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The best cloud computing advice of 2010
From an overview of cloud computing pricing to a library of cloud-themed resources, these are the ten best pieces of cloud computing advice from 2010. The Year in Review
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VMforce speculation: Top 10 cloud stories of 2010
Speculation over Salesforce.com and VMware's new venture, which would eventually become VMforce, was one of the top 10 cloud computing stories of 2010. Slideshow
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Skytap: 2010 top cloud computing startup
Skytap's virtual labs in the cloud have been used by many as demo and development environments, and the company is flying up the cloud startup charts. Slideshow
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Cloud computing from A to Z
From Amazon EC2 to Windows Azure, we define the terms you need to know in this cloud computing glossary. Glossary
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Quiz: Cloud computing basics
How much do you know about cloud computing? Find out in this quiz on cloud providers, public and private cloud and other cloud computing basics. Quiz
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What is VMforce?
On April 27, VMware and Salesforce.com will reveal VMforce to the world. As anticipation builds, find out everything we know about VMforce in this special report. Special Report
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How to build an application for the cloud
The CTO and founder of email archiving service provider Sonian discusses how he designed his Software as a Service application specifically for the cloud. Q&A
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The economics of application development in the cloud
In part two of our interview with Greg Arnette, the CTO and founder of Sonian, he discusses the economics of developing applications in cloud environments. Q&A
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David Chappell: Build scalable applications with data grid technology
Oracle's David Chappell says that data grid technology is useful for building highly scalable applications. Get Chappell's take on SOA and cloud computing in this Q&A. Q&A
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Forrester: Explore new cloud, application development platforms
The current economy has created a need for more nimble enterprise application development. In a new Forrester Research report detailing changes in application development for 2010, authors Mike Gualtieri, John Rymer, and Jeffrey Hammond recommended w... Q&A
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NIST goes into detail on cloud's future, areas for improvement
In its 200-page behemoth of a report on cloud adoption, NIST lists interoperability, security and portability as areas needing improvement. Column | 04 Nov 2011
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Community cloud pushes Harvard out of the data center
Harvard's community cloud project will move the university into a new world of consuming IT resources as a utility. News | 20 Sep 2011
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Developments in the Azure and Windows Server 8 pairing
Microsoft made the Windows Server 8 and Azure connection clearer, raising hopes for easier development in the cloud. News | 15 Sep 2011
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Intel repositions for cloud computing, mobile devices
Storage, video, sensors and big data are areas where Intel hopes it can make its mark in cloud computing. News | 14 Sep 2011
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Harvard University preps for cloud move
Harvard has a homespun private cloud, but it wants to get out of the data center business altogether and move into a community cloud. News | 14 Sep 2011
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What happened in the cheap seats at VMworld
Over in the far corner of the expo at VMworld were a few gems you might have overlooked -- HotLink, PerfCap, SolidFire and Real-Status. Column | 02 Sep 2011
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VMware Cloud Foundry vs. vFabric: the picture grows clearer
VMware released Micro Cloud Foundry and shed light on how it ties up with vFabric. Think developer in a coffee shop vs. an enterprise development team. Column | 24 Aug 2011
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Bring on the cloud marketing stunts!
More companies are relying on gimmicks to convince cloud users that their products are necessary, but they're just fooling themselves. Column | 12 Aug 2011
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Federated cloud redux with Hexagrid
Federated clouds are making more sense for cloud providers looking to connect their own data centers, versus promoting strategic partnerships and crossovers with other providers. Column | 08 Jul 2011
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Dispatches from Structure cloud conference
Cloud leaders were out in force at the Structure conference, presenting concrete ideas that might make cloud computing a bit more manageable. Column | 24 Jun 2011
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Post-PC era VMware banks on cloud computing, mobile
VMware is watching end users closely and aligning its latest projects on mobile devices and cloud computing. Tip
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Cloud computing breathes life into test and development
Test and dev departments often draw the short straw when it comes to hardware and resources. In some cases, performing test and dev in the cloud makes more sense than keeping it internal. Tip
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Enterprises usher in mobile cloud computing
As mobile cloud computing infiltrates the enterprise, IT managers and developers still grapple with security and policy issues. Tip
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Testing software with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services can be a valuable resource for organizations seeking greater efficiency and reduced hardware costs, but it can impose changes to the development and test process. Tip
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Code sample illustrates how to write Azure applications for the cloud
In a series of blog entries on MSDN, Microsoft's Maor David-Pur has given developers a concrete, step-by-step Azure tutorial geared to experienced .NET developers. Tip
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Introduction to Windows Azure for developers
What is Windows Azure? This introduction to Azure will explain what Microsoft's cloud OS really is, how it's put together and what that means for you as a developer. Learn how to build, test and maintain software as a service (SaaS) using the Azure f... Tip
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Can a service repository be kept on the cloud?
If an architect has created a useful services repository, can that be easily uploaded, maintained and protected in a public cloud computing scenario? Expert Todd Biske provides the answer. Ask the Expert
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DevOp (development-operations)
DevOp is the blending of tasks performed by a company's application development and systems operations teams. Word
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What are cloud databases all about?
Razi Sharir, CEO of Xeround, a cloud database company, explains what these services do, who is using them and what's coming from Xeround in the near future. Video
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Addressing and improving cloud performance issues
Performance issues in the cloud can cause a lot of pain for IT pros, but some providers are beginning to address this by acknowledging the issues at hand and finding ways to improve. Video
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Distributed data caches speed cloud applications
A new layer of storage, the distributed data cache, may l help make data more accessible and make cloud computing a more appealing option for computation and analysis. Hear why in this podcast. Podcast
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Force.com PaaS (Platform as a Service): Developing in the cloud
Jason Ouellette, author of "Development with the Force.com Platform," talks about developing for the cloud in this podcast. Podcast
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How cloud computing affects agile practices, testing
In part 2 of his interview, Craig Balding, a security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company and operator of the Cloud Security blog, discusses cloud computing's impact on agile development practices, software testing, and e-commerce. Podcast
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The benefits of cloud computing for software development
In part one of this interview with Craig Balding, security practitioner at a Fortune 500 company, find out about the general benefits of cloud computing for software development. Podcast
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NIST goes into detail on cloud's future, areas for improvement
In its 200-page behemoth of a report on cloud adoption, NIST lists interoperability, security and portability as areas needing improvement. Column
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What are cloud databases all about?
Razi Sharir, CEO of Xeround, a cloud database company, explains what these services do, who is using them and what's coming from Xeround in the near future. Video
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Post-PC era VMware banks on cloud computing, mobile
VMware is watching end users closely and aligning its latest projects on mobile devices and cloud computing. Tip
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Cloud computing breathes life into test and development
Test and dev departments often draw the short straw when it comes to hardware and resources. In some cases, performing test and dev in the cloud makes more sense than keeping it internal. Tip
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Enterprises usher in mobile cloud computing
As mobile cloud computing infiltrates the enterprise, IT managers and developers still grapple with security and policy issues. Tip
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Community cloud pushes Harvard out of the data center
Harvard's community cloud project will move the university into a new world of consuming IT resources as a utility. News
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Developments in the Azure and Windows Server 8 pairing
Microsoft made the Windows Server 8 and Azure connection clearer, raising hopes for easier development in the cloud. News
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Intel repositions for cloud computing, mobile devices
Storage, video, sensors and big data are areas where Intel hopes it can make its mark in cloud computing. News
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Harvard University preps for cloud move
Harvard has a homespun private cloud, but it wants to get out of the data center business altogether and move into a community cloud. News
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What happened in the cheap seats at VMworld
Over in the far corner of the expo at VMworld were a few gems you might have overlooked -- HotLink, PerfCap, SolidFire and Real-Status. Column
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