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Cloud Computing Digest: A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget

Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud infrastructure content from TechTarget's network |July 28, 2020 FEATURED STORY Azure cloud drives Microsoft revenues skyward by Ed Scannell, Senior Executive Editor The shift to remote work and accelerated cloud migrations have led to strong revenue growth for Microsoft, which reported its Q4 earnings last week. The company said its cloud business passed the $50 billion mark for the fiscal year. Advertisement NEWS   Evasive phishing campaign hosted on Google Cloud A new report by Check Point Software Technologies revealed attackers were abusing Google Cloud Functions to hide their phishing links within public cloud services.   Dell confirms a possible VMware spinoff Dell acknowledged it is exploring options for spinning off VMware, but it assured users its relationship with the virtualization giant is still solid. EXPERT ADVICE   Learn how to deploy the Bottlerocket in EKS Bottlerocket is an open source, Linux-based container OS. Explore its role in AWS containerization and how it fits alongside EKS.   An FAQ on cloud APIs and application development Cloud APIs offer self-service and automation. Find out how APIs streamline application development in the cloud and learn about the limitations imposed by a lack of standardization.   Third-party cloud services for images, search and authentication Don't limit your cloud services to just what your provider offers. Consider these third-party alternatives to handle images, search and authentication.   When should my company use cloud arbitrage? Organizations can escape vendor lock-in with a cloud arbitrage model. However, it requires an upfront investment and a solid understanding of the limitations of this approach.   What you need to know to deploy AWS Outposts AWS Outposts is an AWS-managed device that brings Amazon cloud services into your data center. Review its requirements, use cases and a step-by-step breakdown of the installation process.   What's behind cloud providers' push for custom hardware? The nature of the cloud market demands innovation, and custom hardware might be the next move for the major vendors in this space. Experts weigh in on the key drivers of this shift. About This E-Newsletter The Cloud Computing Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List