Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• Edge computing lets IoT systems tap into cloud efficiency

  Enterprises want their IoT systems to have ultra-fast response times, while also reaping the cost and efficiency benefits of cloud. Find out how edge computing bridges these two technologies together. Continue Reading

• Overcome cloud performance issues with these quick tips

  Poor performance can have a devastating impact on public, private and hybrid cloud. Use these quick tips to fix performance issues related to cloud apps, APIs and more. Continue Reading

• How do I deploy secure open source code for cloud?

  Open source code can bring flexibility and agility to a cloud environment. But are there any quick ways to make sure it's secure? Continue Reading

• Google's SQL Server support is latest bid to win enterprise love

  Google has expanded its support of SQL Server workloads on its public IaaS cloud, taking the latest in a recent series of steps aimed at increasing its enterprise appeal. Continue Reading

• Make cloud applications portable to avoid lock-in woes

  Containers may help developers build apps that can move across cloud environments, but they're not always enough to eliminate lock-in risks. Continue Reading

• Words to go: Microsoft Azure big data services

  As Microsoft grows its Azure big data portfolio, it can be tough for users to keep up. Here's a breakdown of must-know Azure terms for organizations taking the big data leap.Continue Reading

• Read between the lines of providers' cloud security assessments

  Certifications are a good starting point to evaluate a cloud provider's security, but users need to dig deeper than a simple checkbox to understand how much risk is involved.Continue Reading

• Seven must-have cloud computing tools for admins

  From security to automation, IT teams have a long to-do list when it comes to managing cloud. Here are seven cloud management tools they shouldn't go without.Continue Reading

• Serverless showdown: Microsoft Azure Functions vs. AWS Lambda

  Serverless computing offers a way to more easily deploy and manage complex enterprise apps. Learn how options from AWS and Azure differ in terms of pricing, triggers and containers.Continue Reading

• The true hybrid cloud definition has been lost in translation

  Hybrid cloud adoption is growing, but there's still confusion in the market about what it takes to truly go "hybrid." It's time to separate the hype from the facts.Continue Reading

• Keep app, pricing requirements in mind when comparing cloud services

  While price still matters, application requirements are playing a bigger role in cloud provider selection -- and may impact your billing more than you think.Continue Reading

• Five open source cloud tools admins need to know

  Offering flexibility and minimal lock-in risk, open source cloud tools are gaining ground in the enterprise. Here's a look at five leading open source options for cloud deployment and management.Continue Reading

• Choosing an IaaS provider for traditional vs. cloud native apps

  As IaaS providers expand their portfolios to include more higher-level services, the requirements of your apps -- not just your infrastructure -- should drive vendor choice.Continue Reading

• Infrastructure as code complicates hybrid, multiple cloud management

  With every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The same rule applies to IaC: While it's beneficial, it creates some problems.Continue Reading

• When to use an AWS Spot Instance, Google Preemptible VM

  For organizations with a tight cloud budget, AWS Spot Instances and Google Preemptible VMs offer a way to get spare capacity on the cheap. But beware -- that affordability comes with a catch.Continue Reading