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Create a private cloud in SCVMM with these factors in mind

The process of creating a private cloud with System Center Virtual Machine Manager starts with getting to know major private cloud components and calculating resource requirements.

By Nirmal Sharma • May 3, 2018

Know what to look for in a cloud management platform

Like so many decisions in IT, choosing a cloud management tool takes time. Be sure to outline your key goals for resource deployment, cost monitoring and more.

By Stuart Burns • May 2, 2018

Optimize load balancing for a hybrid cloud architecture

Load balancing plays a critical role in ensuring application availability and high performance in hybrid cloud. Follow these general rules to get it right.

By Tom Nolle • May 1, 2018

Five tips to ease your AWS data migration effort

Before migrating data to AWS, an enterprise must be mindful of security and networking challenges, as well as carefully select the best storage and database options for its needs.

By Tim Culverhouse • April 30, 2018

Google cloud database updates reinforce enterprise IT allure

Google looks to make Cloud Spanner, Cloud Bigtable and Cloud SQL more attractive to corporate IT with some key updates to its fully managed database lineup.

By Trevor Jones • April 27, 2018

VMware Cloud on AWS

VMware Cloud on AWS is a hybrid cloud service that runs the VMware software-defined data center (SDDC) stack in the AWS public cloud.

By Nick Moore • April 27, 2018

Native, third-party tools boost interoperability in cloud

AWS exposes APIs and provides container services for portability, but does it go far enough? Some IT pros still find themselves leaning on third-party tools to fill critical gaps.

By David Linthicum • April 27, 2018

AWS blockchain template a response to market demand

AWS was lukewarm on blockchain until recently, but customer demand might have pushed the cloud provider to change its tune and offer some entry-level templates.

By Trevor Jones • April 27, 2018

The best multi-cloud strategy is to just ignore the hype

Vague vendor and analyst definitions for multi-cloud only confuse business leaders and put IT professionals in a precarious position.

By Nick Martin • April 27, 2018

Compare virtual private cloud server providers

Cost is an important factor to consider when evaluating different VPC providers, but the kind of hardware and data lines the providers offer plays a role, too.

By Brien Posey • April 26, 2018

Cloud-native low-code platforms rival third-party options

To choose between native and third-party low-code tools, application development teams need to weigh the benefits of consolidation against the risk of lock-in.

By Chris Tozzi • April 26, 2018

GDPR compliance requirements don’t come cheap

GDPR has more teeth than any previous data privacy directive, but that looming threat hasn't motivated many companies to get their audit trail in order.

By Trevor Jones • April 26, 2018

Virtual private cloud vs. private cloud differences explained

Virtual private clouds and private clouds differ in terms of architecture, the provider and tenants, and resource delivery. Decide between the two models based on these distinctions.

By Brien Posey • April 24, 2018

Why take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam?

Even if you're not an IT pro, you can ace the AWS certification exam. Break down the communication walls between nontechnical staff and cloud experts by obtaining this AWS certification.

By Alan Earls • April 24, 2018

Users demand more from containers in cloud

Technology is always advancing, but it needs to march in the direction that users want. Containers are maturing, but plenty of IT pros still want more from the technology.

By Jim O'Reilly • April 23, 2018

IaaS and PaaS blurred lines increase lock-in risks

There are three distinct cloud service categories: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. However, IaaS and PaaS are getting a little too close, and you need to be aware of vendor lock-in risks.

By Alan Earls • April 20, 2018

Hybrid cloud advantages and disadvantages explained

Hybrid cloud is touted as providing the best of both private and public clouds, but this type of infrastructure comes with its own pros and cons, such as flexibility and complexity.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 20, 2018

Single pane of glass for multi-cloud management still elusive

Unified management for multi-cloud remains a work in progress. Vendors have yet to produce the perfect single-pane-of-glass tool -- and some IT teams can't afford to wait for one.

By Alan Earls • April 19, 2018

Microsoft takes holistic approach to IoT security concerns

Azure Sphere extends security from the cloud to the device. It's the most holistic approach on the market and provides another example of Microsoft abandoning its insular past.

By Trevor Jones • April 18, 2018

Get started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

Despite its benefits, Red Hat OpenShift is just one technology amid a growing list intended to simplify container management and deployment for development and ops teams.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 18, 2018

Overcome hybrid cloud deployment challenges

Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 18, 2018

Amazon FreeRTOS aims to simplify, secure IoT deployment

Operational technology teams have been slow to update microcontroller software due to safety and logistics concerns, but Amazon FreeRTOS aims to ease that process for AWS users.

By George Lawton • April 17, 2018

Compare management options for Google Kubernetes Engine

Google supports various management options for its Kubernetes Engine service, and while each has its pros and cons, you should base your decision largely on experience.

By Kurt Marko • April 17, 2018

Microsoft, Google polish cloud budgeting tools

Recently added Google and Microsoft cloud cost control tools are critical for users who want to gain insight into how corporate cloud budgets are spent.

By Trevor Jones • April 16, 2018

Grasp the key concepts of hybrid cloud orchestration

As hybrid cloud becomes increasingly common, organizations need an effective orchestration platform that can seamlessly span public and private infrastructure.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 16, 2018