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Testing the limits of cloud scalability: Real-world results
Thoran Rodrigues describes a recent experience that involved spinning up 70 cloud servers for an intensive data-processing project. Here is what he learned from this real-world exp...
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How Microsoft's Azure IaaS offering stacks up against the major players
Thoran Rodrigues evaluates the new Microsoft Azure IaaS offering using the same criteria that he devised for the other major competitors like Amazon and Rackspace. Here's what he f...
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The five big myths of cloud computing
Thoran Rodrigues deconstructs the five biggest myths about cloud computing, driven by the cloud "hype" wave.
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Cloud security: Technology, processes, responsibility
Thoran Rodrigues discusses cloud security concerns and breaks down the three primary elements that must all work together to provide a comprehensive security approach.
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The 10 traits of the smart cloud
Thoran Rodrigues interviews Dr. Satwant Kaur, a leading expert on emerging technologies, about the required traits of the "smart cloud."
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Rackspace, OpenStack, and evolving cloud standards
Rackspace is officially adopting the OpenStack cloud platform, but there are other players in the cloud standards arena. Thoran Rodrigues identifies the major competitors likely to...
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An emerging cloud trend: Solution-as-a-service?
Thoran Rodrigues recognizes an emerging trend in the cloud, perhaps, even a new layer in the cloud stack. Where does Solution-as-a-Service fit in and what is it?
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Big Data challenges and how the cloud can help
Thoran Rodrigues explains the evolution of Big Data processing, highlights the challenges, and considers how the cloud can contribute to the Big Data boom.
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Looking at the 2012 IT Priorities report from the perspective of the cloud
Thoran Rodrigues shares his observations on the 2012 IT Priorities report, which highlights emerging tech trends. How does the cloud address both the priorities and concerns of IT ...
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Keep expectations realistic when moving to the cloud
Thoran Rodrigues says you can be a cloud enthusiast, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't recognize its weaknesses. Ignore the hype and prepare for some problems, as you would with ...