Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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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.12 Aug 2013
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Three things that could derail cloud computing success
Cloud adoption has shown encouraging stats, but industry pros are developing practices that could stand in the way of cloud's success.09 Aug 2013
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As iPaaS packages mature, architects face cloud integration hurdles
Legacy infrastructures and large volumes of data are just a couple of iPaaS adoption obstacles architects may face.06 Aug 2013
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Azure program manager refutes 'hidden' cloud costs, security threats
Cloud costs are sneaking up on CIOs who were looking to save money. They blame the technology, but should they turn the mirror on themselves?30 Jul 2013
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Has Microsoft lost sight of its original Windows Azure PaaS vision?
At its core, Windows Azure isn't too different from AWS. But Microsoft's fuzzy focus has made non-Microsoft technologies second-class citizens.19 Jul 2013
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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.17 Jul 2013
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Google Compute Engine and Google App Engine: What is the difference?
Many IT pros cannot distinguish Google Compute Engine from Google App Engine. Here are the most important details you need to know.17 Jul 2013
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Red Hat aims high with Red Hat Cloud Infrastructure
Hot on the heels of RHEV 3.2, Red Hat plans to integrate the platform with OpenStack in an offering called Red Hat Cloud Infrastructure.16 Jul 2013
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Building cloud-ready applications: What changes?
To maximize profits, providers must understand cloud-ready applications, learn how to meet their unique requirements and offer facilitating services.12 Jul 2013
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PaaS system benefits go beyond just freeing up developers' time
By handling operations work, Platform as a Service allows developers to focus on coding. But PaaS can provide plenty of other benefits as well.11 Jul 2013
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Quiz: What do you know about the service delivery model called PaaS?
Think you know everything about the service delivery model called Platform as a Service? Prove your knowledge of PaaS with this seven-question quiz.10 Jul 2013
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PaaS application development: Key factors to keep in mind
In this feature, former SearchCloudApplications editor Adam Riglian delivers an introduction to application development with Platform as a Service.10 Jul 2013
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With cloud technologies, pay attention to the man behind the curtain
Enterprise IT ventures toward cloud like Dorothy toward Oz -- full of hope. But to unveil cloud's true benefits, we can't believe all the hype.09 Jul 2013
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Chasing new cloud technologies with DroneDeploy, PaaS companies
DroneDeploy software lets IT pros manage many drones in the cloud at once. Is this a new distraction or can it change IT and other business processes?08 Jul 2013
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Fascination with big data, new services shrouds cost-benefit analysis
Excitement over new technologies can veil cost implications. Big data analytics may be the hot new IT trend, but is it worth the financial investment?01 Jul 2013
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Four tips for finding the right cloud testing tools
Cloud testing tools might improve testing efforts by reducing costs and freeing up resources, but only if the test tools fit what you test and how.28 Jun 2013
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Azure trends: PaaS market on the rise
Microsoft Azure is doing well in the PaaS market as a strong competitor for AWS.27 Jun 2013
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Diving into the Oracle-Microsoft cloud computing deal
Oracle's getting back to its roots, as SQL Azure bites its fingernails (or does it?) Find out why the Oracle-Microsoft deal matters.24 Jun 2013
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GE, Pivotal and Amazon collaborate on the Internet of Things
GE, Amazon and Pivotal have put the Internet of Things into action to make machines smarter with implications for medicine, manufacturing and more.20 Jun 2013
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PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world.18 Jun 2013