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

April 29, 2019 29 Apr'19
New hybrid Dell EMC cloud aimed at rising flood of data

As enterprise data centers cope with newly generated data, the new Dell EMC cloud platform sharpens VMware tool sets to build, implement and manage storage in hybrid environments.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
IBM-Red Hat merger timing, fairness in question

Six months after IBM revealed plans to acquire Red Hat, some IT industry experts have reason to believe approvals will take longer than the companies have suggested.
March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19
Oracle layoffs underpin its IaaS ambitions

Oracle plans further investments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but to do so it has cut jobs and made plans to hire fresh talent to support its cloud business.
March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19
IT security monitoring at golf club lets IT ops play through

ClubCorp took stock of its IT security strategy last year, which led to freedom from grunt work and renewed focus for the IT ops team.

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Private cloud Get Started

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Words to go: Cloud networking basics

Networking requirements for the cloud are different than on premises. Dig into these terms to get a sense for the network services and capabilities needed to run a cloud app. Continue Reading
Examine 4 hybrid cloud options from bursts to SaaS to CI/CD

Hybrid cloud can provide an enterprise with a happy medium of cloud and on-premises benefits. Unsure where to begin? Try setting up hybrid web services, software services or development tools, and other practical approaches. Continue Reading
New types of cloud services bring the cloud to you

Would your hybrid experience be improved by placing technology from a cloud service provider directly into your data center? Here's how to evaluate that option. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Private cloud Vendors & Products

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

4 considerations for choosing a private cloud provider

Key features to look for from a private cloud provider include interoperability, scalability and how familiar admins are with the provider's technology. Continue Reading
Oracle cloud adoption and hybrid cloud adoption pros and cons

More businesses are adopting cloud systems or thinking about it. But cloud and hybrid cloud setups have pluses and minuses that Oracle users should be aware of. Continue Reading
New cloud service models put providers in the data center

All of the major cloud players now offer on-premises hardware or specific technologies to make a data center look and feel more like the public cloud. What's driving this trend? Continue Reading

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Manage Private cloud

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Latest hybrid cloud services put public cloud into the data center

AWS, Google and Microsoft provide businesses with more deployment choices with cloud-extension services. See how these offerings can enable hybrid capabilities. Continue Reading
Cloud optimization hinges on smart instance size selection

App performance can suffer from poorly sized instances, the wrong instance type for the workload and other setbacks. Use these techniques and tools to optimize cloud operations. Continue Reading
What network tools are available for hybrid cloud monitoring?

As hybrid cloud adoption ramps up, businesses should consider hybrid cloud monitoring tools that provide network performance insight across the entire environment. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Private cloud Issues

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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
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
Creating a private cloud with minimal issues

If you consider security, performance, scalability, expertise, network visibility and service management when creating a private cloud, you avoid problems down the road. Continue Reading

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