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Manage private cloud performance and troubleshoot issues

Management tools intended for private clouds are key to troubleshooting performance issues because they provide insight that traditional virtualization management tools might not.

By Brien Posey • April 16, 2018

Accounting for cloud computing costs requires a new approach

As cloud waste takes a big bite out of IT budgets, cloud administrators must shift their spending mindsets and consider management tools to help avoid unnecessary costs.

By Nick Martin • April 13, 2018

Test your knowledge of GDPR rights and AWS data protection

Is your enterprise GDPR-compliant? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the EU regulation, as well as relevant AWS data protection tools.

By Alexander Gillis • April 13, 2018

Hybrid cloud providers offer different architecture types

Hybrid cloud means different things to different vendors; some set aside part of the public cloud for private cloud purposes and others simply support an on-premises private cloud.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 12, 2018

GDPR requirements loom over cloud providers, users

Even if your cloud provider already complies with GDPR, you can't just take a backseat. Know what the requirements are and whether they apply to you -- or risk hefty fines.

By Jim O'Reilly • April 12, 2018

Support for Node.js in AWS Lambda slowly, but surely, evolves

Developers who need the latest version of Node.js for a serverless platform might turn to Lambda rivals to meet that need. But AWS' slow pace of support has quickened -- somewhat.

By Chris Moyer • April 12, 2018

Flow logs sharpen visibility into GCP network

Google Cloud juiced up its networking capabilities with the addition of VPC Flow Logs. It's an important feature for enterprises accustomed to these insights on their own networks.

By Trevor Jones • April 11, 2018

Cloud application performance hinges on a solid testing plan

When you neglect quality control testing, cloud app performance can suffer. Explore specific types of tests to run and tools that can guide the process.

By Kenneth Milberg • April 11, 2018

With cloud IoT platform, AWS hopes to leap stubborn barriers

During the last six months, AWS has demonstrated a commitment to IoT technology. But while it has a prominent place in the cloud IoT market, the technology doesn't fit all needs.

By David Carty • April 10, 2018

Hybrid cloud deployment demands a change in security mindset

To fully protect data in a hybrid cloud model, enterprises need to scrutinize integration points, network access controls and the policies they have in place.

By Alan Earls • April 10, 2018

AWS developer tools ease security, machine learning pains

AWS technology evangelist Jeff Barr surveys the technology needs addressed by new security and ML-focused AWS developer tools disclosed at AWS Summit 2018, such as Secrets Manager.

By Jan Stafford • April 9, 2018

Brace your IT operations team for a cloud migration

A cloud migration isn't as easy as some providers suggest. Use these five tips to prep your IT ops teams for the big management and support changes that lie ahead.

By Kathleen Casey • April 9, 2018

Four options to manage stateful apps in the cloud

Stateful applications in the cloud pose an ongoing challenge for development and operations teams. Review four ways to address those issues and keep your apps running smoothly.

By Tom Nolle • April 6, 2018

AWS security tools fill platform gaps

AWS added more features to secure data on its platform, including private certificates, a managed service for secrets and a hub for policies regardless of where applications run.

By Trevor Jones • April 5, 2018

Early adopters face AWS Lambda cost management challenges

Serverless computing abstracts away infrastructure management responsibilities, but some customers find that this convenience comes with a price that's not easy to estimate or manage.

By Nick Martin • April 5, 2018

Azure Machine Learning services ease data science struggles

With Azure machine learning services, such as Workbench, Experimentation and Model Management, Microsoft hopes to address common data science challenges in the enterprise.

By Kurt Marko • April 4, 2018

Protect your serverless app with this mix of AWS tools

As they move to serverless platforms, such as Lambda, development and operations teams need to acquire a new mindset -- and set of tools -- to keep their workloads safe.

By Chris Moyer • April 4, 2018

Azure serial console update addresses cloud troubleshooting

An Azure debugging tool gives admins a better handle on problems when VMs don't boot properly, with a familiar feel for those more comfortable with on-premises architectures.

By Trevor Jones • April 3, 2018

Don’t quit your day job to build smart-home applications

Plenty of effort goes into the creation of Alexa skills and Google actions, but the market for those smart-home apps has yet to fully materialize for developers.

By David Linthicum • March 30, 2018

Azure Migrate aims to attract VMware workloads to the cloud

A new Azure service removes a lot of the guesswork for IT teams that want to move VMs to Microsoft's public cloud. But will a lack of early support from VMware hurt its appeal?

By David Linthicum • March 30, 2018

Professional-level AWS certifications pay off for cloud vets

To gain a Professional-level AWS certification, AWS requires at least two years of experience with its platform. But will it help your career, or is it just a notch in your belt?

By Ofir Nachmani • March 30, 2018

Words to go: Amazon AI services

Artificial intelligence is a growing area of focus among the major cloud vendors. Use this list of key terms to see what AWS has to offer in the realm of AI.

By Tim Culverhouse • March 29, 2018

How Amazon Transcribe opens the door for speech recognition

Amazon's audio transcription service, Transcribe, has caught developers' eyes for a number of reasons, but make sure its early limitations don't land you in trouble.

By George Lawton • March 28, 2018

With more providers, security issues in cloud computing rise

We hear a lot about the pros and cons of a multi-cloud strategy, but a surprising number of organizations don't think they need to worry about it. They do.

By Tom Nolle • March 28, 2018

Blockchain and cloud combine to fuel enterprise adoption

While still in its infancy, blockchain technology is no longer theoretical. And cloud providers will line up to cash in, as enterprises plan to invest millions.

By Kristin Knapp and David Carty • March 28, 2018