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

June 24, 2020 24 Jun'20
HPE adds a little edge to its cloud services strategy

HPE took another step toward being an as-a-service company with several new cloud services that the company claims make it easier for users to connect the cloud to edge devices.
April 30, 2020 30 Apr'20
Big Blue weaves Red Hat OpenShift into the IBM Cloud

With versions available on its Z and Power servers, IBM's delivery of Red Hat OpenShift for the IBM Cloud underlines the strategic importance of the cloud orchestration platform.
April 23, 2020 23 Apr'20
AWS launches Amazon AppFlow for SaaS integration

The newly launched Amazon AppFlow gives AWS an answer to the likes of Microsoft's Azure Logic Apps, for tying together its native services with SaaS application data.
April 17, 2020 17 Apr'20
New fast-launch tool aims at SAP on AWS deployments

SAP on AWS projects could get easier for customers with the release of a new fast-launch tool native to the public cloud platform. AWS' move aims to attract more of these valuable ERP workloads.

Cloud automation and orchestration Get Started

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How to deploy Terraform code in an Azure DevOps pipeline

Automation in the cloud will not only make you move faster, it will do so in an efficient way. Learn how to create an Azure DevOps pipeline with Terraform code. Continue Reading
A guide to cloud capacity planning for unexpected spikes

Unpredictable traffic spikes can make or break applications. Make sure your apps can handle scaling demands with this breakdown of cloud capacity strategies. Continue Reading
An overview of how AWS changed Lambda for the enterprise market

Learn how AWS Lambda has been updated over the years to address shortcomings in its serverless computing platform, and how enterprises have become savvier about when to use it. Continue Reading

Evaluate Cloud automation and orchestration Vendors & Products

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

6 Amazon SageMaker capabilities developers should know about

Developers and data scientists should familiarize themselves with these six SageMaker tools meant to simplify the machine learning process. Discover what they offer to your models. Continue Reading
Assess managed Kubernetes services for your workloads

Managed services from cloud providers can simplify Kubernetes deployment but create some snags in a multi-cloud model. Follow three steps to see if these services can benefit you. Continue Reading
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

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
Thinking outside the 'box' for cloud orchestration strategies

Cloud orchestration can offer IT pros the dynamic environment cloud requires, but a strategy must be carefully implemented to see results. Continue Reading