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    AWS to offer native VMware service with license portability

    AWS and Broadcom partner again to offer a new, native service within Amazon Virtual Private Cloud using existing VMware Cloud Foundation licenses.

    By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 25, 2024
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    What is a cloud server?

    A cloud server is a virtual server that operates in a cloud computing environment and makes its resources accessible to users remotely over a network.

    By Stephen Bigelow, Kinza Yasar, Wesley Chai • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Court asks AT&T, Broadcom to resolve VMware dispute

    A New York State Supreme Court judge gave AT&T and Broadcom until Dec. 13 to file a settlement, which attorneys say is forthcoming despite recent negotiation spats.

    By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 22, 2024
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    12-step checklist for cloud migration success

    Ready to move your on-premises apps to the cloud? From rehosting vs. redesigning to testing and monitoring, follow these key steps for a successful cloud migration.

    By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Microsoft launches Azure Local for Hybrid Cloud, edge uses

    Along with Azure Local, Microsoft has launched a migration tool for enterprises that want to ditch their VMware by Broadcom VMs.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 19, 2024
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    How to migrate legacy applications to the cloud

    Enticing as cloud benefits are, it takes a lot of research and planning to know all the risks and challenges before committing to a cloud migration.

    By Adam Bertram • Nov. 18, 2024
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    What is public cloud? A definition and in-depth guide

    A public cloud is a third-party managed platform that uses the standard cloud computing model to make resources, applications and services available on demand to remote users around the world.

    By Kathleen Casey, Ron Karjian, Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 18, 2024
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    How to build a business case for cloud migration

    Successful cloud migrations start with a solid business plan that details the costs, benefits, risks and challenges to key stakeholders and decision-makers.

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Managed identity vs. service principal for Azure apps

    Managed identities automate identity management for Azure-native applications, while service principals are ideal for external applications that need access to Azure resources.

    By • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Top cloud migration service providers and how to choose one

    Tools, services and pricing vary widely, and often, the options are platform-specific. Here's a rundown of seven representative providers and advice on how to choose.

    By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Expert Advice // A strategic overview of private cloud

    10 common issues when creating a private cloud

    Organizations that want to create a private cloud must prepare for a multitude of issues, including security, compliance, staff expertise and cost.

    By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 12, 2024
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    6 cloud migration challenges to prepare for and overcome

    A cloud migration can bring lots of risks, unexpected costs and inconveniences. You can minimize or avoid them with thorough assessment, planning and training.

    By Adam Bertram • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Application refactoring: Best practices for cloud migrations

    Learn what application refactoring is, its role in cloud migration, typical challenges, the best ways to ensure success -- and when to not do it at all.

    By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Choose the right AWS EC2 instance

    Selecting an AWS EC2 instance for machine learning workloads

    Certain workloads require specific EC2 instances. For AI and machine learning workloads, teams need to find instances that balance app requirements, performance needs and costs.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    An introduction to a cross-cloud strategy

    A cross-cloud strategy enables enterprises to run the same workload in different cloud environments simultaneously. This is beneficial for resilience, flexibility and performance.

    By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Broadcom unveils AI, networking features for VCF

    Broadcom solidifies VMware Cloud Foundation's shift with a focus on AI and services, but experts wonder about future R&D.

    By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 5, 2024
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    The future of cloud computing: Top trends and predictions

    Expect GenAI, IoT, cloud-native, edge computing, power-hungry data centers, data-hungry LLMs, FinOps and privacy laws to shape public cloud's future as a viable service model.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Microsoft, Google feud heats up with ‘astroturfing’ accusation

    After Google filed a complaint with the EU about Microsoft's cloud practices, Microsoft accused Google of funding shadow campaigns to hurt its business.

    By Makenzie Holland • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Top 12 cloud computing careers of 2025 and how to get started

    Cloud computing touches many aspects of modern life, and cloud professionals are in demand. See the many positions, salaries and skills needed to launch a cloud computing career.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    10 key characteristics of cloud computing

    Evaluate how these 10 characteristics of cloud computing, such as on-demand self-service and broad network access, can help you become a more nimble and cost-effective business.

    By Kathleen Casey • Oct. 29, 2024
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    What is cloud compliance and why is it important?

    Cloud compliance ensures the safe and secure use and storage of data through strict adherence to existing cloud computing rules and guidelines, including applicable federal or international laws and regulatory compliance, as well as industry frameworks and best practices.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    What is cloud architecture? Design and implementation

    Cloud architecture is how infrastructure components are connected and configured to create a suitable cloud computing environment for the performance, reliability and scalability needed to host user workloads and data.

    By Stephen Bigelow • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Quiz

    Quiz yourself on cloud computing basics

    To grasp a technology, it's best to start with the basics. Take this brief cloud computing quiz to gauge your knowledge of providers, deployment models and other 101-level topics.

    By Kathleen Casey, Everett Bishop • Oct. 25, 2024
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    AI in cloud computing: Benefits and concerns

    Businesses see public cloud as the primary vehicle for delivering generative AI's benefits in productivity, operational efficiency and workflow automation, but challenges remain.

    By Kathleen Richards • Oct. 24, 2024
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    What is cloud sprawl?

    Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of an organization's cloud instances, services or providers.

    By Stephen Bigelow, Kinza Yasar • Oct. 24, 2024