Tutorials

Tutorials

• Cloud computing programming API tutorial

  Developers have a wide range of platforms to choose from to create cloud-based applications. Dive into cloud programming resources that will help you get rolling.  Continue Reading

• Security issues in cloud computing

  While the cloud may be flexible and cost-efficient, a lack of data safeguards and compliance standards makes security the largest hurdle to leap.  Continue Reading

• Cloud Developments columns

  Our editors have written weekly columns on cloud computing developments. Find them all listed and discussed in this columns page.  Continue Reading

• Reining in SaaS chaos: Control shadow IT and identity management

  Businesses are hoping to benefit from the introduction of SaaS, but without a well-defined procedure it can quickly turn to chaos.  Continue Reading

• On-premises vs. SaaS: Making the choice

  Choosing between on-premises or SaaS is a common problem in today's IT world, but there are many things to consider before making that decision.  Continue Reading

• Managing and monitoring cloud computing services

  Keep your cloud services operating at optimal performance levels with advice from this collection of cloud management and monitoring resources.  Continue Reading

• Resolving cloud application migration issues

  To construct increasingly portable cloud applications, more appropriate application architectures and open cloud standards are a necessity.  Continue Reading

• How providers affect cloud applications migration

  Migrating applications from one cloud to another isn’t quite as simple as picking up and transitioning. A lot depends on choosing the right provider.  Continue Reading

• Tools to unlock private cloud's potential

  Private clouds offer a plethora of possible advantages, but certain tools are needed to unleash their full power. Our expert explains what these tools are and how to use them.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud computing explained

  Why choose between public or private cloud when you can have the best of both worlds? Our hybrid cloud tutorial outlines the benefits and risks of this in-demand cloud model.  Continue Reading

• Analyzing today's hybrid cloud architectures

  Everyone wants a hybrid cloud, but not all major vendors provide them. Take a look at the more prominent hybrid environments, along with tips and tricks for hybrid cloud adoption.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing development for beginners

  Cloud newbies that find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain should check out this collection of tips, tutorials and news for a cloud development orientation.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing tutorials

  SearchCloudComputing.com’s tutorials provide IT professionals with the latest information on how cloud computing technology is being used today, including cloud development, security, infrastructure, applications, cloud management, costs, use cases ...  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Azure tutorial: A look at the cloud platform

  Thanks to Microsoft's clout, Azure has fast become a major player in the cloud computing world. This collection of tips, guides and news covers everything the cloud platform has to offer.  Continue Reading

• Deciphering VMware's cloud computing vernacular

  VMware vCloud Director comes with its own glossary of cloud-related terms. Our expert explains which ones IT pros need to know before configuring VMware’s latest cloud service.  Continue Reading

• Software as a Service: Working with Web-based apps

  The emergence of Software as a Service has enabled organizations to get new applications up and running quickly and cheaply, saving resources for mission-critical tasks. But several old questions about security and integration, along with new ...  Continue Reading

• What constitutes Software as a Service?

  As the Software as a Service market expands, more and more Web-based applications are offered to the public. But are these really SaaS or just marketing fluff?  Continue Reading

• Tackling Software as a Service integration issues

  More Web-friendly designs and tools are available for companies adopting Software as a Service, making it easier for them to handle the transition in areas like human resource databases and inventory tracking.  Continue Reading

• Everyday challenges and the future of Software as a Service

  Once an enterprise chooses Software as a Service, it must consider service-level agreements, battle uptime challenges and keep an eye on costs, which might be higher than expected.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing concerns slowing widespread adoption

  A luxury hotel chain chose Terremark's hosted services over Amazon Web Services. But why? Concerns about losing control when moving data and services into the cloud continue to make organizations wary of cloud computing.  Continue Reading

• Infrastructure as a Service: How to maintain control

  Buying Infrastructure as a Service is a mouth-watering prospect for CIOs and IT departments eager to drive down costs and speed up provisioning. But once IT is outsourced, keeping control of it can be a major challenge.  Continue Reading

• Understanding cloud computing pricing

  Someday, cloud computing providers may simplify pricing models. But until that day, when determining total pricing for a cloud computing service, consider the services offered by the provider and how each pricing structure is worded.  Continue Reading

• Comparing Microsoft Azure's pricing policies

  Microsoft's Azure pricing plans weren't readily available to the public at first. When that information was released, it came up short against Google App Engine in several ways.  Continue Reading

• Azure tools for cloud-based development

  Before working with Microsoft Azure, it's good to get familiarized with its components and software development kits.  Continue Reading

• The risks and rewards behind developing in Azure

  Discover several situations where Microsoft Azure would be a beneficial cloud computing solution, along with the major risks Azure adopters need to understand.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to developing for Microsoft Azure

  Microsoft Azure builds on the Windows platform, allowing users to scale back their necessary development resources and move parts of their infrastructures into the cloud as they see fit.  Continue Reading