Cloud Computing


Increased Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Movement Expected

IT departments are facing a hybrid cloud future and need to move more toward a services broker role within organizations, according to Gartner Inc.

Top 10 IT Trends

Gartner Inc.released a list of 10 trends for IT professionals will be focused on over the next five years.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication

The Windows Azure-based multifactor authentication service launched as a product last week.

CSA Launches Security Certification Program

The CSA, joined by BSI Group, on Thursday said it will offer the STAR Certification program. 

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Cache Service Preview

Microsoft announced on Tuesday a preview of a new distributed cache service for Azure-hosted applications.

SQL Server AlwaysOn Support Coming to Windows Azure

In an announcement made on Monday, Microsoft announced five Windows Azure improvements, including support for SQL Server AlwaysOn.

Pop Quiz: System Center 2012: Private Cloud Networking Fabric

Applies to the "Configure the Fabric" objective of Exam 70-247.

62 Percent Surveyed Say Government Snooping on Private Cloud Data

More than half of 300 senior-level IT and security pros said that government agencies are accessing corporate data in the cloud.

Microsoft Releases SQL Database Premium Preview and Azure Updates

A "preview" test release of Microsoft's Windows Azure SQL Database Premium service offering and an enhanced Windows Azure update were released in two separate items on Wednesday.

Pop Quiz: System Center 2012: Service Delivery and Automation of a Private Cloud

Applies to the "Design and Deploy System Center" objective of Exam 70-247.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Improvements

Ahead of the incoming public preview of Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft is outlining a number of new additions to its latest server OS.

Microsoft Reveals New IaaS Services

Microsoft this week released a a set of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offerings on Windows Azure, positioning itself to compete with IaaS provider Amazon Web Services.

Office 365 and Office 2013 Set for Release in March

Microsoft has confirmed that its next generation of Office products will be generally available in March.

Microsoft Releases New Office 365 Products

Microsoft has pulled back the curtain on it next-generation Office 365 products, releasing consumer, student and small business editions.

Microsoft Explains December Windows Azure Outage

Microsoft issued a detailed apology and explanation for a two-day Windows Azure Storage disruption that occurred in December.

Managing Mobile Devices? Pair System Center 2012 SP1 with Windows Intune

Enterprises looking to manage mobile devices are using both Microsoft products to get the job done.

Google Sync, Exchange ActiveSync No Longer in Sync

Google Synce will no longer be in sync with Exchange ActiveSync, as Google said it will be dropping support for some features.

Window Azure Getting High-Performance Computing Improvements

Microsoft announced some coming Windows Azure improvements for organizations engaged in high-performance computing analyses.

System Center 2012 SP1 Beta Now Available

Microsoft today announced the release of a beta test version of System Center 2012 Service Pack 1.

Microsoft Makes Case for Upgrading to IIS 8.0

Microsoft highlights several improvements to Internet Information Service 8.0 that make it a "no brainer" upgrade.

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