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• How to build a successful cloud migration plan

  Migrating to the cloud is not a simple task. Not all workloads benefit from the move, so hammer out a solid cloud migration strategy first. Continue Reading

• Kick-start your app migration strategy with these best practices

  As the cloud becomes more popular, most enterprises will need a migration strategy. Before they move to the public cloud, companies should step back and assess their applications and migration methods. Continue Reading

• Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

  Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape. Continue Reading

• 5 best ways to minimize cloud scaling costs

  Many factors can contribute to a high public cloud bill -- one of which is scalability. Apply these five practices to effectively scale cloud resources without breaking the bank. Continue Reading

• Control resource sprawl in multi-cloud architectures

  Resource sprawl can occur quickly and easily in a multi-cloud deployment. Learn how to dodge this costly, yet common, issue with these five best practices. Continue Reading

• Azure Reserved Instances boost flexibility around VM size

  A recent Azure update for Reserved Instances offers enterprises increased flexibility in terms of VM size, but it also comes with some additional management tasks.Continue Reading

• Support for SaaS applications demands a hands-on approach

  While they reduce some management burdens for enterprise IT teams, SaaS apps don't exactly run on autopilot, either. Be sure to put a proper support model in place.Continue Reading

• Cost management the next big issue in multi-cloud computing

  Multi-cloud computing continues to make its way into the enterprises and, as it does, introduces some significant cost management challenges.Continue Reading

• Avoid runaway costs to keep a cloud budget in check

  Wasteful spending is still a prominent issue for enterprises in the cloud. Admins need to do their homework -- before migration -- to rein in runaway cloud costs.Continue Reading

• Don't let scalability ruin a cloud cost management strategy

  Scalability is one of the cloud's biggest advantages, but misuse of the feature can cost you. Pay special attention to these three rules to avoid unwanted billing surprises.Continue Reading

• Accounting for cloud computing costs requires a new approach

  As cloud waste takes a big bite out of IT budgets, cloud administrators must shift their spending mindsets and consider management tools to help avoid unnecessary costs.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

• Implement a data purge strategy to reduce public cloud costs

  When you hold on to old data, cloud storage costs can become increasingly steep. Learn to let go with a formal policy for cloud data purges.Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud computing demands careful IT cost allocation

  A multi-cloud environment has its benefits, but without proper management, cost allocation gets tough. Follow these tips for resource tagging, budget alerts and more.Continue Reading

• Manage containers in cloud computing to prevent sprawl, cut costs

  Too much of a good thing, including cloud containers, can cost you more in public cloud. Review three options to prevent container sprawl -- and the high price tag that comes with it.Continue Reading