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Open source cloud computing

Test your knowledge of these core OpenStack components

The OpenStack platform contains a mix of services for compute, networking, security and more. See if you can identify which service performs which function with this quick quiz. Continue Reading
Getting quizzical with open source cloud computing

An apple on the teacher's desk won't help you with this open source cloud quiz, which includes facts on OpenStack, Docker, Hadoop and more. Test your knowledge to see where you stack up. Continue Reading

Test your private vs. public cloud knowledge

Although public and private clouds might seem similar on the surface, they differ greatly in terms of their architecture and use ...

Top 5 features to look for in private cloud services offerings

When evaluating private cloud services, consider offerings that provide an intuitive self-service portal, RBAC, capacity planning...

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud 101: Features, pricing and more

Evaluate the key features of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, learn about its advantages and disadvantages, and consider pricing and...

SearchVMware

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 ...

VMware extends NSX micro-segmentation to AppDefense

VMware micro-segmentation technology reaches from NSX to AppDefense and points to a new future for network security that ...

Build a VMware sandbox testing environment with Workstation

Using VMware Workstation to establish a testing environment for VMs is cheaper than consuming primary virtual resources, and it ...

SearchVirtualDesktop

Remote display protocols dictate virtual desktop experience

Citrix, VMware and Microsoft all offer remote display protocols with their VDI products. Each one brings a little something ...

Get the scoop on elastic application layers from Citrix

IT pros can use Citrix Elastic Layering to target apps to specific users. However, it's important to know when and where to use ...

Six ways to simplify Citrix App Layering

App layering can deliver a lot of benefits to IT administrators, but only if they know how to keep management simple. Start by ...

SearchAWS

Amazon Aurora backtrack: A time-travel weapon of last resort

AWS added a feature to its fastest-growing service that provides more granular response to catastrophic failures and faster ...

Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises

Based on their size, companies face unique challenges around budget management in the cloud. Follow this expert advice to keep ...

Implement AWS billing alerts to stay on budget

AWS offers compute power at your fingertips, but cloud resources can quickly drive up costs if users aren't careful. Stay within ...

SearchDataCenter

Get to know SIEM software basics and benefits

Security information and event management tools give organizations enhanced network management functionality, such as automatic ...

Plexxi buy bolsters HPE composable infrastructure strategy

HPE strengthened its composable infrastructure strategy with the acquisition of Plexxi, a startup that adds a networking element ...

Hadoop cluster configuration best practices streamline workflows

Organizations that deal with a variety of Hadoop configurations can streamline workflows through baseline configuration, tests ...

SearchWindowsServer

Mastering PowerShell commands for Exchange by the book

This book works through common scenarios administrators face when managing Exchange Server 2016 and explains how to tackle them ...

Breaking down the Exchange Online vs. on-premises choice

The continuous feature release model of Exchange Online might be a boon for some, but others might consider the need for constant...

The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features

Windows Server 2016 is still a novel operating system for many administrators. Check out some of its new and enhanced features ...

SearchCRM

Premium pay for technical CRM skills must reflect volatility

Premium pay for skilled IT jobs remained largely unchanged heading into 2018, but workers will still be rewarded for CRM ...

Ten tips for honing social media customer service skills

Navy Federal Credit Union ingrains customer service in social engagement, sometimes the only channel where sailors at sea can get...

Albuquerque Amazon Alexa skill takes heat off call center

Tens of thousands of Alexa skills -- voice-activated apps -- exist, with more to come. Learn how one city government's call ...

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Open source cloud computing

Test your knowledge of these core OpenStack components

Getting quizzical with open source cloud computing

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SearchServerVirtualization

Test your private vs. public cloud knowledge

Top 5 features to look for in private cloud services offerings

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud 101: Features, pricing and more

SearchVMware

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

VMware extends NSX micro-segmentation to AppDefense

Build a VMware sandbox testing environment with Workstation

SearchVirtualDesktop

Remote display protocols dictate virtual desktop experience

Get the scoop on elastic application layers from Citrix

Six ways to simplify Citrix App Layering

SearchAWS

Amazon Aurora backtrack: A time-travel weapon of last resort

Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises

Implement AWS billing alerts to stay on budget

SearchDataCenter

Get to know SIEM software basics and benefits

Plexxi buy bolsters HPE composable infrastructure strategy

Hadoop cluster configuration best practices streamline workflows

SearchWindowsServer

Mastering PowerShell commands for Exchange by the book

Breaking down the Exchange Online vs. on-premises choice

The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features

SearchCRM

Premium pay for technical CRM skills must reflect volatility

Ten tips for honing social media customer service skills

Albuquerque Amazon Alexa skill takes heat off call center