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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Cloud automation and orchestration News
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September 20, 2019
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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.
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July 12, 2019
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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.
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June 25, 2019
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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.
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November 02, 2018
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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
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How Google Cloud Composer manages workflow orchestration
Before users get started with Google Cloud Composer, a workflow orchestration service, they need to grasp key concepts of the Apache Airflow software that underpins it, including DAGs. Continue Reading
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Test your cloud automation and orchestration expertise
Are you familiar with the tools and services available for cloud orchestration and automation? Take this quiz and see how you stack up. Continue Reading
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An introduction to the 6 OpenStack orchestration components
Cloud orchestration is a critical part of workflow simplification and task automation. If you prefer open source options, see what OpenStack has to offer. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud automation and orchestration Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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Compare IaC tools for hybrid, multi-cloud environments
Infrastructure-as-code tools come in two flavors: third-party and those native to a certain cloud provider. Keep these factors in mind to choose the right one. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud automation and orchestration
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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How to get the most out of automation in the cloud
Getting the most out of a cloud deployment will almost certainly require some automation and orchestration. And that will require some specific actions on your part. 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.
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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
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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
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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