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Public cloud providers

• Which workloads benefit from GPU instances in the public cloud?

  GPU instances help enterprises run more compute-intensive workloads on the public cloud. But what kinds of apps, specifically, are a good fit for these instance types? Continue Reading

• Compare offline data migration services from AWS, Azure and Google

  Sending a storage disk to a cloud provider seems like an antiquated data-migration method, but it's a common choice. Here's how AWS, Azure and Google manage the process. Continue Reading

• Cheaper by the dozen: Uncover usage-based cloud discounts

  Enterprises constantly seek new ways to reduce cloud computing costs. Take time to review your instance types from AWS, Azure and Google to see if certain discounts apply. Continue Reading

• Public versus private cloud debate rages on

  As public cloud adoption rises, many IT pros wonder if the private cloud is doomed. But some experts think on-premises clouds still have their place -- even if it's in a hybrid cloud. Continue Reading

• Using Azure Site Recovery for data and VM replication

  Data replication is a critical part of a disaster recovery plan, and the devil is in the details. Ease your plan with automation through Azure Site Recovery. Continue Reading

• Unwrap containers-as-a-service challenges and best practices

  Despite the benefits of containers as a service, integration and security issues can plague a deployment. Pick the right provider and follow best practices to ease those troubles.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of big data cloud services

  Big data in the cloud is a big deal. But without the right management and analytic tools, you won't get far. Test your knowledge of big data tools in the cloud with this quiz.Continue Reading

• How does Azure Premium Storage billing work?

  For Azure Premium Storage, are users billed by how much storage capacity they actually use or how much they reserve or allocate?Continue Reading

• Cloud partnerships, acquisitions to shake up market in 2017

  With rising competition between cloud vendors, more will pursue partnerships or acquire other companies to boost their own offerings. AWS and VMware provide one recent example.Continue Reading

• Choose the best Google cloud instance types for your workloads

  Not all workloads are the same -- some require more CPUs, while other require more memory. Fortunately, Google's range of cloud instance types offers enterprises a lot of options.Continue Reading

• Jump into 2017 with these top cloud computing predictions

  The cloud market constantly evolves, from new models such as multicloud to services for big data, serverless and more. Learn what 2017 has in store and how cloud admins can prepare.Continue Reading

• A look back at the top cloud technology news stories of 2016

  From Verizon's public cloud exit to Google's big data wins, the cloud market was busy in 2016. Here's a look back at SearchCloudComputing's top stories.Continue Reading

• How do I invoke Azure runbooks with a webhook?

  Runbooks help admins automate certain processes within the Azure cloud. But what capabilities do I gain if I kick-off Azure runbooks through a webhook?Continue Reading

• SMBs seek alternatives to hyperscale cloud providers

  There's no denying the dominance of AWS, Azure and Google within the cloud market. But for some companies, smaller or regional cloud providers offer a more attractive alternative.Continue Reading

• Explore Microsoft Azure automation options and tools

  Cloud admins can use a variety of tools and methods to automate Azure deployments. Decide whether runbooks, DSC or other alternatives would work best for you.Continue Reading