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• How to modify rules in a default OpenStack security group

  OpenStack security groups allow admins to control traffic into cloud computing instances. But is it possible to change the rules within a default group? 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

• Evolve your cloud cost management strategy for serverless computing

  Serverless computing can save enterprises money, but only for certain applications. Know your workload patterns, test processing times and use a cost calculator to stay on track. Continue Reading

• Proper hybrid cloud deployment means not repeating old mistakes

  Hybrid cloud usage is on the rise. Before making the jump, ask the right questions about the organization, applications and cloud vendors to ensure a clean transition. Continue Reading

• What are some ways to stop and restart OpenStack instances?

  Admins can pause, suspend, shelve or stop a compute instance in OpenStack. But what are the key differences between each option? Continue Reading

• Select the right cloud regions, availability zones to optimize costs

  Cloud computing can bring a multitude of unexpected costs. To stay within budget, evaluate the costs associated with regions and availability zones.Continue Reading

• To manage multiple clouds, look to automation

  Using multiple clouds can help an organization achieve added resiliency and flexibility. The strategy might even save on costs. Still, the multicloud approach is complicated.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

• What hybrid cloud best practices should admins know?

  Hybrid cloud usage is on the rise. Before making the jump, ask the right questions about the organization, applications and cloud vendors to ensure a clean transition.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

• Build cloud web services with microservices

  Building cloud web services with microservices provides benefits, such as scalability, and allows enterprise apps to access new features and tools. Follow these steps for success.Continue Reading

• Automation's role in moving cloud workloads through a multicloud world

  To effectively manage a multicloud environment, consider both the application structures and your deployment choices. Automation helps, but be strategic about workload decisions.Continue Reading

• Set up an identity and access management system for public cloud

  To increase security and monitor user access to public cloud resources such as compute and APIs, admins can use federated identity and access management.Continue Reading

• Reduce the costs of cloud computing heading into 2017

  Factors ranging from resource sprawl to a lack of coordination can make cloud computing costs unnecessarily high. Trim your expenses with these cost-cutting tips.Continue Reading

• Manage a hybrid cloud deployment with these top tips from 2016

  Without an effective management strategy, IT teams can't fully realize the benefits of hybrid cloud. Learn how to tackle network bottlenecks, manage data and more with these tips.Continue Reading