Tips

Tips

• Google Cloud Dedicated Interconnect offers VPN alternative

  Google's Dedicated Interconnect enables an enterprise to privately connect its data center to the public cloud. Here's a breakdown of key features and the requirements to use it.  Continue Reading

• Azure App Service Isolated boosts security and PaaS performance

  Aimed at organizations with unique security needs, Azure App Service Environment v2 lets applications run in a dedicated network without sacrificing scale or performance.  Continue Reading

• Master the basics of Azure Automation

  Automation offers a more efficient, hands-off approach to public cloud management. Explore the basics of Azure's automation service and the role of runbooks.  Continue Reading

• Forge your own Azure training and certification path

  IT professionals who want to achieve a Microsoft Azure certification can choose their own concentrations around areas such as infrastructure management, machine learning and more.  Continue Reading

• Ease OpenStack troubleshooting with AI, third-party tools

  As admins continue to seek more efficient ways to troubleshoot and debug in OpenStack, recent advancements to the platform, along with third-party tools, offer some relief.  Continue Reading

• Bolster a multi-cloud strategy with these three technologies

  While much of the optimization for multi-cloud needs to happen at the application layer, there are technologies that ease a multi-cloud deployment without requiring code changes.  Continue Reading

• Five cloud security threats to combat in 2018

  In 2018, IT security teams will continue to fight to keep their cloud deployments safe. Watch out for these common risks associated with APIs, IoT and human error.  Continue Reading

• Compare machine vs. deep learning services in the cloud

  Machine learning and deep learning increasingly make their way into the enterprise. Assess which AI technology is right for you, and the public cloud services that support them.  Continue Reading

• Assess serverless platforms based on performance, portability

  Serverless computing offers potential cost savings, but that shouldn't be the only factor enterprise IT teams keep in mind when they evaluate potential providers.  Continue Reading

• Build an application migration plan step by step

  To migrate apps to the cloud, start with nonessential workloads and move to more mission-critical ones from there. But, remember, some apps might not be suited for cloud at all.  Continue Reading

• Crack open Google Cloud Shell for infrastructure management

  Shell commands and Bash scripts have been a staple of system administration, and for those who still prefer that management approach, Cloud Shell on GCP might be worth a look.  Continue Reading

• Three warning signs serverless computing isn't right for you

  Serverless technology is more accessible to enterprises through public cloud providers, but just because it's available, doesn't mean you should use it.  Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud computing demands careful IT cost allocation

  A multi-cloud environment has its benefits, but without proper management, cost allocation gets tough. Follow these tips for resource tagging, budget alerts and more.  Continue Reading

• Google Network Service Tiers grant cloud users more control

  For cloud networking, do you prefer higher performance or opt for the lowest possible cost? New Google cloud network tiers let enterprises make that call.  Continue Reading

• Fortify a DR strategy with automated failover in multi-cloud

  Disasters happen, but they don't have to bring business to a halt. With the right mix of tools and testing strategies, active-active failover in multi-cloud keeps things running.  Continue Reading