Private cloud

Private cloud is a type of cloud computing that delivers similar advantages to public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture.. See complete definition.

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Private cloud News

October 05, 2018 05 Oct'18
Medicare's new member of its healthcare data center: The cloud

The U.S. Digital Service is slowly moving a Medicare mainframe to the cloud as a way to prepare for value-based care. Here's a look inside the office's deliberate strategy.
September 24, 2018 24 Sep'18
Google Cloud CTO talks Cloud Services Platform hybrid play

Google Cloud CTO Brian Stevens envisions an IT landscape where enterprises can more easily develop and manage apps that span on premises and the cloud. Hint: Kubernetes plays a big role.
August 28, 2018 28 Aug'18
VMware swallows CloudHealth with eye on multi-cloud market

VMware wants to simplify management of complex multi-cloud environments -- this time through the acquisition of third-party SaaS provider CloudHealth.
July 27, 2018 27 Jul'18
Want the new Google hybrid cloud? You'll need a middleman

The much ballyhooed Google hybrid cloud architecture earned plaudits for its unique approach, but what didn't get much attention was who will sell and manage it on-premises. Spoiler alert: it's not ...

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Private cloud Get Started

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The first 5 steps to build a private cloud infrastructure

To implement a private cloud, IT teams must start at the beginning -- and define what a cloud strategy will mean, exactly, to their organization -- before they proceed. Continue Reading
Dig into Azure Kubernetes Service networking options

Enterprises that choose the wrong AKS networking option could face poor performance and higher costs. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each option before you rush in. Continue Reading
Choose the cloud computing deployment model that fits your data center needs

Organizations looking to the cloud to update their data center should consider the future development of systems management providers when selecting a cloud computing deployment model. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Private cloud Vendors & Products

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

Overcome 9 microservices challenges for platform flexibility

It's all well and good to tear apart your monolith, but a careless microservices approach can result in the same old problems. Watch out for these nine hurdles. Continue Reading
Azure Stack growing pains could weigh on enterprise appeal

Microsoft's hybrid cloud platform continues to pique the interest of enterprise IT shops but still lacks the maturity and breadth of the Azure public cloud. Continue Reading
Evolve IT staff, skill sets for a multi-cloud strategy

To effectively implement and manage a multi-cloud architecture, enterprises first need IT team members who hold a unique mix of technical and business skills. Continue Reading

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Manage Private cloud

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Incorporate virtual private clouds in a hybrid IT environment

Don't let the added complexity of VPCs deter you from integrating them with your hybrid cloud. Simply keep these configuration factors in mind to ensure seamless interoperability. Continue Reading
Write cloud-config automation scripts into the configuration file

Bypass the need for excess infrastructure, and put off the automation languages seminar -- you need to configure the cloud now. Fortunately, you can still do that. Continue Reading
An IT pro's survival guide for multi-cloud computing

Enterprises increasingly use multiple cloud providers to achieve their goals. Learn how you could benefit from this model and get a jump-start on a multi-cloud management strategy. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Private cloud Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Improve hybrid cloud monitoring through automation, alerts

To effectively monitor hybrid cloud infrastructure -- without being overloaded with data and alerts -- IT teams need to rethink some of their existing processes. Use these five best practices to get started. Continue Reading
Optimize load balancing for a hybrid cloud architecture

Load balancing plays a critical role in ensuring application availability and high performance in hybrid cloud. Follow these general rules to get it right. Continue Reading
Overcome hybrid cloud deployment challenges

Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small. Continue Reading

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