Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
Evaluate
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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
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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
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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
Software as a Service
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet.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
Evaluating Azure Container Service vs. Google and AWS
AWS, Google and Azure all offer their own container service. And while they each have their pros and cons, the best service for you depends on your application needs.Continue Reading
Multicloud computing demands careful planning, management
When planning for a multicloud deployment, be sure to account for the various management and integration issues that can arise.Continue Reading
Abandon your old-school IT mind-set for cloud
For successful cloud deployment, IT teams should move away from the traditional break/fix model, and adopt a cloud broker mind-set instead.Continue Reading
Determine if a multicloud strategy is right for you
Sometimes, one cloud just isn't enough. Consider a multicloud strategy to more efficiently tackle your IT challenges.Continue Reading
Building a solid cloud governance model for 2016
When building a cloud governance model, account not only for technical risks, such as a data center failure, but business risks, such as vendor lock-in, as well.Continue Reading
Overcome the most pressing OpenStack security challenges
Despite the OpenStack community's recent efforts around security, OpenStack users still need to take steps of their own to secure the open source cloud platform.Continue Reading
Why you'll likely need to work with multiple cloud providers
To achieve their cloud goals, business leaders are increasingly choosing to work with multiple cloud providers. This chapter of "Managing a Multi-Cloud Environment" looks at what's really behind this trend, and discusses why using a single cloud ...Continue Reading
The benefits of a multi-cloud approach
As hybrid cloud environments continue to gain traction in corporate IT, so, too, does the multi-cloud model. With this approach, organizations use a mix of infrastructure as a service, or IaaS, offerings, such as those from Microsoft Azure and ...Continue Reading
Five tips for trimming your cloud expenses
Without proper management and monitoring, cloud computing costs can add up quickly. Keep your cloud spending in check with these five quick links.Continue Reading
PaaS development options difficult to navigate
PaaS development is a playground that offers scalable compute resources, integrated tools, middleware and everything a developer needs to test and deploy applications. But developers must cut through the hype of those features to choose from the ...Continue Reading
How to select the right tool for managing in Azure
Despite its popularity, Microsoft Azure poses a number of management challenges. For many organizations, half of the challenge is finding the right tool for managing in Azure. This three-part guide explores the benefits and drawbacks of leading ...Continue Reading
New cloud technologies that will fly high in 2016
For IT pros who are curious about the 'next big thing' in cloud, DevOps, IoT and machine learning are worth a closer look.Continue Reading
What are my options for a third-party Azure management tool?
Microsoft offers a number of management tools for Azure, but what are some options for third-party or open source management tools?Continue Reading
Azure Management Console comes up short for some cloud admins
While the Azure Management Console is a good tool for basic Azure management tasks, it may not be the best choice for advanced usage.Continue Reading
Decisions, decisions: Choosing a cloud migration tool
There are a number of different cloud migration and optimization tools on the market, so be sure to consider your unique requirements before bringing one on board.Continue Reading
Warning signs it's time to switch cloud providers
Not all cloud providers and their users are a match made in heaven. Whether it's cost or security concerns, here are the most common red flags that it's time to switch cloud providers.Continue Reading
VMware cloud strategy to evolve toward hybrid in 2016
VMware made a number of updates to its cloud strategy in 2015, but there's more work to be done this year -- especially around hybrid cloud.Continue Reading
Which container orchestration engine works with OpenStack Magnum?
Containers and OpenStack are two hot technologies in cloud, but which container orchestration tools will work with the open source cloud platform?Continue Reading
Build a cloud exit strategy in three steps
For one reason or another, some enterprises need to move their applications out of the cloud. Here are three key steps to make sure your cloud exit goes smoothly.Continue Reading
Which OpenStack modules can help deploy containers?
Organizations looking to deploy containers in OpenStack can use Magnum, Nova and other modules within the open source cloud platform.Continue Reading
When should I use Azure VM Scale Sets?
Microsoft Azure VM Scale Sets help cloud admins manage a collection of VMs as a single unit. But what workloads are they best suited for?Continue Reading
Change Agents: Infrastructure engineer fosters organizational culture change
Dominique DeGuzman discusses her role as infrastructure engineer and how she prepares for changing workloads.Continue Reading