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• Why is cloud computing so hard to understand?

  In this chapter excerpt, see why cloud computing can be considered both a tangible delivery model and a buzzword for advanced IT services.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing crime poses unique forensics challenges

  As cloud services grow, so does the likelihood of their use in criminal activities. Providers must prepare for an increased emphasis on cloud forensics.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating cloud computing services: Criteria to consider

  Not all clouds are created equal. When considering possible cloud computing providers, be sure to factor in differing criteria like performance levels, cost and reliability.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing performance FAQ: What makes the cloud go?

  Cloud computing offers many benefits, but performance issues can complicate matters. Find out how to combat service-level agreement concerns, deal with varying performance levels and solve other frequently asked cloud performance questions.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing outages: What can we learn?

  When cloud services go down, the IT community takes notice. Find out what went wrong in the most high-profile cloud computing outages and how each company resolved its issues.  Continue Reading

• Open source's role in cloud computing

  The open source market for cloud computing already features a well-formed batch of tools and services. As open source evolves, our guide can help you keep up with the latest news and advice on Red Hat, Eucalyptus and all the major open source ...  Continue Reading

• Comparing open source cloud platforms: OpenStack versus Eucalyptus

  OpenStack, Rackspace and NASA's new open source cloud offering, has already drawn significant praise. How does it compare to open source stalwart Eucalyptus?  Continue Reading

• Deciphering Red Hat's cloud computing strategy

  Red Hat's cloud strategy seems aimed at providing consistent open source cloud service for data centers and public clouds using tools like Deltacloud and Linux -- an approach our expert thoroughly examines.  Continue Reading

• Why cloud computing is here to stay

  Some industry experts expect the cloud business model to fail. What they're ignoring, however, is that cloud computing can solve real world problems at a reasonable cost.  Continue Reading

• Wanted: New skills for cloud computing success

  As IT departments adapt to the cloud, managers may need new skill sets to make cloud computing architectures work.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing from A to Z

  From Amazon EC2 to Windows Azure, we define the terms you need to know in this cloud computing glossary.  Continue Reading

• The top 20 SaaS and cloud computing buzzwords

  Learn the top 20 SaaS and cloud computing buzzwords. Get information on on-demand CRM, hosted CRM and cloud-based computing.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing licensing: Buyer beware

  One of the major issues with moving applications to the cloud is the effect it has on licensing. It's a complex problem that the vendors have not yet answered. This article digs into the details on what IT pros should be aware of when considering ...  Continue Reading

• Understanding security in the cloud

  This collection of cloud security tips covers everything from securing Platform as a Service and Software as a Service to attaining PCI DSS compliance in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing resources center

  Cloud standards organizations, open source cloud projects, cloud computing and social media and more, all explained in this compendium of cloud resources.  Continue Reading

• How to build an application for the cloud

  The CTO and founder of email archiving service provider Sonian discusses how he designed his Software as a Service application specifically for the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 cloud computing providers of 2010

  This top 10 list of the best cloud computing service providers of 2010, based on customer traction, innovation and track record, will give customers a place to start their cloud research.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing cheat sheet

  All our resources on the cloud computing delivery model are gathered right here, including news, blogs, tips and podcasts on cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• Tech Watch: Cloud computing services

  With cloud computing services projected to rake in a third of IT spending by 2013, there are a few key functions that value-added resellers should target. Find out what those functions are and how to keep up with this evolutionary change.  Continue Reading