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Open source in the cloud: Boon or bust?
As cloud continues to evolve, IT managers are looking for better integration of cloud platforms with existing tools, greater control and management, improved self-service and greater portability among cloud environments. This e-zine takes a look at t... E-Zine
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Two hours in the cloud: The year's best cloud computing Q&As;
This year's best cloud computing Q&As; give insights into data security, open source and the morphing role of IT admins in the face of cloud adoption. Fifteen minutes in cloud
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Big data analytics, CloudStack top hot cloud computing trends in 2013
As cloud vendors look to entice enterprise IT, 2013's cloud computing trends center on BYOD policy, big data analytics and debates around standards. Feature
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One-on-one with Randy Bias: Cloud standards and the battle for control
When discussing open source cloud and standards, Randy Bias argues it's only a matter of time before dominant cloud standards prevail in IT. Q&A;
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Three cloud computing buzzwords I wish would go away
Overused cloud computing buzzwords can sound like nails on a chalkboard. Even worse, catchphrases can contribute to confusion in the IT industry. Column
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Three questions that can make any open source cloud vendor squirm
Do you believe in open cloud? Don’t just drink the Kool-Aid. Ask open source cloud vendors the right questions to avoid simply taking a leap of faith. Column
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Top five must-read cloud computing blogs
It's the tail end of the summer-reading season. Check out these voices in cloud computing: the top five bloggers who help shape cloud discussions. Feature
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Windows Azure updates create full-service cloud
Microsoft demonstrated myriad updates for Windows Azure, finally making the platform competitive with AWS in the IaaS market and pleasing developers. Feature
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With cloud vendors and enterprise apps, err on the side of caution
Making the wrong decision in cloud probably won’t lead to prison, but you might end up regretting your choice. A little cloud caution is worth it. Feature
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FAQ: The lowdown on open source cloud computing
Major vendors and IT shops hype open source cloud products as the key to building a cloud environment. Before making the jump, you need all the facts. Feature
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Cloud.com gets comfy, merges with OpenStack
Cloud.com, now part of Citrix Systems Inc., hopes to gain traction in the cloud by teaming up with OpenStack. Feature
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Top five cloud computing news stories in 2012
With increased cloud adoption in 2012, the cloud news scene was hot. Stories about new roles in enterprise IT, vendor plans and BYOD topped our list. News | 20 Dec 2012
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HP undercuts Rackspace on OpenStack IaaS price
HP made its first public cloud service generally available this week, with prices and an SLA that may intrigue Amazon and Rackspace IaaS users. News | 06 Dec 2012
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OpenStack alternatives campaign for enterprise votes
OpenStack is this year's flashy candidate, but some enterprises will cast their ballots for open source cloud computing alternatives. News | 06 Nov 2012
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Enterprise OpenStack projects encounter feature gaps
Enterprises evaluating the OpenStack cloud management platform are still waiting on such key elements as monitoring and high availability. News | 17 Oct 2012
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Is OpenStack the great cloud hope or just hype?
The OpenStack cloud standard has generated a lot of buzz, but IT pros remain cautious as the OpenStack Summit approaches. News | 11 Oct 2012
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Is OpenStack cloud computing certification a sign of things to come?
IT admins must roll with the cloud computing tides. Can cloud certifications, such as Rackspace's OpenStack training, help them stay relevant? Fifteen Minutes in Cloud | 04 Oct 2012
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VMware makes frenemies at OpenStack, but what's in it for IT?
It all depends on how much code VMware decides to submit to OpenStack, but the alliance could potentially make VM mobility across clouds easier. News | 28 Sep 2012
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Red Hat's new OpenStack distribution raises concerns
Does Red Hat's impending OpenStack distribution signal maturity for the cloud computing standard, or fragmentation? News | 17 Aug 2012
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Rackspace, Red Hat eye private clouds with OpenStack cloud offerings
Red Hat and Rackspace have private clouds in mind with new OpenStack distributions, but enterprise adoption likely won't come until the next release. News | 17 Aug 2012
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Rackspace spins up OpenStack -- will other cloud vendors follow?
Rackspace will offer a public cloud based on the OpenStack cloud software. Whether anyone follows suit remains to be seen. News | 02 Aug 2012
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Controlling skyrocketing costs of cloud computing
Cloud development and management tools are vital, but the costs of cloud computing can derail an enterprise that's unrealistic about goals and skills. Tip
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Deep dive into Eucalyptus 3.1 open source cloud
With improved features and AWS' API specifications, Eucalyptus 3.1 may mean open source competition for OpenStack. Tip
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Peeling back the layers of the Platform as a Service market
The PaaS market can be split into traditional IT vendors and independent, niche providers. Which choice offers an enterprise long-term cloud health? Tip
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Reducing risks with multiple cloud service providers
Using multiple cloud providers can help mitigate public cloud risks, though the challenges of a multi-cloud environment take some getting used to. Tip
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OpenStack, CloudStack contend for open source cloud customers
When Citrix broke from OpenStack to release CloudStack, it gave cloud consumers looking at open source another option. Tip
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Cloud management beyond the API
APIs are only one way to manage a cloud. Combining native vendor management services with third-party tools can help bridge the hybrid cloud divide. Tip
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An open dialog on open source cloud
Advocates of open source cloud may swear by its ‘no rules’ development environment, but a lack of in-house expertise may just have you swearing. Tip
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Choosing a cloud API in a non-standardized world
IT pros waiting for a standard cloud API shouldn’t hold their breath. With no standard API on the horizon, what’s a cloud developer to do? Tip
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Considerations for building an efficient private cloud
The key to an agile private cloud is to choose an IaaS vendor that's compatible with existing infrastructures and future cloud software use. Tip
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Using OpenStack as the building block for a do-it-yourself cloud
While building a private cloud on open source software may not be for all companies, OpenStack has features that make it worth it to develop in-house. Tip
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OpenStack
OpenStack is an open source infrastructure as a service (IaaS) initiative for creating and managing large groups of virtual private servers in a cloud computing environment. Definition
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Top 10 cloud computing leaders in 2012
Our cloud leaders list includes the usual suspects and some surprises, ranging from cloud architects to CEOs to those with influence in the cloud. Photo Story
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The latest on Intel in the cloud
Intel's latest advancements in the cloud include an OpenStack implementation and engineered Memcache, but the company is also harnessing its focus on the enterprise. Video
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VMware CTO explains vSphere 5 licensing changes
The release of vSphere 5 has users talking, especially about the licensing and pricing changes, but Citrix is still trying to steal the spotlight with its acquisition of Cloud.com. Video
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Open source's influence on enterprise cloud
Enterprises have been lagging in adopting cloud computing, but open source is progressively making it more attractive for enterprise users to make the jump into the cloud. Video
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Cloud.com and OpenStack code will merge
The CMO of Cloud.com says that moving to the cloud will continue to entice IT pros long after the cool factor wears off, especially when Cloud.com and OpenStack's code merge together. Video
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Gluster CEO discusses best cloud storage options
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. Video
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Open source guru Marten Mickos dissects Amazon outage
Marten Mickos, CEO of cloud platform software maker Eucalyptus, sits down with Jo Maitland to discuss the recent Amazon Web Services outage and how it will affect cloud computing. Video
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Eucalyptus VP discusses cloud computing competition
Matt Reid, VP of sales and marketing at open source cloud provider Eucalyptus, discusses his company's cloud computing competition at VMworld 2010. Video
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Top five cloud computing news stories in 2012
With increased cloud adoption in 2012, the cloud news scene was hot. Stories about new roles in enterprise IT, vendor plans and BYOD topped our list. News
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Two hours in the cloud: The year's best cloud computing Q&As;
This year's best cloud computing Q&As; give insights into data security, open source and the morphing role of IT admins in the face of cloud adoption. Fifteen minutes in cloud
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Big data analytics, CloudStack top hot cloud computing trends in 2013
As cloud vendors look to entice enterprise IT, 2013's cloud computing trends center on BYOD policy, big data analytics and debates around standards. Feature
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HP undercuts Rackspace on OpenStack IaaS price
HP made its first public cloud service generally available this week, with prices and an SLA that may intrigue Amazon and Rackspace IaaS users. News
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Controlling skyrocketing costs of cloud computing
Cloud development and management tools are vital, but the costs of cloud computing can derail an enterprise that's unrealistic about goals and skills. Tip
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One-on-one with Randy Bias: Cloud standards and the battle for control
When discussing open source cloud and standards, Randy Bias argues it's only a matter of time before dominant cloud standards prevail in IT. Q&A;
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OpenStack alternatives campaign for enterprise votes
OpenStack is this year's flashy candidate, but some enterprises will cast their ballots for open source cloud computing alternatives. News
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Three cloud computing buzzwords I wish would go away
Overused cloud computing buzzwords can sound like nails on a chalkboard. Even worse, catchphrases can contribute to confusion in the IT industry. Column
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Enterprise OpenStack projects encounter feature gaps
Enterprises evaluating the OpenStack cloud management platform are still waiting on such key elements as monitoring and high availability. News
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OpenStack
OpenStack is an open source infrastructure as a service (IaaS) initiative for creating and managing large groups of virtual private servers in a cloud computing environment. Definition
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About Open source cloud computing
Whether as augmentation to a public cloud computing service or a stand-alone private cloud architecture, open source cloud computing continues to grow in popularity. Numerous cloud computing services use Linux and MySQL as their backbone, and many cloud platforms, such as Eucalyptus, Nimbus and Hadoop, are open source projects. Get the latest tips, expert advice and news on open source cloud computing, source code, Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC), the Open Source Initiative (OSI), open source and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and open source and application development. This topic also covers Abiquo, the Globus Nimbus project and lock-in and licensing issues.