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Resolving cloud application migration issues
To construct increasingly portable cloud applications, more appropriate application architectures and open cloud standards are a necessity. Tutorial
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Christian Reilly: 2011 top cloud computing leader
The manager of global systems engineering at Bechtel, Christian Reilly is a prolific blogger on cloud and a top cloud computing leader. Slideshow
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How providers affect cloud application migration
Migrating applications from one cloud to another isn’t quite as simple as picking up and transitioning. A lot depends on choosing the right provider. Tutorial
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The last cloud computing definition you'll ever need
What is cloud computing? This overview defines cloud for once and for all -- until the next round of vendor hype. Feature
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How cloud computing is changing IT
How much disruption will the cloud model cause in the average enterprise? This special report digs into strategic areas of cloud computing where IT pros are short on answers. Special Report
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Appirio: 2010 top cloud computing startup
Appirio has made a name for itself as a cloud startup by integrating on-premise and cloud-based Software as a Service applications within the enterprise. Slideshow
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Top 10 cloud computing startups of 2010
From cloud management companies to Software as a Service integrators, find out which new ventures made the cut in our list of the 10 best cloud startups. Slideshow
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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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Office 365 matures, inches into enterprises
Microsoft’s Office 365, has a ways to go before all components are enterprise ready, but the email portion of the cloud suite appears ready for its close up. News | 05 Dec 2011
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SMBs adopting cloud quicker than many enterprises
Small companies may feel they have less to lose when putting business assets in the cloud than risk-averse enterprises. News | 17 Nov 2011
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Why trust Apple in the cloud?
Apple's recent cloud services problems say a lot about the challenges of real-time services in the cloud. Namely, think twice about who you trust to store data and applications. News | 18 Oct 2011
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HP cloud a red flag for enterprise customers
By choosing the open source OpenStack software to run its cloud, HP made a sneaky move to push more services that run on its software and hardware. Column | 12 Sep 2011
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Global cloud provider services a stretch for VMware
VMware vCloud Datacenter Global Connect aims to hook together service providers into a single global cloud. News | 29 Aug 2011
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Amazon cloud measures up to enterprise at last
Is AWS ready to take on the enterprise? According to the cloud computing Magic 8 Ball, "Signs point to yes." News | 19 Aug 2011
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Cloud shakes up application delivery in the enterprise
Getting applications to users is an IT department's main function. But cloud -- public, private and hybrid -- is fundamentally altering that job. News | 16 Aug 2011
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App delivery controllers help IT pros tap cloud reserve capacity
One way to dynamically control resources in the cloud is through application delivery controllers. But this "cloud bursting" tactic has some hurdles. News | 08 Aug 2011
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Vendors' cloud prep portends pain for enterprise IT
Two vendors' personal struggles with building a private cloud provide a taste of what's coming for the enterprise data center. Column | 05 Aug 2011
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Enterprise cloud by definition demands a custom fit
When it comes to cloud computing, enterprises need individual, complex solutions. Cloud-in-a-box or everything-on AWS attitudes simply won't work. News | 29 Jul 2011
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Hybrid cloud management tools and strategies
Determining how to manage hybrid clouds can seem daunting. The trick is to identify what you need to manage and the best types of tools for the job. Tip
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The value of cloud vs. server consolidation
Cloudsourcing application-specific servers might be a better choice than consolidation, if you choose servers wisely. Tip
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Five areas a hosted Exchange service level agreement must address
So you’ve decided that hosted Exchange is the right move for your company. Before moving email to the cloud, make sure your SLA properly addresses these five important topics. Tip
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Checklist: Managing applications in the cloud
Moving applications to the cloud goes beyond selecting the right apps. Next steps include configuring apps, migrating data and monitoring. Tip
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Fixes for faulty Outlook and hosted Exchange connections
Some early Office 365 adopters have experienced Outlook connectivity problems. We've identified the culprits as well as the solutions. Tip
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Developing mobile apps for the cloud
The rise of the mobile device in the enterprise can make cloud more valuable, if enterprises develop apps with the mobile cloud in mind. Tip
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Lessons learned from an Office 365 migration
Office 365 migrations take time and careful research, but even then, some mistakes are inevitable. Find out what one expert learned during his company’s move to Office 365. Tip
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Google, IBM, Oracle want piece of big data in the cloud
Public cloud giants hop onto big data in the cloud with Hadoop/MapReduce integrations. Tip
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Checklist: Preparing for a move to hosted Exchange
Is your company contemplating a move to hosted Exchange? Before researching providers, make sure you’ve completed everything on this checklist. Tip
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Enterprise cloud licensing basics
Managing software licenses is challenging, and cloud only increases that complexity. Start early; keep licensing models in mind when building clouds. Tip
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cloud bursting
Cloud bursting is an application deployment model in which an application runs in a private cloud or data center and bursts into a public cloud when the demand for computing capacity spikes. Definition
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cloud storage gateway
A cloud storage gateway is a hardware- or software-based appliance that serves as a bridge between local applications and remote cloud-based storage. The appliance is located on the customer’s premises. Definition
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Egnyte CEO downplays competition with Dropbox
Egnyte, often considered the Dropbox for the enterprise, has a lot more to offer small and medium enterprises, including a "local cloud" that can live on any machine. Video
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Engine Yard CEO discusses future of PaaS
Enterprises are making the leap to Platform as a Service for application development, and some are confident that all applications will eventually be developed on PaaS. Video
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Cloud storage grows up
Though cloud storage's awkward phase lasted longer than expected, it's now starting to win over IT pros' hearts. New advancements are making cloud storage more desirable for enterprise. Video
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How will HP get to the cloud?
HP wants to dominate cloud, but right now it has zero footprint in the market. Who might HP acquire to catch up? Video
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Application architectures for cloud computing environments
In this webinar with cloud consulting firm CEO Bernard Golden, find out how traditional application architectures are affected by cloud computing. Video
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Google and Microsoft office apps war rages on
The online office application showdown between Microsoft, IBM and Google continues. Why are people selecting Microsoft's online version of Office versus Google Apps? Video
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Hybrid cloud management tools and strategies
Determining how to manage hybrid clouds can seem daunting. The trick is to identify what you need to manage and the best types of tools for the job. Tip
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The value of cloud vs. server consolidation
Cloudsourcing application-specific servers might be a better choice than consolidation, if you choose servers wisely. Tip
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Five areas a hosted Exchange service level agreement must address
So you’ve decided that hosted Exchange is the right move for your company. Before moving email to the cloud, make sure your SLA properly addresses these five important topics. Tip
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Checklist: Managing applications in the cloud
Moving applications to the cloud goes beyond selecting the right apps. Next steps include configuring apps, migrating data and monitoring. Tip
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Office 365 matures, inches into enterprises
Microsoft’s Office 365, has a ways to go before all components are enterprise ready, but the email portion of the cloud suite appears ready for its close up. News
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Fixes for faulty Outlook and hosted Exchange connections
Some early Office 365 adopters have experienced Outlook connectivity problems. We've identified the culprits as well as the solutions. Tip
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Developing mobile apps for the cloud
The rise of the mobile device in the enterprise can make cloud more valuable, if enterprises develop apps with the mobile cloud in mind. Tip
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SMBs adopting cloud quicker than many enterprises
Small companies may feel they have less to lose when putting business assets in the cloud than risk-averse enterprises. News
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Lessons learned from an Office 365 migration
Office 365 migrations take time and careful research, but even then, some mistakes are inevitable. Find out what one expert learned during his company’s move to Office 365. Tip
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Google, IBM, Oracle want piece of big data in the cloud
Public cloud giants hop onto big data in the cloud with Hadoop/MapReduce integrations. Tip
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About Enterprise application integration with cloud providers
Enterprises don't have direct ownership of the source code for cloud applications, making it extremely difficult to finish critical integration projects, impacting everything from IT costs to SOA strategies. This section provides information on the challenges of integrating applications in the cloud and how to manage the transition from using in-house software to cloud Software as a Service.