The Odd Couple: Microsoft And Ubuntu Work It Out In The Cloud The past week has marked the beginning of a new era for cloud technology in general and for Azure and Ubuntu in particular. Microsoft publicized that its cloud-computing service, Azure, is proudly extending the spectrum of its support to Ubuntu, the much-admired open-source, Linux-powered operating system. Additionally, in a blog post created a day later, Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth revealed the nascent Microsoft–Canonical collaboration towards supporting the distribution of the famous Linux-brewed operating system on the blooming Azure platform. Canonical is set to deliver the official Ubuntu images for
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The Odd Couple: Microsoft And Ubuntu Work It Out In The Cloud
by Humayun on June 14, 2012
in Business, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, IT, Microsoft, Partnerships
Gauging Your Organization’s Cloud Aptitude
by Jeff Norman on June 7, 2012
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Education, IT, Technology, Tools, Tutorials
Gauging Your Organization’s Cloud Aptitude Cloud computing: is it a cure-all for every technical vice that vexes how an organization manages its data? We at CloudTweaks obviously only answer this question in the affirmative. Though slightly marred by several wrinkles in its ease of use and trustworthiness, the cloud remains an indisputably worthwhile component of any IT-heavy operation. Nevertheless, conducting a thorough aptitude assessment can provide an organization with unique reassurance that cloud computing can dovetail attractively with their aims. Launch such an assessment by considering some of the following questions on cloud’s potential for you. Is a complete relocation
Cloud Security: Public Or Private, It’s Getting Better
by Jeff Norman on May 30, 2012
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Education, IT, SaaS, Security, Technology, Trends
Cloud Security: Public or Private, It’s Getting Better It’s the tale as old as time: manifold businesses and organizations hesitate to relocate their most important cloud programs from their private data centers into the more spacious public cloud sphere, out of fear that they’ll jeopardize security and protection in the move. Oftentimes articles will endeavor to rewire these professionals’ thinking about the public cloud, enlighten them to the advantages of making that switch and its potential assets to an enterprise. Yet this article seeks to — gasp! — work with private cloud stalwarts, as well as public cloud champions, on
Cloud Infographic: Evaluating Cloud Accounting Software
by cloudtweaks on May 11, 2012
in Accounting, Apps, Backups, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computing, Infographic, Storage, Technology
Evaluating Cloud Accounting Software The cloud computing concept is really very simple. The software programs are on the World Wide Web which accounting firms do not need to manage, install, or buy. There is no need to hire IT professionals because these firms only need a robust internet connection and a browser. Network switches, operating systems, applications, and servers are unknown to these accounting firms. For these organizations, such things belong to the cloud, the World Wide Web, and the cloud computing supplier. An accounting firm can benefit from cloud computing in different ways. One, the overhead is quite low.
Outsourcing Hyper-Hybrid Cloud Integration New Way To Go
by Muz on February 13, 2012
in Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology, Trends
Outsourcing Hyper-Hybrid Cloud Integration New Way To Go Cloud Computing has diversified so much now that it isn’t just about the Private Cloud vs Public Cloud debate (which continues to simmer). Many Cloud Computing proponents are now advocating Hybrid Clouds as the way to go. According to some, Hyper-Hybrid Clouds fit the bill better though, adding even more complexity to an already complex Cloud integration situation, or does it? Instead of opting for just a private cloud, Hybrid Clouds incorporate at least one private cloud with one public cloud service. This solves the problem of limited scalability in a private
Finding Your Place In The Cloud – New Cloud Computing Jobs For 2012: Part 2
by Muz on January 11, 2012
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Employment, Government, IT, Startups, Technology
New Cloud Computing Jobs For 2012: Part 2 Continuing our look at emerging tech jobs for 2012, we will take a look at the not so directly related jobs such as Augmented reality specialist, Chief agile officer and Flexible resource manager. Augmented reality specialist The augmented reality specialist will see things that aren’t there and make connections between growing technologies with common everyday objects. Augmented reality or AR is quickly becoming the next big thing in retail as AR-enabled apps let people see the latest deals through their smartphones or tablets, vacancies in hotels or events that may occur in
Where The Cloud Will Grow in 2012: Look Back at 2011
by Jeff Norman on January 5, 2012
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, SaaS, Technology, Trends
Where The Cloud Will Grow in 2012: Look Back at 2011 2012 is still newborn. But the year holds much promise for cloud computing’s ascendancy in the public’s regard and in the business world’s harnessing of its assets. Looking back at 2011 sheds light on three areas where progress might be made this year: open source platforms, the cloud as a force in popular electronics, and government interest in cloud computing. The first landmark event of last year arguably took place in May, when IaaS platform Project Olympus was mounted by mobile business cloud company Citrix. Designed to serve as
Virtualization: Thin on Thin Provisioning – Good Idea or Recipe for Disaster?
by cloudtweaks on November 14, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Contributors, Guest Writers, IT, Performance, Technology, Virtualization
Virtualization: Thin on Thin Provisioning – Good Idea or Recipe for Disaster? I was part of a panel at a recent GreenPages event and a question was asked by the audience regarding best practices for thin provisioning in a virtual environment. More specifically, the question was, what is the best practice regarding thin on thin storage provisioning? First, let me provide a bit of background on the question. Thin Provisioning is essentially a process for “faking out” an operating system or other platform in such a way that you make it believe it has more storage available than what truly
