Cloud app development and management
To develop, deploy and manage cloud applications, an organization needs to write and configure apps in ways that meet performance and reliability goals without consuming an inordinate amount of costly cloud resources. These requirements demand that an IT team create -- and commit to -- a realistic cloud app development and management strategy.
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- Conference Coverage12 Nov 2025
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2025 news coverage
This guide to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 features updates from the event, related news to prep for the show and highlights from this year's European conference. Continue Reading
By- Kate Murray, Managing Editor
- Tip03 Nov 2025
Which should I choose? AWS Shield vs WAF vs Firewall Manager
AWS Shield, WAF and Firewall Manager form a powerful security trio to defend applications from cyber threats. Discover how they differ and determine which combination best suits your needs. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Definition20 Aug 2025
What is iCloud?
Apple's iCloud is a free service that stores subscribers' photos, videos, documents, apps and more and updates everything across users' synced devices. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson,New Era Technology
- Jeremy Stanley
- Erin Darling
- Definition18 Aug 2025
What is application migration? Examples and best practices
Application migration is the process of moving an application program from one environment to another. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson,New Era Technology
- Linda Rosencrance
- Ivy Wigmore
- Definition31 Jul 2025
What is imperative programming?
Imperative programming is a software development paradigm where every step is implicitly coded to solve a problem. Continue Reading
- Infographic29 Jul 2025
By the numbers: Use AI to fill the IT skills gap
According to the '2025 AI Skills Report' by Pluralsight, 65% of organizations had to abandon AI projects due to a lack of AI skills. Don't be another statistic; invest in your staff. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Tip25 Jul 2025
What the cloud shared responsibility model requires of you
The shared responsibility model is an integral part of managing any cloud infrastructure. Review your cloud deployment today to ensure your business fulfills its responsibilities. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Infographic25 Jul 2025
By the numbers: How upskilling fills the IT skills gap
IT leaders should not underplay the impact of the IT skills gap. Over 90% of organizations worldwide will feel the pain of the gap by 2026, amounting to $5.5 trillion in losses. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Tip25 Jun 2025
6 edge monitoring best practices in the cloud
When it comes to application monitoring, edge workloads are outliers -- literally and metaphorically. Learn what sets them apart and how to implement monitoring best practices. Continue Reading
- Definition06 Jun 2025
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a text file carrying some information that a website places on a user's computer. Continue Reading
- Tip28 May 2025
Examine the 4 types of edge computing, with examples
Edge computing is popular, but it's not going to benefit every IoT device or workload. Look at the various types of edge computing and examples. Are you ready to push it to the edge? Continue Reading
- Tip19 May 2025
Get started with Amazon Q Developer
Amazon Q Developer is a versatile tool for software development, offering code generation, optimization recommendations and seamless integration with various IDEs and AWS tools. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Definition12 May 2025
What is private PaaS? How is it different from public PaaS?
Private platform as a service (private PaaS) is a cloud computing model that facilitates the development, deployment and management of software applications in a private cloud. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Moriah Sargent,Associate Director
- Definition09 May 2025
What is cloud asset management?
Cloud asset management is the practice of tracking and managing the resources used in an organization's cloud-based services. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis,Technical Writer and Editor
- Tip07 May 2025
Explore edge computing services in the cloud
Discover the powerful advantages of edge computing over cloud computing, delivering faster performance and significantly lowering data transfer costs. Dive into the essential services provided by leading industry players. Continue Reading
- Tip05 May 2025
Compare CompTIA Cloud+ vs Cloud Essentials+ certifications
CompTIA Cloud+ and Cloud Essentials+ cover various areas and target different career paths. Do you know which certification is best for you? Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Tip02 May 2025
Compare Amazon Lightsail vs. EC2 for your web app needs
Developers can use Amazon Lightsail to quickly build websites and applications, but EC2 affords teams more customization. Which service best benefits your organization's needs? Continue Reading
- Tip18 Apr 2025
10 cloud programming languages developers need to know
Cloud programming languages are not one-size-fits-all. Learn about the top cloud programming languages, and use our expert criteria to choose the best language for your workloads. Continue Reading
By- Darcy DeClute,Scrumtuous Inc.
- Chris Tozzi
- Tip14 Apr 2025
5 strategies to address the cloud skills gap
There seems to be no end in sight to the cloud skills gap, given the pace of innovation and new offerings. Learn how organizations can bridge the gap before they get left behind. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Tip09 Apr 2025
How to create an AWS Lambda function
Many developers are turning to AWS Lambda as an alternative to EC2 instances. Here are two ways to create a Lambda function. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Tip07 Apr 2025
The 5 C's of cloud change management
Cloud change management is vital for smooth IT transitions. It involves clarity, communication, commitment, culture and capability to ensure successful cloud deployments. Continue Reading
- Tip07 Apr 2025
5 cloud design patterns to create resilient applications
When it comes to technology, failure isn't a matter of 'if,' but 'when.' Explore these cloud design patterns and best practices to soften the blow. Continue Reading
By- Zachary Flower,Freelance web developer and writer
- Definition27 Mar 2025
What is a cloud IDE?
A cloud IDE is a web-based integrated development platform. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Definition24 Mar 2025
What is lift and shift?
Lift and shift is a strategy for moving an application or operation from one environment to another without stopping to redesign its workflow. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Nick Barney,Technology Writer
- Corinne Bernstein
- Tip18 Mar 2025
Compare AWS Lambda vs. AWS Fargate for serverless
AWS Lambda and Fargate are two serverless services tailored for application deployment. Choose the right tool to meet your performance needs while keeping costs down. Continue Reading
- Tip13 Mar 2025
When to use Amazon RDS vs. Redshift
Amazon RDS and Redshift are effective data warehousing services, but there are key differences that separate the two. Let's compare Amazon RDS vs. Redshift to find their use cases. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Feature12 Mar 2025
The state of FinOps in 2025
What can we expect from FinOps in 2025? Experts share their insights and advice on real-time capabilities, AI assistance, cultural pushback and barriers to adoption. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Tip07 Mar 2025
Use the 7 Rs to develop an app modernization strategy
Application modernization can be the bane or boon of app development. Learn how to use the seven Rs to create an effective development strategy for your business's applications. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Tip28 Feb 2025
Why and how to create Azure service principals
Service principals are a convenient and secure way to protect Azure resources. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a service principal that defends vital Azure workloads. Continue Reading
- Definition21 Feb 2025
What is continuous deployment (CD)?
Continuous deployment (CD) is a strategy for software development and releases in which every code change is automatically run through a pipeline of tests and inspections before being pushed into production. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Tip30 Jan 2025
An introduction to AWS Graviton processors and instances
With improved performance in each generation, AWS Graviton processors reduce energy use and cost, making them ideal for many workloads. But which instance type should you choose? Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Feature30 Jan 2025
9 open source PaaS options developers should know in 2025
Open source PaaS is a good option for developers who want control over application hosting and simplified app deployment, but not all open source PaaS options are created equal. Continue Reading
By- Chris Tozzi
- Zachary Flower,Freelance web developer and writer
- Definition28 Jan 2025
What is noisy neighbor (cloud computing performance)?
Noisy neighbor is a phrase that describes a cloud computing infrastructure co-tenant that monopolizes bandwidth, disk input/output (I/O), processor (CPU) and other resources which can negatively affect other users' cloud performance. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Definition16 Jan 2025
What is replatforming and how does it work?
Replatforming is the process of migrating an application or system from one platform to another. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis,Technical Writer and Editor
- Feature14 Jan 2025
The history of cloud computing explained
Get a clear view of cloud's historical milestones, how it evolved into the juggernaut it is today and transformed the commercial and working worlds for businesses and consumers. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Feature14 Jan 2025
Top 10 PaaS providers of 2025 and what they offer you
PaaS is a good option for developers who want control over application hosting and simplified app deployment, but not all PaaS tools offer the same feature set. Continue Reading
- Tip02 Jan 2025
How to launch an Amazon EC2 Mac instance
Amazon EC2 Mac instances empower macOS and iOS developers with essential capabilities for app development, testing and deployment. Discover their advantages and how to launch them. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Tip30 Dec 2024
Top public cloud service providers of 2025: How they compare
As the market share gap tightens among AWS, Microsoft and Google, see how their features and offerings stack up against each other and some of the smaller cloud providers. Continue Reading
- Tip27 Dec 2024
Guide to creating a cloud migration testing strategy
Follow these guidelines to craft a strategy for cloud migration testing, from key tests to common challenges and best practices -- and understand why everything involves security. Continue Reading
By- Brian Kirsch,Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Tip20 Dec 2024
How to transition to the cloud: 7 best practices
Cloud migration provides numerous benefits, but there are pitfalls. Following these best practices builds a solid foundation for a systematic plan that sets you up for success. Continue Reading
- Definition19 Dec 2024
What is cloud migration? Your guide to moving to the cloud
Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications or other business elements to a cloud computing environment. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- James Montgomery,Senior Features Editor
- News18 Dec 2024
Enterprises shift to on-premises AI to control costs
In 2025, many companies will shift to on-premises AI to cut cloud costs that can easily reach $1 million a month for large enterprises. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves,Editor at Large
- Feature13 Dec 2024
Breaking down the cost of cloud computing in 2025
Businesses migrating to the cloud can reap benefits they wouldn't get staying on the premises -- but then there's the pricing. Check out cost structures of the big three providers. Continue Reading
- Tip12 Dec 2024
How to calculate cloud migration costs
It's important to calculate the total cost of a cloud migration before making the move. Heer's how to compare your on-premises expenses to what you'll spend on the migration. Continue Reading
- Conference Coverage06 Dec 2024
A conference guide to AWS re:Invent 2024
Explore the latest news, product releases and technology updates, as well as analysis and expert advice from AWS re:Invent 2024 in this updating conference guide. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Everett Bishop,Assistant Site Editor
- News05 Dec 2024
Salesforce revamps Heroku PaaS for Kubernetes, .NET
Thought Heroku was a 2010s artifact? Think again. Continue Reading
By- Don Fluckinger,Senior News Writer
- Tip04 Dec 2024
On-premises-to-cloud migration: Top methods and tools to use
One of the first steps in a cloud migration is to choose a data transfer model. There are two options to consider -- online and offline -- but you need to weigh the pros and cons. Continue Reading
- Tip02 Dec 2024
Best practices for rightsizing EC2 instances
EC2 instances that are improperly sized drain money and restrict performance on workloads. Learn how rightsizing EC2 instances can optimize costs with these best practices. Continue Reading
- Definition27 Nov 2024
What is SaaS (software as a service)?
Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Wesley Chai
- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Definition26 Nov 2024
What is a cloud-native application?
A cloud-native application is a program that is designed for a cloud computing architecture. These applications are run and hosted in the cloud and are designed to capitalize on the inherent characteristics of a cloud computing software delivery model. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Ben Lutkevich,Site Editor
- Karen Goulart
- Tip20 Nov 2024
12-step checklist for cloud migration success
Ready to move your on-premises apps to the cloud? From rehosting vs. redesigning to testing and monitoring, follow these key steps for a successful cloud migration. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Tip18 Nov 2024
How to migrate legacy applications to the cloud
Enticing as cloud benefits are, it takes a lot of research and planning to know all the risks and challenges before committing to a cloud migration. Continue Reading
- Tip12 Nov 2024
Top cloud migration service providers and how to choose one
Tools, services and pricing vary widely, and often, the options are platform-specific. Here's a rundown of seven representative providers and advice on how to choose. Continue Reading
- Tip08 Nov 2024
Application refactoring: Best practices for cloud migrations
Learn what application refactoring is, its role in cloud migration, typical challenges, the best ways to ensure success -- and when to not do it at all. Continue Reading
- Tip07 Nov 2024
Selecting an AWS EC2 instance for machine learning workloads
Certain workloads require specific EC2 instances. For AI and machine learning workloads, teams need to find instances that balance app requirements, performance needs and costs. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Feature01 Nov 2024
Top 25 cloud computing skills to boost your career in 2025
As cloud adoption increases, so too does the need for IT experts with cloud computing skills. Explore these 25 key skills to help you on your journey. Continue Reading
- Feature01 Nov 2024
The future of cloud computing: Top trends and predictions
Expect GenAI, IoT, cloud-native, edge computing, power-hungry data centers, data-hungry LLMs, FinOps and privacy laws to shape public cloud's future as a viable service model. Continue Reading
- Feature29 Oct 2024
Top 12 cloud computing careers of 2025 and how to get started
Cloud computing touches many aspects of modern life, and cloud professionals are in demand. See the many positions, salaries and skills needed to launch a cloud computing career. Continue Reading
- Feature29 Oct 2024
10 key characteristics of cloud computing
Evaluate how these 10 characteristics of cloud computing, such as on-demand self-service and broad network access, can help you become a more nimble and cost-effective business. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Feature24 Oct 2024
AI in cloud computing: Benefits and concerns
Businesses see public cloud as the primary vehicle for delivering generative AI's benefits in productivity, operational efficiency and workflow automation, but challenges remain. Continue Reading
- Definition24 Oct 2024
What is cloud sprawl?
Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of an organization's cloud instances, services or providers. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Tip23 Oct 2024
Use this EC2 instance type comparison to power your AWS apps
To get the most out of AWS, organizations need to get the most out of their EC2 instances. Use this comparison to help choose the right AWS instance type and pricing plan. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Ryan Dowd,Associate Site Editor
- Definition22 Oct 2024
What is multi-cloud? Definition, pros and cons
Multi-cloud is an approach to cloud computing that involves combining two or more cloud services from different providers. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour,Former Site Editor
- Alan R. Earls
- Tutorial16 Oct 2024
Use the AWS CLI to create an EC2 instance
IT admins can use the AWS CLI to launch and manage EC2 instances. Follow these steps to learn how. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Tip08 Oct 2024
How to plan a cloud strategy: Complete guide and template
A cloud strategy document is a mission statement, not a design document. It should capture thewhat andwhy of a company's cloud strategy, without delving into the minutiae ofhow. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Feature27 Sep 2024
Best practices for defining a cloud monitoring strategy
Uptime. Downtime. Security protections. There are so many things to watch out for. An effective cloud monitoring strategy requires an organization to set some clear priorities. Continue Reading
- Tip24 Sep 2024
8 key steps of a cloud exit strategy
If your cloud-based workloads and applications need to move back on premises, you'll need a plan. Start your reverse migration with this step-by-step guide. Continue Reading
- Tip23 Sep 2024
Is cloud repatriation the only answer?
Cloud repatriation should be a last resort, not a repudiation of the cloud. Do you know how to fully optimize cloud workloads to avoid costly in-house investment? Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle,Andover Intel
- Feature19 Sep 2024
16 metrics that matter in cloud performance monitoring
Compute cost and requests per minute are just two of the metrics that keep cloud performance humming. Here's how cloud metrics differ from on-premises, plus advice on buying tools. Continue Reading
- Feature18 Sep 2024
How to build a cloud capacity management plan
Running workloads in the cloud gives an organization access to unlimited resources. That's a good thing, but only if the IT team adopts good capacity planning practices. Continue Reading
- Definition12 Sep 2024
What is a software license?
A software license is a document that provides legally binding guidelines for the use and distribution of software. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Ben Lutkevich,Site Editor
- Rachel Lebeaux
- Tip05 Sep 2024
A beginner's guide to cloud-native application development
Cloud-native applications have become ubiquitous in IT environments. Review key principles, patterns and developmental factors to keep in mind before creating a cloud-native app. Continue Reading
By- Zachary Flower,Freelance web developer and writer
- Definition04 Sep 2024
What is a cloud architect and how do you become one?
A cloud architect is an IT professional who is responsible for overseeing a company's cloud computing strategy. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Ben Lutkevich,Site Editor
- Nicholas Rando,TechTarget
- Definition04 Sep 2024
What is a cloud engineer? Key skills and how to become one
A cloud engineer is an IT professional responsible for any technological duties associated with cloud computing, including design, planning, management, maintenance and support. Continue Reading
By- Wesley Chai
- Nicholas Rando,TechTarget
- Definition04 Sep 2024
What is cloud application performance management (cloud APM)?
Cloud application performance management (cloud APM) is the process of monitoring resources that support software application performance in public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud environments. It takes actions to resolve issues and maintain optimal performance. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour,Former Site Editor
- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Opinion27 Aug 2024
Decipher the true meaning of cloud native
The term 'cloud native' is a popular buzzword among IT pros, but what does it mean? Discover the meaning of cloud native, and learn why this concept is so difficult to define. Continue Reading
- Definition20 Aug 2024
What is AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda is an event-driven cloud computing service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows developers to run code without having to provision, administer, or manage compute resources. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- David Carty,Site Editor
- Definition16 Aug 2024
What is FTP?
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol for transmitting files between computers over TCP/IP connections. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis,Technical Writer and Editor
- Tip14 Aug 2024
Follow these 8 best practices for cloud-native app development
The better your cloud-native development process is, the more efficient and reliable your application is likely to be. Follow these tips to bring your development practices to the next level. Continue Reading
- Tip26 Jul 2024
Compare cloud-native vs. cloud-based vs. cloud-enabled apps
While it's tough to make a clear distinction between cloud-native, cloud-based and cloud-enabled apps, they differ in terms of development practices, performance and other factors. Continue Reading
- Tip24 Jul 2024
How to launch an EC2 instance using Terraform
With Terraform, developers can lean on familiar coding practices to provision the underlying resources for their applications. Follow these steps to use the IaC tool to create an Amazon EC2 instance. Continue Reading
- Tip09 Jul 2024
Why should I use Docker containers vs. VMs for my cloud apps?
Containers and VMs have their own use cases, but one takes the lead in efficiency. Compare the two options, and see how Docker can benefit your cloud applications. Continue Reading
- Tip08 Jul 2024
Optimize Amazon Athena performance with these 5 tuning tips
Amazon Athena can provide an efficient, cost-effective method of data analysis. But did you properly optimize Athena performance to see these benefits? Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Tip02 Jul 2024
How to secure Azure Functions with Entra ID
Centralized identity management is vital to the protection of your organization's resources. Do you know how to secure Azure Functions with Entra ID to optimize data security? Continue Reading
By- Liam Cleary,SharePlicity
- Definition01 Jul 2024
click-wrap agreement (click-through agreement)
A click-wrap agreement (click-through agreement) is an online agreement in which the user signifies their acceptance by clicking a button or checking a box that states, 'I agree.' Continue Reading
By- Sharon Shea,Executive Editor
- News26 Jun 2024
Broadcom faces challenges with latest VMware releases
CIOs are taking a hard look at the VMware portfolio as the number of alternatives rises in the hybrid cloud infrastructure market. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves,Editor at Large
- Tip24 Jun 2024
How will AI apps impact workloads in the cloud?
Building AI apps in the cloud requires you to pay more attention to your cloud workload management because of how AI impacts performance, scalability and compliance. Continue Reading
- Answer23 May 2024
Compare Amazon Redshift, Athena and EMR for data analysis
Trying to decide among Amazon EMR, Amazon Redshift and Amazon Athena? Check out this overview of capabilities and use cases to help narrow down your choice. Continue Reading
By- Ernesto Marquez,Concurrency Labs
- Tip20 May 2024
A primer on AWS tagging with best practices
Consistency and standardization are critical to a successful AWS tagging strategy. Consider these best practices to organize and optimize your organization's workloads. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn,Cogspinner Coaction
- Definition29 Apr 2024
web application development
Web application development is the creation of application programs that reside on remote servers and are delivered to the user's device over the internet. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour,Former Site Editor
- Definition26 Apr 2024
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service based on the open source Kubernetes system, which is available on the Microsoft Azure public cloud. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Alexander S. Gillis,Technical Writer and Editor
- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Definition18 Apr 2024
G-Cloud (Government Cloud)
G-Cloud (Government Cloud) is a U.K. government program to promote government-wide adoption of cloud computing. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Casey,Site Editor
- Caitlin White,Site Editor
- Definition16 Apr 2024
What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
By- Craig Stedman,Industry Editor
- Definition21 Mar 2024
web services
Web services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider's web server for a client or other web-based programs to use. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Sarah Lewis
- Definition18 Mar 2024
cloud load balancing
Cloud load balancing is the process of distributing workloads across computing resources in a cloud computing environment and carefully balancing the network traffic accessing those resources. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Robert Sheldon
- Nicholas Rando,TechTarget
- Definition18 Mar 2024
cloud application
A cloud application, or cloud app, is a software program where cloud-based and local components work together. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar,Technical Writer
- Joel Shore,News Writer
- Tip08 Mar 2024
Top 6 soft skills in IT that cloud teams need
Soft skills play a bigger part in successful cloud deployments than you might think. Technical skills are obviously essential in IT, but a company must hire well-rounded employees. Continue Reading
By- Brian Kirsch,Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Definition08 Mar 2024
Google App Engine
Google App Engine (GAE) is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) product that enables web app developers and enterprises to build, deploy and host scalable, high-performance applications in Google's fully managed cloud environment without having to worry about infrastructure provisioning or management. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Ben Lutkevich,Site Editor
- Tip23 Feb 2024
Get to know 8 core cloud team roles and responsibilities
To fully realize the benefits of cloud, you're going to need to create a structure that puts the right people in the right places. Here are the key roles involved. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Tip23 Feb 2024
How to build a cloud center of excellence in 9 steps
A cloud center of excellence brings together expertise from different departments to develop a uniform cloud adoption strategy. Here are some best practices for a successful CCoE. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow,Senior Technology Editor
- Definition15 Feb 2024
event handler
In programming, an event handler is a callback routine that operates asynchronously once an event takes place. Continue Reading
- Definition06 Feb 2024
API gateway (application programming interface gateway)
An API gateway is a software pattern that sits in front of an application programming interface (API) or group of microservices to facilitate requests and delivery of data and services. Continue Reading
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- James Montgomery,Senior Features Editor
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CIOs face mounting talent challenges as tech skills rapidly become obsolete and companies poach top performers. Five proven ...
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Presentations at KubeCon 2025 detailed efforts since last year's conference to enhance support for AI on Kubernetes platforms and...
- Compare Datadog vs. New Relic for IT monitoring in 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic capabilities including alerts, log management, incident management and more. Learn which tool is ...
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Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates ...
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There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service ...
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Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different ...
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Hock Tan talked only for several minutes during the keynote at VMware Explore 2025, but in that time, he laid the groundwork for ...
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The first major revision of the VMware platform under Broadcom's ownership is now available to all VMware Cloud Foundation and ...