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

August 07, 2019 07 Aug'19
Microsoft licensing terms change will impact some cloud customers

Microsoft customers who want to deploy its software on dedicated cloud hosts, including Microsoft Azure, face new licensing terms as of Oct. 1.
August 05, 2019 05 Aug'19
Google database portfolio to include 3 new additions

Google Cloud Platform is now offering Cloud SQL for Microsoft SQL Server in alpha, federated queries from BigQuery to Cloud SQL and expansion of Elastic Cloud to Japan and Sydney.
July 31, 2019 31 Jul'19
Google VM, microservices tools advance cloud migration strategy

Google wants more enterprise workloads on its cloud, and has launched an Azure VM migration service and other features in pursuit of them.
July 30, 2019 30 Jul'19
VMware on Google Cloud deal gives users another choice

VMware's deal with Google is the latest among top-tier players supporting each other's cloud. The question now is: How will Microsoft and IBM-Red Hat respond?

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Azure, Google and other public cloud providers Get Started

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What are Google G Suite backup best practices?

Is your Google data protected? Make sure you are backing up G Suite files, because Google doesn't provide the comprehensive protection you'll need to be safe. Continue Reading
How should app developers choose a cloud provider?

Not every service in the cloud matters to developers. Look for these core features, and see which providers stand out when it comes to microservices, containers, AI services and IDEs. Continue Reading
What's new in hybrid Azure services in Windows Admin Center?

Trying to get the most out of Azure hybrid services? Discover Microsoft's latest developments to further centralize management in Windows Admin Center. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Azure, Google and other public cloud providers Vendors & Products

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Compare Google Cloud Firestore and Firebase Realtime Database

Managed NoSQL databases are increasingly popular for app development. Compare two such options from Google -- Realtime Database and Cloud Firestore -- to see if they meet your needs. Continue Reading
Explore Azure interface options for cloud developers

All cloud providers, including Microsoft, offer a range of resources to aid cloud development, deployment and management. Explore the various interfaces Azure developers can use to accomplish these tasks. Continue Reading
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure seeks a spot in the IaaS market

Don't count out Oracle IaaS before knowing what it has to offer. Learn where Oracle Cloud Infrastructure excels and what to expect from this public cloud offering. Continue Reading

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Manage Azure, Google and other public cloud providers

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How to live with loss of control with cloud software updates

IT pros don't have the same control over updates and versions in the cloud as they do on premises. Stay ahead of the changes and communicate to staff to lessen any negative impacts. Continue Reading
BigQuery updates highlight AI push, but work remains

Google took a different approach than AWS and Microsoft when it built a service for ad hoc SQL queries. See how that played a role in the latest round of updates to BigQuery. Continue Reading
Choose the right on-premises-to-cloud migration method

One of the first steps in a cloud migration is to choose a data transfer model. There are two primary options to consider -- online and offline -- but be sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons. Continue Reading

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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
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
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

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