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How to Create an AWS Lambda Function with CloudFormation
Do you want to enhance automation, consistency, scalability and cost-effectiveness? Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to create an AWS Lambda function using CloudFormation. Continue Reading
Ease multi-cloud governance challenges with 5 best practices
Establishing sound multi-cloud governance practices can mitigate challenges and enforce security. Review best practices and tools to help manage costs and risk. Continue Reading
Upskill your cloud team for success
An investment in people is an investment in the company. See how a trained and upskilled staff can have a positive impact on productivity and profits. Continue Reading
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Decode serverless pricing in AWS to avoid high costs
Serverless computing is an implementation worth considering in any cloud-based application. Learn to evaluate every component to avoid unexpected and unnecessary high costs. Continue Reading
Optimize serverless apps with an observability strategy
Serverless apps come with unexpected challenges and sometimes they are nearly impossible to troubleshoot and optimize. Move away from traditional monitoring practices to succeed. Continue Reading
How to survive a cloud service outage
Outages might be rare, but they are rarely cheap -- any amount of downtime can cost you money. Learn how to minimize the risks and survive a cloud service outage.Continue Reading
Factor performance into an application modernization strategy
Dev teams increasingly use cloud, containers and microservices to modernize apps, but these technologies bring little value unless they boost performance, which is no guarantee.Continue Reading
3 rules to avoid high multi-cloud integration costs
When using multiple cloud providers, integration costs can grow quickly. To prevent billing surprises, enterprises must carefully plan application deployments and workflows.Continue Reading
Follow these 3 Azure Pipelines best practices
IT teams can better streamline workflows, enhance security and improve the developer experience by understanding these Azure Pipelines best practices.Continue Reading
Avoid overprovisioning in cloud computing with tracking
A lack of visibility means organizations can easily lose unused resources which rack up costs. However, there are tools and best practices that can help set up a tracking system.Continue Reading
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Navigate multi-cloud billing challenges
Keeping track of cloud bills from multiple clouds or accounts can be complex. Learn how to identify multi-cloud billing challenges and how to tackle them.Continue Reading
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
4 best practices to avoid cloud vendor lock-in
Without proper planning, an organization could end up feeling trapped in its relationship with a cloud provider. Follow these tips to avoid vendor lock-in.Continue Reading
Get started with Amazon CodeGuru with this tutorial
Amazon CodeGuru reviews code and suggests improvements to users looking to make their code more efficient as well as optimize costs. Follow this tutorial to get started.Continue Reading
8 key steps of a cloud exit strategy
If your cloud-based workloads and applications need to move back on premises, you'll need a plan. Start your reverse migration with this step-by-step guide.Continue Reading
Interpret and apply AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations
It is challenging to find the right balance between performance, availability and cost. Learn how to enable and apply AWS Compute Optimizer to monitor your metrics.Continue Reading
8 ways to reduce cloud costs
Organizations need the right strategies in place to avoid cloud cost pitfalls. Stay within your budget with these cost management best practices.Continue Reading
How to avoid 4 common errors in EC2 Instance Connect
The EC2 Instance Connect feature enables users to securely connect instances, but there are certain pitfalls to avoid. Here are some issues to look out for.Continue Reading
4 common traps to avoid in a multi-cloud strategy
Multi-cloud strategies are popular, but they do require planning and management. Review some ways to sidestep these four potential pitfalls.Continue Reading
6 cloud governance framework principles and challenges
An organization that wants to control its cloud environment should examine how well it adheres to these key pillars of cloud governance.Continue Reading
Confront cloud security challenges with these 5 tips
Security gets complicated when the cloud overlaps with other technologies, such as AI and serverless. Review these common risks, and learn how to prevent attacks.Continue Reading
How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?
To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager.Continue Reading
Watch out for these 5 hybrid cloud security challenges
Protect your hybrid cloud environment against these five common security vulnerabilities. Avoid the risks with established strategies and public cloud tools.Continue Reading
How to close the cloud skills gap at your enterprise
If your business struggles to hire IT pros with cloud experience, consider training your internal staff instead and create a supportive culture to get everyone on the same page.Continue Reading
How to address and mitigate serverless security issues
There are two major security implications of serverless cloud infrastructure: secure coding and identity and access management. Uncover best practices to mitigate these risks.Continue Reading
Overcome these common cloud bursting challenges
Cloud bursting might seem like a great way to handle traffic spikes, but it's rife with complications. Still, it's not impossible. Incorporate these strategies in your IT plans to get your hybrid cloud up and running.Continue Reading
Know your role in the cloud shared responsibility model
The shared responsibility model of cloud security keeps data safe -- except when it doesn't. Prevent your workloads from being the next target of hackers.Continue Reading
Is the cloud's shared responsibility model broken?
An organization that doesn't fully participate -- or even understand -- its role in securing its data in the public cloud takes unnecessary risks. You need to do your part.Continue Reading
The hybrid cloud challenge CIOs need to address
Your IT team needs a standardized approach to application development to truly benefit from a hybrid cloud. Containers and Kubernetes may be the key to making that happen.Continue Reading
4 common cloud migration challenges and how to avoid them
Ready to move to the cloud? Review these common mistakes users tend to make when moving data, and avoid them during your cloud migration.Continue Reading
Reduce cloud latency for remote employees and offices
Latency remains an issue for cloud users with remote facilities. See how SD-WAN and satellites can improve network performance for enterprises with distributed workers and offices.Continue Reading
5 security oversights to avoid with IAM configurations
IAM provides the granularity organizations need to secure their cloud workloads, but only if it's properly implemented. Refrain from making these common IAM mistakes.Continue Reading
7 must-have steps for a cloud migration checklist
Migrating an enterprise's data and applications to the cloud includes a laundry list of considerations. Review the steps you need to take to complete your migration.Continue Reading
A comprehensive guide for application migration to the cloud
Nothing worthwhile is easy -- a mantra you'll want to remember when challenges arise during a move to the cloud. Make it easier and follow this guide to cloud migration success.Continue Reading
6 steps to survive a cloud outage
Providers aren't perfect and outages are inevitable. The key is to have a DR plan in place before a problem occurs. The following slides illustrate the six key steps to get back up and running.Continue Reading
Do multi-tenant environments still create noisy neighbors?
A noisy neighbor isn't just a real-world problem. Learn how a noisy neighbor can affect workload performance and how the public cloud has changed to address this issue.Continue Reading
Untangle cloud application integration spiderwebs
A migration is a big feat, but once you are in cloud it's not a 'set it and forget it' situation. Enterprises should take a closer look at integrations and connections.Continue Reading
AI presents new cloud security challenges when building apps
AI and machine learning technologies can broaden an application's capabilities, but they can also open an enterprise to new threats.Continue Reading
Poor hybrid data placement can swell cloud costs
Enterprises that rely on public clouds are no stranger to egress traffic charges, but those costs can skyrocket when it comes to hybrid cloud data placement and usage.Continue Reading
Three steps to secure function as a service
Securely setting up function as a service, or serverless computing, is complicated. Learn how to secure function-as-a-service cloud environments with three standard principles.Continue Reading
cloud integration
Cloud integration is the act of combining different cloud-based systems into an integral whole. The term may also refer to joining cloud-based systems with on-premises systems.Continue Reading
Strike a cost-performance balance in microservices deployment
To successfully deploy microservices in the cloud, IT teams should beware of these four common mistakes around resource locations, service selection and more.Continue Reading
Explore FAQs on Azure subscription management
For some IT teams, particularly those new to Microsoft's public cloud, Azure subscriptions spark a number of pressing questions related to billing, resource management and more.Continue Reading
Avoid these app design mistakes to save a cloud budget
Certain oversights during app design can increase cloud costs. Dive into the details of four often-overlooked mistakes, and learn how to avoid them to keep your budget in check.Continue Reading
The first 5 steps to build a private cloud infrastructure
To implement a private cloud, IT teams must start at the beginning -- and define what a cloud strategy will mean, exactly, to their organization -- before they proceed.Continue Reading
Cost management the next big issue in multi-cloud computing
Multi-cloud computing continues to make its way into the enterprises and, as it does, introduces some significant cost management challenges.Continue Reading
Improve hybrid cloud monitoring through automation, alerts
To effectively monitor hybrid cloud infrastructure -- without being overloaded with data and alerts -- IT teams need to rethink some of their existing processes. Use these five best practices to get started.Continue Reading
Right-size a cloud VM for better performance, lower costs
Most companies don't pay enough attention to VM selection during cloud app deployment -- which can drive up costs. Follow these steps to right-size a VM and stay within budget.Continue Reading
Optimize serverless function performance for faster deployments
Serverless computing offers numerous benefits, but poor performance can negatively affect deployment time. Follow these strategies to fine-tune and optimize serverless functions.Continue Reading
Optimize load balancing for a hybrid cloud architecture
Load balancing plays a critical role in ensuring application availability and high performance in hybrid cloud. Follow these general rules to get it right.Continue Reading
Overcome hybrid cloud deployment challenges
Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small.Continue Reading
Manage private cloud performance and troubleshoot issues
Management tools intended for private clouds are key to troubleshooting performance issues because they provide insight that traditional virtualization management tools might not.Continue Reading
Accounting for cloud computing costs requires a new approach
As cloud waste takes a big bite out of IT budgets, cloud administrators must shift their spending mindsets and consider management tools to help avoid unnecessary costs.Continue Reading
Four options to manage stateful apps in the cloud
Stateful applications in the cloud pose an ongoing challenge for development and operations teams. Review four ways to address those issues and keep your apps running smoothly.Continue Reading
Don't overlook these practices in software modernization
During app modernization projects, teams commonly overlook basic goals, processes and tools, which can sully app launches as a result.Continue Reading
Manage app dependencies carefully for serverless platforms
Application dependencies are tough to manage in serverless computing. Developers need to take specific steps, including the establishment of a well-defined CI/CD process, to cope.Continue Reading
Mitigate low-code/no-code platform security risks
While you can't entirely avoid the security risks of low-code and no-code platforms, you can mitigate them. Here's a look at the top vulnerabilities and how to combat them.Continue Reading
Migrate cloud applications back to on-premises applications
In the cloud frenzy, it's easy to lose sight of what to do if the cloud doesn't work. With time, patience and cost planning, administrators can migrate applications back on premises.Continue Reading
Creating a private cloud with minimal issues
If you consider security, performance, scalability, expertise, network visibility and service management when creating a private cloud, you avoid problems down the road.Continue Reading
Techniques for optimizing microservice performance in the cloud
Learn how to prevent bottlenecks, create efficient deployment and avoid security issues to ensure optimal microservice performance in the cloud.Continue Reading
How do I determine which OpenStack version I have?
Figuring out the OpenStack release or version running in your organization isn't as easy as it sounds. What are some quick tips to find that information?Continue Reading
Use cloud auto scaling, tagging to give unneeded resources the boot
Auto scaling services help admins identify underused resources and reduce public cloud costs. Learn how load balancing and tagging can maximize those benefits.Continue Reading
How can we customize the OpenStack Horizon dashboard?
Admins can use the OpenStack Horizon dashboard to deploy and manage cloud services. But what are some options for customizing the dashboard's view?Continue Reading
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
A custom cloud instance lets admins get choosey
Not satisfied with the standard instance types from your public cloud provider? Consider customizing your own to cut down on costs and unneeded resources.Continue Reading
Three issues that hinder cloud computing API performance
APIs can be critical to a cloud application's success. But if poorly designed, they can also be a big headache for cloud providers, developers and users.Continue Reading
Avoid strapped IT budgets with cloud cost optimization
Many businesses expect cloud to be cheaper, but cost-efficiency is no guarantee. To reap cloud's financial rewards, devise a cost optimization plan.Continue Reading
Test your knowledge of cloud application migration
Think you know all of the basics of cloud application migration? Take this five-question quiz and find out.Continue Reading
Are there intellectual property issues with SaaS tools?
Should businesses worry about intellectual property when using SaaS tools? Read this expert response to find out.Continue Reading
Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud
Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome.Continue Reading
Untangle cloud billing knots across multiple providers
Tracking your spending while using multiple cloud accounts can be a budgeting nightmare, but services are available to simplify the process.Continue Reading
AWS platform services emerge from Microsoft's PaaS failures
Amid signs that Microsoft's PaaS commitment isn't working, cloud pros are concerned about profit beyond IaaS. Reigning leader AWS may have found it.Continue Reading
Is Amazon CloudSearch superior to do-it-yourself search tools?
Big data can be incredibly valuable for enterprise business intelligence. But to extract that value, you must choose the most appropriate search tool.Continue Reading
SaaS applications integration: Strategies and best practices for success
Looking to learn more about SaaS integration? Check out this guide for a collection of articles, podcasts and other resources.Continue Reading
If IT had a hammer: Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
Enterprises tend to use the latest technology to solve all of its IT problems. But if your apps are nails, is IaaS, PaaS or SaaS really the hammer?Continue Reading
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
When IaaS won't cut it: Planning a transition to PaaS cloud
Many IT pros find PaaS meets their needs more than IaaS does. How can you ensure success? Transitioning to PaaS isn't as easy as you think.Continue Reading
Windows Azure Media Services gives YouTube junkies a new outlet
Enterprises need only look to YouTube's stats to see the value of video. Windows Azure Media Services has the benefits of video with more control.Continue Reading
What are some best practices for cloud configuration?
Traditional configuration practices fall short in the cloud. Here, Chris Moyer shares some best practices for cloud configuration.Continue Reading
What's the difference between a private cloud and a virtual data center?
While virtualization is key to private cloud, the two are not synonymous. Features such as self-service provisioning will take your virtual data center to cloud.Continue Reading
Application portability in PaaS: Problems and solutions
Even in the early stage of cloud adoption, users of PaaS services are already questioning the portability of the applications.Continue Reading
Security considerations for IaaS cloud
Learn about the necessary security considerations for IaaS cloud environments.Continue Reading
Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy.Continue Reading
Peeling back the layers of the Platform as a Service market
The PaaS market can be split into traditional IT vendors and independent, niche providers. Which choice offers an enterprise long-term cloud health?Continue Reading
Implementing SOA in the cloud
Learn why there is confusion surrounding implementing SOA in the cloud.Continue Reading
PaaS selection starts at the programming language
The PaaS market is growing without a single leader or approach. Picking a model should involve more than just saying, ‘Eeney, meeney, miney, moe.’Continue Reading
Examining the state of PaaS in the year of ‘big data’
Either more vendors are offering ‘big data’ capabilities or they have creative marketing teams. Which PaaS provider’s big data cloud is the real deal?Continue Reading
Three questions to ask when considering Microsoft Azure
Is Microsoft Azure a no-brainer cloud choice or impossible to adopt? Ask these three questions to determine if the cloud platform is right for you.Continue Reading
Defining and allocating vCloud Director resources
For IT shops configuring VMware vCloud Director, here are the first four steps needed to make the service aware of a vSphere environment.Continue Reading
Ten questions to ask when storing data in the cloud
Concerned about the security and privacy of your data in the cloud? Ask these 10 questions of every cloud provider to ensure that they'll keep your data safe and flexible.Continue Reading
Connecting to virtual servers in the cloud
For IT shops that must move content from an enterprise network or desktop to a cloud-based server, here's how to set up remote connections to virtual servers.Continue Reading
Intrusion detection in a cloud computing environment
Make sure that your cloud computing environment is equipped to detect and respond to attacks with the appropriate intrusion detection systems.Continue Reading
Understanding cloud compliance issues
Concerns about compliance have made companies wary of storing their data in public cloud environments.Continue Reading
Top threats in a PaaS cloud service and how to avoid them
Platform as a Service offerings suffer from vulnerabilities, such as lax default application configurations and holes in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols, which should be monitored and mitigated.Continue Reading
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
Running a Web service on Google App Engine
Google's App Engine for building Web applications in the cloud is beginning to support Java servlet-based Web services. It's still under development, but you can experiment using Eclipse support or command-line utilities in the SDK.Continue Reading
Network considerations in cloud computing
The impact of networking on cloud computing is best understood by considering public and private cloud applications in one dimension and cloud access versus intra-cloud networking in the other.Continue Reading
Identifying applications for public and private clouds
Before leaping head first into cloud services, figure which applications are best suited to a public versus private cloud. This article will help you define target apps for the cloud.Continue Reading