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Cloud capacity planning not just about capex -- it's an SLA issue, too
Do you know how to play Tetris? Good -- then you're halfway to understanding the rigors of cloud capacity planning. Learn the rest in this free chapter download. Tutorial
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Commentary: Cisco CloudVerse shows cloud vendors need holistic strategy
Every vendor is trying to get a place in the cloud. Cisco, though, has more cloud vendor credentials in the space than most, so its approach should be taken seriously. Opinion
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ACG Research on Juniper QFabric: The future of cloud data centers?
In this video, ACG Research's Ray Mota discusses the Juniper QFabric architecture, which has major implications for cloud providers and cloud data centers. HotSeat Video
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Interconnection services can bolster cloud connectivity
Cloud providers can now offer interconnection services to customers via the new interconnection services suite from Telx. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Providers must offer cloud performance testing for customer apps
Cloud providers must offer cloud performance testing and cloud load testing for customers’ applications to demonstrate scalability and manage expectations. News | 16 Feb 2012
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Cloud providers eye Facebook Open Compute for savings, efficiency
Facebook's Open Compute Project, a playbook for curbing data center energy consumption, has caught the attention of cloud providers trying to improve efficiency and cut costs. News | 17 Aug 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent rolls 400G edge router network processor, then core?
Alcatel-Lucent’s FP3 400G network processor upped the edge router competition in terms of speed, but its service-level technology capabilities for network operators are unclear. News | 28 Jun 2011
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CompTIA study reveals shift in cloud channel partner role
A recent CompTIA study shows potential shifts in the cloud channel partner role. Analysts and channel partners weigh in on the research findings and future predictions. News | 29 Apr 2011
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Hybrid hosting: Marrying hosted, cloud environments with little capex
Rackspace built a hybrid hosting environment at minimal cost by reconfiguring existing devices to securely and automatically bridge its cloud and dedicated hosting networks. News | 05 Jan 2011
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Telecom network vision for 2011: Big changes to support new services
Sprint, NTT America and Global Crossing share their telecom network planning goals for 2011. Advanced services will require big changes in telecom network architecture. News | 22 Dec 2010
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Scaling cloud service delivery with flatter data center architecture
Advanced services like cloud computing are key to future revenue growth. Flatter next-generation data center architecture makes next-gen service delivery more cost-effective. Article | 10 Nov 2010
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Leasing data center space: How it may affect cloud service delivery
Rather than spend millions building out their own facilities, more cloud providers and MSPs are choosing to lease data center space. But how will that affect service delivery? Tip
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Building the IPv6 cloud: Two interdependent inflection points
An IPv6 cloud is the foundation for agile and scalable next-gen services, which means cloud providers and MSPs should develop their IPv6 and cloud strategies concurrently. Tip
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Securing the data center: How to overcome the lack of cloud standards
The lack of cloud standards for security makes it hard for cloud providers to illustrate how secure their data centers are, but some industry efforts offer a starting point. Tip
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Myth vs. reality: Controlling VM sprawl in the cloud
Cloud providers are at high risk of becoming victims of VM sprawl. But when it comes to controlling VM sprawl in the cloud, can you separate fact from fiction? Tip
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The art of cloud balancing: Interconnect data centers to be one cloud
Cost-effectively load balancing, or "cloud balancing," traffic among multiple data centers carries implications for cloud provider networks, storage and management. Tip
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Cloud data center switching fabric could ease data center complexity
A growing number of cloud providers and operators are asking if their data center networks need a cloud data center switching fabric to simplify design and ensure connectivity. Tip
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Cloud computing server architecture: Designing for cloud efficiency
Optimizing cloud computing server architecture requires cloud providers to classify applications by their resource needs and evaluate them against their cloud business plans. Tip
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Identifying flexible cloud technology models: A primer
Until the perfect cloud technology model is identified, providers are building services using servers, storage, software and networking tools that give them the most flexibility. Tip
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Cloud infrastructure services: Balancing high availability and cost
Building cloud infrastructure services to high-availability (five 9s) standards will make them too complex and expensive. Ivan Pepelnjak looks for a reliable compromise. Tip
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New service needs drive changes to telecom data center architecture
The need to deliver content, mobile and cloud services and compete with OTT providers is driving a three-phase change to telecom data center architecture for network operators. Tip
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How can we make our cloud data center more energy efficient?
An energy-efficient cloud data center offers more than bragging rights; it saves serious cash. Data center expert Marshall Bartoszek shows how cloud providers can go green. Answer
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What sets cloud data centers apart from traditional data centers?
Cloud data center expert Marshall Bartoszek briefly explains what makes cloud data centers different from traditional data centers and identifies some key architectural elements. Answer
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What are the key trends happening in the data center today?
Cloud data center expert Marshall Bartoszek details key trends in the data center space, such as the significant role virtualization plays in building and revamping data centers. Answer
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Are Fortune 500 companies embracing data center infrastructures?
Is Google's commitment to investment in purpose-built data center infrastructure resonating with other Fortune 500 companies? Cloud data center expert Marshall Bartoszek weighs in. Answer
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How many types of data centers are there?
How many types of data centers are there? Cloud data center expert Marshall Bartoszek parses some of the different flavors of data center that providers and enterprises employ. Answer
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cloud provider API
A cloud provider API is an application program interface that allows the end user to interact with a cloud provider's service. Definition
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Interconnection services can bolster cloud connectivity
Cloud providers can now offer interconnection services to customers via the new interconnection services suite from Telx. News
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Leasing data center space: How it may affect cloud service delivery
Rather than spend millions building out their own facilities, more cloud providers and MSPs are choosing to lease data center space. But how will that affect service delivery? Tip
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Cloud capacity planning not just about capex -- it's an SLA issue, too
Do you know how to play Tetris? Good -- then you're halfway to understanding the rigors of cloud capacity planning. Learn the rest in this free chapter download. Tutorial
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Providers must offer cloud performance testing for customer apps
Cloud providers must offer cloud performance testing and cloud load testing for customers’ applications to demonstrate scalability and manage expectations. News
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Building the IPv6 cloud: Two interdependent inflection points
An IPv6 cloud is the foundation for agile and scalable next-gen services, which means cloud providers and MSPs should develop their IPv6 and cloud strategies concurrently. Tip
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Securing the data center: How to overcome the lack of cloud standards
The lack of cloud standards for security makes it hard for cloud providers to illustrate how secure their data centers are, but some industry efforts offer a starting point. Tip
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How can we make our cloud data center more energy efficient?
An energy-efficient cloud data center offers more than bragging rights; it saves serious cash. Data center expert Marshall Bartoszek shows how cloud providers can go green. Answer
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Myth vs. reality: Controlling VM sprawl in the cloud
Cloud providers are at high risk of becoming victims of VM sprawl. But when it comes to controlling VM sprawl in the cloud, can you separate fact from fiction? Tip
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The art of cloud balancing: Interconnect data centers to be one cloud
Cost-effectively load balancing, or "cloud balancing," traffic among multiple data centers carries implications for cloud provider networks, storage and management. Tip
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Cloud data center switching fabric could ease data center complexity
A growing number of cloud providers and operators are asking if their data center networks need a cloud data center switching fabric to simplify design and ensure connectivity. Tip
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