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• 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

• Exploring enterprise options for running Windows in the cloud

  As enterprise IT teams cozy up to the idea of public cloud, they're moving more core, Windows workloads off premises -- but first, they face a number of tough decisions.  Continue Reading

• Demystifying the cloud service API

  Cloud APIs are crucial for a successful cloud deployment, but they demand careful design and management. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you get started.  Continue Reading

• The stark contrast between UI design software and manual coding

  Is there a difference between using higher-level UI design software as opposed to manual coding? Perhaps it's as contrasting between Visio and a pencil. Kurt Marko offers his insight on what can you expect.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-based analytics best practices demand clean data

  A successful cloud-based analytics implementation depends on following best practices to ensure that data from all sources is clean and current. Here are some tips.  Continue Reading

• Five tips for trimming your cloud expenses

  Without proper management and monitoring, cloud computing costs can add up quickly. Keep your cloud spending in check with these five quick links.  Continue Reading

• Fend off cloud security threats with five quick links

  Cyberattacks have been keeping cloud admins awake at night. Get a good night's sleep by reviewing these five quick links for cloud security.  Continue Reading

• Azure Management Console comes up short for some cloud admins

  While the Azure Management Console is a good tool for basic Azure management tasks, it may not be the best choice for advanced usage.  Continue Reading