Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• Is a cloud bursting architecture difficult to implement?

  Cloud bursting helps organizations use the public cloud to manage sudden spikes in demand. But what challenges or issues might it introduce? Continue Reading

• Hone your cloud computing skills for 2016 and beyond

  As cloud adoption continues to grow, many organizations are on the hunt for IT pros with cloud management, automation and architecture skills. Continue Reading

• Consider costs when selecting a cloud deployment model

  Choosing a cloud deployment model is a multivariate problem, but cost differences between hybrid and all public can be important. Kurt Marko offers his take. Continue Reading

• When no one knows why an app does what it does

  What happens when there's a problem an app or systems software that no one anticipated? Not you, not the app owner, not QA, not ops, not anyone. Continue Reading

• OpenStack vs. VMware battle set to heat up over IoT, NFV

  OpenStack and VMware are both popular options for private cloud deployment. But depending on the adoption of new technologies, like IoT and NFV, OpenStack could soon have a leg up. Continue Reading

• The public cloud market is taking off: Fasten your seat belts

  Cloud expert David Linthicum discusses what is expected from the public cloud this year, why AWS is in the lead and new accounting regulations that could threaten cloud adoption.Continue Reading

• SQL Server Azure IaaS vs. SQL Azure Database PaaS

  Learn the differences between SQL Server Azure IaaS and SQL Azure Database PaaS to figure out which would best support your enterprise.Continue Reading

• Prove the security of cloud computing in your organization

  Despite cloud's benefits, some enterprises still aren't convinced it's a secure IT option. Here are some tips to sway even the biggest cloud security skeptics.Continue Reading

• How to choose between PaaS development and in-house app dev

  This tip compares the important factors when choosing between PaaS development and in-house app development.Continue Reading

• Six questions cloud app developers should nail in an interview

  To wow potential employers, cloud app developers should prove in an interview that they're more than just code jockeys.Continue Reading

• Four cloud container tips to make your life easier

  Cloud containers aren't going away any time soon. To adopt and keep your containers running efficiently, follow these four tips.Continue Reading

• Four keys to designing Docker applications

  Docker has become ubiquitous in container technology. Designing applications with portability in mind can help enterprises take advantage of all the container technology has to offer.Continue Reading

• MapReduce vs. Spark: Which should I choose for big data in the cloud?

  MapReduce and Spark are two common options for processing big data in the cloud. But what are the key differences between the two?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

• IaaS market consolidation a mixed bag for cloud users

  As the IaaS market continues to consolidate, cloud users will face new challenges and risks -- but it's not all bad news.Continue Reading