IT pros gauge costs, benefits of VMware Cloud on AWS

Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |August 29th, 2017 FEATURED STORY Enterprises weigh VMware Cloud on AWS as vendors pivot cloud strategies by Trevor Jones, News Writer After a nine-month beta period and lots of unanswered questions, VMware Cloud on AWS is finally available, and enterprises can now judge if the capabilities and pricing fit their needs. (SearchAWS.com) Advertisement NEWS   Lift-and-shift approach is outmoded for cloud migration Lift-and-shift approaches to cloud migration have lost their cache, as enterprises learn they need to rearchitect their apps to work best on the public cloud. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Oracle set to unveil Blockchain Cloud Service Following competitors Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service to give its cloud customers a higher level of security. (SearchOracle.com)   Microsoft, Red Hat expand focus on containers and DevOps Red Hat and Microsoft have expanded their existing cloud partnership to simplify the adoption of containers and DevOps practices for enterprises. (SearchMicroservices.com)   Zerto replication upgrade features faster AWS recovery Zerto Virtual Replication 5.5 increases DR capabilities in AWS and Microsoft Azure, helping users improve their overall recovery time objectives. (SearchDisasterRecovery.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Build a cloud provisioning portal your users actually want Cloud admins should ensure a self-service provisioning portal not only enforces policies but is simple for users to navigate -- otherwise, they leave the door open for shadow IT. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Break down the difference between cloud automation and orchestration IT shops aim to reduce manual management tasks, which is where cloud orchestration and automation comes in. Learn how these two technologies differ from, but also depend on, each other. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Built to burst: Which apps work well in a cloud bursting architecture? Cloud bursting is one way to manage spikes in demand, but it's difficult to achieve with certain apps. So which application types "burst" best to the public cloud? (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Choose and manage a public cloud storage service successfully In an age where scalability and performance are top priorities, public cloud storage offers a cost-effective option. But first, you need to choose the right service and manage it properly. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Set up Azure Multi-Factor Authentication for more secure cloud access Enterprises can never be too careful when it comes to security. Protect your Azure deployment with multiple verification methods and devices -- without putting a burden on users. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Restrict access to AWS region endpoints for cost savings, security Enterprises use multiple AWS regions for disaster recovery, but that practice can increase cloud costs and vulnerabilities. Manage access to regions to maintain control. (SearchAWS.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Cloud Computing Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.