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Cloud development and testing

How can I use OpenStack Tempest to test my deployment?

The OpenStack cloud platform consists of a range of different services and components. How can Tempest help me test that everything works properly? Continue Reading
How do I deploy secure open source code for cloud?

Open source code can bring flexibility and agility to a cloud environment. But are there any quick ways to make sure it's secure? Continue Reading
How is cloud penetration testing different for AWS, Google, Azure?

Penetration tests help organizations spot vulnerabilities in their public cloud environments. But how are the testing requirements different for AWS, Google and Azure? Continue Reading
What are the key DevOps roles in an enterprise?

The DevOps model is taking off as cloud adoption grows. But what exactly are the key responsibilities of a DevOps team in the enterprise? Continue Reading
What are the benefits of continuous cloud app development?

Traditional software development processes are tedious and slow. How could continuous cloud app development benefit my business? Continue Reading

Is Google's PerfKit a reliable cloud benchmarking tool?

As the IaaS market grows, choosing the right vendor becomes challenging. Google's PerfKit Benchmarker can help, but will it provide unbiased results? Continue Reading
Does my cloud broker hold the key to service success?

Cloud services brokers serve as valuable intermediaries between an organization and its cloud provider. But what other benefits do they deliver? Continue Reading
Should I use Go as my cloud programming language?

With a number of available programming languages, it's hard for enterprises to find the best option. Is Go the right language for my cloud project? Continue Reading
How Java developers can find cloud computing careers

In a new IT landscape, IT pros are worried their jobs are on the chopping block -- but Java developers in particular can position themselves in the cloud world. Continue Reading

Manage Windows containers and Hyper-V containers with these tools

You can use a number of tools for Windows and Hyper-V container management, including Docker and PowerShell, depending on your ...

How to enable Hyper-V Storage QoS and VMware SIOC

Storage QoS prevents a VM from consuming excessive storage IOPS, but the methods for enabling the feature vary from Microsoft to ...

AWS Firecracker microVMs provide isolation and agility

Firecracker aims to bridge the gap between VMs and containers with microVMs, which are secure, lightweight instance types for ...

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VMware-Heptio acquisition strengthens Kubernetes management

In its acquisition of Heptio, VMware positioned itself as a potential leader in the open source Kubernetes management market. ...

Craft your data stores with VM storage performance in mind

Proper storage performance requires a systems approach. Discover the different elements at play, such as the queues, SCSI disks ...

Why a VMware certification is still a valuable asset

In the cloud era, renewing or upgrading a VMware certification might feel like a waste of time, effort and money. But for some ...

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Find alternatives when Citrix Smart Scale reaches end of life

Citrix will retire Smart Scale in May 2019, and its replacement is only for Citrix Cloud customers. Here's how IT pros can find ...

How Citrix Cloud Connector integrates with Cisco infrastructure

Citrix and Cisco released an integration that helps organizations transition to Citrix Cloud for a hybrid model that moves ...

Virtual application delivery methods to know

It can be intimidating to choose the best virtual application delivery method. Take a look at the different options to determine ...

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Decide if Amazon Corretto is the best fit for Java devs on AWS

AWS plans to support Java developers with Corretto, its OpenJDK distribution with longer free support than what Oracle offers. ...

Analyze Amazon S3 storage classes, from Standard to Glacier

Select the proper S3 class to improve your storage strategy. Learn the differences in cost and fit, such as which tiers offer ...

Words to go: AWS cloud migration services

Whether you transfer large applications, servers or databases, AWS offers a range of migration tools. Familiarize yourself with ...

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Build a comprehensive outline for your data center budget

Including all necessary data center expenses during budget planning can be daunting. IT managers can start with costs for ...

Open source virtualization expands VM hardware and OS options

Dive into open source virtualization software with VirtualBox, KVM or QEMU. Each offers customizable VM management capabilities ...

4 considerations for choosing a private cloud provider

Key features to look for from a private cloud provider include interoperability, scalability and how familiar admins are with the...

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4 Windows Server 2019 storage features to ease management

Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable ...

Stay informed about Microsoft security patches in 2019

Administrators can get up-to-date information about Microsoft security updates and expert advice on patch prioritization to ...

How to upgrade Windows Server 2008 before support ends

With the end of Windows Server 2008 support drawing closer, administrators must navigate multiple obstacles, from locating old ...

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Business software strategies strengthen the inbound marketing process

It's not enough to just purchase new marketing software. Your overall business strategy will determine your company's needs and ...

Sensible contact center infrastructure updates for 2017

Contact center infrastructure evolves quickly and updates are inevitably necessary. Here's how to identify and make the changes ...

Guide to call center operations

Call center operations have been affected in numerous ways by the growth of social media and mobile, particularly with new ...