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• Cloud compliance strategies for a multi-cloud world

  Cloud computing and compliance don't need to be at odds -- even when an organization uses services from multiple cloud providers. Here's how to meet your compliance goals. Continue Reading

• How to live with loss of control with cloud software updates

  IT pros don't have the same control over updates and versions in the cloud as they do on premises. Stay ahead of the changes and communicate to staff to lessen any negative impacts. Continue Reading

• Ensure cloud migration security with these tips

  Security is always a concern in the data center, as well as in cloud -- but what about during a migration? Learn how to protect sensitive data both in transit and before it goes live. Continue Reading

• BigQuery updates highlight AI push, but work remains

  Google took a different approach than AWS and Microsoft when it built a service for ad hoc SQL queries. See how that played a role in the latest round of updates to BigQuery. Continue Reading

• Choose the right on-premises-to-cloud migration method

  One of the first steps in a cloud migration is to choose a data transfer model. There are two primary options to consider -- online and offline -- but be sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons. Continue Reading

• Azure resource management tips to optimize a cloud deployment

  Prepare -- or revamp -- an Azure cloud strategy with these essential resource management tips for workload resiliency, access control and more.Continue Reading

• What to expect -- and not expect -- from serverless computing

  The scope of serverless computing continues to evolve as cloud providers try to reduce the drawbacks and join the technology with containers.Continue Reading

• Conduct cloud security training across the business

  A well-educated staff is one of the best tools in the fight against security breaches. Consider these tips to prepare your employees for the risks in the cloud.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

• Manage cloud APIs wisely with these 4 tips

  Users can get caught in the weeds of APIs in the cloud. Learn the best tools, top factors and cost optimization techniques for cloud APIs to maximize application performance.Continue Reading

• Cloud cost implications of the 5 V's of big data

  Moving analytics to the cloud opens a lot doors for users, but only if they keep costs in check and understand the 5 V's of big data -- volume, variety, velocity, veracity and value.Continue Reading

• Navigate public cloud availability zones for optimal performance

  Google's recent outages show that AZs aren't a panacea for high availability. See how differences in cloud vendors' approaches to isolation can affect workload performance.Continue Reading

• Mock services create parity between local and cloud dev environments

  Developers don't want to run into issues when moving between local and cloud development environments. Find out how to get parity between the two.Continue Reading

• Move to the cloud -- without blowing the budget

  Cloud migration can be expensive -- especially if you don't approach it strategically. Carefully consider what to move, and learn how to avoid costly missteps.Continue Reading

• 5 tips to right-size your cloud instances and VMs

  Improperly sized cloud instances and VMs can wreak havoc on your budget and decrease performance. Delve deeper into right-sizing with these five best practices.Continue Reading