Cloud deployment and architecture
Cloud service providers offer myriad options, from infrastructure to software to platforms. To make informed decisions about cloud deployment and architecture, organizations must know how to choose the resources that suit their workloads and budgets. That could mean adoption of a hybrid or even a multi-cloud architecture.
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Feature
30 Jan 2025
9 open source PaaS options developers should know in 2025
Open source PaaS is a good option for developers who want control over application hosting and simplified app deployment, but not all open source PaaS options are created equal. Continue Reading
By- Chris Tozzi
- Zachary Flower, Freelance web developer and writer
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Tip
29 Jan 2025
Pros and cons of cloud computing explained
Scalability, flexibility, lower costs and fast connectivity are among the cloud's advantages that must be weighed against vendor lock-in, internet dependence and complex pricing. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Video
26 Jan 2024
What is Cloud Computing? An Introduction
This short video explains the essentials of cloud computing and its three major types. Learn the difference between public and private cloud and the top benefits. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jan 2024
cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement)
A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
- James Montgomery, Senior Features Editor
- Sonia Lelii, TechTarget
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Tip
23 Jan 2024
Top benefits and disadvantages of serverless computing
It's no secret that developers want to focus more on building apps. With serverless, the cloud vendor takes care of back-end tasks. However, serverless comes with its own caveats. Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary, SharePlicity
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Tip
19 Jan 2024
On premises vs. cloud pros and cons, key differences
Immersed in the 'should I stay or should I go' cloud migration debate? Before vacating the premises and moving 'up there,' ponder these advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
By- Zachary Flower, Freelance web developer and writer
- Ron Karjian, Industry Editor
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Definition
12 Jan 2024
What is hybrid cloud? The ultimate guide
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party public cloud services with orchestration among these platforms. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
- Ron Karjian, Industry Editor
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Tip
10 Jan 2024
7 business process management challenges and how to fix them
Unclear goals, weak C-level support and subpar testing setups are among the factors that can derail BPM initiatives. Learn about seven BPM challenges and ways to overcome them. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jan 2024
hybrid cloud architecture
Hybrid cloud architecture is a type of cloud computing architecture that combines public cloud, private cloud and on-premises resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jan 2024
7 keys to an effective hybrid cloud migration strategy
Cloud readiness, storage costs, network lag and metrics can make or break the choice to move data, applications and workloads to today's more complex hybrid cloud environment. Continue Reading
By- Brian Kirsch, Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Tip
04 Jan 2024
8 hybrid cloud security challenges and how to manage them
Hybrid cloud's benefits are many and varied but so are the security issues surrounding integration, compatibility, governance, compliance, APIs, visibility and responsibility. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2024
Pros and cons of 10 common hybrid cloud use cases
For businesses contemplating the advantages and disadvantages of their applications living in a distributed cloud infrastructure, take a cue from these hybrid cloud use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2023
Top enterprise hybrid cloud management tools to review
The techniques used to build hybrid cloud architectures have come a long way, but managing these environments long term is plenty more complex without the right software. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2023
Top 8 benefits of hybrid cloud for business
Why choose between public cloud and private systems when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Tip
13 Dec 2023
Navigate the eviction policies for Azure Spot Virtual Machines
When things go right, Azure Spot VMs are a good investment to save money. However, users need a greater understanding of how eviction policies will affect their VMs. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2023
Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud: The main difference
As businesses digitally transform across increasingly distributed environments, know the benefits, challenges, similarities and differences between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Tip
06 Dec 2023
7 top business process management benefits, advantages
Streamlined workflows, greater agility and scalability, tighter process controls, reduced risks, lower costs and better customer engagements are among the notable BPM benefits. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Dec 2023
RPA vs. BPM: How are they different?
Don't confuse RPA with BPM. These process-oriented initiatives are distinctly different but also highly complementary when planning, automating and improving business operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Nov 2023
How to handle Google Cloud Storage costs
The cost of Google Cloud Storage isn't just about stored data. Administrators must also consider processing, network usage, retrieval and replication. Continue Reading
By- Julia Borgini, Spacebarpress Media
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Feature
21 Nov 2023
An introduction to hybrid multi-cloud storage
When implementing hybrid multi-cloud, IT teams must continually monitor and evaluate their environments. Understand best practices for this new type of storage platform. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
06 Nov 2023
Create a private endpoint to secure Azure Functions apps
Don't overlook security and leave your functions exposed. Learn how private endpoints can add an extra layer of protection for your Azure Function apps. Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary, SharePlicity
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Tip
24 Oct 2023
Ask these 9 cloud storage questions before use
Use these questions as a starting point for your transition to the cloud. You'll discover that some uses and data sets are suitable for cloud storage, while others are not. Continue Reading
By- Julia Borgini, Spacebarpress Media
- Arun Taneja, Taneja Group
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Definition
28 Sep 2023
Citrix StoreFront
Citrix StoreFront is an enterprise application store that provides an interface for users to access Citrix Virtual Apps -- formerly XenApp apps -- and Citrix Virtual Desktops -- formerly XenDesktop -- remotely. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Sep 2023
Canonical continues to evolve in cloud market
Paul Nashawaty, an analyst at TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, shares takeaways from Canonical Analyst Day 2023. Explore key areas of focus for Canonical's cloud strategy. Continue Reading
By- Paul Nashawaty
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Tip
27 Sep 2023
5 Azure Functions logging best practices
Implement these Azure Functions best practices to improve logging strategies, optimize application performance and ensure application strength and dependability. Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary, SharePlicity
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Tip
25 Sep 2023
What does a cloud network engineer do?
A cloud network engineer juggles a number of responsibilities -- from network design and troubleshooting to learning about specific cloud providers and platforms. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Opinion
20 Sep 2023
4 reasons cloud data repatriation is happening in storage
When the advantages of cloud storage aren't fully realized, repatriation becomes a consideration. Find out where the cloud isn't delivering on its promises. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2023
On-premises data centers play key role in distributed clouds
Enterprise Strategy Group's Scott Sinclair shares survey results on the benefits and challenges of managing distributed clouds. Data centers remain an essential part of the mix. Continue Reading
By- David Essex, Industry Editor
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Tip
14 Sep 2023
Compare Azure Bicep vs. ARM templates
Azure Bicep can be easier to use than ARM templates when deploying Azure resources. Learn how the languages compare and how Bicep can help automate deployment. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2023
Microsoft aims for Dynamics 365 cloud migrations
Microsoft AIM is a new initiative to help on-premises Dynamics ERP customers move to the cloud, with guidance, tools and services from Microsoft and partners. Continue Reading
By- Jim O'Donnell, News Writer
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Tip
18 Jul 2023
A quick intro to the MACH architecture strategy
While not particularly prescriptive, alignment with a MACH architecture strategy can help software teams ensure application designs make proper use of current technologies. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2023
Prices for cloud infrastructure soar 30%
Tough macroeconomic conditions as well as high average selling prices for cloud computing and storage servers have forced enterprises to spend less on private cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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News
28 Jun 2023
Refining HPE GreenLake as it sets its sights on everything
HPE's Bryan Thompson talks about how HPE GreenLake has become synonymous with the brand, and looks to its future and how the platform will meet customers' specific needs. Continue Reading
By- Adam Armstrong, News Writer
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News
26 Jun 2023
HPE customers move to embrace hybrid cloud by design
Hybrid clouds are often a reaction to problems. The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Children's Hospital and Experian turned to HPE GreenLake ahead of -- rather than in response to -- issues. Continue Reading
By- Adam Armstrong, News Writer
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News
20 Jun 2023
HPE GreenLake expands further into AWS, VMware clouds
Updates to GreenLake services and new partnerships allow customers to integrate more AWS and VMware public cloud workloads into HPE's private cloud. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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Opinion
25 May 2023
Dell Apex updates support enterprise 'cloud to ground' moves
Dell's latest Apex updates puts the company in a position to capitalize on the hybrid, multi-cloud and edge computing needs of enterprises. Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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News
16 May 2023
SONiC NOS faces challenges fitting in with mainstream
Gartner estimates that fewer than 200 enterprises have SONiC in production, out of a potential data center market of 100,000. One startup describes the NOS as 'a mess' to deploy. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Answer
08 May 2023
What are best practices for backup cloud repatriation?
To migrate backup data from the cloud back to an on-premises environment, you should follow these steps to ensure your data will be safe and smoothly moved. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2023
What's involved in cloud repatriation cost calculation?
The costs associated with cloud repatriation go beyond the migration itself. IT managers must account for any new hardware, backup requirements and available skilled personnel. Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Apr 2023
At KubeCon 2023, observability and FinOps high on the agenda
With data sprawl increasing as IT budgets shrink, observability and FinOps were hot topics at KubeCon Europe 2023. Get an industry analyst's perspective on trends to watch. Continue Reading
By- Jon Brown, Senior Analyst
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Tutorial
26 Apr 2023
5 methods to restore an Azure VM
There are various ways to restore an Azure VM. Review why you would need to restore a VM, available restoration methods and which process fits your situation best. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Apr 2023
HPE GreenLake updates reflect on-premises cloud IT evolution
On-premises as-a-service products improve simplicity and speed. Updates to the HPE GreenLake platform, including in block storage and data protection, build on those benefits. Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Opinion
25 Apr 2023
Cloud-native security metrics for CISOs
Author and chief risk officer Rich Seiersen talks about the challenges of securing cloud-native applications and how to use metrics to improve their effectiveness. Continue Reading
By- Melinda Marks, Practice Director
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Definition
25 Apr 2023
Cloud Foundry
Cloud Foundry is an open source cloud platform as a service (PaaS) on which developers can build, deploy, run and scale applications. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Kathleen Casey, Site Editor
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Definition
25 Apr 2023
integration as a service (IaaS)
Integration as a service (IaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model that strives to connect on-premises data with data located in cloud-based applications. Continue Reading
By- Johanna McDonald, Former Site Editor
- TechTarget Contributor
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Answer
21 Apr 2023
What are 5 top cloud data storage risks?
Storing data in a cloud repository makes good sense and has many benefits. However, any decision to migrate important data to a cloud service brings some risks. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Apr 2023
TOSCA (Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications)
The Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications (TOSCA) is an open source language used to describe the relationships and dependencies between services and applications that reside on a cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Definition
17 Apr 2023
Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift is a multifaceted, open source container application development platform from Red Hat Inc. for the development, deployment and management of applications. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Joel Shore, News Writer
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Definition
11 Apr 2023
Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate is a Microsoft service that helps an enterprise assess how its on-premises workloads will perform, and how much they will cost to host, in the Azure public cloud. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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Definition
31 Mar 2023
container registry
A container registry is a collection of repositories made to store container images. Continue Reading
By- Johanna McDonald, Former Site Editor
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
22 Mar 2023
Rockwell Automation manufacturer poll finds tech paralysis
Rockwell Automation's annual manufacturer survey found a third unable to choose technology and almost half struggling to achieve a return on investment on purchased technology. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Opinion
20 Mar 2023
Is a cloud-first strategy right for you?
A cloud-first strategy has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to avoid risks and build a strategy that is right for your organization. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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Definition
14 Mar 2023
CloudOps (cloud operations)
Cloud operations (CloudOps) is the management, delivery and consumption of software in a computing environment where there is limited visibility into an app's underlying infrastructure. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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Definition
08 Mar 2023
virtual private cloud (VPC)
A virtual private cloud (VPC) is the logical division of a service provider's public cloud multi-tenant architecture to support private cloud computing. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
- Kristin Knapp, TechTarget
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Definition
28 Feb 2023
MuleSoft
MuleSoft is a Salesforce company that provides numerous tools to build automations and integrations for various enterprise use cases. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Kristin Knapp, TechTarget
- Nicholas Rando, TechTarget
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News
15 Feb 2023
Cloud is a growing force in industrial IoT
Utilities and manufacturers are examples of industries using distributed cloud computing in private facilities to collect and send data across multiple facilities. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Definition
02 Feb 2023
single-tenancy
Single-tenancy is an architecture in which a single instance of a software application and supporting infrastructure serves one customer. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
31 Jan 2023
Oracle officially supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux on OCI
Responding to user demand, Oracle struck a deal with Red Hat to make the latter's Enterprise Linux operating system an integral part of Oracle's multi-cloud strategy. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
- Ed Scannell, Freelancer
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News
27 Jan 2023
Next Pathway offers ETL code translation as SaaS
Next Pathway's Shift Cloud will provide companies with a pay-as-needed option for performing ETL code translation for data warehouse cloud migrations. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Definition
20 Jan 2023
caching
Caching -- pronounced "cashing" -- is the process of storing data in a cache, which is a temporary storage area that facilitates faster access to data with the goal of improving application and system performance. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2023
Latest Google Cloud AI shines spotlight on retail automation
AI-powered automated inventory tracking systems aren't perfect. However, retailers with high rates of lost sales from missing items in stores could still achieve a decent ROI. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Definition
20 Jan 2023
cloud collaboration
Cloud collaboration is a type of enterprise collaboration that allows employees to work together on documents and other data types, which are stored off-premises and outside of the company firewall. Continue Reading
By- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
- Moriah Sargent, Associate Director
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Tutorial
19 Jan 2023
How to set up autoscaling in Azure Kubernetes Service
Explore scaling options in AKS, such as the horizontal pod and the cluster autoscaler. Then, follow a step-by-step tutorial on how to manually and automatically scale resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jan 2023
IaaS vs. PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Looking to shift your organization's workloads to the cloud? Understand the advantages and disadvantages of IaaS and PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jan 2023
2023 predictions for cloud, as a service and cost optimization
Given the highly uncertain state of the economy, this should be the year that brings an end to dinosaur thinking about enterprise IT and costs. Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Tutorial
27 Dec 2022
Deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform
Terraform manages resources using configuration files within cloud platforms. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform. Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary, SharePlicity
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Definition
27 Dec 2022
cloud sourcing
Cloud sourcing is an arrangement in which a company pays a third-party cloud hosting provider to deliver and support IT services that could be provided in-house. Continue Reading
By- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
- Kristin Knapp, TechTarget
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Definition
27 Dec 2022
IT automation
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a repeated process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Tip
14 Dec 2022
Weigh the benefits and drawbacks of a hybrid data warehouse
Among other benefits, a hybrid cloud data warehouse can offer enhanced flexibility and scalability, as well as on-demand access to emerging analytics services. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2022
HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud updates boost hybrid clouds
HPE continues investing in GreenLake for private and hybrid clouds as demand for those services increases. Meanwhile, competition in the cloud market heats up. Continue Reading
By- Ed Scannell, Freelancer
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News
05 Dec 2022
Reynolds runs its first cloud test in manufacturing
The maker of popular household brands will decide whether an IoT system from DXC Technology will help reduce natural gas use in Reynolds' manufacturing operations. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Opinion
17 Nov 2022
NetApp BlueXP and the journey to an 'evolved cloud'
With BlueXP and Astra, NetApp has a plan for data and application management across cloud locations. The vendor seeks to help customers reach what it calls an 'evolved cloud.' Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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Definition
15 Nov 2022
serverless computing
Serverless computing is a cloud computing execution model that lets software developers build and run applications and servers without having to provision or manage the back-end infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2022
VMware adds multi-cloud management tools
VMware debuted HCX+, a managed service for multi-cloud data centers, as well as Kubernetes capabilities for private clouds and more SD-WAN points of presence. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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Tip
14 Nov 2022
Top 11 benefits of cloud computing
On-premises environments aren't the best fit for all organizations. Discover the top benefits of cloud computing that can save time, money and resources. Continue Reading
By- Darcy DeClute, Scrumtuous Inc.
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Tip
07 Nov 2022
Best practices for a multi-cloud Kubernetes strategy
Multi-cloud has its benefits, but it also creates complexities. Discover best practices and configurations for a multi-cloud strategy using Kubernetes. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Oracle partners can now sell Oracle Cloud as their own
Alloy, a new infrastructure platform, lets partners and Oracle-affiliated enterprises resell OCI to customers in regulated industries or at the edge. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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News
12 Oct 2022
New Google service aims to move mainframe workloads to cloud
Google Cloud wants to shift workloads and applications from banks, healthcare and other industries into the cloud with a new mainframe migration service and performance tier. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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News
06 Oct 2022
Companies search for ROI from cloud spending
A KPMG survey of 1,000 executives found that two-thirds were reevaluating cloud spending after failing to achieve a significant ROI. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Tip
30 Sep 2022
How to decide on what Office 365 add-on licenses to use
Missing certain functionality and want to supplement your subscription to Office 365 or Microsoft 365? Find out what extras make sense for your organization. Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary, SharePlicity
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Definition
29 Sep 2022
software-defined perimeter (SDP)
A software-defined perimeter, or SDP, is a security technique that controls access to resources based on identity and forms a virtual boundary around networked resources. Continue Reading
By- Sharon Shea, Executive Editor
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Tip
27 Sep 2022
Cloud storage vs. data center: How to choose
It's essential to have efficient and cost-effective data storage. Both cloud and data center storage offer good options, so understand your needs before you choose. Continue Reading
By- Julia Borgini, Spacebarpress Media
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Definition
19 Sep 2022
cluster
Clusters are typically defined as collections or groups of items with similar or different characteristics. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2022
Distributed cloud changes IT architecture and planning
With modern applications distributed across multiple platforms and locations, IT organizations must adjust how they confront that greater management complexity. Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Definition
31 Aug 2022
agnostic
Agnostic, in an information technology (IT) context, refers to something that is generalized so that it is interoperable among various systems. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2022
VMware expands vSphere, vSAN for hybrid cloud enterprises
Updates to VMware's flagship vSphere and vSAN software keep pace with enterprise interest in hybrid cloud infrastructure for applications and workloads. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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News
30 Aug 2022
VMware unveils Aria for multi-cloud management
The Aria product portfolio includes a software console powered by a central data store to deliver a map of the applications running in a multi-cloud environment. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Tip
29 Jul 2022
Explore top AWS storage types for file, block, object
There are several AWS storage types, but these four offerings cover file, block and object storage needs. Explore how the cloud storage choices compare with each other. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Walmart's multi-cloud strategy cuts millions in IT costs
Walmart built its own cloud platform and tied it to two public cloud providers, creating a multi-cloud architecture that saved millions in costs and sped up development tasks. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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News
29 Jun 2022
IT buyers respond to HPE GreenLake cloud pitch
Tech buyers are interested in the breadth and depth of services sold through the HPE GreenLake service, but want proof of cost savings and data control. Continue Reading
By- Tim McCarthy, News Writer
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Tip
10 Jun 2022
AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates the creation and governance of user accounts. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Tutorial
25 May 2022
How to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform
Terraform benefits include scalability, repeatable infrastructure and cost efficiency. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Cost savings among the biggest cloud fallacies
Experts at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium described the advantages that justify the high cost of moving to the cloud while acknowledging the data center is best for some companies. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
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Opinion
19 May 2022
Dell takes an 'E pluribus unum' approach to multi-cloud
At Dell Technologies World, multi-cloud was a popular topic, especially how it can happen by accident. However, it seems to be evolving into a single, but integrated, set of clouds. Continue Reading
By- Mark Peters, Principal Analyst & Practice Director
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Tip
18 May 2022
What is multi-cloud visibility, and how do I achieve it?
It's not always clear how visibility relates to monitoring or observability or how these terms fit together in a multi-cloud environment. Let's sort it out. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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Opinion
18 May 2022
How Dell is changing the multi-cloud equation
IT teams love the freedom to select the cloud services that match their needs and preferences, but this accidental multi-cloud strategy creates organizational complexity. Continue Reading
By- Scott Sinclair, Practice Director
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Tip
12 May 2022
Why a distributed cloud architecture could be a boon for UC
Some organizations are more comfortable in keeping their unified communications on premises. Distributed clouds might be a more attractive alternative. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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Opinion
12 May 2022
Examine IBM's hybrid cloud strategy
IBM's focus on hybrid cloud efforts, including Cloud Paks and OpenShift, makes for a competitive option. See if its strategy fits your enterprise needs. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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Answer
05 May 2022
What are guidelines for cloud-based video surveillance storage?
Cloud-based video surveillance storage can help organizations with compliance and retention. Be mindful, though, as high storage volume can quickly make costs soar. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 May 2022
6 ways cloud-native and cloud-agnostic architecture differ
While development teams should carefully weigh the tradeoffs between cloud-native and cloud-agnostic architectures, they don't necessarily have to commit to just one. Continue Reading
By- Twain Taylor, Twain Taylor Consulting
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Feature
05 May 2022
Networks are the intersection in a multi-cloud strategy
Enterprises interested in multi-cloud adoption should evaluate application requirements, cloud provider features and their legacy network architecture. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Executive Editor
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Tip
04 May 2022
How software testing affects a successful multi-cloud strategy
Here's how QA professionals working with multi-cloud can deal with the increased complexity associated with the strategy, plus the risks and workflow factors. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel