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• Ask these 5 questions before deploying cloud HA

  IT teams can build HA into their organization's cloud apps, but is it worth it? And how much is too much? Ask these and other critical questions before architecting for HA. Continue Reading

• Know the tools needed to bake cloud HA into apps

  The cost for HA might outweigh the benefit for many cloud apps. But, before you can debate the need to architect a highly redundant system, you need to know the tools at your disposal. Continue Reading

• A guide to a cloud-to-cloud migration with 7 key steps

  When an enterprise migrates between cloud environments, planning and process are more important than products and technology -- at least in the short term. Continue Reading

• How to set up an Azure Kubernetes cluster using the UI

  Watch this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create and deploy a cluster in Azure Kubernetes Service and get your organization started with container-based applications. Continue Reading

• multi-tenant cloud

  A multi-tenant cloud is a cloud computing architecture that allows customers to share computing resources in a public or private cloud. Each tenant's data is isolated and remains invisible to other tenants. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • multi-tenant cloud
  • cloud integration
  • cloud database
  • Cloudability

  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • cloud computing
  • hybrid cloud
  • web application development

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• Explore multi-cloud Kubernetes deployment options

  IT teams can use Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized workloads across multiple clouds -- but it's not the best approach for everyone. Look at the benefits and implementation options.Continue Reading

• Get to know Microsoft's Azure IoT services

  With so many connected devices distributed across the globe, enterprises need a way to manage and monitor their IoT assets. See what Azure services are available to help.Continue Reading

• 5 types of cloud skills that IT professionals should know

  Cloud computing has spawned a spectrum of new IT roles, and professionals must sharpen their technology expertise to remain competitive in the job market. Review these top skills that IT pros should focus on.Continue Reading

• Learn core Google AI and machine learning tools

  Looking to infuse AI and machine learning into your cloud apps? Use this list of terms to explore which Google cloud services offer features for speech to text, image analysis and more.Continue Reading

• Build an event-driven cloud app with serverless SLAs in mind

  Each cloud provider defines serverless uptime differently. Consider platform reliability, other guarantees and refund rates before building an event-driven app.Continue Reading

• Guide to Google Cloud Platform services in the enterprise

  This Google Cloud Platform guide brings admins and developers up to speed on the vendor's portfolio following Google Cloud Next '19 and offers best practices to deploy and manage Google VMs, containers and more.Continue Reading

• cloud integration

  Cloud integration is the act of combining different cloud-based systems into an integral whole. The term may also refer to joining cloud-based systems with on-premises systems.Continue Reading

• 7 cloud computing job roles to advance your career

  The cloud rapidly evolves, so cloud jobs must adapt accordingly. Job openings are going fast, so review these positions and their qualifications to plan your next move.Continue Reading

• Must-attend cloud conferences in the second half of 2019

  Ready to expand your knowledge and skill sets? Check out these popular cloud conferences from April to December 2019.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Cloud networking basics

  Networking requirements for the cloud are different than on premises. Dig into these terms to get a sense for the network services and capabilities needed to run a cloud app.Continue Reading