August 2014

August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
Application monitoring tools put Google Cloud under the microscope

Public cloud has plenty of benefits, but it can be difficult to manage. Monitoring tools can ease the burden on cloud admins and keep your cloud under watch. Continue Reading
August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
Mission-critical workloads not always cloud cost budget-buster

Controlling mission-critical application costs starts with knowing the expenses. With app resource requirements subject to change, knowing the numbers for monthly expenses can prevent budgeting bugaboos. Continue Reading
August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
Smoothing over a cloud provider breakup for a critical application

'It's not you, it's me' doesn't apply to breakups with cloud providers. Regulations and better opportunities can cause the split, but knowing how to ensure the well-being of mission-critical workloads in a migration is key. Continue Reading

August 29, 2014 29 Aug'14
Getting quizzical with open source cloud computing

An apple on the teacher's desk won't help you with this open source cloud quiz, which includes facts on OpenStack, Docker, Hadoop and more. Test your knowledge to see where you stack up. Continue Reading
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud

Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads. Continue Reading
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Strict monitoring keeps mission-critical apps out of trouble

Mission-critical apps are bound to get into trouble if you take your eyes off of them. Being strict with performance monitoring can ensure the best availability and security for your vital applications. Continue Reading
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Hadoop users see bumps in the open source road

Hadoop has watched its popularity grow exponentially, and the market projects an even greater explosion in the future -- but, there's a flip side to every coin. Continue Reading
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Taking mission-critical apps public requires a strong cloud SLA

A solid service-level agreement is your best line of defense when migrating mission-critical applications to public cloud. Can your SLA withstand the seemingly insurmountable roadblocks? Continue Reading
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Can cloud providers' disaster recovery capabilities stand up to critical apps?

When disaster strikes, you don't want to be left with regrets. Plan ahead, and make sure your cloud provider has sufficient DR plans in place -- especially for mission-critical apps. Continue Reading
August 27, 2014 27 Aug'14
Three ways to bridge the gap between IaaS and PaaS

Evolution from IaaS to PaaS seems like a no-brainer as the benefits of cloud platforms becomes clear. However, there's no one way to skin a cat, and finding the best path to PaaS means sifting through three possible options. Continue Reading

August 26, 2014 26 Aug'14
Crunching the numbers with cloud cost analysis tools

Cloud costs can quickly skyrocket if the budget isn't kept in check. Cloud cost analysis tools, such as CloudCheckr and Cloudability, however, can help avoid that monthly sticker shock. Continue Reading
August 25, 2014 25 Aug'14
Setup complexity casts shadow on vRealize multi-cloud management

VMware's vRealize Suite enables companies to manage workloads from multiple public cloud providers, but concerns about deployment complexity have experts questioning its success. Continue Reading
August 21, 2014 21 Aug'14
Enterprises gorging on excess cloud capacity

Is it true that if you don't use it, you lose it? When it comes to the cloud, enterprises are buying excess capacity at lower prices. David Linthicum discusses whether the extra cloud capacity is being maximized. Continue Reading
August 21, 2014 21 Aug'14
Could the remaining OpenStack alternatives please stand up?

OpenStack is close to doing its victory lap in the private cloud race -- but not so fast. There are three emerging trends in the cloud market that could become threats to OpenStack's position. Continue Reading
August 19, 2014 19 Aug'14
Cloud models enhance security, potential of Internet of Things

Combining the Internet of Things and cloud services could build an IT superpower. With its infinite capabilities and security enhancements, it'd be hard to find its kryptonite. Continue Reading
August 19, 2014 19 Aug'14
Google fills the gap between IaaS and PaaS

Google wants to merge the worlds of IaaS and PaaS to create a single continuum of services for customers. It's likely a sign of things to come from all the major public cloud vendors as they look to cover their bases in the maturing market. Continue Reading
August 13, 2014 13 Aug'14
Office 365 ProPlus silent patch signals trouble in paradise

Trouble could be looming for Microsoft after a silent patch locked Office 365 users out of their applications for days. What does the issue mean for customers operating Office 365? Continue Reading
August 13, 2014 13 Aug'14
IT complexity drives movement to managed service providers

IT continues to move in new directions, such as managed services and cloud computing -- but some businesses don't want to join the movement. Why are some companies afraid to give up control? Continue Reading
August 13, 2014 13 Aug'14
IaaS cloud race far from over

Amazon Web Services remains the frontrunner in the IaaS cloud market, but Microsoft Azure has made strides to improve its cloud. Can Microsoft capitalize on its advantages and make a bigger dent? Continue Reading
August 12, 2014 12 Aug'14
'There's some truth' to Pivotal PaaS criticism

DevOps pioneer Andrew Clay Shafer, recently hired by Pivotal, says the PaaS provider has some work to do to get its various business units on the same page. He also discusses the hype and reality of DevOps, big data and containers like Docker. Continue Reading