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.

March 17, 2021 17 Mar'21
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure adds next-gen AMD EPYC instances

Oracle hopes new AMD EPYC instance types that deliver more performance at the same price as the previous generation can bring more attention to its IaaS.
December 21, 2020 21 Dec'20
Top cloud computing tips of 2020

As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. Check out the articles that caught the attention of IT pros this year and learn what that says about the current state of the market.
December 02, 2020 02 Dec'20
Google's Actifio acquisition adds cloud DR, copy management

Google sees Actifio acquisition bolstering its disaster recovery and backup for Google Cloud Platform. No price was disclosed for the private company valued at more than $1 billion.
November 12, 2020 12 Nov'20
Google brings wizard approach to cloud database migration

Google Cloud's top database executive details the tech giant's new tool for enterprises to move databases to the cloud, as the need has accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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Tips to prepare for Google Cloud Architect certification

Author of 'Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect All-in-One Exam Guide' Iman Ghanizada explains how to approach the cloud architect certification and role in this Q&A. Continue Reading
Azure File Sync service puts pep in hybrid storage setups

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PaaS (platform as a service)

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Google Anthos features and updates

Review the latest improvements to Google's hybrid cloud platform, such as bolstered multi-cloud and on-premises support. Here are the Anthos updates you won't want to miss. Continue Reading
A close look at NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud

Compared to other versions of the NetApp Cloud Volumes Service, the software-defined edition on Google Cloud has some key distinctions that IT admins should note. Continue Reading
Choose the right Google Cloud serverless service

When it comes to selecting a serverless tool, Google Cloud users have plenty of options. Evaluate the platform's suite of serverless offerings to make the right choice. Continue Reading

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Cloud security policy configuration in AWS, Azure and GCP

Explore cloud security policy configurations in AWS, Azure and GCP using native security tools in this excerpt of 'Multi-Cloud Architecture and Governance' by Jeroen Mulder. Continue Reading
Top 5 cloud news stories of 2020 -- so far

As cloud outages and acquisitions rolled on in early 2020, it seemed like the news cycle would never slow down. Review the top news articles to prepare for the rest of the year. Continue Reading
5 Google Cloud management tools you should know

Organizations that use Google Cloud Platform have a few different ways to manage their resources. Review the features and capabilities of these five cloud management tools. 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