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Real and perceived security threats of cloud computing
The idea of public and private cloud can be unnerving to risk-averse IT pros. But not all security threats are real, says CSA director Jim Reavis. Feature
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The power of private cloud: A tale of three clouds
Private cloud can be more cost-effective than pay-as-you-go public cloud for small and large enterprises. These company profiles offer some proof. guide
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FAQ: The lowdown on open source cloud computing
Major vendors and IT shops hype open source cloud products as the key to building a cloud environment. Before making the jump, you need all the facts. Feature
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Dow Jones pushes limits of hybrid cloud
Dow Jones' architecture strategist, Altaf Rupani, discusses how to make the most out of new cloud architectures and the company’s private cloud build-out and hybrid cloud plans. Interview
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Todd Papaioannou: 2011 top cloud computing leader
Yahoo! uses its cloud infrastructure to power its consumer and advertiser systems, and the man behind that kind of IT advancement is top cloud leader Todd Papaioannou. Slideshow
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Top 10 cloud computing leaders of 2011
From CTOs to cloud architects, the biggest and best cloud leaders of 2011 are represented in this look at the top players in the cloud market. Slideshow
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Randy Bias: 2011 top cloud computing leaders
The founder of Cloudscaling came close to cracking our top 10 list, but he didn't come close enough. Slideshow
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Answers for the private cloud curious
Don't climb into the cloud without making these important inquiries. Got private cloud questions? We provide the answers. Feature
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Why aren't all enterprises building private clouds?
While many companies are attempting to justify a private cloud move, not all infrastructures are ready for such a massive organizational change. Feature
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Preparing for private cloud construction
Private cloud hype has never been stronger. Take a look at the strategies and technologies involved in constructing in-house cloud services and decide if private cloud is right for you. Feature
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Azure’s identity crisis and other cloud computing sound bites
Microsoft Azure wants to be called Loretta. No, that’s not true. Or is it? Find out that answer and other news overheard in the cloud this past week. News | 11 May 2012
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Is PaaS just another four-letter word in cloud computing?
PaaS is a quick fix for companies looking to deploy new apps, but established firms with legacy apps may consider it a dirty word. News | 10 May 2012
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Why Zynga moved from public cloud to hybrid cloud
The subtext of Zynga’s “hybrid cloud” strategy is that at a certain scale, public cloud ain’t cheap. News | 10 May 2012
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OpenStack gains appeal with Puppet Labs integration
Puppet Labs aligns with OpenStack software, as OpenStack vies with Citrix’s CloudStack and others to be the platform of choice for cloud. News | 19 Apr 2012
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IT pros forgo simplicity, use multiple cloud services
While it may seem counterintuitive, some cloud services providers say customers opt to use multiple clouds for DevOps, disaster recovery and more. News | 04 Apr 2012
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Amazon taps Eucalyptus to integrate public and private clouds
AWS customers can easily move workloads between their data centers and Amazon’s public cloud services, thanks to a deal with Eucalyptus this week. News | 23 Mar 2012
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Microsoft Azure prices drop following Amazon, Google cloud rate cuts
Three major cloud vendors slashed rates in one week, claiming the cuts were coincidental. Others say this signals a downward pricing trend. News | 13 Mar 2012
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Google Cloud Storage rates slashed by up to 15%
Google's latest cloud storage price cuts indicate infrastructure costs will likely continue to drop. News | 09 Mar 2012
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IBM gives SmartCloud Foundation shops more control
IBM rolled out a handful of offerings for SmartCloud Foundation designed to give IT shops more visibility and control of their cloud environments. News | 07 Mar 2012
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IT pros will take a harder look at cloud computing in 2012
IT pros always talk the talk when it comes to investing in cloud. Our annual survey suggests they're still not be ready to walk the walk in 2012. News | 29 Dec 2011
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PaaS selection starts at the programming language
The PaaS market is growing without a single leader or approach. Picking a model should involve more than just saying, ‘Eeney, meeney, miney, moe.’ Tip
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Primary factors for migrating VMs to the cloud
Cloud may seem to change everything, but the issues aren't new. Looking closely at virtual-to-cloud migration, it's more like a throwback to P2V days. Tip
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Choosing a cloud API in a non-standardized world
IT pros waiting for a standard cloud API shouldn’t hold their breath. With no standard API on the horizon, what’s a cloud developer to do? Tip
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Cloud computing benefits may trump public cloud security fears
Companies can reap the benefits of cloud, if they develop smart strategies. Two IT advisers explain when public cloud makes sense and when to say no. Tip
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Pros and cons of a non-VM-based IaaS model
Building an IaaS cloud without using VMs has some limits. The ability to progress to a mixed-service cloud can help IT teams ignore potential issues. Tip
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Considerations for building an efficient private cloud
The key to an agile private cloud is to choose an IaaS vendor that's compatible with existing infrastructures and future cloud software use. Tip
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Intel chip developments could spur enterprise cloud
Recent news from chipmaker Intel not only means higher processor speeds, it could signal the arrival of more cloud services at a data center near you. Tip
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SMB gains competitive edge with private cloud
Many small business look to public cloud to offset infrastructure costs. One SMB found building a private cloud more lucrative for three reasons. Tip
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Private cloud creates control, ROI for large health care firm
Private cloud can give large enterprises an edge over competition, if IT teams realize potential costs and end-user requirements. Tip
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Private cloud drives growth, scalability and international business
Building a private cloud allowed IT teams at one midsized firm to retain control of infrastructures while giving end users easier access to resources. Tip
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Amazon's EC2 model and database-intensive apps
Is the EC2 model a good option for virtualizing database-intensive applications? Ask the Expert
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Hyper-V Cloud
Hyper-V Cloud is a combination of Microsoft virtualization and virtualization management software that makes it easier for businesses to virtualize their existing server hardware assets and either consolidate them or move them to the cloud. Definition
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cloud-in-a-can (cloud in a box)
A cloud-in-a-can, also called a cloud in a box, is a marketing term used to describe a turnkey product for private cloud deployments. Definition
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desktop as a service (DaaS)
Desktop as a service (DaaS), also called virtual desktop or hosted desktop, is the outsourcing of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to a third party service provider. Definition
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hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment in which an organization provides and manages some resources in-house and has others provided externally. For example, an organization might use a public cloud service, such as Amazon Simple Storage Ser... Definition
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private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)
Private cloud (also called internal cloud) is a marketing term for an enterprise computing architecture that's protected by a firewall. Promotion of the private cloud model is designed to appeal to an organization that wants more control over their d... Definition
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Top 10 cloud computing providers of 2012
After a year of acquisitions and growth, the cloud market has a few clear frontrunners. These vendors figure to shape the direction of cloud in 2012. Photo Story
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Top 10 cloud computing leaders in 2012
Our cloud leaders list includes the usual suspects and some surprises, ranging from cloud architects to CEOs to those with influence in the cloud. Photo Story
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Choosing a hybrid cloud provider
Hybrid cloud attracts companies craving flexibility and control. Signing with the wrong provider, though, will leave you begging for a loophole. Video
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VMware CTO explains vSphere 5 licensing changes
The release of vSphere 5 has users talking, especially about the licensing and pricing changes, but Citrix is still trying to steal the spotlight with its acquisition of Cloud.com. Video
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From virtualization to private cloud: Making the move
Moving from virtualization to private cloud can be rewarding, but also challenging. The authors of a new book on private cloud discuss the obstacles and share their advice. Podcast
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Randy Bias dumps on enterprise clouds
Randy Bias, CTO and co-founder of Cloudscaling, discusses why he thinks enterprise clouds are doomed to fail. Video
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Microsoft unveils new cloud project
Microsoft unveiled Project Concero, a new cloud-based System Center feature, at its Management Summit 2011. Video
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IBM and VCE pitch private clouds
It's private cloud and more private cloud as we discuss IBM's ingenious work integrating Tivoli and VMware, along with the pros and cons of VCE for private cloud. Video
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Desktops in the cloud? Not yet
Desktop computing analyst and blogger Brian Madden shares his view on desktops migrating to the cloud. Find out why your desktops are staying right where they are. Video
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Debating the 10 best cloud providers of 2011
Jo and Carl discuss the new top 10 cloud computing service providers list, including who made the cut and who got dropped from last year's rankings. Video
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Azure’s identity crisis and other cloud computing sound bites
Microsoft Azure wants to be called Loretta. No, that’s not true. Or is it? Find out that answer and other news overheard in the cloud this past week. News
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Is PaaS just another four-letter word in cloud computing?
PaaS is a quick fix for companies looking to deploy new apps, but established firms with legacy apps may consider it a dirty word. News
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Why Zynga moved from public cloud to hybrid cloud
The subtext of Zynga’s “hybrid cloud” strategy is that at a certain scale, public cloud ain’t cheap. News
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PaaS selection starts at the programming language
The PaaS market is growing without a single leader or approach. Picking a model should involve more than just saying, ‘Eeney, meeney, miney, moe.’ Tip
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Real and perceived security threats of cloud computing
The idea of public and private cloud can be unnerving to risk-averse IT pros. But not all security threats are real, says CSA director Jim Reavis. Feature
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Primary factors for migrating VMs to the cloud
Cloud may seem to change everything, but the issues aren't new. Looking closely at virtual-to-cloud migration, it's more like a throwback to P2V days. Tip
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Choosing a cloud API in a non-standardized world
IT pros waiting for a standard cloud API shouldn’t hold their breath. With no standard API on the horizon, what’s a cloud developer to do? Tip
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Top 10 cloud computing providers of 2012
After a year of acquisitions and growth, the cloud market has a few clear frontrunners. These vendors figure to shape the direction of cloud in 2012. Photo Story
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Cloud computing benefits may trump public cloud security fears
Companies can reap the benefits of cloud, if they develop smart strategies. Two IT advisers explain when public cloud makes sense and when to say no. Tip
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OpenStack gains appeal with Puppet Labs integration
Puppet Labs aligns with OpenStack software, as OpenStack vies with Citrix’s CloudStack and others to be the platform of choice for cloud. News
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About Building a private cloud infrastructure
For companies considering cloud computing, private clouds are a good starting point. Building and managing a private cloud enables you to pool hardware, storage, network, Web, and virtualization resources for more flexible, dynamic and on-demand requirements. Get news and research on the benefits of pooling resources into private clouds to address a business's changing computing needs as well as the potential drawbacks of managing private clouds. This topic covers VMware, Virtual Datacenter OS, vSphere, Egenera, Citrix Cloud Center, 3Tera, rPath and Hyperic.