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

November 08, 2019 08 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.
October 04, 2019 04 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.
September 30, 2019 30 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.
August 05, 2019 05 Aug'19
Google database portfolio to include 3 new additions

Google Cloud Platform is now offering Cloud SQL for Microsoft SQL Server in alpha, federated queries from BigQuery to Cloud SQL and expansion of Elastic Cloud to Japan and Sydney.

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PaaS and other cloud development platforms Get Started

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Integrate applications with these 4 Azure integration tools

Integration can ensure consistent and scalable workflows in cloud applications, even connected to on-premises resources. Evaluate tools and services Azure offers for the task. Continue Reading
How should app developers choose a cloud provider?

Not every service in the cloud matters to developers. Look for these core features, and see which providers stand out when it comes to microservices, containers, AI services and IDEs. Continue Reading
An enterprise guide to serverless computing

Serverless computing can be a valuable technology if you use it properly. Learn the basic concepts, provider offerings and management considerations before you jump in. Continue Reading

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Evaluate PaaS and other cloud development platforms Vendors & Products

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

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
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
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

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Manage PaaS and other cloud development platforms

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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
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
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

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Problem Solve PaaS and other cloud development platforms Issues

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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
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
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

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