Tips

Tips

• What users should know about cloud governance models

  Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. Examine the common security issues, and learn how to combat them.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Key considerations for refactoring applications for the cloud

  Lift and shift has been a popular migration technique, but sometimes, IT teams have to refactor applications after the fact. Review these options to optimize legacy apps on the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Negotiate a SaaS SLA for compliance, uptime considerations

  SaaS apps offer convenience, but enterprises still need to do their due diligence with prospective vendors. Follow these tips to get the best SaaS service-level agreement.  Continue Reading

• Get started with Google Cloud Deployment Manager

  Deployment Manager is Google's infrastructure-as-code tool. Learn about its features and how to automate use of resources such as Compute Engine, GKE and BigQuery.  Continue Reading

• Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy

  Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started.  Continue Reading

• A beginner's guide to cloud-native application management

  After users develop cloud-native apps, they need to learn the basics of management and monitoring. Zach Flower breaks down what enterprises need to know to maintain a successful application.  Continue Reading

• Updated Microsoft Azure certifications emphasize IT roles

  Microsoft revamped its public cloud certifications in a move away from holistic skill sets. Review the newly tailored exams you'll need to take to get the Azure seal of approval.  Continue Reading

• Strike a cost-performance balance in microservices deployment

  To successfully deploy microservices in the cloud, IT teams should beware of these four common mistakes around resource locations, service selection and more.  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 are the two types of hybrid cloud infrastructure?

  Hybrid cloud designs are shifting as public cloud providers push on premises with alternatives to a two-vendor approach. Learn the pros and cons of heterogeneous and homogeneous models.  Continue Reading

• Google tool signals move to greater cloud transparency

  Access Transparency users can review the work Google admins did on their cloud accounts. It's a step toward greater accountability, but large organizations will want even more.  Continue Reading

• Examine low-code development platform options

  Nontechnical users can now build applications with little or no coding experience. However, there are many factors to consider before you jump in.  Continue Reading

• Pick a cloud IDE that best fits developer projects

  Cloud IDEs give developers more flexibility with when, where and how they create, deploy and manage code. Although enticing, end users should understand all aspects -- the good and the bad -- of cloud IDEs.  Continue Reading

• Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management

  For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more.  Continue Reading