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Infrastructure IaaS cloud deployment strategies

• Common mistakes in container adoption -- and how to avoid them

  To benefit from containers, IT and dev teams first need to clear a variety of implementation and management hurdles. Tune in to this episode of EMA Cloud Rants to learn more. Continue Reading

• Factor performance into an application modernization strategy

  Dev teams increasingly use cloud, containers and microservices to modernize apps, but these technologies bring little value unless they boost performance, which is no guarantee. Continue Reading

• Use cloud auto scaling, tagging to give unneeded resources the boot

  Auto scaling services help admins identify underused resources and reduce public cloud costs. Learn how load balancing and tagging can maximize those benefits. Continue Reading

• A custom cloud instance lets admins get choosey

  Not satisfied with the standard instance types from your public cloud provider? Consider customizing your own to cut down on costs and unneeded resources. Continue Reading

• A comprehensive look at the path to cloud migrations

  Moving to the cloud can be a challenging endeavor, but, as the saying goes, nothing worthwhile is easy. Follow this guide to cloud migration success. 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

• Despite benefits, SaaS deployment isn't all smooth sailing

  Deploying SaaS can drive major efficiency gains within an organization. But it also presents its fair share of challenges -- security being one of them.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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Stripping down enterprise IT to the naked cloud

  A 'naked cloud' takes a minimalist approach to cloud computing, but is it right for enterprises?Continue Reading

• Avoid a Shakespearean cloud tragedy with production applications

  Enterprises are investing in IT-operated cloud services -- so, what's the problem? Cloud services' value is moot without cloud-ready applications.Continue Reading

• What should I consider when selecting a cloud storage system?

  Cost, manageability and risk assessment all must be analyzed carefully when selecting a cloud storage system.Continue Reading

• Look beyond the bottom line when choosing a cloud storage system

  When choosing a cloud storage system, price is only the beginning. Inappropriate technical features could cost you more.Continue Reading