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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20 Dec 2024
Exploring cell-based architecture vs. microservices
Cell-based architecture takes fundamental concepts related to microservices and applies them across the entire software environment to make more fault-tolerant, scalable systems. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2024
How to transition to the cloud: 7 best practices
Cloud migration provides numerous benefits, but there are pitfalls. Following these best practices builds a solid foundation for a systematic plan that sets you up for success. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2016
Enterprise architect career path has bright and dark sides
IASA CEO Paul Preiss discusses how the digital transformation and technology advances are the drivers creating opportunities in the burgeoning enterprise architecture profession. Continue Reading
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Quiz
16 Aug 2016
Test your grasp of hybrid cloud migration and related challenges
Test your knowledge of hybrid cloud migration and other shifting aspects of cloud networking. Use this quiz to determine how well you understand these cloud challenges. Continue Reading
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Quiz
03 Aug 2016
Quiz: The latest software-defined data center industry trends
To join those who want everything delivered as a service, you have to be up on the latest software-defined data center trends. Take this brief quiz and gauge your knowledge. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Jul 2016
How do I prevent an I/O bottleneck in hybrid cloud?
In a hybrid cloud deployment, what are some ways to eliminate I/O bottlenecks that hurt application performance? Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2016
How to effectively work with multiple cloud providers
Before working with multiple cloud providers, evaluate their services for compute, storage, security and more. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2016
Containers vs. VMs: Which should you use for cloud?
Before going all in with containers, it's critical to understand how the technology differs from VMs in terms of private, public and hybrid cloud deployment. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2015
Reduce hybrid cloud latency with these five tips
With the right workload design and infrastructure changes, organizations can minimize latency and boost hybrid cloud performance. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2015
Considerations for choosing an OpenStack distribution
When it comes to choosing an OpenStack distribution, HP, Red Hat, Cisco and others are all viable options. But enterprises should make their decision carefully. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Sep 2015
What is a cloud-based system?
Get an overview of what a cloud-based system is and what would work best in your enterprise. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2015
Five challenges with open source cloud infrastructure tools
Open source cloud infrastructure platforms like OpenStack offer many benefits to an enterprise -- but first, IT must clear these five adoption hurdles. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2015
Testing cloud applications for Azure, Google Cloud
As software development cycles accelerate, IT must more rapidly test cloud-based applications. The right tools and services can help pick up the pace. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2015
Evaluating OpenStack vs. VMware for private cloud
OpenStack and VMware are both viable options for hybrid and private cloud. So which one should your organization choose? Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2014
OpenStack features, services creating industry buzz
OpenStack features, including portability, security and storage are prompting vendors and IT pros alike to support the open source cloud platform. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Jun 2014
Cloud competition heating up as Amazon takes aim at VMware
In this podcast, we talk about what the AWS Management Portal for vCenter means for VMware and how to calculate true cloud computing costs. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2013
Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and Database as a Service for a cloud database
Regardless of which cloud database you choose, multiple factors must come into play, ranging from costs and availability to feature support. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2013
Cloud computing templates give IT teams control
Cloud computing templates can make cloud server builds easier and give IT admins some cloud control. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2013
Six cloud computing industry leaders to follow on Twitter
Want to eavesdrop on what cloud computing leaders are saying about industry trends? Follow these six Twitter accounts for expert opinions and scoops. Continue Reading
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Definition
04 Jun 2012
mobile cloud
The mobile cloud is Internet-based data, applications and related services accessed through smartphones, laptop computers, tablets and other portable devices. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2011
Windows shops wake up to cloud realities and challenges
IT managers are more comfortable with the private cloud options that Microsoft presented at its annual management confab this week than the public cloud options presented last year. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2010
How Azure actually works, courtesy of Mark Russinovich
Mark Russinovich -- Microsoft technical fellow, a lead on the Azure platform and a renowned Windows expert -- took pains at PDC '10 (Watch the "Inside Windows Azure" session here) to lay out a ... Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2010
Cloud computing resources center
Cloud standards organizations, open source cloud projects, cloud computing and social media and more, all explained in this compendium of cloud resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2009
Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
Thinking about deploying an application in a public cloud? Investigate these five requirements to ensure success. Continue Reading