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• Cloud certifications that stand out from the crowd

  Cloud computing knowledge is almost a must-have in today's IT market. To land that dream job, consider these cloud certifications and courses. Continue Reading

• Building a fluid cloud architecture

  Fluid cloud promises to enable greater cloud agility and a variety of use cases in enterprise applications and telecom services. Continue Reading

• How to avoid security issues in cloud computing

  Allowing departments free range may create security issues for cloud computing within an entire enterprise. Continue Reading

• Combine cloud and mobility for productivity holy grail

  While the cloud can save businesses big bucks, it also makes them more productive. And when combined with mobility, that productivity soars. Continue Reading

• Crafting a cloud business case execs can't resist

  For some executives, the cloud is still a frightening proposition. But with a solid business case, even the biggest cloud skeptics become believers. Continue Reading

• Eight signs your private cloud project is doomed

  Despite their many benefits, private cloud deployments are fraught with potential risks. Here are eight mistakes many enterprises make in their private cloud projects.Continue Reading

• Should PaaS providers fear the Docker invasion?

  Docker and platform as a service providers offer similar features, making the container platform a PaaS alternative. So will Docker fully replace PaaS?Continue Reading

• Don't bet on cost-efficiency with cloud migrations

  Many organizations move to the cloud with dollar signs in their eyes. However, cloud cost savings aren't guaranteed for every enterprise app.Continue Reading

• Top five cloud computing tips so far in 2015

  The cloud market continues to evolve, with many moves and developments. And as 2015 hits the halfway mark, here are five tips to brace for the future.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

• Cloud cost optimization techniques for enterprise apps

  While cloud is known for its cost-efficiency, the savings don't always come easy. Follow these three steps to optimize your cloud application costs.Continue Reading

• Top five APM tools for capacity planning

  Learn about five popular APM tools that have added capacity and demand planning to ensure improved user needs.Continue Reading

• Put microservices, cloud at heart of your IoT strategy

  While many IT pros assume IoT is all about the network, other technologies, such as microservices and cloud, should play an equally important role.Continue Reading

• Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization

  Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan.Continue Reading

• Are DevOps, cloud made for each other?

  DevOps and cloud go hand-in-hand, according to many experts, which means IT's use of cloud computing may make DevOps tools an inevitability.Continue Reading

• Seven cloud security risks that will ruin your day

  Placing data -- and trust -- in public cloud has its risks. While tools and services can boost cloud security, here are seven risks that can ruin a project.Continue Reading

• Three hybrid cloud advantages that fly under the radar

  While some hybrid cloud advantages, such as greater flexibility, are obvious, others fly under the radar. Are you missing out on hybrid cloud perks?Continue Reading

• Getting a handle on Google Cloud Platform options

  With a range of options for big data, storage and more, Google Cloud Platform has become the public cloud of choice for many enterprise users.Continue Reading

• Tips on building a hybrid cloud management strategy

  The evolution and increasing popularity of the cloud has led to the development of a hybrid model -- a combination of public and private clouds. The hybrid alternative to the traditional cloud may be the best choice for organizations. Ideally, an ...Continue Reading

• Keeping up data flow with BDaaS

  As companies create larger amounts of data, dealing with that data becomes an issue. Learn how BDaaS is meant to work with data efficiently.Continue Reading

• Criteria for choosing a public cloud provider

  When it comes to choosing a public cloud provider, cost is often top of mind. But other factors, such as VM migration, storage and autoscaling, should also be considered.Continue Reading

• Overcoming complex multi-cloud management challenges

  Deploying multiple cloud platforms offers the enterprise greater flexibility and choice. But multi-cloud management is still a pain point for IT.Continue Reading

• GhangorCloud suite checks if you've been good or bad

  GhangorCloud focuses on data-leak prevention by fusing contextual and conceptual reasoning with an identity and role-based governance, risk and compliance model.Continue Reading

• Azure Service Fabric expands outside Microsoft

  Microsoft's Azure Service Fabric was created to simplify the creation of highly scalable apps and support massive stateful transactional loads.Continue Reading

• Insiders offer advice on big data in the cloud

  Moving big data into the cloud can be complex and challenging. To ease your journey, experts offer advice for evaluating cloud platforms, services and tools.Continue Reading

• Minimize threats through public cloud security testing

  Security concerns deter many IT pros from adopting public cloud. But security testing tools and a sound strategy can help them conquer their fears.Continue Reading

• When should a developer transition to DBaaS?

  Managing and scaling from a DB to a DBaaS takes a significant effort for a developer. Find out to make those updates a little easier.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

• 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

• Improve cloud portability for better end user experience

  In the evolving mobile and cloud markets, end users strongly impact business decision making. Learn how cloud portability impacts end user experiences.Continue Reading

• Is my public cloud provider right for hybrid cloud?

  Not all public cloud providers are created equal. So how can I tell if my provider sets me up for hybrid cloud success?Continue Reading

• Achieving zero trust security in the cloud

  Zero trust security policies are tough to scale in physical implementations. But with virtualization and cloud, IT can overcome that challenge.Continue Reading

• Best practices for BPaaS adoption

  Learn why more and more businesses are adopting BPaaS and how it differs from other service layers.Continue Reading

• Expanding PaaS opportunities lead to confusion

  At first, platform as a service, or PaaS, was adopted primarily as a cloud development environment. Since then, PaaS uses have expanded to fit specific application and services needs and have been integrated with IaaS platforms. The variety of ...Continue Reading

• How to choose the best cloud big data platform

  Finding the best cloud big data platform requires picking a database model, choosing a cloud service or cloud platform, and reviewing their features.Continue Reading

• A primer on public cloud benefits

  When used to extend existing data center footprints, public cloud can deliver big benefits for data backup and scalability.Continue Reading

• Maximize your ROI with cloud storage management

  While cloud storage may seem simple, there's a lot to consider to maximize ROI. Make sure security, metadata and management are top of mind.Continue Reading

• Increase efficiency with cloud-based project management

  At the Clarizen@Work Conference, enterprise architects discussed the importance of cloud-based project management for providing better innovation and efficiency to enterprises.Continue Reading

• The cloud's future lies in agility-based hybridization tools

  Agility-based hybridization tools are key to the cloud's future. By using them, new development can exploit all the cloud's value.Continue Reading

• Cloud and big data don't necessarily mean Hadoop

  The cloud and big data don't always mean Hadoop. Careful study is required before choosing the right technology, says consultant Tom Nolle.Continue Reading

• Making SaaS integration an on-going IT priority

  Deploying SaaS apps doesn't necessarily signal the end for your on-premises ones. Instead, IT should be continually focused on making the two work together.Continue Reading

• Five quick links: Managing big data in the cloud

  Cloud computing can streamline big data management and analysis. But, before diving in, be sure to know the latest in cloud and big data technology.Continue Reading

• Prevent cloud billing shock with cost monitoring tools

  Businesses move to cloud for cost efficiency. However, without proper monitoring tools, their cloud bill might be steeper than expected.Continue Reading

• Deploying cloud storage resources

  Resource control is essential for companies that are placing their faith in the cloud. For all of its potential organizational benefits, poor cloud adoption and resourcing issues can limit the cost efficiencies. This guide outlines the best way for ...Continue Reading

• Who should be crafting my cloud budget?

  IT plays a crucial role in planning and tracking cloud budgets. But should my business and finance executives also have a heavy hand in the process?Continue Reading

• Does my cloud broker hold the key to service success?

  Cloud services brokers serve as valuable intermediaries between an organization and its cloud provider. But what other benefits do they deliver?Continue Reading

• Cloud migrations often -- but not always -- reduce app TCO

  With high hopes for reducing TCO, many enterprises migrate apps to the cloud. But, depending on the app, those cost reductions aren't always in the cards.Continue Reading

• Pains of assessing cloud computing costs lingers

  Executives still struggle to address cloud problems like cost assessment. Consultant Tom Nolle breaks down several of the lingering cloud issues.Continue Reading

• Cloud DevOps requires shift in IT, business thinking

  Cloud DevOps requires IT and the business side of organizations to make some changes to work together. Read on to find out the changes they should make.Continue Reading

• An enterprise guide to Microsoft Azure cloud

  While Amazon Web Services is the reigning cloud king, Microsoft Azure is among the elite. Get to know Microsoft's cloud with this complete Azure guide.Continue Reading

• In cloud storage, options abound

  This handbook examines cloud-based storage in terms of cost, manageability, scalability, security, latency/availability and more. While cost and security remain pressing concerns, cloud-based storage holds an increasing appeal for more ...Continue Reading

• Control vital to build a solid hybrid cloud environment

  While many organizations want cloud access control with private cloud, hybrid cloud offers an internal environment coupled with public cloud resources.Continue Reading

• Effective management key to a clear cloud usage picture

  As many organizations continue to adopt cloud, it's important to understand effective cloud management -- from control to choosing the right provider.Continue Reading

• Time for IT to rein in cloud computing control

  Developers have enjoyed an era of 'free cloud love,' with unlimited public cloud access. But nothing lasts forever, as IT looks to rein in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Five cloud experts to follow on social media

  The cloud computing market is growing and evolving at lightning speed. To keep up, follow five of the top cloud experts in 2015 on social media.Continue Reading

• Keep hackers at bay with cloud governance and security

  After a high-profile breach, many are quick to point a finger at cloud. But with a solid cloud governance and security strategy, there's not much to fear.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of microservices architectures

  Take this short quiz on microservices to find out how much you really know about this architectural design.Continue Reading

• AWS and OpenStack hybrid cloud a balancing act

  Using a mix of services from OpenStack and AWS, one company gained efficiency and agility -- without sacrificing control.Continue Reading

• What we learned about application migration to the cloud in 2014

  This recap of what we learned about application migration to the cloud in 2014 features content from multiple sites and offers developers helpful information for their next migration project.Continue Reading

• Cloud architects confront integration complications

  Cloud architects can use several DevOps techniques for cloud application integration, including the design, deploy and manage progression.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

• Overcome the most feared cloud security issues in 2015

  Security is a big concern for companies considering cloud deployments. However, many cloud security issues are self-inflicted.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 microservices bring agility to SOA

  Learn about a new style of application development called microservices and how it is bringing Agile development to classic SOA services.Continue Reading

• Protecting this house: IT’s role in cloud security

  Securing applications and data is essential for any organization, but the responsibility isn’t evenly distributed. In the ever-shifting cloud landscape, it’s important for IT to create a governance approach that resembles an ongoing process and not ...Continue Reading

• What apps are suited for being hosted in the cloud?

  What types of applications are best suited for being hosted in the cloud? Read this expert answer to find out.Continue Reading

• SaaS platform changes: Is there a migration model?

  Is there a data migration model if a company leaves the SaaS platform it has been using? Read this expert answer to find out.Continue Reading

• Top 8 cloud-based application development tips of 2014

  Review the most popular cloud application development tips on SearchCloudApplications in 2014.Continue Reading

• Guide to cloud application testing

  Learn how to manage and test cloud application in this essential guide.Continue Reading

• A cloud management tools comparison guide

  With its complex nature, cloud management can get bumpy at times. Luckily, cloud management tools from VMware, Dell and others can help.Continue Reading

• Learn from failure with a cloud project post-mortem

  It's easy to point fingers at team members following a cloud project failure. But learning from what went wrong can help companies move beyond cloud disappointments.Continue Reading

• Cloud-based management comes with trade-off

  As cloud application deployment numbers continue to rise, enterprise IT's need for cloud-based management tools grows. However, that demand may go unanswered.Continue Reading

• Learning to love the complex multi-cloud

  Multi-clouds come with complexity, but can offer a more cost-efficient and valuable environment. Will enterprise IT learn to love a multi-cloud approach?Continue Reading

• How to secure REST API endpoints for cloud applications

  When designing APIs, developers must make good decisions about security design components that show who's using what API, when and for what purpose. This tip offers insights into the critical components for securing APIs.Continue Reading

• Private cloud hardware planning critical for new projects

  There are many considerations for building a private cloud, especially with a tight budget. Keep costs in check by carefully planning out hardware, capacity, storage and networking.Continue Reading

• Three misses that cause cloud failure

  The number of organizations moving data and applications to the cloud is rising, but so is the number of cloud failures. Here are the three leading causes of cloud death.Continue Reading

• Breaking down the three stages of cloud data encryption

  Security remains a major concern for moving data to the cloud. Although data encryption provides protection, decisions need to be made regarding when, where and how to encrypt data heading to cloud.Continue Reading

• How to make enterprise IT hire you in a cloud career

  From keeping up with the cloud's evolution to quelling security concerns, cloud admins have their work cut out for them -- but if you can master these skills, you'll be a desirable candidate for the job.Continue Reading

• Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud

  Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome.Continue Reading

• Target, Home Depot breach highlight need for cloud encryption

  Retail shoppers expect their card information is secure, but recent hacker attacks at Target and Home Depot proved otherwise. Is cloud encryption the best weapon for fending off hackers?Continue Reading

• Is it possible to block employees from public cloud access?

  Security concerns lead to organizations blacklisting some public cloud services as they would certain websites -- but not all blacklisting is increasing productivity.Continue Reading

• Enterprises overlook common cloud application migration snags

  Take it from the experts: Migrating an application to the cloud doesn't have to be as hard as it seems. But that doesn't mean you can jump in without proper planning and forethought.Continue Reading

• Apache Sqoop a crucial link for big data analytics in the cloud

  Hadoop is becoming the popular enterprise choice for big data analytics, but getting your data there isn't so simple. Apache Sqoop is stepping in to help bring the vital data from your database to Hadoop.Continue Reading

• Five steps to moving mission-critical applications to the cloud

  Some enterprises see migrating mission-critical apps to public cloud as an insurmountable obstacle. But, common sense precautions can smooth the transition of even the most crucial workloads.Continue Reading

• Three ways to bridge the gap between IaaS and PaaS

  Evolution from IaaS to PaaS seems like a no-brainer as the benefits of cloud platforms becomes clear. However, there's no one way to skin a cat, and finding the best path to PaaS means sifting through three possible options.Continue Reading

• iPaaS vendors: 'Old and experienced' vs. 'born in the cloud'

  Software tester Amy Reichert reviews the top iPaaS vendors and offers advice on choosing between veteran companies and those born in the cloud.Continue Reading

• Netflix model citizen for creating highly available cloud apps

  The first rule about building highly available cloud apps is: You do not think of apps; you think of services. But that's only the first rule.Continue Reading

• Attain magical five nines availability for cloud applications

  Every company seeks the magical five nines -- or 99.999% availability. If major providers can't promise it, how can you get it?Continue Reading

• Smaller cloud success stories found in shadows of Netflix, Facebook

  When asked about cloud success stories, most IT pros point to Netflix. But daily cloud wins from smaller companies may mean more in the long term.Continue Reading

• Types of cloud application integration

  Learn about strategies and vendors if your company is looking to cloud application integration.Continue Reading

• The security impact of moving public key infrastructure to public cloud

  Moving security controls like public key infrastructure to the cloud can save money, but is cloud security strong enough to handle it?Continue Reading

• Niche providers make a splash in the cloud computing market

  With big fish such as Amazon and Google stealing cloud computing market share, lesser-known providers must make a splash to get noticed.Continue Reading

• Cloud value proposition heightened with proper cost controls

  Public cloud marketing hype promises cost savings, but your budget can easily be destroyed without mitigating cloud's unpredictable costs.Continue Reading

• Breaking down what's in your cloud SLA

  A cloud SLA can be scary. Filled with governance, security and uptime clauses, it's a lot to handle. Taking it step by step can make it less daunting.Continue Reading

• Maintain cloud computing compliance in the enterprise -- or else

  Cloud compliance is a moving target, so enterprise IT must be diligent to stay on top of changing requirements and regulations to avoid sanctions.Continue Reading

• DRaaS pricing lifts the burden of backup responsibilities

  Disaster recovery in the cloud means even the little guys can have an affordable DR plan.Continue Reading

• IBM's Watson supercomputer gives developers access to cognitive cloud

  IBM makes the Watson supercomputer available to developers and brings the cognitive cloud to Internet applications.Continue Reading

• Migrating to Office 365 requires planning, pilot-testing

  Contributor Tom Nolle explains why companies migrating to Office 365 need to plan, pilot-test and verify at every step.Continue Reading

• RTO, RPO metrics find the true value of a cloud DR strategy

  IT pros are intrigued by cloud DR’s shortened recovery, but companies should really be looking at RTO and RPO metrics for cloud DR’s true value.Continue Reading

• Climbing out of an AWS EC2 cost sinkhole

  Building a cloud without considering the future can be costly. Hybrid clouds or moving off a provider are ways to stem financial bleeding.Continue Reading