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Choosing a cloud data store for Big Data

Sun, 06/12/2011 - 21:00
Where is the best place in the cloud to store Big Data? It's a question that enterprise IT management must seriously consider.


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Answers for the private cloud curious

Thu, 06/09/2011 - 21:00
Don't climb into the cloud without making these important inquiries. Got private cloud questions? We provide the answers.


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VMware's cloud quandary: Integration

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 21:00
As VMware extends the capabilities of vCloud Director and Cloud Foundry, we can only wonder how vFabric fits into the company's cloud strategy.


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Tipping point: What's getting IT shops into cloud?

Wed, 06/08/2011 - 21:00
Many IT pros are teetering on the edge of making a cloud decision. With budget constraints and other hesitations, choosing the right time has become increasingly important.


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Gluster CEO discusses best cloud storage options

Tue, 06/07/2011 - 21:00
The future of scale-out storage and cloud storage gateways and appliances is constantly changing. Find out what the CEO of Gluster has to say about cloud’s long term market trends.


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CloudSwitch co-founder shares insight on market trends

Thu, 06/02/2011 - 21:00
Enterprise IT interest in cloud continues to grow, and a mix of private, public and hybrid cloud is attracting more users. The co-founder of CloudSwitch came by to talk about the market's future.


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Three questions to ask when considering Microsoft Azure

Thu, 06/02/2011 - 21:00
Is Microsoft Azure is a no-brainer cloud choice or impossible to adopt? Ask these three questions to determine if the cloud platform is right for you.


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Apple fuels cloud computing hype all over again

Wed, 06/01/2011 - 21:00
Apple launches iCloud, a highly anticipated new service that has nothing to do with its namesake, and joins the march of major IT vendors and telcos into whatever they're calling "cloud."


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NYSE launches community cloud for financial traders

Wed, 06/01/2011 - 21:00
A vertical cloud for the cash crowd is now in beta. But is it just hosting with another name?


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Cloud SLAs the next bugbear for enterprise IT

Tue, 05/31/2011 - 21:00
Service-level agreements are a royal pain to most IT pros, but at least they give you a leg to stand on with providers. Not so with cloud computing; sometimes "buyer beware" isn't enough.


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Can cloud performance tests determine real-world results?

Tue, 05/31/2011 - 21:00
Microsoft Azure ranked behind Google App Engine in a recent global performance ranking of cloud providers. Should IT shops take note?


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Citrix shops don't buy cloud simplicity story

Thu, 05/26/2011 - 21:00
Citrix's CEO insists that cloud computing will simplify enterprise IT, but IT pros with experience have heard that one before.


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The CTO's guide to Amazon cloud services

Thu, 05/26/2011 - 21:00
The sheer volume of Amazon's cloud options can be overwhelming. Determine which cloud instances are the best fit in this look at Amazon's wares.


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Citrix's cloud strengths and weaknesses

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 21:00
As Citrix Synergy raged on in San Francisco, Citrix Technology Professional Rick Dehlinger stopped by to discuss the company's overarching cloud computing strategy.


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Microsoft formalizes cloud computing enterprise licensing

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 21:00
Microsoft licensing will try and catch up to cloud computing; buy Software Assurance and get "license mobility" for your volume licenses.


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Preparing for a hybrid cloud move

Thu, 05/19/2011 - 21:00
You won't get far with hybrid cloud unless you know it inside and out. Take these steps into consideration when planning a hybrid cloud leap.


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Citrix pitches cloud credentials to IT faithful

Thu, 05/19/2011 - 21:00
Citrix is ready to claim serious cloud credentials, and it will not be ignored. This camel's nose has pushed its way into the tent through XenDesktop and shows no signs of stopping.


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The great cloud bait and switch: Agility instead of cost

Thu, 05/19/2011 - 21:00
Remember when cloud's major selling point was the bottom-line benefits? It's only recently that the vendor's buzzword has been curiously changed from "cost" to "agility."


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VMware vs. Red Hat: Whose PaaS will rule?

Tue, 05/17/2011 - 21:00
Issac Roth, PaaS Master at Red Hat, claims the software company's operational expertise supporting Linux servers around the world give it a leg up on VMware when it comes to running a cloud service.


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