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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How to get the most out of automation in the cloud

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Strategies for adopting continuous software development for cloud

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