Tips

Tips

• 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

• Rearchitect applications for cloud with these five tips

  It's difficult to fully realize the benefits of cloud computing when you simply migrate an app as is. Instead, consider rearchitecting your app -- and start with these five steps.  Continue Reading

• Container training options to bulk up a cloud resume

  Container skills are in high demand in the enterprise, as Docker and Kubernetes adoption grows. Bulk up your cloud resume with these training and certification options.  Continue Reading

• Navigate your options for public cloud database services

  Your choice of a cloud database, data warehouse or data lake depends on the structure of your data and your analysis needs. Follow these guidelines to know which to choose.  Continue Reading

• Cloud data backup services minimize outage, security risks

  Backups are critical in any cloud strategy, but where you store that data is just as important. Explore these automated backup tools and services to avoid risks later.  Continue Reading

• Compare two types of cloud automation and orchestration tools

  There are two camps of tools for automation and orchestration in cloud: provider-native and third-party. To pick the right one, know your future needs, especially for multi-cloud.  Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of Azure Container Instances

  The popularity of containers continues to prompt major cloud providers to offer new services. See how Azure's most recent release -- Container Instances -- aims to ease deployment.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud security challenges remain tough to overcome

  While hybrid cloud continues to offer significant benefits to the enterprise, it also demands a cohesive security strategy that bridges on-prem and cloud-based systems.  Continue Reading

• Master Azure subscriptions with these key concepts and terms

  Azure's subscription structure lets admins break out responsibility for billing and resource management. But first, they need to know concepts such as accounts and departments.  Continue Reading

• Map the best Azure VM sizes and types to your cloud workloads

  When it's time to choose a cloud instance type, one size definitely does not fit all. Determine which cloud workloads run best on which Azure VM types and sizes.  Continue Reading