Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
Azure, Google and other public cloud providers
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How do I integrate cloud AI APIs into existing apps?
Learn how to build AI into your apps with the help of cloud services and prepare for some of the challenges you can expect to face along the way. Continue Reading
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What are common uses for cloud AI APIs?
Curious about AI? See top use cases of how cloud-based AI APIs and services can boost application functionality. Continue Reading
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What are some ways to stop and restart OpenStack instances?
Admins can pause, suspend, shelve or stop a compute instance in OpenStack. But what are the key differences between each option? Continue Reading
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Which workloads benefit from GPU instances in the public cloud?
GPU instances help enterprises run more compute-intensive workloads on the public cloud. But what kinds of apps, specifically, are a good fit for these instance types? Continue Reading
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How does Azure Premium Storage billing work?
For Azure Premium Storage, are users billed by how much storage capacity they actually use or how much they reserve or allocate? Continue Reading
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How do I invoke Azure runbooks with a webhook?
Runbooks help admins automate certain processes within the Azure cloud. But what capabilities do I gain if I kick-off Azure runbooks through a webhook? Continue Reading
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How do I synchronize MFA devices for public cloud?
Multifactor authentication helps organizations verify account and user identities in the public cloud. But what do I do when my MFA devices fall out of sync? Continue Reading
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Which Microsoft tools can help me migrate to Azure?
There are a number of Microsoft tools that can monitor workload performance. But which tools can help gauge if my apps are ready to migrate to the Azure public cloud? Continue Reading
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What are my cloud requirements for implementing direct connections?
Direct connections provide a more efficient way to move data to the public cloud. But how does my organization set one up? Continue Reading
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How do I establish network security groups for public cloud?
Network security groups control the lines of communication between network traffic and cloud instances. How do I set them up in AWS or Azure? Continue Reading
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How can I use Azure Resource Manager more effectively?
Cloud admins use Azure Resource Manager to track apps and resources in Microsoft's public cloud. What are some tips for getting started with the tool? Continue Reading
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How does a shared responsibility model work in multicloud?
Many public cloud providers share security responsibilities with their users. But how does that work in a multicloud model? Continue Reading
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MapReduce vs. Spark: Which should I choose for big data in the cloud?
MapReduce and Spark are two common options for processing big data in the cloud. But what are the key differences between the two? Continue Reading
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What are my options for a third-party Azure management tool?
Microsoft offers a number of management tools for Azure, but what are some options for third-party or open source management tools? Continue Reading
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When should I use Azure VM Scale Sets?
Microsoft Azure VM Scale Sets help cloud admins manage a collection of VMs as a single unit. But what workloads are they best suited for? Continue Reading