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Managing cloud infrastructure

• Modern dev practices exacerbate private cloud disadvantages

  The public cloud has become the go-to hosting environment for enterprise DevOps shops -- a trend that won't bode well for the future of private cloud architectures. Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of Google Cloud management tools

  Are you a Google Cloud expert? Can you ace this quiz focused on Google's management and monitoring tools? Find out how you stack up against your colleagues. Continue Reading

• Manage public cloud storage for optimal performance, costs

  Storage is one of the most commonly used resources on public clouds, which means admins should be well-versed in performance and cost optimization strategies. Use these expert tips to get started. Continue Reading

• Overcome IoT challenges for cloud-based workloads

  Organizations often build IoT apps on public clouds for their scalability, but these platforms introduce their own obstacles. Factor in these network, storage and security impacts. Continue Reading

• The first 5 steps to build a private cloud infrastructure

  To implement a private cloud, IT teams must start at the beginning -- and define what a cloud strategy will mean, exactly, to their organization -- before they proceed. Continue Reading

• Manage Azure resources with these top tips of 2017

  Looking to brush up on your Azure management skills? Check out these top tips from SearchCloudComputing in 2017 to more effectively manage VMs, APIs and more.Continue Reading

• Optimize a public cloud storage service with these performance tips

  Public cloud providers have a limited lineup of storage services, which makes optimization a challenge. Use these tips to boost performance and ensure your workloads run smoothly.Continue Reading

• Choose the best public cloud instances for your apps and budget

  Cloud computing instances can make or break application performance -- and costs. Evaluate your workloads to determine the right instance type and size before deployment.Continue Reading

• Explore the latest options for Azure public cloud management

  Microsoft has revamped and expanded features to streamline Azure management. Check out these five tips on Azure tools, automation and more to fine-tune your management process.Continue Reading

• Oscars flub evokes recent cloud-computing snafus

  Now that La La Land, er, Moonlight has won the Oscar for best picture, let's look back at some cloud computing flubs. May we all learn from our mistakes.Continue Reading

• What are some warnings signs I need bigger cloud computing instances?

  Choosing a cloud instance is not an easy task, and picking the wrong size can cost you in the long run. What are some red flags that suggest I need a larger instance type?Continue Reading

• Don't migrate apps to the cloud without considering the costs

  For many organizations, the public cloud is a way to cut costs -- but some apps may be costing you more in the cloud than you think. Find out which enterprise apps are better left on premises.Continue Reading

• Find the best Azure instance types for your workloads

  When it comes to choosing the best Azure compute instance for your workload, the options can be overwhelming. Use these tips to get on the right track.Continue Reading

• Here's how in-memory computing just became cloud's new BFF

  Storage and the cloud don't always go hand in hand. That's where in-memory computing comes in. Expert Christopher Tozzi explains how to take advantage of these new cloud options.Continue Reading

• Tips to right-size, not overprovision, public cloud capacity

  While enterprises want to be prepared in the cloud, they shouldn't have to pay for unused resources. Use these tips to right-size your cloud instances and avoid overprovisioning.Continue Reading