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Cloud management and monitoring

• 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

• Untangle cloud billing knots across multiple providers

  Tracking your spending while using multiple cloud accounts can be a budgeting nightmare, but services are available to simplify the process.Continue Reading

• Master cloud BPM without bloopers: Dos, don'ts

  BPM expert Steve Weissman explains why cloud BPM is not a cure-all solution for business processes.Continue Reading

• Managing Azure development with more than just native tools

  Sound development practices may not change much across platforms, but with Windows Azure, there are a few tricks to the trade.Continue Reading

• Which cloud use cases reduce total cost of ownership?

  Cloud migration doesn't necessarily reduce apps' costs in the long term. George Lawton explores cloud use cases that target better business outcomes.Continue Reading