Cloud security startups become a hot commodity

Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |March 13th, 2018 FEATURED STORY Cloud security challenges spark startup acquisitions by Trevor Jones, Senior News Writer Cloud security startups are popular acquisition targets, as cloud providers and third parties seek to address corporate IT concerns across multiple platforms. (SearchCloudComputing.com) Advertisement NEWS   Modernize legacy applications with containers, microservices To break down monolithic apps and modernize them for cloud deployment, enterprise development teams continue to turn to containers and microservices. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   VMware cloud services tidy up AWS migration path VMware Cloud on AWS has improved migrations, cost controls and availability, as VMware pitches customers on the value of hosting vSphere-based workloads on the public cloud. (SearchAWS.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Alibaba Cloud services become strong IaaS contender Alibaba continues to gain traction in the IaaS market, and despite not having the same breadth of services as some of its rivals, it could lure some smaller shops away from AWS. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Manage app dependencies carefully for serverless platforms Application dependencies are tough to manage in serverless computing. Developers need to take specific steps, including the establishment of a well-defined CI/CD process, to cope. (SearchCloudApplications.com)   Six simple cloud security policies you need to know Data protection takes center stage in modern IT. Step through this cloud security checklist to ensure your organization is covering all its bases. (SearchITOperations.com)   Navigate your options for public cloud database services Your choice of a cloud database, data warehouse or data lake depends on the structure of your data and your analysis needs. Follow these guidelines to know which to choose. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Can you choose the right tools to manage Azure resources? Azure continues to evolve its tool set to simplify cloud monitoring and management for admins. Take this brief quiz to see how much you know about these tools' capabilities. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Use LinuxKit to increase container portability With LinuxKit, Docker continues its push for better container portability. Learn how the tool can help your apps run across various platforms, as well as its potential limitations. (SearchCloudApplications.com)   Map the best Azure VM sizes and types to your cloud workloads When it's time to choose a cloud instance type, one size definitely does not fit all. Determine which cloud workloads run best on which Azure VM types and sizes. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   What are potential cloud backup problems? Don't let typical cloud backup issues slow down your organization. Stay in front of potential impacts to budget and bandwidth for a solid backup platform. (SearchDataBackup.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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.