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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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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Managing cloud infrastructure News

December 15, 2020 15 Dec'20
Cloud data warehouse Firebolt secures $37 million at launch

Firebolt, a new challenger to established cloud data storage vendors including Microsoft and Google, launched recently after securing $37 million in financing.
December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20
HPE GreenLake delivers high performance computing cloud

Looking to protect its advantage in the HPC market, HPE showed off a series of cloud services to be delivered via its GreenLake cloud platform.
October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20
Atlassian cloud shift quickens with Data Center price hikes

Atlassian's on-premises customer base has expressed alarm at the company's plans to discontinue Server licenses and make major Data Center price increases.
October 08, 2020 08 Oct'20
IBM to spin off IT services to focus on hybrid cloud, AI

IBM will spin off its Managed Infrastructure Services unit as a public company to focus on hybrid cloud and AI.

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How to build a cloud center of excellence

Learn how to create an effective cloud center of excellence for your company with these steps and best practices. Continue Reading
A cloud services cheat sheet for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

Don't know your Neptune from your Front Door? Check what AWS, Microsoft and Google call their myriad cloud services. And yes, those are real service names. Continue Reading
cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement)

A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained. Continue Reading

Evaluate Managing cloud infrastructure Vendors & Products

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Private vs. public cloud security: Benefits and drawbacks

Uncover the differences between private vs. public cloud security -- as well as hybrid cloud security -- before deciding on an enterprise deployment model. Continue Reading
Inside VMware Cloud Foundation components in 4.0

In 2020, VMware released version 4 of VMware Cloud Foundation. Before deciding whether to upgrade, consider how updates to other key VMware products affect VCF. Continue Reading
How to choose between IaaS and SaaS cloud models

Even if you already moved a few workloads to the cloud, it's never too early to start looking at where you are going and never too late to make a change. See if IaaS or SaaS is the right service model for your organization. Continue Reading

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What the critics get wrong about serverless costs

While critics say serverless is an expensive, clunky way to deploy software, it really isn't -- if you use it right. Let's debunk some myths around the costs of using serverless. Continue Reading
Cloud automation use cases for managing and troubleshooting

Cloud automation use cases highlight the benefits these tools can provide to companies evaluating how best to manage and troubleshoot their cloud connections. Continue Reading
Admins eye on-premises and cloud hybrid IT management

Most organizations now support a mix of on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This has vendors and analysts reshaping tools that can address hybrid IT requirements. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Managing cloud infrastructure Issues

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How to work with Azure DNS zones

Microsoft's hosting service for DNS domains is an option for organizations with a heavy Azure investment that want the benefits associated with a cloud service. Continue Reading
Hands-on guide to S3 bucket penetration testing

Attention AWS pen testers: The trick to understanding the indicators of AWS S3 bucket vulnerabilities is setting up an insecure bucket. Learn how in this actionable guide. Continue Reading
How to handle Amazon S3 bucket pen testing complexity

Security researcher Benjamin Caudill shares details from his book, 'Hands-On AWS Penetration Testing with Kali Linux,' and advice on Amazon S3 bucket pen testing for ethical hackers. Continue Reading