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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

Test your private vs. public cloud knowledge

Although public and private clouds might seem similar on the surface, they differ greatly in terms of their architecture and use ...

Top 5 features to look for in private cloud services offerings

When evaluating private cloud services, consider offerings that provide an intuitive self-service portal, RBAC, capacity planning...

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud 101: Features, pricing and more

Evaluate the key features of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, learn about its advantages and disadvantages, and consider pricing and...

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VMware extends NSX micro-segmentation to AppDefense

VMware micro-segmentation technology reaches from NSX to AppDefense and points to a new future for network security that ...

Build a VMware sandbox testing environment with Workstation

Using VMware Workstation to establish a testing environment for VMs is cheaper than consuming primary virtual resources, and it ...

VMware skills extend beyond virtualization into SDDCs

VMware's technology is growing, and IT admins must grow their skills in kind. The admin role is growing beyond virtualization, ...

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Get the scoop on elastic application layers from Citrix

IT pros can use Citrix Elastic Layering to target apps to specific users. However, it's important to know when and where to use ...

Six ways to simplify Citrix App Layering

App layering can deliver a lot of benefits to IT administrators, but only if they know how to keep management simple. Start by ...

Find the right user profile management software

Determine the right profile management platform for your company and take a close look at personalization, recovery, cloud, UEM ...

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Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises

Based on their size, companies face unique challenges around budget management in the cloud. Follow this expert advice to keep ...

Implement AWS billing alerts to stay on budget

AWS offers compute power at your fingertips, but cloud resources can quickly drive up costs if users aren't careful. Stay within ...

EC2 features geared toward modest enterprise adoption

AWS infrastructure services now offer more VM control, licensing flexibility and a price cut -- all part of its plan to lure ...

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Plexxi buy bolsters HPE composable infrastructure strategy

HPE strengthened its composable infrastructure strategy with the acquisition of Plexxi, a startup that adds a networking element ...

Hadoop cluster configuration best practices streamline workflows

Organizations that deal with a variety of Hadoop configurations can streamline workflows through baseline configuration, tests ...

Assess network device monitoring capabilities with these tips

Organizations considering new network device monitoring software should evaluate the alerting capabilities and extensibility of ...

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The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features

Windows Server 2016 is still a novel operating system for many administrators. Check out some of its new and enhanced features ...

Will Exchange Server 2019 address admin issues?

As Exchange Server 2019 draws closer, one administrator hopes Microsoft will incorporate some of the feature requests from the ...

How to protect PowerShell credentials in task automation

When administrators use unencrypted credentials in PowerShell scripts, they expose sensitive information. Find out the ways to ...

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Albuquerque Amazon Alexa skill takes heat off call center

Tens of thousands of Alexa skills -- voice-activated apps -- exist, with more to come. Learn how one city government's call ...

GDPR call center compliance can be a sticky wicket

GDPR compliance for call centers can be complex and require the collaboration of business execs, call center managers and outside...

Customer behavior analytics brings marketing, analytics together

If you want better, more timely access to customers, consider customer behavior analytics, which is driven by the combination of ...