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.

February 12, 2021 12 Feb'21
IBM, LucidLink the latest to tackle cloud file storage

Startup LucidLink has bundled its Filespaces file system with IBM's Cloud Object Storage offerings. Distributed work teams can access shared data as network-attached storage.
February 02, 2021 02 Feb'21
Pandemic cloud migration push to have lasting impact

Enterprises boosted their investments in cloud computing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if vaccines resolve the crisis, COVID-19's influence will linger in the cloud market.
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.

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cloud server

A cloud server is a compute server that has been virtualized, making its resources accessible to users remotely over a network. Continue Reading
autoscaling

Autoscaling provides users with an automated approach to increase or decrease the compute, storage or networking resources they have allocated, as traffic spikes and use patterns demand. Continue Reading
How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks

Learn best practices for creating VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure. Follow along with these step-by-step examples to try in your Azure environment. Continue Reading

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CS degrees vs. cloud certifications: Compare the pros and cons

Standards for IT qualifications are changing with the rapid pace of cloud adoption. See how experts evaluate the debate between individual cloud certifications or a full degree. Continue Reading
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

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Modernize and migrate mainframe apps to the cloud

Mainframe apps are typically difficult to move to the cloud without modernization. Review migration options and determine if it will be worth the effort. Continue Reading
What you need to know to manage multiple AWS accounts

Explore AWS services and best practices that can optimize multi-account management across your organization. Continue Reading
Cloud networking complexity includes visibility and security

Enterprises are deploying more workloads in cloud environments. But the visibility, security and management required for those extensions of IT infrastructure can get complicated. Continue Reading

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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