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• 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

• virtual private cloud (VPC)

  A virtual private cloud (VPC) is the logical division of a service provider's public cloud multi-tenant architecture to support private cloud computing. Continue Reading

• vertical cloud

  A vertical cloud is a set of cloud computing services optimized for use in a particular industry, or for a specific business model. Continue Reading

• Are you on the right cloud computing career path?

  As more advanced cloud technologies and deployment models emerge, it's important to future-proof your career. Check your resume against these expert suggestions. Continue Reading

• Get started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

  Despite its benefits, Red Hat OpenShift is just one technology amid a growing list intended to simplify container management and deployment for development and ops teams. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • virtual private cloud (VPC)
  • vertical cloud
  • private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)

  • cloud management
  • IBM Bluemix Local
  • HP Helion (Hewlett-Packard Helion)

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• Words to go: Basic cloud computing terms

  New to cloud computing? Use this list of basic terms to familiarize yourself with common deployment models, service categories and top providers.Continue Reading

• private cloud (internal cloud or corporate cloud)

  Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.Continue Reading

• Set up Azure Multi-Factor Authentication for more secure cloud access

  Enterprises can never be too careful when it comes to security. Protect your Azure deployment with multiple verification methods and devices -- without putting a burden on users.Continue Reading

• cloud management

  Cloud management is the exercise of administrative control over public, private and hybrid clouds. A well-implemented cloud management strategy enables users to maintain control over these dynamic and scalable cloud computing environments.Continue Reading

• IBM Bluemix Local

  IBM Bluemix Local is a private version of the IBM Bluemix public cloud platform. Users deploy the IBM Bluemix Local platform on their own on-premises hardware, behind their firewall within their own data center.Continue Reading

• How to effectively work with multiple cloud providers

  Before working with multiple cloud providers, evaluate their services for compute, storage, security and more.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

• 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

• Guiding your enterprise to the SoftLayer cloud platform

  With a range of service offerings, the SoftLayer cloud platform is central to IBM's cloud strategy. But what options are under the SoftLayer umbrella?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