Cloud automation and orchestration

In addition to streamlining resource deployment, cloud automation and orchestration reduce manual tasks for IT administrators. Get expert advice to more efficiently automate and orchestrate resources using cloud services and tools, including those hosted by public cloud providers such as Microsoft and Google.

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6 Multi-Cloud Management Tool Must-Haves

To address issues with managing multi-cloud environments, some teams are turning to a cloud management platform to bring disparate environments under control. In this expert guide, explore key features your tool should have to ensure it can meet your organization’s specific requirements.

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Cloud automation and orchestration News

September 20, 2019 20 Sep'19
Zenoss automates transition to cloud-based IT monitoring

In an effort to improve the user experience while transitioning from on-premises to cloud-based monitoring, Zenoss has added new capabilities to its platform.
July 12, 2019 12 Jul'19
Alluxio updates data orchestration platform, launches 2.0

The latest version of the Alluxio data orchestration platform includes several new capabilities and features designed with hybrid and multi-cloud environments in mind.
June 25, 2019 25 Jun'19
Oracle layoffs hit Dyn team's sales, marketing staffs

Oracle Dyn cuts sales and marketing jobs as Oracle plans to end some Dyn services in 2020. The layoffs come amid other Oracle downsizing as the vendor moves toward the cloud.
November 02, 2018 02 Nov'18
CockroachDB managed database service rises into the cloud

The Managed CockroachDB distributed database cloud service targets megascale workloads but faces stiff competition from public cloud players Microsoft, AWS and Google.

Cloud automation and orchestration Get Started

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What is cloud migration? An introduction to moving to the cloud

Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment. Continue Reading
Learn best practices for cloud automation on Microsoft Azure

Check out these best practices for workload automation on Microsoft Azure. Review the tools and techniques that can free your IT team to focus on more important responsibilities. Continue Reading
cloud sprawl

Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of cloud instances, services or providers that are used by an enterprise. It is typically caused when an organization lacks visibility into and control over its cloud computing environment. Continue Reading

Evaluate Cloud automation and orchestration Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Break down CloudFormation vs. Terraform for AWS deployments

CloudFormation is AWS' native infrastructure-as-code tool but many devs -- especially those working in multi-cloud environments -- prefer Terraform. Learn the differences between the two. Continue Reading
Know the performance hang-ups of AWS' IaC tool

AWS customers and industry experts have reported a range of CloudFormation concerns. Take a closer look at the issues surrounding the native IaC tool and AWS' response to frustrations. Continue Reading
Evaluate 3 cloud-native CI/CD pipeline tools

When it comes to continuous integration and delivery tools, there is no shortage of comparable options -- including those from public cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure and Google. Continue Reading

Manage Cloud automation and orchestration

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Instill cloud change management best practices

Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and productive when handling change. Continue Reading
Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques

Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads. Continue Reading
ICYMI: 6 tips to master Kubernetes performance and management

The more skilled the team, the better a Kubernetes implementation can be. Learn how to get the most out of service discovery, infrastructure management, CI and more. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Cloud automation and orchestration Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Use cloud auto scaling, tagging to give unneeded resources the boot

Auto scaling services help admins identify underused resources and reduce public cloud costs. Learn how load balancing and tagging can maximize those benefits. Continue Reading
Strategies for adopting continuous software development for cloud

Management buy-in, along with the right mix of tools and staff, are critical to successfully implement continuous app development for cloud. Continue Reading
Cloud orchestration and integration to keep IT humming over the long haul

Some enterprises many see little change in orchestration between cloud and legacy IT, but as cloud-native apps become vital, that will change. Continue Reading