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• 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

• Ransomware is reaching for new targets. Protect thyself.

  The ubiquitous nature of the Internet of Things technology makes it a completely new fertile ground for ransomware attacks. Earlier this month, two security researchers demonstrated how a ...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

• Citrix's new NetScaler CPX brings container technologies to developers

  Putting NetScaler into containers allows for easy deployment of container technologies. Expert Michael Otey drills down the product features for development and cloud applications.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

• A DevOps implementation plan for better cloud apps projects

  Learn how DevOps tactics can improve and ease the pain of cloud application projects. Christine Parizo discusses how organizational groups need to come together for cloud apps.Continue Reading

• SiriKit, iMessage open new vistas for mobile app developers

  At last, the forthcoming iOS 10 includes SiriKit and an API. You'll also be able to create app extensions that let users interact with your app directly within messages.Continue Reading

• Evaluate cloud log management tools from top providers

  Log management is just as critical in the cloud as it is in the data center. Evaluate log management tools for public cloud, such as AWS CloudWatch and Google Stackdriver.Continue Reading

• Aiming for portable cloud? Containers might be the answer

  If portability is your goal in the cloud, there are options including virtual machines and containers. But which is the best? Expert Tom Nolle spells out the differences.Continue Reading

• Deciding what goes where in a multi-cloud environment

  A business running a multi-cloud environment will need to decide which of its applications belong in the cloud, and then with which provider a particular app should be placed. For instance, an organization may conclude that its cloud storage would ...Continue Reading

• Bust these common cloud computing myths

  Some enterprises still base their cloud decisions on false information. The SearchCloudComputing Advisory Board sets the record straight and busts common cloud technology myths.Continue Reading

• Survey says: Be careful what you ask for

  Questioning an online survey's questions might not be an app developer's job, but your logical mind is likely better-suited for finding the kinds of mistakes that could render a survey's results ...Continue Reading

• Podcast: Can cloud-in-a-box deploy a cloud in an hour?

  Developers often find public clouds faster and better-equipped for building and deploying cloud-based applications. Accelerite strikes back with a private cloud alternative.Continue Reading

• Android fragmentation: An app developer's worst nightmare?

  Android fragmentation is out of control. It's a complete mess for developers and not something they should have to put up with.Continue Reading

• Build a cloud redundancy strategy using multiple providers

  No cloud platform is perfect; there is always a risk of an outage or data loss. Consider a multicloud model to ensure redundancy and backup.Continue Reading

• On-premises vs. cloud: What's more cost-effective for your apps?

  Some organizations rush into a cloud migration, assuming cost savings are a guarantee. But not all applications are meant for the public cloud, and moving them may cost you more.Continue Reading

• Create a PaaS model for application portability

  Some PaaS offerings have specialized features that limit users, and their apps, to a specific vendor. Consider containers and other technologies for increased PaaS flexibility.Continue Reading

• Chef and Puppet lead the charge in open source cloud automation

  IT pros increasingly turn to Chef and Puppet for open source cloud automation and orchestration. But other options, such as TOSCA, are also worth exploring.Continue Reading

• Create a cloud DDoS protection plan

  Hackers don't just steal data; they can also crash applications with spam requests and traffic. Protect your cloud against DDoS attacks by employing these tools and techniques.Continue Reading

• Podcast: Rely on economical software-defined hyperscale storage

  RAID is so yesterday. Hyperscale software-defined storage is a modern model that unites disparate storage resources and recovers unused capacity that accrues over time.Continue Reading

• Build an application migration plan to stay on course for cloud

  When moving apps to the cloud, you can't just throw them up there and hope they stick. Form a strong migration strategy to make sure your apps perform well and are cost-effective.Continue Reading

• Multicloud app performance a moving target for IT pros

  The design of your applications could impact their performance in a multicloud environment. Avoid app performance challenges with these monitoring and management techniques.Continue Reading

• SearchCloudComputing Advisory Board profile: Alex Witherspoon

  SearchCloudComputing recently spoke with Advisory Board member Alex Witherspoon about top cloud management and security trends, as well the benefits of hybrid cloud.Continue Reading

• PaaS, present and future: How containers evolve PaaS frameworks

  As PaaS capabilities expand to support new technologies, such as containers and microservices, IT teams and developers face new challenges around visibility, monitoring and more.Continue Reading

• Five recent cloud podcasts to help admins stay in the know

  The fast-paced nature of the IT world makes it tough to keep up. Explore the latest cloud computing trends -- ranging from new pricing models to IoT -- with these five podcasts.Continue Reading

• Open source cloud management means knowing your tools

  As more businesses turn to a virtual environment, the shortcomings of particular vendors' products are becoming apparent. Open source cloud tools can be effective at overcoming those deficiencies, but only if the right tool is used in the right ...Continue Reading

• Expanded Azure licensing options give users more choice

  With expanded Azure licensing options from Microsoft, some enterprises moving workloads to the cloud won't have to repurchase software they already own.Continue Reading

• Will a cloud access security broker impact users' experience?

  Cloud access security brokers can protect cloud environments from threats, but what is their effect on application performance and the end-user experience?Continue Reading

• Trace OpenStack releases through the years

  OpenStack is the leading open source cloud platform and has evolved significantly over the years. Use this timeline to track critical releases and see how the technology has changed.Continue Reading

• OpenStack trends on Twitter reveal the good, bad and ugly

  OpenStack is still a hot topic in the cloud world, but user response remains mixed -- especially in the Twittersphere. Here's what IT pros have to say.Continue Reading

• OpenStack infrastructure embraces containers, but challenges remain

  Despite a recent push to embrace container technology, OpenStack still has a number of hurdles to clear before boosting enterprise adoption.Continue Reading

• Cloud performance monitoring tools eliminate IT's blind spot

  Using the public cloud doesn't mean you have to sacrifice visibility into app and workload performance. The right set of tools can give IT a fuller picture.Continue Reading

• Expand your IaaS reach beyond hosted infrastructure

  Public cloud is more than just hosted IT infrastructure. Organizations should evaluate other useful cloud services, such as those for workflow and deployment management.Continue Reading

• Questions to answer before hybrid cloud adoption

  Hybrid cloud adoption is growing, as is the understanding of what a hybrid cloud truly is. It is more common now for people to agree on what constitutes a hybrid cloud -- with shared ideas on the essential ingredients: self-provisioning, pooled ...Continue Reading

• We're using cloud computing for this?

  What we can do with technology is limited only by our imaginations. Otherwise, we might still be carrying tape cassettes or CDs. Let's look at how the cloud is being used in ways that some might ...Continue Reading

• SearchCloudComputing Advisory Board profile: Bill Wilder

  SearchCloudComputing recently spoke with Advisory Board member Bill Wilder about the evolving face of cloud, and the top challenges some cloud users still face.Continue Reading

• Bridge the VMware and AWS hybrid cloud gap

  Integration is a common challenge when deploying hybrid cloud -- and bridging VMware and AWS is no exception. Luckily, the right mix of tools can help.Continue Reading

• Five questions to consider before deploying OpenStack

  OpenStack has attracted some big-name companies with its 'Lego' approach to cloud, but questions remain about integration, deployment and security for the open source platform.Continue Reading

• Public cloud vendors need hybrid model to win enterprise love

  With continued enterprise adoption of hybrid cloud and containers, some cloud providers need to change their tune.Continue Reading

• How Azure Stack aims to solve hybrid cloud challenges

  With Azure Stack, Microsoft looks to help enterprises bridge their private and public clouds. But it's still a work in progress.Continue Reading

• 'SAPple' -- Made from the best stuff on earth?

  SAP gets access to 10 million enthusiastic developers writing for iOS. That's a lot of developers with a lot of non-traditional ideas about apps can do. Apple gets access to SAP's global enterprise ...Continue Reading

• Are you up on the latest cloud technology news?

  From outages to new features, a lot has happened in the cloud market so far in 2016. Test yourself to see if you are up to date.Continue Reading

• PaaS offerings get a face lift with container technology

  New PaaS offerings have put their best foot forward in terms of container orchestration and management, which has attracted a new generation of IT ops pros.Continue Reading

• The AWS vs. Azure race isn't over yet

  AWS has been king of the public cloud mountain for years. But now, Azure is steadily climbing up, with a host of new services in tow.Continue Reading

• Public IaaS market leaves some cloud vendors in the dust

  Unable to handle the competition from the Big Three cloud providers, some IaaS clouds have closed up shop -- leaving many to wonder who might fall next.Continue Reading

• Do APIs need a 'do unto others' golden rule?

  Ride-hailing service Uber is in an über-snit about how a handful of Harvard Business School students are using its developer API in a price-comparison mobile app. Uber, whose own app rained ...Continue Reading

• Compare AWS vs. Azure vs. Google big data services

  Big data services are an attractive cloud lure for enterprises. AWS, Azure and Google are fighting for number one, but who will come out on top?Continue Reading

• Implementing a tiered storage architecture with hybrid cloud

  By offering lower costs, higher performance and reduced data loss, hybrid cloud helps some organizations optimize their tiered storage systems.Continue Reading

• Adopt a microservice architecture with these five tips

  A microservice architecture can accelerate application development and deployment. Use these tips to find out if your business can benefit from the technology.Continue Reading

• A SQL Server container can help cut licensing costs

  Running one database per server needlessly wastes hardware resources and money. Use a SQL Server container to stack multiple instances per virtual machine.Continue Reading

• Experts discuss how public cloud vendors will evolve in 2016

  Cloud services have seen increased adoption in the enterprise, which is good news for public cloud vendors. SearchCloudComputing Advisory Board members discuss how the cloud provider landscape will ...Continue Reading

• White box servers turning tide back toward private cloud

  Offering an affordable alternative to most vendor-branded servers, white box systems could lure some enterprises out of the public cloud and back into private environments.Continue Reading

• Cloud computing taxes pose big questions for vendors, users

  As states develop different standards for taxing cloud computing services, uncertainties remain for cloud vendors and users alike.Continue Reading

• Cloud access security brokers fill critical enterprise void

  Enterprises are adding cloud access security brokers to their tool chain to protect data as it moves between on-premises and cloud provider platforms.Continue Reading

• Consider a SaaS model before IaaS

  Before deploying IaaS, consider the SaaS option first, as it could pay off big time for your IT team.Continue Reading

• Public cloud adoption causing some big vendors to stumble

  Enterprises are adopting cloud which, in turn, creates more demand for cloud services and tools. But some vendors have not stepped up to the plate.Continue Reading

• Developers need to be aware of avoidable costs

  What do developers worry about when creating an application? Performance. Data validation. Correct logic and processing. Memory use. Concise code. What they tend not to concern themselves with is ...Continue Reading

• How well do you know the public cloud service market?

  Private and public cloud services are growing fast. Take this brief quiz and find out just how fast that growth really is, and if you align with the majority.Continue Reading

• With apps, migration to the cloud makes sense (usually)

  Even applications considered ideal for migration to the cloud will require at least some modification. Determining what those apps need -- and which ones have dependencies that eliminate the cloud as an option -- are persistent and tricky questions ...Continue Reading

• How does a shared responsibility model work in multicloud?

  Many public cloud providers share security responsibilities with their users. But how does that work in a multicloud model?Continue Reading

• Could the Internet of Things morph into the Abandonment of Things?

  What should happen when the maker of an IoT product shuts down its cloud service, rendering customer-purchased hardware useless?Continue Reading

• Prepare for these multicloud security snags

  The interoperability hurdles that still exist in multicloud environments can create new security headaches for enterprise IT teams.Continue Reading

• Overcoming OpenStack hybrid cloud integration challenges

  Many IT pros still have a long wish list when it comes to building a hybrid cloud with OpenStack and public cloud providers like AWS.Continue Reading

• Microsoft OMS offers new functionalities

  Microsoft OMS was released in 2015. Learn what new IT management features have been recently released.Continue Reading

• HPC in the cloud role intensifies as compute demands grow

  As more big data and IoT applications find their way into the enterprise, high-performance computing in the cloud will become more mainstream.Continue Reading

• SaaS technology still requires preparation

  SaaS technology may be convenient for many reasons, but there are still some considerations enterprises need to remember. Expert Kurt Marko explains.Continue Reading

• Build an effective IoT model with microservices, cloud

  Organizations embracing the Internet of Things should consider using microservices and the cloud as a way to boost efficiency and minimize costs.Continue Reading

• New public cloud pricing models sweep the enterprise

  Price cuts are common in the public cloud market, but some experts wonder if they are still the true driver for adoption.Continue Reading

• How hybrid cloud adoption impacts ALM

  Learn how to update ALM processes in preparation for hybrid cloud adoption.Continue Reading

• Prepare for your next cloud security manager interview

  When interviewing for a cloud security manager position, candidates should be ready to talk about everything, from encryption technology to DevOps.Continue Reading

• 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

• Cloud containers and security are still on IT pros' minds

  Containers and cloud security remain two of the hottest topics in IT. Here's a look at what could be on the horizon for both.Continue Reading

• The stark contrast between UI design software and manual coding

  Is there a difference between using higher-level UI design software as opposed to manual coding? Perhaps it's as contrasting between Visio and a pencil. Kurt Marko offers his insight on what can you expect.Continue Reading

• Containers vs. VMs: Which should you use for cloud?

  Before going all in with containers, it's critical to understand how the technology differs from VMs in terms of private, public and hybrid cloud deployment.Continue Reading

• Perfect your multicloud computing recipe with the right provider mix

  When choosing cloud providers for a multicloud deployment, it's not just about cost -- consider specialized features, along with management and integration options.Continue Reading

• Does an app container make it easier to manage the cloud?

  It's a crazy world of distributed systems in the hybrid cloud. Now the app container adds to the craziness. Research expert Carl Lehman explains.Continue Reading