PaaS and other cloud development platforms
PaaS and other cloud development platforms abstract the underlying infrastructure to make it easier for developers to build and test applications. This section provides best practices and news coverage to evaluate and deploy different cloud development environments, including PaaS, low-code/no-code and serverless computing.
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PaaS and other cloud development platforms News
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January 10, 2020
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Jan'20
Forbes' Google Cloud migration rooted in trust, cost savings
Forbes has moved its publishing operations to Google Cloud for continued growth, better audience engagement and streamlined operations. Forbes Chief Digital Officer Salah Zalatimo explains why.
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November 08, 2019
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Nov'19
IBM's financial services cloud offers developer opportunity
IBM hopes to bring developers to its new financial services cloud that runs on the IBM Cloud platform and uses Red Hat OpenShift as its Kubernetes environment.
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October 04, 2019
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Oct'19
Boomi platform adds API management, EDA support
The latest Boomi updates allow users to speed up implementation and allow IT pros to take better advantage of their data and applications.
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September 30, 2019
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Sep'19
Cloud database services multiply to ease admin work by users
The list of vendors offering managed cloud database services is growing rapidly, which gives IT teams more opportunities to offload management of database systems.
PaaS and other cloud development platforms Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Speed up AWS Lambda cold starts with these strategies
Cold starts are a common and frustrating issue for AWS Lambda users. Learn why they happen and how to prewarm Lambda environments to minimize latency. Continue Reading
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet. Continue Reading
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CloudOps (cloud operations)
Cloud operations (CloudOps) is the management, delivery and consumption of software in a computing environment where there is limited visibility into an app's underlying infrastructure. Continue Reading
Evaluate PaaS and other cloud development platforms Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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IaaS vs. PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Looking to shift your workloads to the cloud? Understand and compare the IaaS and PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Continue Reading
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Assess the pros and cons of citizen developers in the enterprise
When it comes to citizen developers and no-code/low-code, there really is no one-size-fits-all approach. Determine their value, as well as their limitations, for your specific app development needs. Continue Reading
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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 PaaS and other cloud development platforms
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Mock services create parity between local and cloud dev environments
Developers don't want to run into issues when moving between local and cloud development environments. Find out how to get parity between the two. Continue Reading
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Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques
Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads. Continue Reading
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Integrate DevOps and containers with simple tool adjustments
Organizations with an established DevOps pipeline can migrate from VMs to containers without tossing out the entire toolstack. Focus on these steps to enable containers in production. Continue Reading
Problem Solve PaaS and other cloud development platforms Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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cloud integration
Cloud integration is the act of combining different cloud-based systems into an integral whole. The term may also refer to joining cloud-based systems with on-premises systems. Continue Reading
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Manage app dependencies carefully for serverless platforms
Application dependencies are tough to manage in serverless computing. Developers need to take specific steps, including the establishment of a well-defined CI/CD process, to cope. Continue Reading
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Mitigate low-code/no-code platform security risks
While you can't entirely avoid the security risks of low-code and no-code platforms, you can mitigate them. Here's a look at the top vulnerabilities and how to combat them. Continue Reading