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Cloud computing SLAs
An Azure subscription management how-to
Subscriptions are not as black and white as they seem. Review the concepts, roles and challenges involved when planning and managing subscriptions for Azure. Continue Reading
Best practices for negotiating a SaaS SLA
SaaS apps offer convenience, but enterprises still need to do their due diligence with prospective vendors. Follow these tips to get the best SaaS service-level agreement. Continue Reading
Four tips to manage costs in a multi-cloud architecture
For some enterprises, it's difficult enough to manage and optimize the costs of a single cloud platform. And in a multi-cloud environment, those challenges only increase. Continue Reading
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Is your SLA in cloud computing negotiable?
While some are more flexible than others, not all SLAs are set in stone. Review your requirements with your cloud provider to see if there are areas you can negotiate. 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
Avoid the cloud computing SLA trap
Service-level agreements for cloud computing will fail unless you approach the process like a small project. Expert Tom Nolle offers three steps for creating an effective cloud SLA.Continue Reading
Embrace these cloud service-level agreement best practices
SLAs help users know what to expect from their cloud provider. But they also present a number of headaches for the enterprise, according to legal experts.Continue Reading
Evaluating a cloud computing SLA? Look at app workflows
Cloud expert Tom Nolle gives advice on evaluating a cloud computing SLA, including common mistakes, app and hybrid cloud workflow issues, response-time SLAs and more.Continue Reading
Three hybrid cloud management issues and how to tackle them
Hybrid cloud gives enterprises the best of private and public cloud worlds. But effective management starts with addressing three key issues.Continue Reading
What should I include on my hybrid cloud roadmap?
Given how rapidly IT evolves, it's tough to shape a long-term cloud strategy. So how can I build a hybrid cloud roadmap that lasts?Continue Reading
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How do I ensure hybrid cloud security and performance?
Deployment is only half of the hybrid cloud battle. How can I guarantee my hybrid environment is secure and high-performing?Continue Reading
Simplifying the complex cloud licensing equation
When it comes to cloud licensing, the devil's in the details -- from support to the fine print. Do you know what to look for to avoid getting burned?Continue Reading
Detect cloud computing SLA mumbo jumbo like a boss
Service-level agreements are crucial to ensure cloud providers meet expectations. A strong cloud SLA starts with answering five common questions.Continue Reading
How do I know my public cloud provider keeps data separate?
The public cloud comes with risks, so it's imperative to trust a cloud provider. What should you look for to ensure your provider meets your needs and expectations?Continue Reading
What is data separation and why is it important in the cloud?
Many users avoid the public cloud due to its multi-tenant nature and data security concerns. What is data separation and how can it keep your data safe?Continue Reading