Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• GCE committed use discounts offer perks for predictable workloads

  Google's committed use discounts cut cloud costs, but they aren't right for all workloads. Learn when to use them, potential risks and how they compare to AWS Reserved Instances. Continue Reading

• New tools aid cloud provisioning process, but issues remain

  Even with increased levels of automation, cloud provisioning gets complicated when multiple platforms are in use. A new wave of tools can help, but not necessarily out of the box. Continue Reading

• Implement cloud storage snapshots to protect critical data

  Storage snapshots act almost like a rewind feature for admins, enabling them to roll back to uncorrupted versions of data. Unfortunately, they aren't as simple as hitting a button. Continue Reading

• OpenStack Foundation certification looks beyond vendor-specific skills

  The Certified OpenStack Administrator program aims to broaden IT pros' skills beyond vendor-specific knowledge. But what do employers covet more: certifications or experience? Continue Reading

• What are the pros, cons of PaaS offerings from AWS, Google, Microsoft?

  Get started with exploring these PaaS offerings: AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Google App Engine and Microsoft Azure. An IT veteran summarizes their pros and cons. Continue Reading

• Real-time vs. near-real-time analytics -- how to choose

  Data is king, but what happens when the data isn't truly real-time? Expert Tom Nolle explains the cloud platform choices when it comes to 'real-time' analytics.Continue Reading

• How to find the best cloud backup approach

  Running applications in the cloud doesn't mean you can forget about a backup strategy. So where do you turn?Continue Reading

• Who's got your back? Options for app backup in the cloud

  Some IT teams choose to conduct their application backup in the cloud. Others go the on-premises route, and a few opt for a second cloud.Continue Reading

• Choose and manage a public cloud storage service successfully

  Follow this guide to choose the right public cloud storage service for your needs and to get strategies for cloud storage management and cost optimization.Continue Reading

• Compare cloud automation and orchestration processes

  IT shops aim to reduce manual management tasks, which is where cloud orchestration and automation comes in. Learn how these two technologies differ from, but also depend on, each other.Continue Reading

• Enterprise identity management tools keep cloud hackers at bay

  Bringing new application types and integration points into the enterprise, cloud can complicate user identity management. So, how can you be sure your data is secure?Continue Reading

• What do I need to know about iOS 11 app development?

  Every September brings a new version of Apple iOS. For developers in 2017, iOS 11 adds powerful augmented reality and machine learning capabilities. Set your imagination free.Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of PowerShell for Azure Functions

  Because of their familiarity with the scripting language, some Windows shops use PowerShell alongside Azure Functions. Here are some tips, and caveats, to note before you start.Continue Reading

• API prices create cloud billing shock for some enterprises

  Cloud costs can sneak up on you, including charges for APIs in public cloud. Compare API prices for serverless options to prevent any surprises.Continue Reading

• IBM Cloud Orchestrator smooths out differences across multiple clouds

  IBM's cloud management platform can be difficult to learn, but the benefits can outweigh the struggles in a multicloud environment.Continue Reading