Legacy Application Modernization for the Cloud

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February 25, 2019 25 Feb'19
Mainframe DevOps forces platform reckoning for enterprises

DevOps has reached the mainframe world, where a few enterprise 'unicorns' have blazed a trail with new tools for the rest of the IT industry.
November 07, 2018 07 Nov'18
Kubernetes on VMware gains a lifeline with Heptio acquisition

VMware's Heptio buy brings it Kubernetes chops that will help it make a multi-cloud bid, but it will struggle to raise its profile in open source container management, industry watchers predict.
October 10, 2018 10 Oct'18
Embrace DevOps innovation to modernize legacy applications

To bring legacy applications into the DevOps fold, IT teams must be creative and collaborate in ways that may differ sharply from approaches to greenfield projects.
August 30, 2018 30 Aug'18
Third-party Kubernetes tools hone performance for database containerization

Kubernetes tools look to carve out a market niche in database containerization with performance monitoring and quality-of-service management features.

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet. Continue Reading
SPI model

SPI is an acronym for the most common cloud computing service models, software as a service, platform as a service and infrastructure as a service. Continue Reading
CCSP Domain 5: Operations shape secure cloud infrastructure

The complexity of cloud computing requires a new approach to IT operations, and understanding the ins and outs of cloud ops is vital to maintaining secure cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading

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The problems with cloud-based email security

Cloud-based email security can be challenging for enterprises to achieve. Learn what makes it a challenge and how to secure email in the cloud from expert Dave Shackleford. Continue Reading
How to fight cloud security threats effectively

Read this expert guide to discover which current tools, techniques, policies and principles best keep corporate cloud infrastructure, data and software most secure. Continue Reading
Is Docker's Kubernetes implementation good for security?

Docker's Kubernetes implementation provides enterprises with container orchestration options. Expert Rob Shapland discusses what this move means for cloud security. Continue Reading

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Container security tools pump up the platform

Startups are developing technologies that fill in some of the security gaps, including better controls for container orchestration. Continue Reading
Virtualization lightens IT application management load

With very few exceptions, applications can -- and should -- go on virtual machines. IT admins benefit from better application management and increased automation. Continue Reading
How to perform cloud-based application analysis

Before using cloud-based applications, it's important for enterprises to know their implications. Here are some static and dynamic application analysis techniques that can help. Continue Reading

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Legacy security tools challenge companies facing cloud migration

Traditional security tools designed for data centers don't work well in cloud environments. New approaches are needed, according to security executives. Here's how to survive the chasm. Continue Reading
Companies make the migration to cloud, security remains on premises

While the effectiveness of traditional security controls depends on the cloud model, many security vendors still need to add cloud delivery to their tools. Continue Reading
The security divide between on-premises and cloud infrastructures

Fenwick & West LLP's IT services are delivered through a hybrid of on-premises, software-as-a-service and cloud infrastructures. "As we straddle the cloud and on premises, our security problems have just broadened," said CIO Matt Kesner.
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