Azure, Google and other public cloud providers
Azure, Google 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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Azure, Google and other public cloud providers News
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June 20, 2019
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Jun'19
Oracle IaaS strategy pivots to specialization
Oracle probably won't get out of the public IaaS market entirely, but it seems clear that specialization is its goal, not head-to-head challenges to AWS, Microsoft and Google.
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
Oracle, Microsoft forge cloud pact
Once bitter arch rivals, Oracle and Microsoft have formed an alliance around cloud interoperability, which is good for customers and both vendors.
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
Test your cloud computing news knowledge
The beginning of the year was filled with new and improved cloud product offerings as providers vie for the top spot. Have you stayed up to date?
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May 22, 2019
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May'19
Google, Informatica deepen ties around big data in the cloud
Google and Informatica have expanded their partnership and product integrations as enterprise customers seek to move large data sets into the cloud for processing and analytics.
Azure, Google and other public cloud providers Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Using PowerShell for Azure service principal authentication
With help from the Azure PowerShell module, you can avoid login prompts and automate the authentication process when using service principals on Microsoft's cloud platform. Continue Reading
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How to set up an Azure Kubernetes cluster using the UI
Watch this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create and deploy a cluster in Azure Kubernetes Service and get your organization started with container-based applications. Continue Reading
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Painlessly deploy Azure File Sync with PowerShell
Have you ever run low on file server capacity or struggled to access files? Setting up Azure File Sync can give your organization centralized file shares with local accessibility. Continue Reading
Evaluate Azure, Google and other public cloud providers Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Evaluate the Azure serverless tools to ease deployment anxiety
So you want to build a serverless application on Microsoft Azure? Explore the tools and features that support those apps and determine how you want to manage your eventflow. Continue Reading
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Azure backup options: Microsoft vs. third-party products
Backup for Microsoft Azure data is well within your reach. But which product -- or products -- should you use? The choice comes down to some important considerations. Continue Reading
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Deploy Azure low-priority VMs -- strategically
Microsoft's low-priority VMs come with big savings -- and a catch. Learn how to incorporate them into your cost optimization efforts and see how they stack up to the competition. Continue Reading
Manage Azure, Google and other public cloud providers
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Effective ways to contain your cloud spending
Are you getting your money's worth from your cloud provider? How do you know? Here are the things to do -- and not do -- to keep your cloud costs in check. Continue Reading
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Cloud cost management tactics that work
This guide looks at strategies and best practices for cloud cost savings. We'll focus on public clouds, although many of these tips apply to private and hybrid cloud architectures as well. Continue Reading
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Test your knowledge of Google Cloud management tools
Are you a Google Cloud expert? Can you ace this quiz focused on Google's management and monitoring tools? Find out how you stack up against your colleagues. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Azure, Google and other public cloud providers Issues
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Cost management the next big issue in multi-cloud computing
Multi-cloud computing continues to make its way into the enterprises and, as it does, introduces some significant cost management challenges. Continue Reading
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Improve hybrid cloud monitoring through automation, alerts
To effectively monitor hybrid cloud infrastructure -- without being overloaded with data and alerts -- IT teams need to rethink some of their existing processes. Use these five best practices to get started. Continue Reading
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How to bring Azure costs down to earth
Don't let Azure VMs rack up a huge monthly bill from Microsoft. Figure out your business needs, then adjust the options in Azure to minimize charges. Continue Reading