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autoscaling
Autoscaling provides users with an automated approach to increase or decrease the compute, storage or networking resources they have allocated, as traffic spikes and use patterns demand. Continue Reading
How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks
Learn best practices for creating VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure. Follow along with these step-by-step examples to try in your Azure environment. Continue Reading
data portability
Data portability is the ability to move data among different application programs, computing environments or cloud services. Continue Reading
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Build a cloud resiliency strategy with these best practices
Implement these tips and strategies to minimize downtime and support resiliency in your cloud-based organization. Continue Reading
Cloud computing conferences in 2021 you won't want to miss
Cloud industry players are preparing to showcase the latest developments at digital and in-person events this year. Plan your next round of cloud conferences with this guide. Continue Reading
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet.Continue Reading
Build a custom VM image for Azure deployments
Follow this step-by-step guide to create a custom virtual machine image for Microsoft Azure deployments.Continue Reading
Learn from these real-world AWS serverless examples
Check out how Equinox Media and BMW use AWS serverless tools and technologies to process and analyze data as part of their IT strategies.Continue Reading
How to migrate from AWS to Azure using Azure Migrate
Watch how to set up and configure Azure Migrate to easily convert your existing Amazon EC2 instances into Azure VMs.Continue Reading
How to build a cloud center of excellence
Learn how to create an effective cloud center of excellence for your company with these steps and best practices.Continue Reading
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A cloud services cheat sheet for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Don't know your Neptune from your Front Door? Check what AWS, Microsoft and Google call their myriad cloud services. And yes, those are real service names.Continue Reading
PaaS (platform as a service)
PaaS (platform as a service) is a cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet.Continue Reading
Review these top FAQs on cloud development APIs
APIs offer two capabilities central to cloud -- self-service and automation. APIs simplify application development, but there are limitations imposed by a lack of standardization.Continue Reading
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.Continue Reading
Five keys to an effective hybrid cloud migration strategy
The call to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy is persistent. Vendors suggest it, and management teams listen. So, what does it take to actually adopt the hybrid cloud approach?Continue Reading
How to prepare for the OCI Architect Associate certification
Author of 'Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate All-in-One Exam Guide' Roopesh Ramklass shares his expert advice on OCI concepts and certification in this Q&A.Continue Reading
Cloud security: The building blocks of a secure foundation
Before going ahead with digital transformation, ensure your organization has created its cloud security strategy to ensure that moving to the cloud doesn't create vulnerabilities.Continue Reading
How to become a cloud administrator
Although the cloud admin role varies from company to company, there are key skills every successful one needs. Explore seven areas of expertise and how they relate to this role.Continue Reading
Myth or emerging trend? Cloud repatriation explained
Cloud customers may look to move workloads off the public cloud because of cost, security, availability and staff skill sets. But how common is the move itself?Continue Reading
cloud computing
Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the internet.Continue Reading
Multi-cloud networking -- how to choose the right path
There are a couple ways to connect the disparate pieces of a multi-cloud architecture. Review your networking options and choose the best fit for your environment.Continue Reading
How to containerize legacy applications in an Azure migration
There are many benefits to containerization as part of a migration, but only for the right type of app. If you're moving to Azure, follow these steps to ensure it's a success.Continue Reading
An AWS re:Invent 2020 handbook: What you need to know
Re:Invent is more accessible than ever now that it's virtual, but recreating opportunities for networking could prove difficult. Check out these tips to get ready for the show.Continue Reading
How to negotiate with Oracle for a better cloud deal
Set your organization up for a successful cloud deal. Learn the challenges you'll need to overcome with these insights on Oracle's cloud sales strategy from ClearEdge Partners.Continue Reading
How do I configure AWS Lambda functions in a VPC?
Lambda and VPCs are essential to many AWS architectures, but they don't come together as intuitively as you might think. Learn how to configure Lambda functions within a VPC.Continue Reading
5 machine learning skills you need in the cloud
Put your IT team in the best position to succeed with AI. Develop these machine learning skills and see how they translate to the major cloud platforms.Continue Reading
How to design and implement a cloud governance framework
An organization that wants to control its cloud environment should look closely at how well it adheres to these four key pillars of cloud governance.Continue Reading
AWS Outposts: What you need to know to get started
AWS Outposts is a managed device that brings Amazon cloud services into your data center. Review its requirements, use cases and a step-by-step review of the installation process.Continue Reading
cloud automation
Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to the processes and tools an organization uses to reduce the manual efforts associated with provisioning and managing cloud computing workloads and services.Continue Reading
cloud application performance management (cloud APM)
Cloud application performance management (cloud APM) is the process of monitoring resources that support software application performance in public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud environments, and ultimately taking actions to resolve issues ...Continue Reading
cloud infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components -- such as servers, storage, a network, virtualization software, services and management tools -- that support the computing requirements of a cloud computing model.Continue Reading
Cloud performance testing is necessary for app migration
So, you're moving your app to the cloud. Is it ready for that? Here's how to test it to see if it will meet performance goals once deployed off premises.Continue Reading
Best practices for defining a cloud monitoring strategy
Uptime. Downtime. Security protections. There are plenty of things to watch for, so an effective cloud monitoring strategy requires an organization to set some priorities.Continue Reading
Put an IT succession plan in place for your cloud team
IT is a small world. Before you leave your current company and role, make sure your successor has the right training, support and documentation to hit the ground running.Continue Reading
How to approach a GCP-to-AWS migration
Before you move your GCP workloads to AWS, you need a clear cloud migration plan in place and a framework to understand the challenges and additional costs.Continue Reading
An introduction to Alibaba cloud offerings
Learn about the fourth largest public cloud provider with this look at some of Alibaba's core computing, networking, storage and database offerings.Continue Reading
The cloud shared responsibility model for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
The shared responsibility model defines cloud security, but it changes for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Get to know the ins and outs of cloud security and learn exactly what your company is responsible for.Continue Reading
Get to know low-code/no-code tools from major cloud vendors
With the help of low-code or no-code services, application development doesn't have to be so painstaking or strenuous. Learn why cloud providers are getting in on the action.Continue Reading
Chart an Azure administrator certification path
Advance your career as an IT administrator with Azure certifications. Review the requirements and exams associated with Azure administrator roles with this guide.Continue Reading
Guide to Google Anthos architecture and management
Explore the essential concepts that make Google Anthos work, including environs and groupings. Learn how to set up this Kubernetes-powered hybrid and multi-cloud platform.Continue Reading
Public cloud metrics and KPI tools your business should know
Metrics and KPIs for public cloud deployments can be overwhelming. Learn how cloud architects can track usage of compute, storage, database resources and more.Continue Reading
Third-party cloud services for ETL and application testing
Don't default to your cloud provider's ETL and app testing services. Get to know third-party offerings and explore the advantages of using these tools in your cloud environments.Continue Reading
10 FAQs about cloud computing
Learn the basics of cloud computing with answers to these frequently asked questions. Review the different types of clouds, and see how your company can get started with them.Continue Reading
10 cloud computing experts you should follow
Get up to speed on what's happening in the cloud by following some of the top voices in the industry, including those who are building the technologies and other industry experts.Continue Reading
testing as a service (TaaS)
Testing as a service (TaaS) is an outsourcing model in which testing activities associated with some of an organization's business activities are performed by a service provider rather than in-house employees.Continue Reading
4 tips to pick the right cloud database service
Before you migrate your data to the cloud, evaluate your cloud database options. Use these guidelines to choose the right database offering for your enterprise.Continue Reading
Here's what you need to know about cloud observability
What's the difference between monitoring and observability? Learn what observability means in the context of cloud and why it's important to the health of your application.Continue Reading
8 key characteristics of cloud computing
Companies rely on the cloud for modern app development. Learn the key features that differentiate cloud computing from traditional, on-premises IT architectures.Continue Reading
Learn how to deploy the Bottlerocket container OS in EKS
Bottlerocket is an open source, Linux-based container OS. Explore its role in AWS containerization and how it fits alongside EKS.Continue Reading
What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware?
The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift.Continue Reading
A beginner's guide to cloud computing basics
Cloud computing is complex. Use this infographic to understand the fundamentals, like how it contrasts with other computing models and the differences between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.Continue Reading
Review the top sessions from recent cloud conferences
Build your own cloud conference from home. Watch sessions from the past year to learn about modern application architecture, cloud security, machine learning and cost management.Continue Reading
Cloud onboarding best practices for users and applications
There are a number of ways organizations can prepare both users and applications for the cloud. Use these onboarding best practices to ensure a smooth transition -- even during uncertain times.Continue Reading
How to deploy machine learning models on Google's AI Platform
Follow along with this video demo, which walks through how to build and deploy machine learning models on Google Cloud with the scikit-learn framework.Continue Reading
How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing
As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost.Continue Reading
Step-by-step guide to develop an AWS runbook
Runbooks enable anyone on the team to execute a task and jump in when things go wrong. Learn how to create one to handle repetitive tasks like monitoring and incident response.Continue Reading
How to deploy Terraform code in an Azure DevOps pipeline
Automation in the cloud will not only make you move faster, it will do so in an efficient way. Learn how to create an Azure DevOps pipeline with Terraform code.Continue Reading
What are the different types of cloud load balancing?
Learn how load balancing in the cloud differs from a traditional network traffic distribution, and explore the different services available from AWS, Google and Microsoft.Continue Reading
Follow this SaaS vendor checklist to find the right provider
Before you ditch your legacy IT system, vet its potential cloud replacements with these SaaS SLA and RFP questions. Dig into compliance, performance, support and more.Continue Reading
How do I apply ECS auto scaling to my containerized apps?
Break down ECS auto scaling options for container-based applications on AWS. Learn how to automatically scale at the service and cluster level to match user demand.Continue Reading
How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam
Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there.Continue Reading
Design a cloud application with portability in mind
Writing apps for easier portability between clouds takes some work and comes with tradeoffs. Yet, the effort required to design a portable app can pay off in the long run.Continue Reading
12 AWS security tools to protect your environment and accounts
AWS manages the security of the cloud, but it's your job to secure your data in the cloud.Continue Reading
A guide to cloud capacity planning for unexpected spikes
Unpredictable traffic spikes can make or break applications. Make sure your apps can handle scaling demands with this breakdown of cloud capacity strategies.Continue Reading
4 DIY cloud projects to make your business more cloud-friendly
Show your business there's value in doing more in the cloud. Even in a work-from-home world, you can start small with projects that will be catalysts for broader adoption.Continue Reading
Review these hybrid cloud connectivity best practices
Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what you need to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture.Continue Reading
Navigate uncertainty with a SaaS migration strategy
SaaS migrations can be tricky in the best scenarios. But in a crisis, IT has to act fast. Prioritize the essential data and communicate with users to get the best outcome.Continue Reading
An overview of how AWS changed Lambda for the enterprise market
Learn how AWS Lambda has been updated over the years to address shortcomings in its serverless computing platform, and how enterprises have become savvier about when to use it.Continue Reading
Get started with this AWS IoT tutorial for beginners
Learn how to connect a device to AWS IoT Core in this video tutorial. Go through the IoT connection, workflow and security process to get your fleet of devices up and running.Continue Reading
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure, formerly known as Windows Azure, is Microsoft's public cloud computing platform.Continue Reading
Microsoft Azure monitoring tools
Azure monitoring tools are software meant to assist in the different aspects of cloud infrastructure management and monitoring, centering around Microsoft's cloud computing platform, Azure.Continue Reading
Use this EC2 instance type comparison to power your AWS apps
To get the most out of AWS, organizations need to get the most out of their EC2 instances. Use this infographic to help choose the right AWS instance type and pricing plan.Continue Reading
How to protect and manage Azure Pipelines secrets with Key Vault
Follow along with this Azure Key Vault tutorial to securely manage passwords and other sensitive information in an Azure DevOps pipeline.Continue Reading
4 hybrid cloud use cases that can help enterprises
A hybrid cloud can be more trouble than it's worth, but that doesn't mean your IT team shouldn't consider it. Learn about the most common examples where this approach makes sense.Continue Reading
Decipher the true meaning of cloud native
The term "cloud native" has become a popular yet nebulous buzzword among IT pros. Get to the bottom of what it really means before the definition gets even murkier.Continue Reading
Watch this Azure Arc tutorial on hybrid cloud management
Get to know Microsoft's hybrid cloud service. Learn to use Azure Arc to connect a local machine to Azure, apply configuration policies and check configurations.Continue Reading
Get to know the core Oracle IaaS offerings
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure may not be for everyone, but it does have its appeal for certain workloads. Learn about the core IaaS tools that act as the service's foundation.Continue Reading
Learn how to negotiate your way to Azure cost savings
Discover how to counter Microsoft's sales playbook. ClearEdge Partners licensing specialist Steve Paradis explains how to navigate your next negotiation and get the best price for Azure.Continue Reading
Get to know cloud IoT services on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Use this rundown of IoT offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google to help decide which best suits your needs for collecting, processing and analyzing device data in the cloud.Continue Reading
Know your role in the cloud shared responsibility model
The shared responsibility model of cloud security keeps data safe -- except when it doesn't. Prevent your workloads from being the next target of hackers.Continue Reading
What is cloud migration? An introduction to moving to the cloud
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment.Continue Reading
Use these CloudWatch features to improve AWS app monitoring
Amazon CloudWatch ServiceLens, Synthetics and Contributor Insights give users more ways to monitor their AWS applications. Find out how these features work before you get started.Continue Reading
What is data separation and why is it important in the cloud?
Some enterprises avoid the public cloud due to its multi-tenant nature and data security concerns. Learn what data separation is and how it can keep your data safe.Continue Reading
AWS Local Zones offers low latency, with clear limitations
Get to know Local Zones, the AWS infrastructure deployment service built for customers that need to run low-latency applications in specific areas far from AWS Regions.Continue Reading
Compare cloud migration services for data and server needs
A cloud migration can be stressful, especially when it comes to getting started. Services are available to assist with the task, so here's where to turn.Continue Reading
How to carefully plan a database migration to the cloud
Plenty of organizations decide to migrate databases to the cloud. Is it the right move? Consider application type, provider lock-in and the appeal of cloud-specific features.Continue Reading
Good cloud migration planning helps avert downtime
Is your on-premises application ready to function in the cloud? The right preparation will help you to avoid downtime during a cloud migration.Continue Reading
Get a handle on AWS costs with these tips and tools
It's normal for your AWS bill to fluctuate, but don't let it spike for the wrong reasons. Take these steps to avoid unnecessary charges and keep your cloud costs in check.Continue Reading
Multi-cloud adoption is the future, so be prepared
The move towards multi-cloud is imminent for most enterprises, according to IDC. Find out what this means for organizations and how they will need to adapt.Continue Reading
Learn best practices for cloud automation on Microsoft Azure
Check out these best practices for workload automation on Microsoft Azure. Review the tools and techniques that can free your IT team to focus on more important responsibilities.Continue Reading
A look at AWS antipatterns: What not to do in the cloud
In this Q&A, Clive Harber, co-author of "Implementing Cloud Design Patterns for AWS," breaks down why traditional enterprises sometimes struggle to establish efficient cloud design patterns.Continue Reading
Beat vendor lock-in with a cloud exit strategy
Without a comprehensive cloud exit strategy, an organization might fall victim to vendor lock-in and find itself dependent on proprietary tools and services.Continue Reading
single-tenancy
Single-tenancy is an architecture in which a single instance of a software application and supporting infrastructure serves one customer.Continue Reading
Confidential computing promises secure cloud apps
Adopt confidential computing to protect sensitive data in the cloud. Learn the basics about these technologies and evaluate offerings from AWS, Google, Microsoft and others.Continue Reading
Speed up AWS Lambda cold starts with these strategies
Cold starts are a common and frustrating issue for AWS Lambda users. Learn why they happen and how to prewarm Lambda environments to minimize latency.Continue Reading
AWS Serverless Application Repository explained
To address the needs of its serverless users, AWS released its Serverless Application Repository. Explore the ways users can benefit and a few best practices everyone should follow when they use this feature.Continue Reading
multi-cloud strategy
A multi-cloud strategy is the procurement of cloud computing services from two or more public cloud providers. A multi-cloud strategy gives business and IT pros the ability to mix and match cloud services from different vendors.Continue Reading
Learn to run a CI pipeline with this Google Cloud Build tutorial
Follow this Google Cloud Build tutorial to build a continuous integration pipeline in Google Cloud. Incorporate Cloud Build with Cloud Source Repositories to make it work.Continue Reading
5 steps to kick-start your cloud incident response strategy
At this point, a cloud incident management strategy should not be optional for enterprises working in the cloud. Review these best practices to ensure your team is well-prepared.Continue Reading
Quiz yourself on the top cloud acquisitions of 2019
Enterprise needs constantly evolve, so cloud providers must keep their offerings fresh, often through acquisitions. Do you know the biggest buys from 2019? Let's see.Continue Reading