Cloud infrastructure monitoring

To make informed cloud management decisions, IT teams first need to collect and analyze relevant data from a deployment. The tips and expert advice in this section shed light on how to choose a cloud infrastructure monitoring tool, define the right metrics to track, and set up effective alerts and dashboards.

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April 15, 2019 15 Apr'19
Kroger buys into Google Cloud migration, despite challenges

It wasn't easy for Kroger to migrate its customer-facing search engine to Google Cloud, but it happened fast, thanks to proper planning and the right mix of talent.
April 01, 2019 01 Apr'19
CEO switch continues BMC's multi-cloud management push

BMC has reappointed company veteran Bob Beauchamp as CEO as it forges ahead with a strategic shift into multi-cloud management tools and away from its ITSM roots.
March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19
IT security monitoring at golf club lets IT ops play through

ClubCorp took stock of its IT security strategy last year, which led to freedom from grunt work and renewed focus for the IT ops team.
March 20, 2019 20 Mar'19
Turbonomic updates ease multi-cloud management, cut costs

Turbonomic's latest update focuses on not just ensuring cloud application performance but keeping the cost of cloud management in check.

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