Google and Microsoft follow AWS' lead, add cloud cost controls

Cloud Applications Digest A roundup of this week’s cloud applications and development content| April 23, 2018 FEATURED STORY Microsoft, Google polish cloud budgeting tools by Trevor Jones Recently added Google and Microsoft cloud cost control tools are critical for users who seek insight on how corporate cloud budgets are spent. (SearchCloudComputing.com) Advertisement NEWS   8base targets blockchain for no-code app development The popularity of blockchain and demand for blockchain applications has spurred the creation of a no-code application development platform for building blockchain apps. (SearchSoftwareQuality.com)   Microsoft takes holistic approach to IoT security Azure Sphere extends security from the cloud to the device. It's the most holistic approach on the market and provides another example of Microsoft abandoning its insular past. (SearchCloudComputing.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Overcome hybrid cloud deployment challenges Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   Java video tutorial: JDK download and JRE installation Java 10 has just been released, so here we provide a quick tutorial on how to install the JDK on Windows, how to set up JAVA_HOME and how to configure the Java path setting. (SearchSoftwareQuality.com)   How proper networking supports microservices security Security shouldn't be an afterthought when it comes to microservices. Learn about the challenges of microservices security and how strong network management can help. (SearchMicroservices.com)   Grasp the key concepts of hybrid cloud orchestration As hybrid cloud becomes increasingly common, organizations need an effective orchestration platform that can seamlessly span public and private infrastructure. (SearchCloudComputing.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Cloud Application 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.