2018

BigQuery vs. Redshift debate centers around cost, management

Google BigQuery and Amazon Redshift remain two popular options for a data warehouse in the cloud. But, to choose between them, enterprises need to factor in some distinct differences.

By Alan Earls • July 31, 2018

What’s a cloud migration factory, and how does it work?

When properly implemented -- and understood -- a cloud migration factory combines the right mix of people, processes and tools to smoothly transition an app into the public cloud.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 31, 2018

When should data normalization occur in Amazon DynamoDB?

Not sure when to normalize data in Amazon DynamoDB? Follow these three examples to learn more about the normalization process and how it can play a role in this AWS database.

By Ofir Nachmani • July 31, 2018

A cloud migration assessment lets IT look before it leaps

Some workloads simply aren't cut out for cloud -- at least not without modification. Here's how to carefully assess your apps for public cloud migration before you make the move.

By Stephen Bigelow • July 30, 2018

AWS cost management tools wrangle unwieldy expenses

It can be a challenge to manage AWS costs, and native tools might not effectively address it. Learn how third-party vendors can help.

By Kurt Marko • July 30, 2018