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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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Open source cloud computing News

February 20, 2020 20 Feb'20
Cloud conferences to watch out for in 2020

Cloud professionals need to keep up with the latest strategies. If you're looking to attend a few cloud conferences in 2020, these are the ones worth packing your bags for.
October 16, 2019 16 Oct'19
AWS' open source entreaties now include cloud credits

AWS will offer promotional cloud credits to open source project maintainers that meet certain criteria. The move comes after repeated tensions with some companies.
August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19
VMware-Pivotal deal confirmed at $2.7 billion -- what's next?

VMware will plunk down $2.7 billion for Pivotal in a deal that has hallmarks of a family reunion, but could help drive a broader strategy in cloud infrastructure and application development.
August 15, 2019 15 Aug'19
Potential VMware-Pivotal deal raises opportunities, challenges

VMware is in talks to buy Pivotal for about $1.45 billion in a move that could benefit both companies but also require some strategic realignment.

Open source cloud computing Get Started

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Docker

Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools. Continue Reading
Put these Terraform best practices into action

Terraform enables IT teams to complete a range of tasks, from deployment to multi-cloud management. Apply this collection of best practices to get started with, or optimize your use of, the IaC tool. Continue Reading
An introduction to the 6 OpenStack orchestration components

Cloud orchestration is a critical part of workflow simplification and task automation. If you prefer open source options, see what OpenStack has to offer. Continue Reading

Evaluate Open source cloud computing Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How to pick the right third-party CI/CD tool for the cloud

Learn the pros and cons of the main types of third-party CI/CD pipeline tools -- managed, self-hosted and code repositories -- and see why they're superior to cloud-native options. Continue Reading
Evaluate vSphere vs. OpenStack for your organization

VMware vSphere offers extensive virtualization, while open source OpenStack provides comprehensive cloud building tools. Understand their differences before choosing one. Continue Reading
Is a Cloud Foundry deployment right for you?

Enterprise PaaS needs have grown from streamlining app deployment to the ability to use the hosting infrastructure of their choice -- which has put Cloud Foundry in the spotlight. Continue Reading

Manage Open source cloud computing

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Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks

In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment. Continue Reading
Business culture is key in OpenStack network requirements

Network teams should expect a shift in their day-to-day routines if their organization embraces OpenStack. However, if the business culture is flexible, changes will be positive. Continue Reading
An OpenStack management guide for the enterprise

The OpenStack platform brings unique management challenges for IT teams. Use this essential guide to break down the key do's and don'ts of OpenStack management in the enterprise. Continue Reading

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Five tips to overcome OpenStack management challenges

Enterprises feel a sense of freedom with OpenStack, but management challenges can weigh them down. Use these tips to bolster your management strategy for the open source platform. Continue Reading
How do I determine which OpenStack version I have?

Figuring out the OpenStack release or version running in your organization isn't as easy as it sounds. What are some quick tips to find that information? Continue Reading
How can we customize the OpenStack Horizon dashboard?

Admins can use the OpenStack Horizon dashboard to deploy and manage cloud services. But what are some options for customizing the dashboard's view? Continue Reading