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Cloud computing architecture

• Understand private cloud best practices before adoption

  The advantages of a private cloud include resource control and performance issue prevention, but admins can't obtain these benefits without first following a few best practices.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud trends offer lessons for potential adopters

  Hybrid cloud use cases are growing more compelling as the need for workload flexibility increases. Potential adopters should plan ahead with these deployment and migration lessons.  Continue Reading

• Design a hybrid IT infrastructure with a strategic framework

  Hybrid IT demands that IT managers and teams use frameworks, best practices and governance structures to ensure the success of on-premises and cloud deployments.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud adoption trends and strategies explained

  Hybrid cloud deployments are gaining traction because they enable private cloud security and public cloud flexibility, and orchestration between the two cloud models has improved.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud migration starts with updating the private cloud

  It might seem counterintuitive, but a key part of hybrid cloud adoption is committing the time and resources to updating your private cloud. These steps will set you up for success.  Continue Reading

• A cloud bursting architecture is a jump too far for many businesses

  In theory, cloud bursting is an ideal response to a spike in demand. Many businesses do not have the architecture or compatibility to make it work, though.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization levels have peaked, so what's next?

  Now that virtualization is a mature technology, organizations should be looking to further refine their infrastructure and consider the next step.  Continue Reading

• Amid hype, definition of hybrid cloud still elusive

  While there are many competing definitions, most agree that a true hybrid cloud is more than just running workloads both on and off premises.  Continue Reading

• Six years in, what's the future of OpenStack?

  In 2010, Rackspace and NASA announced a collaborative effort to develop an open source cloud platform, but years later OpenStack adoption is still low.  Continue Reading

• Navigating OpenStack deployment challenges

  Businesses struggle to mask the open source platform's complexity, but sound procedures enhance the likelihood of successful deployments.  Continue Reading

• The cloud bursting bubble: Still no easy solution to compute spikes

  It sounds good in theory, but there are a lot of holes in the idea of bursting compute to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• OpenStack tops open source private cloud options, but adoption lags

  Community interest and support for OpenStack remains high, but production use has been limited to the largest enterprises with budget and manpower to spare.  Continue Reading

• Steps toward a cloud-ready infrastructure

  The writing on the wall should be clear that we're headed toward a future filled with hybrid clouds. Start preparing today.  Continue Reading

• Make your virtual infrastructure cloud ready

  Even if your organization isn't ready for a private or hybrid cloud, there are steps you can take today to make a future transition easier.  Continue Reading

• Tread carefully: Private cloud challenges abound

  Recent reports have shown that the vast majority of businesses are struggling to overcome private cloud challenges. Why is it so difficult and is it worth the trouble?  Continue Reading