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Finding shareable solution patterns in cloud architecture

Want to stop reinventing the wheel? Find patterns of solutions that can be repeated in multiple projects.

By David Linthicum
Jun 01, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Architecture Hybrid Cloud
analysis

Most cloud security problems breathe

Humans are more of a problem for cloud security than we think. Here’s how to deal with the walking, talking risks to cloud data theft.

By David Linthicum
May 28, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

What ‘cross-cloud’ architects need to know

As the cloud computing space evolves, the necessary skills do, too. Understanding multiple clouds, security, and governance are the tip of the iceberg.

By David Linthicum
May 25, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Management Cloud Security
analysis

In search of good cybersecurity

With the rise of international threats, enterprises and governments are finally understanding that the most effective information security is in the public cloud.

By David Linthicum
May 21, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

Defining ‘value’ with cloud architecture

How bicycle repair illustrates the concept of value. Understanding value in cloud architecture could mean the difference between success and failure.

By David Linthicum
May 18, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Don’t migrate your problems to the cloud

Many look to cloud computing as the way to fix issues with data and systems, but migrating an existing problem may not be in your best interest.

By David Linthicum
May 14, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security Data Management
analysis

It’s time to get more aggressive with Kubernetes

By now, Kubernetes is pretty mature. It's time to take some risks and develop the next generation of applications. Perhaps we can weaponize it to build a better business.

By David Linthicum
May 11, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

When not to use edge computing

Enterprises are pushing the edge—edge devices, edge clouds, local systems on the edge. Proceed with your eyes wide open.

By David Linthicum
May 07, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

Is cloud architecture binary or analog?

We are getting better at cloud architecture, and some hope it can be boiled down to a set of preprogrammed processes. But designing an optimized system is still mostly an art.

By David Linthicum
May 04, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

How to be an in-demand cloud geek

Some pragmatic advice on earning the most money and finding the best cloud computing career path.

By David Linthicum
Apr 30, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing IT Skills
analysis

Edge computing can be a data cache for public clouds

Better performance and reliability plus lower costs and greater security make this architecture worth keeping in the toolbox.

By David Linthicum
Apr 27, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Data Architecture
analysis

3 cloud architecture mistakes we all make, but shouldn’t

Are we getting good at cloud architecture, or do we still have a lot to learn?

By David Linthicum
Apr 23, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

Edge computing archetypes are emerging, and they are not pretty

As edge computing explodes, we’re faced with complexity, security, and management challenges that don’t have easy answers.

By David Linthicum
Apr 20, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing IoT Security
analysis

Pulling devops and multicloud together

Multicloud is more than just additional deployment platforms. Making devops work effectively with multicloud is trickier than many people think.

By David Linthicum
Apr 16, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Devops
analysis

Moving cloud resources to an ‘edge cloud center’ near you

Most points of presence are in urban areas, but a more distributed workforce relocating into rural regions has sparked the rise of smaller cloud centers that provide local processing.

By David Linthicum
Apr 13, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

3 multicloud architecture mistakes

Lots of enterprises think their cloud architecture is optimized, but most are way off their objective. Here are three ways it may be falling short.

By David Linthicum
Apr 09, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Our cloud complexity bias may be hurting business

Most cloud architects favor the more complex solution over the simpler one. Let’s consider why and look for a better way.

By David Linthicum
Apr 06, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Are industry clouds an opportunity or a distraction?

The notion of industry-specific clouds continues to evolve. Enterprises must decide if their specific benefits are worth the wait.

By David Linthicum
Apr 02, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

The cloud attack you didn’t see coming

If stealth hacking hasn’t already come to cloud computing, it will shortly. Protect yourself by knowing your responsibilities and using effective tools.

By David Linthicum
Mar 30, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

3 surefire ways to kill your multicloud deployment

You can do a lot more things wrong than right when it comes to multicloud. These three tips will keep your deployment in good health.

By David Linthicum
Mar 26, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

The pandemic-driven rush to cloud is compromising security

COVID-19 has been a boon for cloud computing. However, the haste to move to cloud is causing some enterprises to neglect security. Here’s what you need to look out for.

By David Linthicum
Mar 23, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

How to pick cloud dev tools and infrastructure

We’re becoming dependent on more dev tools and technology to complete cloud migration or development projects. Let’s reduce the risk of choosing the wrong ones and avoid failure.

By David Linthicum
Mar 19, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing Development Tools
analysis

Why loosely coupled state in public clouds is better

We’ve been keeping track of state from within applications for years, but new options in the public cloud can save money and time.

By David Linthicum
Mar 16, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

The cloud is green. Let’s get on with migration

A new study proves what I’ve been saying for years: The use of cloud computing does more for the planet than every enterprise having its own data center.

By David Linthicum
Mar 12, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Technology Industry
analysis

Has the cloud been good for open source?

We're 10 years into the cloud movement, so it's a good time to consider what the cloud has done for—or to—the open source movement.

By David Linthicum
Mar 09, 2021 5 mins
Cloud Computing Open Source
analysis

Multicloud architecture decomposition simplified

Underoptimized architecture is costly and inefficient. It's worth taking some extra time to decompose your proposed solution to avoid trouble down the road.

By David Linthicum
Mar 05, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

One application across multiple clouds? 3 big problems

Before you run a distributed application across multiple public cloud providers, you need to understand the trade-offs (many) and the opportunities (few).

By David Linthicum
Mar 02, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Does AI-driven cloud computing need ethics guidelines?

It’s clear that artificial intelligence is powerful and cost-effective in the public cloud. However, it can be weaponized for unethical tasks.

By David Linthicum
Feb 26, 2021 3 mins
Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Natural Language Processing
analysis

Higher education embraces cloud computing just in time

Rising demand for remote learning plus growing student dissatisfaction equals colleges and universities rushing to cloud-based platforms.

By David Linthicum
Feb 23, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

Cloud overspending spotlights the need for cost governance

The pandemic has spiked cloud spending, and enterprises are unhappy with their bills. Best practices are emerging to get costs under control.

By David Linthicum
Feb 19, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Make database normalization part of cloud migration

It’s tempting just to replicate all databases in the cloud, but it’s a much better approach to get your data house in order as part of the move.

By David Linthicum
Feb 16, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Databases
analysis

3 must-haves for your multicloud architecture

Your preflight checklist should have centralized account management, resource management, and asset normalization.

By David Linthicum
Feb 12, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Architecture Cloud Computing
analysis

Should you care about quantum computing?

The answer is often not what people want to hear. Here’s where quantum computing fits in the world of cloud computing, and perhaps in your business.

By David Linthicum
Feb 09, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Quantum Computing
analysis

You’re doing cloud-based AI and machine learning wrong

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are hard, and most building these systems don’t know what they are doing. Here’s how to avoid AI/ML failures.

By David Linthicum
Feb 05, 2021 2 mins
Analytics Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
analysis

How we’ll use cloud when we go back to work

We’ve proactively enabled a new remote workforce this past year, but some may return to the office soon. Better start planning.

By David Linthicum
Feb 02, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

The new normal needs new cloud security

IT leaders now question the effectiveness of security that was built before remote work spiked the use of cloud computing. Do their defenses hold up under widely distributed use?

By David Linthicum
Jan 29, 2021 4 mins
Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

When Kubernetes is not the solution

This powerful tool is right for many applications and wrong for others. Here’s how to tell when a square Kubernetes peg won’t fit into a round application hole.

By David Linthicum
Jan 26, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

Big changes are coming for 5G edge computing

In a few years, more edge computing will use mobile networks, no matter if edge is mobile or not. What does this mean for cloud computing?

By David Linthicum
Jan 22, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

3 cloud architecture patterns that optimize scalability and cost

Taking a minimalist or serverless approach to architecture can keep scalability while trimming unnecessary expenses.

By David Linthicum
Jan 19, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Serverless Computing
analysis

The cloud is now mission-critical

A new study finds what most of us already knew, but we may not be acting accordingly. Essential infrastructure requires essential attention to detail.

By David Linthicum
Jan 15, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Containers require good architecture

They may seem simple, but containers require a whole new architecture skill set. Here’s what you need to know.

By David Linthicum
Jan 12, 2021 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Security
analysis

2 common cloud computing predictions for 2021 are wrong

Using multicloud to avoid lock-in and going cloud native are on everyone’s list of what will be important this year. But misinformation is everywhere.

By David Linthicum
Jan 08, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing Software Development
analysis

The shape of edge computing in 2021

Edge computing is hyped as the next destination for cloud computing, but complexity and security may squeeze out some of the benefits.

By David Linthicum
Jan 05, 2021 3 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

My 2021 cloud computing New Year’s resolutions

It’s that time of year to make promises to yourself you’ll never keep. Perhaps these cloud-related improvements will be different.

By David Linthicum
Dec 29, 2020 3 mins
Careers Cloud Security Hybrid Cloud
analysis

2 mistakes that will kill your multicloud project

Multicloud is the way to go these days, but remember that it's a complex, distributed architecture that most are getting wrong.

By David Linthicum
Dec 22, 2020 3 mins
Careers Cloud Computing Cloud Management
analysis

Elevating SaaS to its rightful place in the enterprise

Most enterprises don’t consider SaaS as much as they should in their cloud journey. That’s a huge mistake.

By David Linthicum
Dec 15, 2020 2 mins
Cloud Computing SaaS
analysis

A foolproof process to move and improve cloud data

Moral of the story: Data migration is never simple, cloud or not.

By David Linthicum
Dec 11, 2020 4 mins
Cloud Computing Data Management
analysis

Overcoming the core hurdle to edge computing adoption

Enterprises are figuring out that edge computing comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how to work through the most difficult.

By David Linthicum
Dec 08, 2020 3 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

Public clouds hit a wall in innovation

As virtual conferences become the new normal, it’s easier to see that cloud is in a creative stall.

By David Linthicum
Dec 04, 2020 2 mins
Cloud Computing
analysis

Tune cloud app performance and cost efficiency

Think your cloud apps are fully optimized for performance and cost? Guess again. These three tricks can cut thousands of dollars off cloud service bills and reduce latency.

By David Linthicum
Dec 01, 2020 3 mins
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