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Cloud management and monitoring

• What should I look for in cloud storage availability?

  It's nearly impossible to avoid downtime with any IT service, and cloud storage is no exception. But what should you consider for cloud storage availability? Continue Reading

• High-performance cloud apps require new technologies

  As cloud evolves, new applications such as big data analytics and HPC enter the fray. What do these new apps mean for cloud's future and performance? Continue Reading

• Do we still need cloud data encryption?

  Our public cloud provider guarantees our data is separate from others' in the cloud. Does our enterprise still need to use cloud data encryption methods? Continue Reading

• Assessing the private cloud network inside and out

  The key to strong private cloud performance is to evaluate the network for current and future needs. How should admins prep for high-demand workloads and failover? Continue Reading

• Moving on from cloud deployment heartbreak

  When it comes to cloud computing, there are no guarantees. Some cloud projects are destined to fail, but what matters is what you do to fix them. 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

• 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

• Mission-critical workloads not always cloud cost budget-buster

  Controlling mission-critical application costs starts with knowing the expenses. With app resource requirements subject to change, knowing the numbers for monthly expenses can prevent budgeting bugaboos.Continue Reading

• Crunching the numbers with cloud cost analysis tools

  Cloud costs can quickly skyrocket if the budget isn't kept in check. Cloud cost analysis tools, such as CloudCheckr and Cloudability, however, can help avoid that monthly sticker shock.Continue Reading

• Lock down private cloud security with strict procedures, tools

  Despite opinions to the contrary, private cloud isn't secure just because it's private. Private cloud security requires a well-thought-out plan and frequent checks to avoid a disaster.Continue Reading

• SaaS application development on PaaS: 5 steps to reduce risk

  Developers need only follow these five steps to mitigate the risks of SaaS application development.Continue Reading

• When planning private cloud APM, audit resource usage

  APM for the private cloud can be enhanced by plotting resource usage and conserving resources.Continue Reading

• Bracing for the failure of your private cloud architecture

  The many misconceptions regarding private cloud can be dangerous. Why do private clouds fail and will yours be one of them?Continue Reading

• How Java developers can find cloud computing careers

  In a new IT landscape, IT pros are worried their jobs are on the chopping block -- but Java developers in particular can position themselves in the cloud world.Continue Reading

• OpenStack private cloud DR benefits clearer than its TCO

  Better DR is a boon to OpenStack shops, but its return on investment can be difficult to communicate to the business side.Continue Reading