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• Trace OpenStack releases through the years

  OpenStack is the leading open source cloud platform and has evolved significantly over the years. Use this timeline to track critical releases and see how the technology has changed.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack trends on Twitter reveal the good, bad and ugly

  OpenStack is still a hot topic in the cloud world, but user response remains mixed -- especially in the Twittersphere. Here's what IT pros have to say.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack infrastructure embraces containers, but challenges remain

  Despite a recent push to embrace container technology, OpenStack still has a number of hurdles to clear before boosting enterprise adoption.  Continue Reading

• Five questions to consider before deploying OpenStack

  OpenStack has attracted some big-name companies with its 'Lego' approach to cloud, but questions remain about integration, deployment and security for the open source platform.  Continue Reading

• Public cloud vendors need hybrid model to win enterprise love

  With continued enterprise adoption of hybrid cloud and containers, some cloud providers need to change their tune.  Continue Reading

• PaaS offerings get a face lift with container technology

  New PaaS offerings have put their best foot forward in terms of container orchestration and management, which has attracted a new generation of IT ops pros.  Continue Reading

• Public IaaS market leaves some cloud vendors in the dust

  Unable to handle the competition from the Big Three cloud providers, some IaaS clouds have closed up shop -- leaving many to wonder who might fall next.  Continue Reading

• Adopt a microservice architecture with these five tips

  A microservice architecture can accelerate application development and deployment. Use these tips to find out if your business can benefit from the technology.  Continue Reading

• A SQL Server container can help cut licensing costs

  Running one database per server needlessly wastes hardware resources and money. Use a SQL Server container to stack multiple instances per virtual machine.  Continue Reading

• Consider a SaaS model before IaaS

  Before deploying IaaS, consider the SaaS option first, as it could pay off big time for your IT team.  Continue Reading

• Adopt complex event processing architecture across hybrid clouds

  Find out how to implement CEP and stream processing across hybrid cloud infrastructure. Expert George Lawton discusses.  Continue Reading

• Mapping the best cloud backup options to your IT needs

  When it comes to data backup in the cloud, there's no one-size-fits-all approach -- so be sure to select your backup services carefully.  Continue Reading

• Don't let your cloud backup strategy take a back seat

  Failing to see the difference between resiliency and data recovery, many organizations overlook the importance of having a cloud backup strategy.  Continue Reading

• Overcome container setbacks in cloud development environment

  Containers may be a good solution for companies looking for a public cloud application strategy. However, they pose issues in a cloud development environment.  Continue Reading

• IT pros voice their Azure cloud management challenges

  Microsoft Azure has made big strides in the cloud market over the past year, but some users still seek answers about how to best manage the public cloud platform.  Continue Reading