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Cloud computing architecture News

March 10, 2020 10 Mar'20
VMware's Kubernetes-based products ease container migration

VMware has rolled out a basket of Kubernetes-based offerings to help users prepare for container migration as a way to modernize their apps and maintain investments in vSphere.
November 20, 2019 20 Nov'19
Google joins bare-metal cloud fray

Google could attract more legacy application workloads through new bare-metal cloud instances, but it's unclear how they measure up to competitors on manageability and cost.
August 21, 2019 21 Aug'19
VMware acquisition of Intrinsic denotes bigger strategic plan

VMware has acquired Intrinsic, a maker of virtualization technology that secures Node.js applications on serverless environments such as AWS Lambda.
July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19
Microsoft Azure feature targets application latency woes

An additional Microsoft Azure function can place VMs associated with a multi-tier application inside the same cloud data center to reduce latency.

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IoT edge cloud balances the best of cloud and edge computing

Organizations are shifting IoT deployments from cloud computing to edge computing, but a newer option -- the edge cloud -- has emerged to bring the cloud to the edge. Continue Reading
How do I build the right cloud network design?

Networks look different now than they did a decade ago, and that continuous change isn't slowing down. Cloud networking plays a large role in the transformation of legacy networks. Continue Reading
Test your cloud networking knowledge with these 10 questions

As cloud networks become more common, IT teams must understand how cloud architectures can benefit -- or impede -- business requirements. Take this quiz to see how much you know. Continue Reading

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Azure VMware Solution next gen offers easier migrations

VMware and Microsoft's partnership presents the next evolution of their Azure-VMware integration, which offers the ability to migrate VMware environments to the Azure platform. Continue Reading
Cloud-first agenda reveals disadvantages of cloud services

As hypervisor vendors push cloud services over software, organizations are faced with vendor lock-in, licensing changes and, in some cases, added technology and consulting costs. Continue Reading
Bring cloud on prem with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, AWS Outposts

VMware Cloud on Dell EMC and the forthcoming AWS Outposts offer organizations rack-based hybrid cloud products that can extend their public cloud platforms to the data center. Continue Reading

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Using Azure AD conditional access for tighter security

The cloud-based identity and access management service does not come with certain defensive features turned on by default, which administrators should rectify. Continue Reading
Prepare your data center for a hybrid cloud strategy

On-premises assets and public cloud resources won't work together without a clear hybrid cloud strategy. Learn how to prepare your on-premises architecture for hybrid cloud. Continue Reading
What is the difference between private cloud vs. colocation?

An organization can host a private cloud in a colocation facility, but using the colocation facility is not the same as building a private cloud; the two are exceedingly different. Continue Reading

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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