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• Get started on AWS with this developer tutorial for beginners

  Kick-start your AWS cloud developer journey with this breakdown of essential services, deployment options and other cloud basics you'll need to get started.  Continue Reading

• Top types of cloud testing organizations need to perform

  Move to cloud-based testing to reduce overhead and avoid production missteps. Learn about testing types and some notable vendors to get your IT team started.  Continue Reading

• How to calculate cloud migration costs before you move

  Here's a primer on how to calculate the total cost of a cloud migration and compare your on-premises expenses to what you'll spend on the move.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate Azure CLI vs. PowerShell for resource management

  Compare two popular resource management tools for Azure -- Azure CLI and PowerShell -- to determine if one, or a combination of both, is right for your cloud environment.  Continue Reading

• Choose the right serverless container service

  Many IT pros consider serverless containers to be largely hype, while others say it offers real advances in serverless computing. See how the major cloud providers take their swing at this class of service.  Continue Reading

• Open source cloud platforms and tools to consider

  Although the most popular cloud platforms are proprietary, open source options can enhance the agility and cost-effectiveness of your overall cloud strategy.  Continue Reading

• A breakdown of core AWS identity services

  Given the wide range of organizations that use AWS to power their applications, it's important to understand the options AWS offers to manage access to application components.  Continue Reading

• 5 bad practices that lead to insecure APIs in cloud computing

  API security often feels complicated. However, your IT team will go a long way in securing its services if it avoids these common pitfalls in API design and implementation.  Continue Reading

• Compare Amazon VPC vs. Azure VNet for private networking

  Evaluate the core private networking services from AWS and Azure to see which one could best serve your organization's needs.  Continue Reading

• Compare Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2 for your web app needs

  Not all developers need, or want, the full capabilities of Amazon EC2. See if the scaled-back and simplified Amazon Lightsail is the better fit for your application.  Continue Reading

• Modernize and migrate mainframe apps to the cloud

  Mainframe apps are typically difficult to move to the cloud without modernization. Review migration options and determine if it will be worth the effort.  Continue Reading

• How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks

  Learn best practices for creating VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure. Follow along with these step-by-step examples to try in your Azure environment.  Continue Reading

• Compare Azure DevOps vs. GitHub for CI/CD pipelines

  GitHub is a more recognized name in the development community than Azure DevOps, but now that Microsoft owns both tools, developers need to see how they differ and work together.  Continue Reading

• 6 cloud vulnerabilities that can cripple your environment

  Enterprises can be devastated by security-related weaknesses or flaws in their cloud environments. Find out where you are most vulnerable before an attacker comes knocking.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know to manage multiple AWS accounts

  Explore AWS services and best practices that can optimize multi-account management across your organization.  Continue Reading

• CS degrees vs. cloud certifications: Compare the pros and cons

  Standards for IT qualifications are changing with the rapid pace of cloud adoption. See how experts evaluate the debate between individual cloud certifications or a full degree.  Continue Reading

• Cloud infrastructure automation: When and where to use it

  Manual tasks are time consuming and can lead to mistakes. Free up your IT teams and ensure an error-free environment by adding automation to these cloud processes.  Continue Reading

• How to choose between IaaS and SaaS cloud models

  Even if you already moved a few workloads to the cloud, it's never too early to start looking at where you are going and never too late to make a change. See if IaaS or SaaS is the right service model for your organization.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cloud center of excellence

  Learn how to create an effective cloud center of excellence for your company with these steps and best practices.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate these 15 multi-cloud management platforms

  Dig into the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of the top tools and services to help enterprises manage their hybrid and multi-cloud environments.  Continue Reading

• Review these top FAQs on cloud development APIs

  APIs offer two capabilities central to cloud -- self-service and automation. APIs simplify application development, but there are limitations imposed by a lack of standardization.  Continue Reading

• Five keys to an effective hybrid cloud migration strategy

  The call to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy is persistent. Vendors suggest it, and management teams listen. So, what does it take to actually adopt the hybrid cloud approach?  Continue Reading

• Amazon Kendra vs. Elasticsearch Service: What's the difference?

  Amazon Elasticsearch Service and Amazon Kendra both handle search, but that's about where the similarities end. Learn how and when to use each AWS offering for your application.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 benefits and advantages of hybrid cloud

  Why choose between public and private clouds when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs.  Continue Reading

• How to become a cloud administrator

  Although the cloud admin role varies from company to company, there are key skills every successful one needs. Explore seven areas of expertise and how they relate to this role.  Continue Reading

• What the critics get wrong about serverless costs

  While critics say serverless is an expensive, clunky way to deploy software, it really isn't -- if you use it right. Let's debunk some myths around the costs of using serverless.  Continue Reading

• Myth or emerging trend? Cloud repatriation explained

  Cloud customers may look to move workloads off the public cloud because of cost, security, availability and staff skill sets. But how common is the move itself?  Continue Reading

• Analyze Google's cloud computing strategy

  After a few false starts, Google has taken a different, more open approach to cloud computing than AWS and Azure. Let's take a look at this strategy and roadmap to date.  Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud networking -- how to choose the right path

  There are a couple ways to connect the disparate pieces of a multi-cloud architecture. Review your networking options and choose the best fit for your environment.  Continue Reading

• How to containerize legacy applications in an Azure migration

  There are many benefits to containerization as part of a migration, but only for the right type of app. If you're moving to Azure, follow these steps to ensure it's a success.  Continue Reading

• Reevaluate your cloud computing pandemic strategy

  If you jumped to the cloud at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, without much long-term planning, take some time now to evaluate your current cloud strategy.  Continue Reading

• 5 machine learning skills you need in the cloud

  Put your IT team in the best position to succeed with AI. Develop these machine learning skills and see how they translate to the major cloud platforms.  Continue Reading

• 3 SaaS cost management tips for new-to-cloud usage

  When it comes to SaaS spending, IT must ensure that everyone from users to management is on the same page. Use these strategies to stay within your cloud budget.  Continue Reading

• How to design and implement a cloud governance framework

  An organization that wants to control its cloud environment should look closely at how well it adheres to these four key pillars of cloud governance.  Continue Reading

• AWS Outposts: What you need to know to get started

  AWS Outposts is a managed device that brings Amazon cloud services into your data center. Review its requirements, use cases and a step-by-step review of the installation process.  Continue Reading

• Compare Google Cloud Deployment Manager vs. Terraform on GCP

  Determine whether to opt for cloud native Deployment Manager or third-party Terraform for infrastructure as code on Google Cloud.  Continue Reading

• Explore the tools for disaster recovery on AWS, Azure and GCP

  Utilize cloud infrastructure for your disaster recovery plan. Learn about the tools and services from AWS, Google and Microsoft to see if they fit in your DR plan.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate SaaS integration tools for IaaS-hosted apps

  SaaS tools can enhance applications hosted on AWS, Microsoft Azure and other public clouds, but they also present integration challenges. See which tools can ease those burdens.  Continue Reading

• Put an IT succession plan in place for your cloud team

  IT is a small world. Before you leave your current company and role, make sure your successor has the right training, support and documentation to hit the ground running.  Continue Reading

• How to approach a GCP-to-AWS migration

  Before you move your GCP workloads to AWS, you need a clear cloud migration plan in place and a framework to understand the challenges and additional costs.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 complexity challenges of operating a cloud at scale

  It's not unusual for enterprises to scale their applications to meet demand, but they need to be aware of the associated cloud complexity issues. Look out for these six common problems.  Continue Reading

• When -- and when not -- to use cloud native security tools

  Security tools from cloud vendors are convenient, but that doesn't mean they are always the right choice. Learn how to decide when you should opt to use third-party security tools.  Continue Reading

• Explore cloud computing's effect on application development

  AWS and cloud computing changed the way organizations build and run applications. Explore why that happened and see what to expect in the future as more businesses jump on board.  Continue Reading

• Examine the cloud industry's response to GDPR and CCPA compliance

  Explore the cloud industry's response to the GDPR and CCPA requirements and learn what types of organizations these governance policies have affected so far.  Continue Reading

• Guide to Google Anthos architecture and management

  Explore the essential concepts that make Google Anthos work, including environs and groupings. Learn how to set up this Kubernetes-powered hybrid and multi-cloud platform.  Continue Reading

• Public cloud metrics and KPI tools your business should know

  Metrics and KPIs for public cloud deployments can be overwhelming. Learn how cloud architects can track usage of compute, storage, database resources and more.  Continue Reading

• Collaboration is key to earning cloud computing cost savings

  Many organizations turn to the cloud for greater flexibility and dynamic scalability, but IT and financial teams must work together to address the complicated pricing scenarios.  Continue Reading

• Third-party cloud services for ETL and application testing

  Don't default to your cloud provider's ETL and app testing services. Get to know third-party offerings and explore the advantages of using these tools in your cloud environments.  Continue Reading

• Use this Amazon Cognito review to assess authentication tools

  Amazon Cognito isn't as user-friendly as some competitors, but it does offer some unique advantages. Explore the pros, cons and alternatives for Cognito.  Continue Reading

• 10 cloud computing myths debunked

  A range of public cloud misconceptions -- including those related to security and cost -- give enterprise adopters the wrong idea. Read on to dispel the myths and get the truth.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips to pick the right cloud database service

  Before you migrate your data to the cloud, evaluate your cloud database options. Use these guidelines to choose the right database offering for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Here's what you need to know about cloud observability

  What's the difference between monitoring and observability? Learn what observability means in the context of cloud and why it's important to the health of your application.  Continue Reading

• Explore the pros and cons of cloud computing

  Familiarize yourself with the basics of computing in the cloud, how the market has changed over the years, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of IT environment.  Continue Reading

• Compare on-premises migration to cloud server migration

  A cloud migration is not too different from an on-premises server-to-server migration. Compare the two processes before you organize and implement your plan.  Continue Reading

• Learn how to deploy the Bottlerocket container OS in EKS

  Bottlerocket is an open source, Linux-based container OS. Explore its role in AWS containerization and how it fits alongside EKS.  Continue Reading

• Compare hybrid clouds: AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. Google Anthos

  Azure Stack, AWS Outposts and Google Anthos all have similar objectives but operate in different ways. Find out which hybrid cloud platform offers the right model for your company.  Continue Reading

• How to evaluate cloud certification training

  Cloud computing has changed the role of certifications. See why you're better served by breadth rather than depth of knowledge, and keep learning to keep pace with the industry.  Continue Reading

• What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware?

  The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift.  Continue Reading

• Establish S3 bucket security with proper access control

  Misconfigured S3 buckets can put your sensitive data at risk. Learn to configure secure S3 buckets and block public access with this guide.  Continue Reading

• Cloud onboarding best practices for users and applications

  There are a number of ways organizations can prepare both users and applications for the cloud. Use these onboarding best practices to ensure a smooth transition -- even during uncertain times.  Continue Reading

• What should be on your cloud audit checklist?

  Although strenuous, audits are a critical part of a cloud compliance strategy. Learn about the different types of cloud audits to better prepare for your next review.  Continue Reading

• AWS Savings Plans vs. Reserved Instances, explained

  AWS Savings Plans offer discounted EC2 rates to help reduce your AWS bill and compute costs. Learn why Savings Plans are a good alternative to Reserved Instances.  Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of adding edge computing to a cloud architecture

  Edge computing won't make sense for every IoT device or workload. Follow these edge computing examples to know where and when you should use it as part of your cloud architecture.  Continue Reading

• How to apply serverless in front-end cloud computing

  As application front ends move to the cloud, it's important for app designers and cloud users to understand how serverless and other models affect performance and cost.  Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide to develop an AWS runbook

  Runbooks enable anyone on the team to execute a task and jump in when things go wrong. Learn how to create one to handle repetitive tasks like monitoring and incident response.  Continue Reading

• How to deploy Terraform code in an Azure DevOps pipeline

  Automation in the cloud will not only make you move faster, it will do so in an efficient way. Learn how to create an Azure DevOps pipeline with Terraform code.  Continue Reading

• Follow this SaaS vendor checklist to find the right provider

  Before you ditch your legacy IT system, vet its potential cloud replacements with these SaaS SLA and RFP questions. Dig into compliance, performance, support and more.  Continue Reading

• Gain a broad view of cloud optimization

  Cloud optimization is a broad discipline that involves much more than just cost. Learn why performance, reliability and sustainability should also play a role in an optimization strategy.  Continue Reading

• How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam

  Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there.  Continue Reading

• Design a cloud application with portability in mind

  Writing apps for easier portability between clouds takes some work and comes with tradeoffs. Yet, the effort required to design a portable app can pay off in the long run.  Continue Reading

• Watch out for these 5 hybrid cloud security challenges

  Protect your hybrid cloud environment against these five common security vulnerabilities. Avoid the risks with established strategies and public cloud tools.  Continue Reading

• A guide to cloud capacity planning for unexpected spikes

  Unpredictable traffic spikes can make or break applications. Make sure your apps can handle scaling demands with this breakdown of cloud capacity strategies.  Continue Reading

• Review hybrid cloud offerings that bring the cloud on premises

  Check out this roundup of hybrid cloud tools and services from AWS, Microsoft and Google that extend public cloud platforms into on-premises environments.  Continue Reading

• 4 DIY cloud projects to make your business more cloud-friendly

  Show your business there's value in doing more in the cloud. Even in a work-from-home world, you can start small with projects that will be catalysts for broader adoption.  Continue Reading

• Review these hybrid cloud connectivity best practices

  Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what you need to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture.  Continue Reading

• Navigate uncertainty with a SaaS migration strategy

  SaaS migrations can be tricky in the best scenarios. But in a crisis, IT has to act fast. Prioritize the essential data and communicate with users to get the best outcome.  Continue Reading

• Support remote workers with front-end cloud computing

  If a company has a lot of remote workers, a standard VPN might not be able to do the job. More companies are turning to cloud computing front ends to ensure secure remote access.  Continue Reading

• The future of quantum computing in the cloud

  Quantum computing is the latest technology to catch the eyes of developers and cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft, but analysts predict it could still be years away from practical use.  Continue Reading

• Overcome these common cloud bursting challenges

  Cloud bursting might seem like a great way to handle traffic spikes, but it's rife with complications. Still, it's not impossible. Incorporate these strategies in your IT plans to get your hybrid cloud up and running.  Continue Reading

• An overview of how AWS changed Lambda for the enterprise market

  Learn how AWS Lambda has been updated over the years to address shortcomings in its serverless computing platform, and how enterprises have become savvier about when to use it.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate on-premises vs. cloud computing pros and cons

  Let's take a look at on-premises vs. cloud computing models and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each option.  Continue Reading

• How to protect and manage Azure Pipelines secrets with Key Vault

  Follow along with this Azure Key Vault tutorial to securely manage passwords and other sensitive information in an Azure DevOps pipeline.  Continue Reading

• 6 Amazon SageMaker capabilities developers should know about

  Developers and data scientists should familiarize themselves with these six SageMaker tools meant to simplify the machine learning process. Discover what they offer to your models.  Continue Reading

• 7 tips to manage cloud sprawl in your enterprise

  Cloud sprawl can lead to all sorts of unwanted surprises. Review these recommendations to get control over all the cloud resources across your business.  Continue Reading

• What to make of AWS' multi-cloud strategy, or lack thereof

  AWS eventually caved when it came to hybrid cloud. Some experts and partners say the same will happen with its multi-cloud strategy.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Assess managed Kubernetes services for your workloads

  Managed services from cloud providers can simplify Kubernetes deployment but create some snags in a multi-cloud model. Follow three steps to see if these services can benefit you.  Continue Reading

• Review the pros and cons of 8 common hybrid cloud use cases

  Evaluate the following hybrid cloud use cases, as well as the common advantages and disadvantages that come with pairing on-premises architectures and different cloud models.  Continue Reading

• Compare web and mobile testing tools from AWS, Microsoft and Google

  Compare and contrast the mobile testing tools from the big three cloud vendors -- AWS Device Farm, Google Firebase Test Lab and Microsoft Visual Studio App Center Test.  Continue Reading

• Lessons corporate users can learn from FedRAMP

  FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to cloud security across the U.S. federal government, but it can also serve as a guidepost for corporations in search of better practices.  Continue Reading

• Use these CloudWatch features to improve AWS app monitoring

  Amazon CloudWatch ServiceLens, Synthetics and Contributor Insights give users more ways to monitor their AWS applications. Find out how these features work before you get started.  Continue Reading

• AWS Local Zones offers low latency, with clear limitations

  Get to know Local Zones, the AWS infrastructure deployment service built for customers that need to run low-latency applications in specific areas far from AWS Regions.  Continue Reading

• Compare cloud migration services for data and server needs

  A cloud migration can be stressful, especially when it comes to getting started. Services are available to assist with the task, so here's where to turn.  Continue Reading

• Maintain multi-cloud security parity with these practices

  Establish consistent security measures across distributed environments. Automate configuration management and increase monitoring and training to reduce multi-cloud vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• The hybrid cloud challenge CIOs need to address

  Your IT team needs a standardized approach to application development to truly benefit from a hybrid cloud. Containers and Kubernetes may be the key to making that happen.  Continue Reading

• Good cloud migration planning helps avert downtime

  Is your on-premises application ready to function in the cloud? The right preparation will help you to avoid downtime during a cloud migration.  Continue Reading

• Is it time to consider a cloud exit strategy?

  Cloud repatriation -- or a cloud exit, as it is sometimes called -- is probably not a good choice in most situations. Sometimes, however, it's exactly the right thing to do.  Continue Reading

• 4 common cloud migration challenges and how to avoid them

  Ready to move to the cloud? Review these common mistakes users tend to make when moving data, and avoid them during your cloud migration.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips to optimize your hybrid cloud management

  Hybrid can be an appealing -- yet daunting -- cloud architecture for IT teams looking for flexibility. Review these five best practices to ensure you maximize the benefits without compromising your workloads.  Continue Reading

• Get a handle on AWS costs with these tips and tools

  It's normal for your AWS bill to fluctuate, but don't let it spike for the wrong reasons. Take these steps to avoid unnecessary charges and keep your cloud costs in check.  Continue Reading