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cloud spanning

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Cloud spanning is a cloud delivery model in which an application requiring a large pool of computing resources is deployed over multiple cloud environments (private cloud, public cloud and/or hybrid cloud).

Unlike cloud bursting, in which an application runs in a private cloud or data center and bursts into a public cloud when the demand for computing capacity spikes, cloud spanning allows application components to be continuously distributed across multiple cloud computing environments.

This was last updated in March 2014

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SearchServerVirtualization

Understand KubeVirt basics to help get you started

Obtain and deploy Hyper-V with Admin Center rather than VARs

VMware HCX updates aim to simplify workload migration

SearchVMware

Features of vSAN that improve storage and security

The future of VMware and Kubernetes integrations

An overview of VMware's UEM market involvement

SearchVirtualDesktop

Customers can interact with new VMware DaaS product at VMworld

Best practices to prevent RDP security issues

Citrix Managed Desktops close to GA release

SearchAWS

AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads

Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

What you need to know about Cloudera vs. AWS for big data

SearchDataCenter

How to get out of a bad colocation contract

5 steps to include on your software update checklist

Cray exascale computer to modernize aging nuclear weapon stockpile

SearchWindowsServer

How to transfer FSMO roles with PowerShell

Azure AD Premium P1 vs. P2: Which is right for you?

August Patch Tuesday corrects new 'wormable' exploits

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