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The Enterprise Cloud
Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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Cloud traps: How to avoid them
Thoran Rodrigues talks about the traps that can sabotage an otherwise successful move to the cloud.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | September 6, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Like it or not, it's time to get a cloud strategy
Ian Hardenburgh suggests that it's time even for anti-cloud hardliners to start thinking seriously about how cloud technology can be leveraged in their organizations.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | September 5, 2012, 8:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by dogknees
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Google Cloud Platform provides service and tech partners
Ian Hardenburgh introduces the Google Cloud Platform partner program that provides consulting and and other services to new GCP users and organizations.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | August 30, 2012, 9:21 AM PDT
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Bullet-proof your web service with the right monitoring setup
Nick Hardiman discusses the components of your web service that need to be monitored and what you can learn from the various performance monitors in place.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | August 28, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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IaaS provider comparison reveals market trends for the cloud
Thoran Rodrigues analyzes the data recently compiled on IaaS providers to reveal some interesting cloud market trends. Here's what he discovered.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | August 27, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Guarding your personal security while living in the cloud
Nick Hardiman takes a look at the threat landscape of our increasing dependence on the cloud as repository for our data and personal information.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | August 22, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by bellgeorge@...
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Turn on Google's Prediction API for simple, AI in the cloud
Ian Hardenburgh introduces the Google Prediction API, a cloud-based set of machine-learning tools that can help you analyze unstructured data.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | August 21, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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BYON into the public cloud with Azure Virtual Networks
John Joyner explains how you can Bring Your Own Network (BYON) into the public cloud by connecting your LAN to Azure VMs, which join your on-premise AD domain.
Posted by John Joyner | August 17, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Run Linux VMs on Google Cloud Platform's Compute Engine
Ian Hardenburgh introduces the Google Compute Engine, which allows you to run Linux VMs, similar to Amazon's EC2 hosted virtual machines. What does this offering mean to Google's overall cloud...
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | August 15, 2012, 8:38 AM PDT
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What we mean when we talk about cloud computing
Nick Hardiman takes a look at the many variations on the definition of "cloud computing." Is there any consensus?
Posted by Nick Hardiman | August 13, 2012, 8:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nick Hardiman
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Getting started with the Google App Engine
The Google App Engine is part of Google's bundled cloud platform products. Find out how it fits into the mix and how to start using it.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | August 9, 2012, 7:00 AM PDT
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Side-by-side comparisons of IaaS service providers
Thoran Rodrigues compares the major players and some of the newcomers in the increasingly competitive IaaS space, examining both their service offerings and how well they meet user cloud concerns.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | August 7, 2012, 2:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by Techman48
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What does Office 2013 entail for the enterprise cloud?
Ian Hardenburgh looks ahead to how the release of Office 2013 could affect the plans of those enterprises looking to move to on-demand application models.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | August 3, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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The IEEE's Cloud Computing Initiative: Chair Steve Diamond explains its aims
Nick Hardiman interviewed Steve Diamond, Chair of the IEEE Cloud Computing Initiative to find out more about its goals for creating a cloud standard.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | August 1, 2012, 2:12 PM PDT
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Hardening the cloud: New security tools help to seal the gaps
Thoran Rodrigues takes a look at some of the cloud-focused security tools that provide cryptography and network protection roles.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | August 1, 2012, 8:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by thoran.rodrigues@...
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Harness Big Data with Google BigQuery
Need processing power for your big data? Google's service called BigQuery allows you to run SQL-like queries against large datasets on a subscription basis.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | July 27, 2012, 8:32 AM PDT
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How DevOps supports the paradigm shift of the cloud
Guest Contributor Brian Jawalka makes the case for DevOps, an approach that teams developers and operations experts in IT to realize the full benefits of the cloud.
Posted by Guest Contributor | July 25, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Great management tools can be a catalyst for Azure adoption
John Joyner illustrates the management tool features of the Windows Azure IaaS platform.
Posted by John Joyner | July 24, 2012, 1:09 PM PDT
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Charting a course for the cloud: The role of the IEEE
Nick Hardiman takes a look at the evolving cloud computing standard. Is an industry-wide standard possible? Who has the authority to issue standards?
Posted by Nick Hardiman | July 23, 2012, 10:19 AM PDT
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AWS auto-scaling: Add notification and test to see what happens
Nick Hardiman finalizes his demonstration of setting up auto-scaling for an Amazon Web Service by showing you how to add a notification alert and then testing it all to see what happens.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | July 20, 2012, 12:17 PM PDT
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Google Apps v. Office 365: Head-to-head comparison of features
Ian Hardenburgh compares the core features of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps to see which one comes out on top and includes a downloadable chart for at-a-glance comparison.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | April 2, 2013, 12:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by maikr
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Server 2008: Manage Open Files with Share and Storage Management
Open files have traditionally been a "pain point" for IT folks. We're often contacted by users receiving an error message regarding file access, or we're attempting to do maintenance on a server...
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 18, 2008, 8:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by Turntwo
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How do I... Install and configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008?
Without DNS, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on WINS for name resolution on local area networks and some have...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 15, 2008, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Calculate IOPS in a storage array
What drives storage performance? Is it the iSCSI/Fiber Channel choice? The answer might surprise you. Scott Lowe provides insight into IOPS.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 12, 2010, 2:36 PM PST | Latest comment by sentral
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Restart Windows Server 2003 from the command line
When the Windows Server 2003 computer you are working on will not shut down and you don't have any luck using the Start menu or the [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] methods -- and you need to restart the...
Posted by Derek Schauland | January 15, 2008, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by jarrod2@...
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See what process is using a TCP port in Windows Server 2008
Windows administrators sometimes have to track down network traffic or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. Here are scripts that will aid in the connectivity forensics at the...
Posted by Rick Vanover | October 21, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by arjamit
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Windows Server 2008: Manage Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
In Windows Server 2003, Microsoft introduced the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature. In many organizations, the first task that admins take is to disable this "feature" as...
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 14, 2007, 10:41 PM PST | Latest comment by tamarow82
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Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!!!
Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim Chapman discusses the perils of not handling SQL Server log growth...
Posted by Tim Chapman | September 22, 2008, 1:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by mike_Chel
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RAID 6 or RAID 1+0: Which should you choose?
RAID selection can be a tough choice, especially when budgets are tight. Learn why RAID 10 might be a better choice than RAID 6 even though it's more expensive.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 1, 2010, 11:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by whitesites
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RAID 5 or RAID 6: Which should you select?
Many RAID controllers now support both RAID 5 and RAID 6. IT pro Rick Vanover explains what RAID 6 is and when to select it over RAID 5.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 24, 2010, 6:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by juanfermin@...
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Comparing cursor vs. WHILE loop performance in SQL Server 2008
Tim Chapman discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation.
Posted by Tim Chapman | November 11, 2009, 7:03 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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RAID 50 offers a balance of performance, storage capacity, and data integrity
RAID 50 is an often overlooked RAID level that can bridge the gap when it comes to choosing between RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Scott Lowe explains why RAID 50 is his favorite RAID level.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 9, 2010, 9:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by tkim@...
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Passing table valued parameters in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 introduces the ability to pass a table data type into stored procedures and functions. The table parameter feature can greatly ease the development process because you no longer...
Posted by Tim Chapman | August 27, 2007, 12:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by joshgeake
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Back up Exchange 2010 with this Windows Server 2008 R2 feature
Windows Server Backup is included with Windows Server 2008 R2 and can be a great quick-and-dirty way to back up an Exchange server. Scott Lowe explains how to use this tool.
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 26, 2010, 9:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by abb2151989@...
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A closer look at Windows Server 2008's Active Directory Users and Computers
When administering Windows Server 2008, one of the tools you'll use most often is Active Directory Users And Computers. Here's a quick guided tour of the tool and some of the changes that have...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 21, 2008, 7:46 AM PST
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Block level storage vs. file level storage: A comparison
Block level storage sales have gone through the roof as more businesses realize its flexibility. File level storage is still a better option when you just need a place to dump raw files. Learn...
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 18, 2011, 12:02 PM PST | Latest comment by s2ms2r2
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Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy
User Account Control is rarely needed for Windows Server systems. Learn how to use Group Policy to disable this feature.
Posted by Rick Vanover | February 2, 2011, 7:25 AM PST | Latest comment by pedroshimself
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Hyper-V Recovery Manager on Windows Azure: Game changer in DR architecture
HVRM is a hybrid service that leverages the Azure public cloud and allows you to manage the replication of your primary data center to your disaster recovery (DR) site.
Posted by John Joyner | May 7, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Changing the name of your SQL Server
Have you ever had to change the name of a server that has SQL Server installed on it? If you anwered yes, did you know that you also have to change the name in SQL Server? Here are the steps to...
Posted by Steven Warren | September 22, 2007, 9:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by blangston1
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NTFS allocation unit sizes for large volumes
The NTFS file system has allocation unit options that usually don't matter unless there is a limitation. Rick Vanover explains how this matters for large volumes.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 31, 2010, 11:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by neilb@...
