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December 02, 2016 02 Dec'16
Multicloud computing bliss not yet a reality for all IT shops

Experts predict multicloud computing will be a top enterprise trend in 2017, but some cloud users question whether the touted benefits are worth the jump over significant IT management hurdles.
July 28, 2016 28 Jul'16
Latest Xen bug has limited impact on cloud users

Another Xen bug generated some headlines this week, but it's much ado about nothing for most cloud consumers.
January 21, 2016 21 Jan'16
Cloud outage audit update: The challenges with uptime

Public cloud vendors improved uptime percentages in 2015, while customers have learned to better handle cloud outages and what works best in their environments.
September 11, 2015 11 Sep'15
New Google cloud service takes on AWS Spot Instances

Google's Preemptible VMs provide an alternative to AWS Spot Instances, but there are significant differences between the two low-cost cloud resources.
May 19, 2015 19 May'15
OpenStack private cloud meets high IO demands

When costs of higher-IO workloads escalated in public cloud, media company Ooyala turned to a managed OpenStack private cloud.
March 30, 2015 30 Mar'15
Cloud vendors improve Xen reboot tactics, communication

Xen reboots through live migration and other tactics for patching the hypervisor vulnerability point to better resiliency in public cloud.
March 25, 2015 25 Mar'15
Pivotal Cloud Foundry clears path to Amazon Web Services

Pivotal Cloud Foundry is offering one-click connections to AWS, as well as free infrastructure management for subscription customers.
March 12, 2015 12 Mar'15
Hybrid cloud management battle brews between VMware and AWS

VMware plans to allow its customers to move virtual machines into and out of the AWS cloud and AWS has a plugin for vCenter. Which approach will prevail?
January 16, 2015 16 Jan'15
IBM Bluemix PaaS a strong contender against AWS

IBM SoftLayer shops praise the Bluemix platform and Watson API, but can Big Blue win the hearts and minds of developers elsewhere?
January 16, 2015 16 Jan'15
IBM SoftLayer IaaS stands up to AWS with free support, networking

IBM's SoftLayer IaaS offers low-cost networking and free support, tempting some customers away from AWS.
November 21, 2014 21 Nov'14
Q&A: AWS Docker integration marks new era for Linux containers

In this Q&A, Docker CEO Ben Golub discusses integration with AWS and future development of the hugely popular container technology.
August 13, 2014 13 Aug'14
IaaS cloud race far from over

Amazon Web Services remains the frontrunner in the IaaS cloud market, but Microsoft Azure has made strides to improve its cloud. Can Microsoft capitalize on its advantages and make a bigger dent?
March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14
New Google Cloud Platform features, price cuts put AWS on notice

Google Cloud Platform is looking better and better to AWS users with new instance types and price cuts. Cisco's cloud, however, has to earn its chops.
March 18, 2014 18 Mar'14
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.
February 07, 2014 07 Feb'14
Can VMware's hybrid cloud service reach beyond virtualization users?

The vCHS public cloud appeals to VMware's existing virtualization users, but it may struggle to attract new customers and succeed beyond IaaS.

KVM troubleshooting in six simple steps

To troubleshoot common KVM issues, start by checking the logs. Then, isolate the issue and check the VM status using virsh ...

Manage Switch Embedded Teaming in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

You can create and manage a Switch Embedded Team in Hyper-V using just a few PowerShell commands, but there are specific ...

Use Sysprep to generalize Hyper-V VMs for rapid deployment

Microsoft's Sysprep tool enables rapid Hyper-V VM configuration and deployment through image generalization. Use commands to ...

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Design a Horizon View upgrade plan

Move between VMware Horizon View versions with a careful plan to avoid issues. You should break up the process by first upgrading...

VMware's strategy includes container integration, VM management

Containers have grown in popularity, but containers and VMs aren't an either/or proposition. VMware aims to integrate PKS with ...

Use flash with vSAN, ESXi virtual flash caching and VMFS data stores

ESXi can use flash storage in a variety of ways. Ultimately, however, the degree to which ESXi supports flash storage varies ...

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Understand and evaluate the user profile management system

Profile management tools can help admins keep tabs on user profiles and information as long as they properly evaluate the ...

How to accurately assess your VDI hardware needs

Overestimating or underestimating hardware needs for a VDI deployment can cause major problems for IT. With a few simple pieces ...

Monitor VDI performance in these five key areas

To help maintain a good user experience, IT should turn to VDI monitoring products that look at the performance of deployment ...

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Pave a lasting AWS career path

While cloud certifications might help you land an AWS job, most employers look for IT pros with a mix of training and hands-on ...

Build an AWS incident response plan in four key steps

Enterprises should develop and test an incident response plan for an AWS deployment -- before a hack ever occurs. Follow these ...

To secure AWS, a human touch goes a long way

Even with recent advancements around cloud automation, security and resiliency still require a human touch. Sharpen your skills ...

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Data center monitoring best practices simplify software choice

Metrics are essential to keep any data center operating smoothly. With monitoring software and best practices, admins can ...

What to know before selecting DCIM software

Your DCIM needs will dictate what type of software is best for your workflow. Be sure to evaluate usability, expandability and ...

Work a command-line interface in Linux with these permissions and prompts

The command-line interface is an integral part of the Linux management environment. With sudo permissions and remote connectivity...

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Thorough Exchange Server testing regimen eliminates doubt

Don't assume your Exchange 2016 implementation will work because you bought the right gear. Follow these pointers to execute a ...

Organize Active Directory with these strategies

Administrators tasked with cleaning up the Active Directory user group structure need not search any further. Use these tips to ...

Adobe zero-day fix precedes June Patch Tuesday

Adobe closed a zero-day vulnerability last week, which Microsoft added to its June Patch Tuesday updates. Administrators have a ...

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Tips and tricks for interacting with customers on social media

To customers, all channels are equal: phone, email, voice, video, chat, text messaging and social media. But managing social ...

Keys to customer engagement on social media CRM

Responding to positive and negative customer inquiries on social media is important, industry experts say, and that can go far in...

SAP e-commerce extends to Azure, other new features added

Artificial Christmas tree manufacturer Balsam Brands uses Hybris to expand internationally, allowing for dynamic pricing and ...