Google and other public cloud providers

Google, Oracle, IBM and other public cloud providers offer various compute, storage and networking services -- as well as more advanced technologies for machine learning and more -- yet one might better meet an enterprise's needs than another. Read tips and news coverage to choose the right provider, and keep up with its expanding cloud portfolio.

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Google and other public cloud providers News

May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say.
May 18, 2020 18 May'20
VMware Cloud Foundation to run on new Google Cloud service

VMware and Google signed their second deal in less than a year, this time to support VMware Cloud Foundation workloads on Google Cloud.
May 06, 2020 06 May'20
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure pitch focused on cost, security

Oracle is intent on migrating its vast installed base to its IaaS platform through measures such as cut-rate pricing and strong SLAs on availability, performance and manageability.
April 29, 2020 29 Apr'20
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure adds new AMD EPYC instances

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has boosted its support for mission-critical workloads with new options based on AMD's second-generation EPYC processors.

Google and other public cloud providers Get Started

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Microsoft Azure

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

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Evaluate Google and other public cloud providers Vendors & Products

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Identify the Google Cloud developer tools you need

Developers want more from their cloud than APIs and services; they want tools to accelerate and improve the app dev lifecycle. Use this rundown to assess Google Cloud's developer tool set. Continue Reading
What is the difference between AKS and Azure Service Fabric?

Azure users have a few ways to manage containers on Microsoft's cloud. Learn when and why to pick between two of them -- AKS and Service Fabric. Continue Reading
The future of quantum computing in the cloud

Quantum computing is the latest technology to catch the eyes of developers and cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft, but analysts predict it could still be years away from practical use. Continue Reading

Manage Google and other public cloud providers

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5 tips that can lead to Azure cloud management success

Many factors go into managing Azure resources, and they vary based on a company's needs. Explore five pieces to the larger cloud management puzzle to optimize your environment. Continue Reading
Establish cloud visibility with Azure monitoring tools

Learn about the various monitoring services available on the Azure cloud platform. Use these tools for application performance metrics, data analytics and other insights. Continue Reading
It's time to implement a cloud data retention policy

While cloud storage is cheap, that doesn't mean you should keep data forever. There are four main factors to consider before you put your data in cold storage and throw away the key. Continue Reading

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4 ways IoT cloud platforms improve application development

The cloud is a critical IoT resource for organizations with distributed, unpredictable IoT traffic. How can organizations get the most from their cloud provider tools? Continue Reading
7 must-have steps for a cloud migration checklist

Migrating an enterprise's data and applications to the cloud includes a laundry list of considerations. Review the steps you need to take to complete your migration. Continue Reading
Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management

For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more. Continue Reading