Multi-cloud strategies
Multi-cloud strategies typically involve at least two public, infrastructure-as-a-service platforms from different providers. This deployment model can minimize downtime and maximize service options, but it also adds management complexity. Explore ways to combat common multi-cloud challenges, including with third-party management tools.
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Multi-cloud strategies News
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November 14, 2019
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Nov'19
AWS, Azure and Google peppered with outages in same week
Cloud outages hit AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud within the past week, an outcome that suggests customers must take a more sophisticated approach to ensure maximum uptime.
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October 28, 2019
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Oct'19
Microsoft cybersecurity strategy, hybrid cloud in focus at Ignite
Microsoft will reveal its latest plans to extend its cybersecurity strategy and a new architectural approach to hybrid clouds during Ignite.
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October 10, 2019
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Oct'19
AWS ups the ante to win SAP cloud ERP workloads
New AWS high-memory instances geared for SAP ERP implementations reflect an ongoing push by hyperscalers for these lucrative workloads. But many SAP customers are early in their move to the cloud.
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September 25, 2019
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Sep'19
Cloudera Data Platform gives big data users multi-cloud path
Cloudera released a big data platform combining its technologies and ones from Hortonworks, initially in the AWS cloud but with multi-cloud support to come.
Multi-cloud strategies Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How to meet the challenge of cloud regulatory compliance
Meeting compliance responsibilities requires some extra steps when you use more than one cloud provider. This handbook will get you started. Continue Reading
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Test your multi-cloud disaster recovery expertise
Multi-cloud DR is growing in popularity as a reliable recovery strategy in businesses of all sizes. Put your knowledge of multi-cloud DR to the test with this quiz. Continue Reading
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A guide to a cloud-to-cloud migration with 7 key steps
When an enterprise migrates between cloud environments, planning and process are more important than products and technology -- at least in the short term. Continue Reading
Evaluate Multi-cloud strategies Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How the Microsoft and Oracle partnership affects IT workloads
Oracle and Microsoft's move to unite sometimes-competitive applications and cloud environments means that businesses can focus less on architecture rewrites and more on capabilities. Continue Reading
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Weigh the challenges of multi-cloud disaster recovery
An enterprise could craft a multi-cloud backup strategy, but that doesn't mean it should. Weigh the potential benefits against the myriad challenges presented by this approach. Continue Reading
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Follow these top cloud migration trends
Cloud migrations are inevitable for some enterprises as they navigate a move off premises or between clouds. Evaluate some of the latest migration trends and the pros and cons that come with each one. Continue Reading
Manage Multi-cloud strategies
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to use multi-cloud data management and protection
Data protection vendors are continuing to add more data management features in their products. How does this convergence affect multi-cloud environments? Continue Reading
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Using multiple cloud providers can benefit your DR plan
Incorporating a cloud-to-cloud strategy using multiple providers may not simplify your DR plan, but it can offer peace of mind in the event of a disaster. Continue Reading
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Cloud compliance strategies for a multi-cloud world
Cloud computing and compliance don't need to be at odds -- even when an organization uses services from multiple cloud providers. Here's how to meet your compliance goals. Continue Reading
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3 potential multi-cloud challenges that could go unnoticed
Disaster recovery, vendor lock-in and cost are major factors as organizations evaluate multi-cloud strategies. However, these pros can become cons if teams aren't careful. Continue Reading
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Reducing risks with multiple cloud service providers
Using multiple cloud providers can help mitigate public cloud risks, though the challenges of a multi-cloud environment take some getting used to. Continue Reading