February 2019

February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19
Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape. Continue Reading
February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19
Google cloud head Kurian tips off future Google cloud plans

Thomas Kurian has kept a low profile since he replaced Diane Greene as CEO of Google's cloud division -- until now. The longtime former Oracle executive spoke publicly for the first time as ... Continue Reading
February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet. Continue Reading

February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
cloud computing

Cloud computing is a general term for the delivery of hosted services over the internet. Continue Reading
February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19
Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks

Follow these steps to take VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure and learn when the technique is -- and isn't -- the right fit for your cloud backup needs. Continue Reading
February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19
IBM's hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms

IBM doubles down on its hybrid cloud strategy with tools to help customers funnel data through their chosen cloud platform and apply IBM's AI to it all. Continue Reading
February 08, 2019 08 Feb'19
Google eyes confidential computing to buff cloud security cred

Google Cloud Platform's Asylo open source project could one day boost confidential computing efforts, but for now it mainly serves to boost Google's security bona fides. Continue Reading
February 07, 2019 07 Feb'19
Five cloud migration themes at IBM Think

The IBM Think conference will provide insight into Big Blue's current and future cloud agenda, which now focuses on private and multi-cloud scenarios. Like many legacy IT vendors, IBM has struggled ... Continue Reading
February 07, 2019 07 Feb'19
Use the right cloud migration services for data, server needs

A cloud migration can be stressful, especially when it comes to planning. Use these strategies and provider-native tools to ease the process. Continue Reading
February 06, 2019 06 Feb'19
New types of cloud services bring the cloud to you

Would your hybrid experience be improved by placing technology from a cloud service provider directly into your data center? Here's how to evaluate that option. Continue Reading

February 06, 2019 06 Feb'19
UK news org plots move from AWS to Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform has scored one against rival AWS with The Telegraph's plan to switch providers to prep the British newspaper for continued success in digital publishing. Continue Reading
February 06, 2019 06 Feb'19
New cloud service models put providers in the data center

All of the major cloud players now offer on-premises hardware or specific technologies to make a data center look and feel more like the public cloud. What's driving this trend? Continue Reading
February 01, 2019 01 Feb'19
How to replicate Azure resources for speed, agility

There isn't a one-click tool to quickly clone full-stack application environments in Microsoft Azure, but these techniques can make the process easier. Continue Reading
February 01, 2019 01 Feb'19
Follow this enterprise cloud automation and orchestration guide

Automation and orchestration play a big role in cloud computing. Learn the basics, how these technologies work in hybrid and multi-cloud environments and which tools are available. Continue Reading

Major I/O virtualization vendors and technologies explained

Technologies that virtualize I/O components offer a number of additional capabilities, such as direct memory access remapping and...

GPU virtualization evolves with new chip types on the horizon

GPU-makers Intel, AMD and Nvidia all provide virtualization support; the next step is to merge CPU and GPU functionality to ...

Understand hardware support for virtualization

Intel, AMD and ARM processors optimize virtualization in a number of ways, from instruction set extensions to interrupts, via ...

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VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation

You can use Workstation 15's new REST API to automate VM tasks. Simply enable the GUI and sort tasks with a PowerShell script ...

The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management

VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many ...

Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases

Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different ...

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Secure VDI environments with these 3 tips

Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.

What to look for in a VDI troubleshooting tool

VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when ...

Avoid disastrous bottlenecks, scale storage for VDI with HCI

HCI offers many benefits for VDI deployments, particularly when it comes to scaling resources. There are a few caveats to watch ...

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AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution

AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with ...

AWS' blockchain approach takes divergent paths

AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and ...

AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management

Many organizations struggle to manage their massive collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower could help. The service ...

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How to prepare your data center for an HCI appliance

Vendors tout hyper-converged infrastructure as a plug-and-play offering, but before you install anything in your data center, be ...

Hone these top 5 data center skills in 2019

As data centers become more software-based, admins should prepare themselves by learning about the cloud, containers, DevOps and ...

Carbon Relay debuts AI-based software for data center cooling

Newcomer Carbon Relay has introduced two products that use artificial intelligence to help IT pros manage data center efficiency.

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Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by a zero-day vulnerability resolved by the February Patch Tuesday ...

How to configure SSL on IIS with PowerShell

SSL encryption is a necessary component when building an IIS website that communicates with the outside world. Use this ...

How well do you know open source PowerShell Core?

Do you know how PowerShell Core differs from Windows PowerShell? Find out with this quiz on the open source PowerShell management...

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6 reasons why self-service options fail

Customer self-service platforms free up live agents for more complicated issues, but if this software is not kept up to date, ...

Verint acquisition of ForeSee gives VOC software an upgrade

By combining Verint and ForeSee, users can capture customer interactions through SMS and customer surveys, as well as through ...

6 tips for driving adoption of self-service platforms

Self-service platforms should be visible to customers, emphasized across all channels of communication and well-promoted. These ...