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.
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
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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
Four private cloud costs IT pros often overlook
While they offer many advantages to an enterprise, private clouds can also introduce new costs -- and they extend far beyond servers, storage and software. Continue Reading
Cloud computing certifications to strive for in 2016
As they kick off the new year, enterprises will have OpenStack, security and other cloud technologies on their minds. Be ready, and advance your career, with new cloud certifications.Continue Reading
Microsoft Azure Site Recovery on guard for hybrid cloud battle
With support for non-Windows workloads and mission-critical apps, Azure Site Recovery could give Microsoft's hybrid cloud strategy a boost in 2016.Continue Reading
OpenStack automation evolving -- but not there yet
While OpenStack tools such as Heat and Graffiti can help IT pros automate the open source platform, there's still work to be done in 2016.Continue Reading
Should I build a dedicated private cloud staff?
Cloud computing requires a unique set of IT skills. What staffing changes should I make to build and maintain a successful private cloud?Continue Reading
Cloud predictions to watch for in 2016
Between major acquisitions and the rise of containers, the cloud market was bustling with activity in 2015. But what will 2016 bring?Continue Reading
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Assessing cloud infrastructure provider performance in 2015
Evaluating a cloud provider's reliability isn't easy, but there are resources and tools that can help. Before kicking off the New Year, consider how your provider performed in 2015.Continue Reading
How to plan for the cost of cloud computing
Choosing a multicloud solution can save up to 74%, if you review the cost of cloud computing first.Continue Reading
Advance your cloud career with these top tips of 2015
With so many businesses using cloud, job opportunities continue to rise. Here's a look back at the top five tips in 2015 for advancing your cloud career.Continue Reading
Microservices architectures increase cloud and app efficiency
Microservices offer a number of advantages over traditional, monolithic applications. And when combined with cloud, those advantages are amplified.Continue Reading
Five cloud computing startups to watch heading into 2016
Hoping to challenge the cloud status quo, new vendors are making moves in IaaS and SaaS. Here are five cloud startups that piqued analyst interest in 2015.Continue Reading
Multi-cloud deployment model acceptance soars
Using a multi-cloud deployment model can help servers stay secure if used in consistent methods.Continue Reading
Private cloud benefits don't always justify migration
Since private cloud and virtualization can offer similar benefits, enterprises should carefully justify private cloud use before planning a migration.Continue Reading
How do I prep cloud automation tools for an upgrade?
Hardware and software upgrades in a data center can cause big disruption to cloud automation tools. How can my organization prepare?Continue Reading
Cloud computing APIs pose vendor lock-in risks
Cloud APIs are playing an increasingly important role within many IT shops. But without proper governance, they're also a gateway to cloud vendor lock-in.Continue Reading
What are the benefits of automation in a private cloud?
No one likes repetitive, time-consuming tasks -- especially if they have to be done manually. Can private cloud automation free IT teams from this never-ending Groundhog's Day?Continue Reading
Developing cloud applications in the new IT era
Development teams are shedding their traditional ways and looking up to the cloud. But to make apps cloud-ready, they need to embrace the latest development tools and trends.Continue Reading
Should I use Rackspace Fanatical Support?
For organizations lacking in-house cloud expertise, managed cloud services like Rackspace Fanatical Support could be a way to fill that gap.Continue Reading
How internal IT can become a cloud services broker
Evidence suggests that cloud projects are much more likely to fail without IT support. Expert Tom Nolle explains how organizations benefit when IT becomes a cloud services broker.Continue Reading
How do OpenStack and CloudStack stack up against each other?
When choosing an open source cloud platform, there are many options, including OpenStack and CloudStack. So what are the big differences between the two?Continue Reading
Craft a strong cloud service-level agreement
Adopting a service-level agreement is an important part of the software-buying process. Agreements help ensure users get what they expect and consequently help vendors that are able to uphold their end of the bargain retain customers. But ...Continue Reading
Assess how cloud changes IT and business mind-sets
Businesses need a new mind-set to succeed in the cloud. Test your knowledge of cloud trends, and the cultural shifts cloud drives in the enterprise, with this quiz.Continue Reading
Cloud and big data strategies that won't make IT shudder
For many IT organizations, big data seems too big to tackle. But there are several ways an enterprise can ease into big data, and cloud computing can help.Continue Reading
Jumping ship from VMware to OpenStack private cloud
While some IT shops use both VMware and OpenStack for private cloud, others -- especially larger organizations -- are going all-in with the open source option.Continue Reading
How are microservices and cloud computing related?
Microservices and cloud are both on the up and up when it comes to enterprise adoption. But what exactly is the connection between the two technologies?Continue Reading
When should I use Red Hat OpenShift PaaS?
Most major cloud providers have a platform as a service offering. So what makes Red Hat's OpenShift platform stand out?Continue Reading
Why should I consider a microservices architecture?
Microservices-based architectures can provide greater flexibility to IT organizations and developers. But how exactly do microservices work?Continue Reading
Is aggregated data always useful for business?”
Storage is cheap, but that alone cannot justify collecting data forever. In this podcast, IBM's Mike O'Rourke offers ways for dealing with aging data.Continue Reading
What are the key DevOps roles in an enterprise?
The DevOps model is taking off as cloud adoption grows. But what exactly are the key responsibilities of a DevOps team in the enterprise?Continue Reading
Top five Azure application development resources
Are you just getting started with Azure application development? Here are five resources to ease your way.Continue Reading
Considerations for choosing an OpenStack distribution
When it comes to choosing an OpenStack distribution, HP, Red Hat, Cisco and others are all viable options. But enterprises should make their decision carefully.Continue Reading
HPC market opening arms to public cloud
While only a small percentage of HPC applications run in the public cloud today, new services from AWS and Google could soon increase that number.Continue Reading
A successful cloud DevOps project requires new ways of thinking
As a concept, DevOps is intriguing. Enhanced cooperation between developers and IT operations staff, after all, makes perfect sense. Still, implementing DevOps in a real-world IT environment can be a significant challenge.
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What are the benefits of continuous cloud app development?
Traditional software development processes are tedious and slow. How could continuous cloud app development benefit my business?Continue Reading
When should I use Azure SQL Data Warehouse?
Amazon Redshift is the market leader in cloud data warehousing services. But what does Azure SQL Data Warehouse bring to the table?Continue Reading
Consider identity federation for mobile cloud app requirements
While traditional IT perimeter security worked well for decades, today's mobile cloud apps demand a different approach: identity federation.Continue Reading
Evaluating OpenShift vs. Cloud Foundry for open source PaaS
OpenShift and Cloud Foundry are two popular options for open source PaaS. Here's how to tell which one is right for your development needs.Continue Reading
Cloud trend: Balance public and private cloud
Dell's Jim Ganthier discusses how understanding the balance of public and private cloud within an enterprise is the latest cloud trend.Continue Reading
Editor's choice for innovation: Jitterbit Harmony Live
Jitterbit's recently released Harmony Live cloud platform streamlines API creation and automation. Learn why it is the editor's choice for innovation.Continue Reading
Is Spark the answer for cloud and big data apps?
Spark is gaining corporate sponsorship at an astounding rate. If big data, cloud data and business data are to meet somewhere, Spark is likely that place.Continue Reading
Find your cloud computing and big data recipe for success
Supporting big data and high-performance computing in the cloud introduces a number of challenges. Fortunately, larger VM instances and GPUs offer relief.Continue Reading
Cloud migration strategies for a hybrid cloud world
In the era of hybrid IT, migrating apps to the public cloud is only the first step of a sound cloud computing strategy.Continue Reading
Explore open source cloud software in five quick links
When dealing with open source cloud computing, there are many factors to consider, ranging from support to hidden costs. Make informed decisions with these five quick links.Continue Reading
Explore the role of network as a service in cloud computing
With the right network as a service (NaaS) offering, enterprises can boost the availability and performance of their cloud applications.Continue Reading
Developing and deploying cloud apps on GAE
Expert Bill Claybrook breaks down the pros and cons of developing cloud apps in Google App Engine. Get a comparative analysis between AWS and GAE.Continue Reading
Which open source cloud infrastructure tool is right for me?
Choosing the wrong open source cloud infrastructure tool can take a toll on your IT environment. So which one is right for my business?Continue Reading
Tips for deploying cloud applications on GCE
Cloud application developers should select an IaaS platform carefully. To aid your selection, here are pros and cons of deploying cloud applications on GCE.Continue Reading
Vendors' cloud partnerships not always an IT blessing
Ranging from IBM to AWS, many technology titans have forged cloud-related partnerships. But how quickly could those agreements go sour?Continue Reading
How to detect cloud vendor lock-in before it's too late
Many IT organizations unknowingly go "all in" with a single cloud provider. Here's how to make sure your cloud options stay open.Continue Reading
Do cloud service providers scare you?
In this podcast, Dyn's Mike Kane talks about his ideas for how reluctant businesses can get more comfortable with cloud service providers.Continue Reading
The benefits of hybrid cloud aren't enough for every enterprise
Hybrid cloud was once the cool kid on the market, but its fame has faded. Enterprises wonder about hybrid cloud advantages and if they're worth the work.Continue Reading
Four questions to ask cloud integration vendors
When evaluating applications, know what you need from vendors, like API management or multi-tenant services, and what you don’t, like lock-in.Continue Reading
Integrating cloud data? Don’t let data governance be an afterthought
Companies taking on cloud data integration projects must give ample thought to compliance, data sources and international regulations.Continue Reading
Cloud integration tools: The most popular products
There’s no shortage of tools to integrate cloud applications. Here’s a brief – but thorough – list of the most popular products on the market.Continue Reading
Cloud-based integration seeks to tear down data silos
As companies adopt a pantheon of cloud apps, so grows the risk of having isolated bodies of data. The cloud-based integration of far-flung systems can have divine results.Continue Reading
Be sure you have the right hypervisor in your cloud stack
Understanding the three cloud stack hypervisor types and learning how to validate apps against the one you choose will help you know you've chosen the best hypervisor possible.Continue Reading
Testing cloud applications for Azure, Google Cloud
As software development cycles accelerate, IT must more rapidly test cloud-based applications. The right tools and services can help pick up the pace.Continue Reading
Catch these high-flying cloud computing jobs
The cloud computing market is brimming with opportunity for IT pros -- and especially those with open source and PaaS expertise.Continue Reading
Evaluating OpenStack vs. VMware for private cloud
OpenStack and VMware are both viable options for hybrid and private cloud. So which one should your organization choose?Continue Reading
Expert Roberto Medrano reveals tips for sharing data via secure APIs
Akana's Roberto Medrano discusses how developers' needs expanded from API development tools to platforms for managing, distributing and securing APIs.Continue Reading
Should I back up data on Google Cloud Platform or another option?
Find out whether Google Cloud Platform is the best option for backing up data.Continue Reading
When to adopt the lift-and-shift cloud migration model
The lift-and-shift approach is a common migration option, in which an enterprise moves in-house apps to the cloud without redesign. But is it right for you?Continue Reading
Cloud migration strategy success starts with a plan
Cloud migrations can be arduous, with many considerations. And first, businesses need to choose between the lift-and-shift and re-architecture models.Continue Reading
How to define hybrid cloud service-level agreements
Defining hybrid cloud service-level agreements takes more forethought and planning than traditional SLAs. Here is what you should consider.Continue Reading
Fill security gaps with centralized cloud data encryption
Most cloud providers offer data encryption services, but for some users, those services aren't enough to fully protect enterprise data in the cloud.Continue Reading
Should PaaS providers fear the Docker invasion?
Docker and platform as a service providers offer similar features, making the container platform a PaaS alternative. So will Docker fully replace PaaS?Continue Reading
The public cloud adoption trends sweeping the enterprise
Citing security and other concerns, many organizations have passed on public cloud. But is the technology finally ready for enterprise prime time?Continue Reading
Cloud security breaches still the stuff of IT nightmares
Following major breaches at retail giants, government agencies and others, cloud's reputation has taken a hit. But cloud may not be entirely to blame.Continue Reading
Overcoming obstacles to cloud adoption
Interest in the cloud is steadily increasing, but an organization looking to make the move must first grapple with learning an entirely new way of computing. Privacy, security and compliance issues can be impediments to cloud adoption, but there are...Continue Reading
Beware the hidden costs of open source cloud computing
Many businesses assume open source cloud is cheaper than proprietary models. But that's not always the case, as many costs are often overlooked.Continue Reading
Niche cloud computing environments gain steam
By offering more targeted services, niche cloud environments are gaining traction within multiple vertical markets.Continue Reading
Top five APM tools for capacity planning
Learn about five popular APM tools that have added capacity and demand planning to ensure improved user needs.Continue Reading
Is Google's PerfKit a reliable cloud benchmarking tool?
As the IaaS market grows, choosing the right vendor becomes challenging. Google's PerfKit Benchmarker can help, but will it provide unbiased results?Continue Reading
Cloud blurs the line between cloud brokers and CIOs
As cloud continues to expand its market reach, IT roles are forced to evolve -- including CIOs. And it starts with breaking down department barriers.Continue Reading
Would Azure Data Factory benefit my cloud data?
Azure Data Factory helps move large volumes of data between the cloud and on-premises environments. But how else could it impact my big data strategy?Continue Reading
Management, analytics tools underpin Virtustream cloud
In addition to providing a mix of public and private cloud services, Virtustream's cloud platform offers tools for analytics and resource management.Continue Reading
Getting reacquainted with the refocused Verizon Cloud
Verizon recently shifted its cloud focus to go beyond just public cloud. Enterprises can now choose between public, private and hybrid cloud services.Continue Reading
Are DevOps, cloud made for each other?
DevOps and cloud go hand-in-hand, according to many experts, which means IT's use of cloud computing may make DevOps tools an inevitability.Continue Reading
How do I move between Google Compute Engine instances?
Organizations often have to move workloads from one Google Compute Engine instance to another. So how should IT pros plan for such a move?Continue Reading
Nearline, Glacier on brink of cloud archiving war
With speed and a modest price tag, Google Nearline is emerging as a serious competitor to Amazon's Glacier cloud archiving system.Continue Reading
Looking at NetSuite SuiteCloud under the microscope
NetSuite SuiteCloud targets organizations looking to integrate their enterprise apps, such as those from Salesforce or SAP, with the NetSuite cloud.Continue Reading
Peeling back the layers of Rackspace managed cloud
Facing steep competition from the likes of AWS and Google, Rackspace distinguishes itself as a managed cloud services provider.Continue Reading
Exploring capabilities, costs of Microsoft Azure cloud
Microsoft Azure targets enterprises that want to connect their existing data centers to the cloud. But is Azure the best bet for your organization?Continue Reading
Pick the right tools for cloud and big data
The cloud and big data are infiltrating company practices, and in some cases, they're doing it together. The intersection of the two brings many challenges and opportunities for companies that choose to process and store big data in the cloud. Once ...Continue Reading
Getting a handle on Google Cloud Platform options
With a range of options for big data, storage and more, Google Cloud Platform has become the public cloud of choice for many enterprise users.Continue Reading
Not all providers support hybrid cloud applications
An expert says you should pick wisely when selecting a provider for hybrid cloud apps. Here he clarifies misconceptions and defines selection criteria.Continue Reading
Cloud computing careers reshaping IT jobs market
Cloud is one of the fastest growing and most popular areas of IT. As the IT job market evolves around the technology, new cloud computing job titles and roles emerge.Continue Reading
Gauging capacity and performance management in the cloud
An expert suggests that you make application capacity and performance management part of the application development process; you'll find it far easier to accomplish.Continue Reading
How to use application performance modeling techniques
Effective application performance modeling requires understanding the techniques, gathering the right data and benchmarking against reality.Continue Reading
A closer look at the Amazon Web Services cloud platform
Before deploying AWS, it's crucial to understand the public cloud provider's options for cloud storage, networking and more. Here's a closer look.Continue Reading
Comparing features, tiers and pricing of PaaS vendors
As cloud services become more complex and customized, the harder they are to evaluate. An expert offers advice for evaluating PaaS vendors.Continue Reading
Compare the market-leading public cloud providers
With criteria ranging from cost to connectivity, choosing a cloud provider can be tough. Here's how AWS, Google, Microsoft and Rackspace stack up.Continue Reading
Free-falling cloud prices can't buy enterprise love
Even as vendors slash their prices, choosing a cloud platform is about more than the costs. Cloud features and performance top enterprise wish lists.Continue Reading
Big data tools a must for developers
To find the right frameworks and big data tools, big data developers need to consider the full scope of their big data efforts.Continue Reading
How to compare platforms for enabling big data in the cloud
When you're ready for the move, evaluate big data in the cloud providers carefully to ensure the best fit. Here is a look at four cloud service offerings.Continue Reading
When should a developer transition to DBaaS?
Managing and scaling from a DB to a DBaaS takes a significant effort for a developer. Find out to make those updates a little easier.Continue Reading