Private cloud

Private cloud (also called internal cloud) is a marketing term for an enterprise computing architecture that's protected by a firewall. See complete definition.

June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
Google hybrid cloud strategy crystallizes with Nutanix deal

Google's hybrid cloud strategy has started to take shape with a deal to move workloads between its public cloud and Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure.
May 19, 2017 19 May'17
AWS hybrid strategy adapts to enterprise demand, market pressure

The AWS hybrid cloud strategy has changed considerably over the years, and this month's Red Hat deal is the latest step toward coexistence with on-premises workloads.
May 18, 2017 18 May'17
EBay to bottle its special sauce for Kubernetes management

Kubernetes is notoriously difficult to deploy in private data centers. EBay's Suneet Nandwani explains the company's answer to Kubernetes management: TessMaster.
March 21, 2017 21 Mar'17
IBM's cloud dreams soar on the wings of AI, open source

Hoping to play catch-up with its web services archrivals, IBM has rolled out a raft of products and services fueled by AI and open source.

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cloud computing

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cloud management

Cloud management is the exercise of administrative control over public, private and hybrid clouds. Continue Reading
Microsoft hopes an Azure Stack deployment will ease hybrid cloud angst

It's a hybrid cloud world, and Microsoft wants to get in while the getting's good. With its Azure Stack offering, Microsoft wants to ease hybrid cloud integration frustrations. Continue Reading

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Hyperbole shades the perceived advantages of private cloud

The private cloud promised a flexible and scalable alternative to public clouds, but in many cases, the concept fails to deliver. Continue Reading
AWS influence apparent in vRealize Suite platform update

Amazon Web Services' fingerprints are all over the latest update to VMware's hybrid cloud management platform, but that support comes with a hefty price tag. Continue Reading
Quiz yourself on the latest cloud technology news so far in 2017

A lot has happened in the cloud market over the past six months. New tools and partnerships dominated the headlines -- but how much do you remember? Find out with this quiz. Continue Reading

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How much support does a private cloud provider offer?

When companies choose a private cloud storage provider, it's important that they understand what the internal IT department is responsible for, as opposed to what the provider will support. Continue Reading
Time to embrace, capitalize on an Oracle hybrid cloud

It's time to stop worrying and embrace the Oracle cloud, at least in a hybrid environment that integrates cloud and on-premises systems. Otherwise, you could miss out on too many benefits. Continue Reading
Proper hybrid cloud deployment means not repeating old mistakes

Hybrid cloud usage is on the rise. Before making the jump, ask the right questions about the organization, applications and cloud vendors to ensure a clean transition. Continue Reading

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Optimize your enterprise network design for hybrid cloud

New networking bottlenecks emerge as businesses put more of their workloads into the public cloud. Options such as VPNs, direct connections from cloud providers and internet exchange points can help. Continue Reading
How to deploy microservices in a hybrid, multicloud environment

Microservices can bring a number of benefits to a hybrid or multicloud deployment, but they can also introduce new challenges around networking, security and more. Continue Reading
OpenStack scalability still tests the patience of IT pros

The constant evolution of OpenStack components hinders the platform's ability to scale. Learn why OpenStack scalability challenges persist, and what you can do to overcome them. Continue Reading