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Getting your bearings on the basics of cloud networking
Cloud and networking are two complicated technologies that often leave IT admins asking tough questions. Here are a few common head scratchers. FAQ
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Virtual WAN optimization could speed public cloud adoption
When going to the cloud, you could send data across town or across the ocean. Distance affects performance; virtual WAN optimization tools can help. Feature
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Tools to unlock private cloud's potential
Private clouds offer a plethora of possible advantages, but certain tools are needed to unleash their full power. Our expert explains what these tools are and how to use them. Tutorial
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Cisco and cloud computing: Go with the networking giant?
Why adopt a network vendor's cloud offering? Because Cisco's integrated systems could be a fit for organizations considering data center overhauls. Feature
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Evaluating cloud computing services: Criteria to consider
Not all clouds are created equal. When considering possible cloud computing providers, be sure to factor in differing criteria like performance levels, cost and reliability. Expert Advice
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Cloud computing performance FAQ: What makes the cloud go?
Cloud computing offers many benefits, but performance issues can complicate matters. Find out how to combat service-level agreement concerns, deal with varying performance levels and solve other frequently asked cloud performance questions. FAQ
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Why cloud computing is here to stay
Some industry experts expect the cloud business model to fail. What they're ignoring, however, is that cloud computing can solve real world problems at a reasonable cost. Expert Advice
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Verizon Terremark CTO: VMware is 'suspect number one' in cloud vendor lock-in
Verizon Terremark's CTO talks hybrid clouds, cloud brokers and cloud portability, and he shares his concerns about vendors that hold back the market. News | 21 Dec 2012
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Can cloud performance tests determine real-world results?
Microsoft Azure ranked behind Google App Engine in a recent global performance ranking of cloud providers. Should IT shops take note? News | 01 Jun 2011
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Interop 2011: Five hot cloud networking products for your radar
Cloud networking products dominated the discussion at Interop 2011, but most had little to do with switching architectures and more to do with network management. Slideshow | 12 May 2011
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Meaty new cloud benchmarks tell global story
How are the big boys in cloud computing holding up? New benchmarks from Bitcurrent analyze the global performance of Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine and Microsoft Azure. Column | 01 Apr 2011
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Cloud-based networking hardware: Coming to a wiring closet near you?
Cloud-based networking hardware has gained traction in the wireless LAN market, but now vendors are developing wired network devices that are cloud-managed, too. Will cloud-based network infrastructure fill up your wiring closets? News | 16 Mar 2011
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Cloud networking services boost public cloud performance sans hardware
Cloud networking vendors are developing hardware-free services that use their global points of presence to improve public cloud performance. News | 16 Feb 2011
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Cisco and BMC partner to sell cloud platforms to cloud providers
By collaborating on the new Integrated Cloud Delivery Platform, BMC gets a cloud strategy and Cisco gets a channel. Article | 08 Dec 2010
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Riverbed touts cloud performance fix
WAN acceleration company Riverbed has cloud-enabled its products to alleviate network latency and performance issues in the public cloud. Article | 10 Nov 2010
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New wave of services looks to analyze cloud computing market
New services, such as the CloudSleuth real-time performance map and an offbeat 'cloud price normalization' index, cater to a growing number of buyers interested in real, valuable information on cloud computing. Article | 04 Nov 2010
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Private cloud scaling issues solved, so what's next?
Despite much hullabaloo over the ability of cloud platforms to scale, that problem is mostly resolved. Issues with migrating applications into cloud environments and changing IT culture are more important now. Article | 27 Aug 2010
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Limiting the effects of cloud computing outages
After making the case for cloud based on high availability, IT pros are upset by cloud outages. With planning, there are ways to craft a strategy. Tip
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Are your cloud applications performing as they should?
As enterprises put mission-critical apps into cloud, performance takes a front seat. Performance monitoring tools are useful but not the only answer. Tip
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How a cloud migration affects existing data center infrastructure
When preparing for a cloud migration, don't overlook configuration management, network implications or storage, or the move may not be worth the cost. Tip
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The role of software-defined networks in cloud computing
Software-defined networking can be difficult to define. Understanding SDN models is key for enterprises trying to properly position cloud services. Tip
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Three hurdles of data portability with multiple cloud providers
Moving apps from on-premises to cloud or from one cloud provider to another won't happen overnight. And these three obstacles can halt it completely. Tip
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Keys to integrated cloud application management
Seamless cloud application management isn’t a pipe dream. By following a few steps, cloud admins can monitor cloud app performance from one interface. Tip
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How to integrate your WAN with Internet cloud services
Learn what issues are involved with integrating your wide area network (WAN) with Internet cloud services and how to solve problems around Internet-based cloud services. Tip
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Connecting to virtual servers in the cloud
For IT shops that must move content from an enterprise network or desktop to a cloud-based server, here's how to set up remote connections to virtual servers. Tip
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Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
Thinking about deploying an application in a public cloud? Investigate these five requirements to ensure success. Tip
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Network considerations in cloud computing
The impact of networking on cloud computing is best understood by considering public and private cloud applications in one dimension and cloud access versus intra-cloud networking in the other. Tip
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How to optimize network bandwidth for the cloud
Cloud elasticity means little if your network can't handle the workload. Enterprise IT must understand users and traffic to ensure cloud apps deliver. Answer
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Citrix's cloud strengths and weaknesses
As Citrix Synergy raged on in San Francisco, Citrix Technology Professional Rick Dehlinger stopped by to discuss the company's overarching cloud computing strategy. Video
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Demo: Check out Soasta's cloud application testing tool
The vice president of engineering at Soasta demonstrates the three major components of the company's new cloud application test tool. Video
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Cloud testing tool gets leg up with Verizon iPhone launch
In advance of its iPhone launch, Verizon used an application load testing tool from Soasta to ensure that its website will withstand the high volumes of accompanying traffic. 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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Top five reasons IT pros should care about cloud computing
Why cloud computing? It's been an oft-asked question, but that's slowly changing. Find out five top reasons to care about the cloud, plus a few more for good measure. Podcasts
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Limiting the effects of cloud computing outages
After making the case for cloud based on high availability, IT pros are upset by cloud outages. With planning, there are ways to craft a strategy. Tip
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Are your cloud applications performing as they should?
As enterprises put mission-critical apps into cloud, performance takes a front seat. Performance monitoring tools are useful but not the only answer. Tip
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How a cloud migration affects existing data center infrastructure
When preparing for a cloud migration, don't overlook configuration management, network implications or storage, or the move may not be worth the cost. Tip
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How to optimize network bandwidth for the cloud
Cloud elasticity means little if your network can't handle the workload. Enterprise IT must understand users and traffic to ensure cloud apps deliver. Answer
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Verizon Terremark CTO: VMware is 'suspect number one' in cloud vendor lock-in
Verizon Terremark's CTO talks hybrid clouds, cloud brokers and cloud portability, and he shares his concerns about vendors that hold back the market. News
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The role of software-defined networks in cloud computing
Software-defined networking can be difficult to define. Understanding SDN models is key for enterprises trying to properly position cloud services. Tip
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Getting your bearings on the basics of cloud networking
Cloud and networking are two complicated technologies that often leave IT admins asking tough questions. Here are a few common head scratchers. FAQ
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Three hurdles of data portability with multiple cloud providers
Moving apps from on-premises to cloud or from one cloud provider to another won't happen overnight. And these three obstacles can halt it completely. Tip
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Virtual WAN optimization could speed public cloud adoption
When going to the cloud, you could send data across town or across the ocean. Distance affects performance; virtual WAN optimization tools can help. Feature
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Keys to integrated cloud application management
Seamless cloud application management isn’t a pipe dream. By following a few steps, cloud admins can monitor cloud app performance from one interface. Tip
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About Network and application performance in the cloud
With cloud computing infrastructure, one of the potential downsides is the Web's bandwidth limitations. These constraints create network bottlenecks and application latency, which can translate into real dollar losses. Learn about the key considerations when building cloud architectures, how to reallocate bandwidth, as well as how to compare cloud computing provider services for network and application performance. This topic also covers the downsides of the cloud and the dynamic provisioning of resources.