Microsoft's Project Tardigrade keeps Azure VMs running

Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |May 14th, 2019 FEATURED STORY Microsoft to reduce Azure outages with Project Tardigrade by Chris Kanaracus, Senior News Writer Microsoft's plans to make Azure more reliable include Project Tardigrade, which keeps VMs running even when their host platforms go down due to hardware problems. (SearchCloudComputing.com) Advertisement NEWS   Microsoft gives developers a sneak peek into Azure updates Here’s a look at three of the Azure-related projects developers got a glimpse of at Build, including a new open source project. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Microsoft expands Azure cloud database options A raft of expansions across Microsoft's Azure cloud database tier adds capabilities that target high-end workloads and shops that prefer open source options. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   OpenShift-Azure ties deepen as IT sets sights on multi-cloud Enterprises might consider an OpenShift managed service on Azure as part of a multi-cloud strategy, but Kubernetes won't necessarily make workloads cloud-agnostic. (SearchITOperations.com)   Microsoft Build shows Azure's path for big data, open source Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella covered a broad range of developer needs to open the conference, with a strong focus on open source, Kubernetes and analytics. (SearchCloudComputing.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Improve cloud performance with these 6 techniques Boost the performance of enterprise cloud applications with the right mix of services and design choices. Consider these elements to optimize your workloads. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Get to know Microsoft's Azure IoT services With so many connected devices distributed across the globe, enterprises need a way to manage and monitor their IoT assets. See what Azure services are available to help. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Cloud optimization hinges on smart instance size selection App performance can suffer from poorly sized instances, the wrong instance type for the workload and other setbacks. Use these techniques and tools to optimize cloud operations. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Explore multi-cloud Kubernetes deployment options IT teams can use Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized workloads across multiple clouds -- but it's not the best approach for everyone. Look at the benefits and implementation options. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Latest hybrid cloud services put public cloud into the data center AWS, Google and Microsoft provide businesses with more deployment choices with cloud-extension services. See how these offerings can enable hybrid capabilities. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Pick a cloud IDE that best fits developer projects Cloud IDEs give developers more flexibility with when, where and how they create, deploy and manage code. Although enticing, end users should understand all aspects -- the good and the bad -- of cloud IDEs. (SearchCloudComputing.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 2019 TechTarget. All rights reserved.