Public cloud

A public cloud is one based on the standard cloud computing model, in which a service provider makes resources, such as applications and storage, available to the general public over the Internet. See complete definition.

July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Azure App Service Isolated caters to enterprise security concerns

Azure App Service Isolated brings dedicated space and broadens the reach of Microsoft's PaaS offering to assuage enterprises wary of public cloud.
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
Azure puts a new twist on container management platforms

Azure Container Instances will mean customers can now use -- and pay for -- containers only, though some doubt this will dramatically change the competitive landscape.
July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17
IT leaders: How the systems administrator role can stay relevant

Cloud computing has put the squeeze on traditional system administrators. IT leaders from Google, Pivotal and Rackspace say those employees can remain relevant through expanded skills.
July 18, 2017 18 Jul'17
Google cloud data transfer appliance eases move to public cloud

Google's cloud options look to lure more enterprises with a physical device that simplifies data transfer in-house to the Google Cloud Platform.

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Use Azure Container Registry to manage Docker images

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Microsoft Azure Functions

Azure Functions is the serverless computing service hosted on the Microsoft Azure public cloud. Continue Reading

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Words to go: Google cloud machine learning services

Looking to infuse machine learning into your cloud apps? Use this list of terms to explore which Google cloud services offer features for speech-to-text, image analysis and more. Continue Reading
Three questions to ask before you migrate apps to public cloud

Many firms assume public cloud is the best place to host all apps, but that's not always the case. Before you drink the cloud Kool-Aid, ensure it's a cost-effective move. Continue Reading
IBM's cloud vision prioritizes platform, but future remains fuzzy

Some doubt IBM will ever catch up to AWS' dominance in the IaaS market. But, given Big Blue's growing emphasis on Bluemix platform services, maybe it doesn't need to. Continue Reading

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Ensure your serverless apps can scale with these deployment tips

Scalability is a major goal for many IT shops, and serverless applications can help them achieve it. First, there are challenges, including load balancing, they need to address. Continue Reading
Infuse more flexibility into OpenStack Heat templates

OpenStack admins use Heat templates to streamline cloud resource deployment. What are the templates' main components, and how can we use them in more flexible ways? Continue Reading
How do I maintain an Azure VM IP address during a reboot?

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Avoid new cloud security threats with continuous monitoring, testing

These days, hackers hide behind every corner and wait for an open door. Employ continuous security monitoring and testing for all cloud models, including serverless computing. Continue Reading
Overcome legacy DynamoDB limits with a hot migration

Performing a hot migration in DynamoDB can be a stressful but often necessary process. Here are the steps to upgrade tables without causing downtime or service interruptions. Continue Reading
Five tips to overcome OpenStack management challenges

Enterprises feel a sense of freedom with OpenStack, but management challenges can weigh them down. Use these tips to bolster your management strategy for the open source platform. Continue Reading