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Cloud application monitoring and performance
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
Get started with Azure tags
The more Azure resources an organization consumes, the harder it becomes to track those resources. Proper tagging can help manage and automate workloads, as well as control costs. Continue Reading
Review these Azure Service Bus best practices
When applications talk, you need to listen. Learn about Microsoft's cloud messaging service, its main features, best practices to follow and practical applications. Continue Reading
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Test your cloud automation and orchestration expertise
Are you familiar with the tools and services available for cloud orchestration and automation? Take this quiz and see how you stack up. Continue Reading
Smart strategies for application monitoring in the cloud
Are your cloud applications secure? Do they satisfy your performance expectations? Do they cost you too much? Application monitoring is vital to cloud success. 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
cloud computing
Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and ...Continue Reading
Map out a smooth migration to Azure Resource Manager
As the classic Azure portal becomes outmoded, enterprises need to migrate to ARM -- but the change doesn't always come easy. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth move.Continue Reading
Dig into Azure Kubernetes Service networking options
Enterprises that choose the wrong AKS networking option could face poor performance and higher costs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each option before you rush in.Continue Reading
Write your first Google Cloud Function with these three tips
To build a serverless function, many developers require a shift in mindset. Use these three tips to create a cost-effective and high-performing function in Google Cloud Platform.Continue Reading
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Azure Availability Zones enable more resilient cloud apps
'Downtime' is a dreaded word for mission-critical applications. Learn how availability zones in Azure can promote uptime and keep your workloads running.Continue Reading
Five critical tests for cloud application performance, security
To keep end users happy, dev teams should regularly test the performance and security of cloud-hosted applications. Tools from cloud providers and third-party vendors can help.Continue Reading
Cloud application performance hinges on a solid testing plan
When you neglect quality control testing, cloud app performance can suffer. Explore specific types of tests to run and tools that can guide the process.Continue Reading
Prepare and manage enterprise apps for an IaaS model
A growing number of businesses see the value in infrastructure as a service. But without careful app migration and management practices, the benefits of cloud can be lost.Continue Reading
Four types of cloud KPIs to track and optimize a deployment
After migration, it's important to ensure the cloud is a valuable asset to your business. These four types of metrics can help you monitor user satisfaction, IT costs and more.Continue Reading