Managing cloud infrastructure

To optimize cloud workloads, IT teams need to plan for every step of the way. Explore the latest news, tips and advice for managing cloud infrastructure resources, including those for compute, storage and networking -- from the initial design and build phase to monitoring in production.

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Managing cloud infrastructure News

July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20
Oracle Cloud at Customer adds Dedicated Regions

Oracle has added Dedicated Regions to its Cloud at Customer managed service. Now customers can consume all of Oracle's cloud-based services on premises, the company says.
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.
June 09, 2020 09 Jun'20
NetApp hybrid cloud infrastructure management hits the Spot

NetApp makes its third cloud-related acquisition of 2020; the company says it will buy Spot, which uses machine learning to optimize cloud capacity and reduce infrastructure costs.
May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say.

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Amazon S3

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a scalable, high-speed, web-based cloud storage service. Continue Reading
8 key characteristics of cloud computing

Companies rely on the cloud for modern app development. Learn the key features that differentiate cloud computing from traditional, on-premises IT architectures. Continue Reading
What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware?

The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift. Continue Reading

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Public cloud vs. private cloud: Key benefits and differences

As cloud services and practices mature, it might be time to rethink some long-held assumptions about the private and public cloud models. Continue Reading
Explore the pros and cons of cloud computing

Familiarize yourself with the basics of computing in the cloud, how the market has changed over the years, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of IT environment. Continue Reading
5 Google Cloud management tools you should know

Organizations that use Google Cloud Platform have a few different ways to manage their resources. Review the features and capabilities of these five cloud management tools. Continue Reading

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Cloud lock-in fears aren't as prevalent as you might think

Enterprises are using multiple clouds, but not because they're afraid of lock-in. See why they're being smarter about cloud selection and forgoing portability in favor of speed. Continue Reading
VPC security best practices and how to implement them in AWS

To best secure network access, AWS administrators need to create rules for network resources. Learn how to implement Amazon VPC security best practices in this book excerpt. Continue Reading
Overcome AWS security vulnerabilities with VPCs, IAM

Securing network access in AWS requires the right rules to be in place. Learn more about Virtual Private Clouds and how implementing them can prevent common cloud security attacks. Continue Reading

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5 ways to reduce cloud costs

Organizations need the right strategies in place to avoid cloud cost pitfalls. Stay within your budget with these cost management best practices. Continue Reading
How cloud backup can help remote workers

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some companies that were hesitant before may finally push the button for cloud backup. Remote data is a solid use case. Continue Reading
How to close the cloud skills gap at your enterprise

If your business struggles to hire IT pros with cloud experience, consider training your internal staff instead and create a supportive culture to get everyone on the same page. Continue Reading