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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
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
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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
Understand Azure VM boot diagnostics
Enable Azure VM boot diagnostics with Azure Portal or PowerShell to capture logs that can help you troubleshoot boot failures and obtain screenshots to see the VM's current state. Continue Reading
Adding an additional virtual bridge to a KVM environment
Virtualization expert Sander Van Vugt offers tips to simplify the process of adding a second software bridge to your KVM environment to run VMs in an isolated SDN.Continue Reading
Reduce costs with a hybrid cloud approach
Cloud service providers and in-house options both have pros and cons, so a hybrid cloud approach could be the right fit.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
Is Eucalyptus the best affordable cloud option for you?
If you are in the market for a cloud provider but aren't looking to break the bank, Eucalyptus offers an affordable cloud option.Continue Reading
Is a private cloud with Windows Azure Pack your next best move?
Managing and maintaining the virtualization of servers received a boost with a practical and easy implementation of Windows Azure Pack.Continue Reading
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Do the benefits of hybrid cloud computing live up to the hype?
With all of the hype, it’s important to weigh caveats and benefits of hybrid cloud to determine if it’s the right fit for your company.Continue Reading
Hyper-V 3.0 has all you need to build a private cloud
Building a private cloud isn't as easy as Microsoft makes it seem. Pairing System Center 2012 with Hyper-V 3.0 can simplify an onerous process.Continue Reading
Recipe for a fully baked private cloud and self-service portal
Cooking up a private cloud with a self-service portal can free up time otherwise spent provisioning VMs. You just need the right ingredients.Continue Reading
Why IT chargeback is essential to private cloud infrastructure
IT chargeback is a necessary cog for private clouds and one of the most difficult to deploy. Luckily, there are several ways to set up chargeback.Continue Reading
Private cloud performance monitoring: Crafting a plan of attack
Private cloud performance monitoring is critical, and the best plans take a multi-prong approach that build off of virtualization best practices.Continue Reading