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Cloud access security brokers that take an API approach can provide more comprehensive security without impacting network performance
Organizations running Hadoop in production can ensure that high-priority jobs complete on time, every time
The rise and fall of SOA can teach us much about making the best use of microservices
AnyPresence JustAPIs helps you create and deploy REST APIs on your database in minutes; simply follow these steps
Understand Docker images, containers, and registries and how they deliver the benefits of immutable infrastructure and software reuse
Just as agile development solves an engineering bottleneck, microservices solve an architectural bottleneck
A brief introduction to lightweight, portable, flexible Docker containers and why developers love them
More vulnerable than virtual machines? In fact, containers have some security advantages
How to improve your CI/CD workflow and build higher-quality software faster with automated testing
How IT can bring order and accountability to public cloud usage without getting in the way of progress
In a simple batch processing test, Google Cloud Dataflow beat Apache Spark by a factor of two or more, depending on cluster size
New support for Table Type Patterns in OpenFlow lifts the ceiling on large deployments and enables interoperability across devices
How to plan for and build a central hub for data analytics with the ever-evolving Hadoop ecosystem
Becoming a true data-driven organization requires adopting a more centralized approach to data architecture and analysis
Reap the performance and developer productivity advantages of Spark for batch processing, streaming analysis, machine learning, and structured queries
How Perforce Helix enables development, deployment, and IP protection for agile enterprises
How PernixData Architect employs a data-driven approach to managing storage for the virtual data center
Some in-memory data structures are more efficient than others; by tapping into Redis, Spark runs faster
How storage QoS shields mission-critical apps from latency spikes and resource contention in all-flash and hybrid arrays
Commodity-based and software-defined, hyperscale infrastructure picks up where hyperconvergence leaves off
Amazon may be faster and cheaper than Azure or Google, or vice versa -- it all depends on the workload
The road to the cloud for large companies is paved with an identity integration and federation layer; let this be your guide
Spark MLlib enhances machine learning because of its simplicity, scalability, and easy integration with other tools
The cloud will never be less complex; a policy-driven approach to deployment and management delivers security and trust
A ubiquitous and often unprotected networking protocol, DNS makes a tempting target for hackers
Machine learning allows security to adapt to the network being monitored, thereby improving threat detection and reducing false positives
A host interface developed specifically for solid-state storage, NVMe is about to break the SATA bottleneck
Today's realities such as end-to-end encryption, device proliferation, and increasing attacker sophistication call for a new approach to securing our networks
Development and test cycles are becoming quicker and more efficient, so organizations need to use log-driven development for stricter monitoring
Why the mobile Web is slow and how developers of native mobile apps can eliminate the wait
How copy data virtualization can help streamline development and testing, while also reducing storage costs
How new tools and techniques are extracting business insights from massive data sets
For new kinds of high-capacity, real-time applications, two databases are better than one
Wi-Fi hotspots are wonderfully convenient, even for hackers; follow these tips to stay safe
Why Web-scale architectures are not hyperconverged, and hyperconverged architectures are not Web-scale
When prediction is the goal, deep learning is faster and more efficient than other machine learning techniques
With rapid application development platforms like Intuit QuickBase, role-based access controls are just a few clicks away
Software-defined storage can deliver great agility and cost savings -- if you watch for these caveats
Collecting and analyzing Passive DNS data can help identify malicious sites and combat phishing and malware; here’s how to get started
Many cloud encryption solutions weaken security to preserve functionality; it doesn't have to be like that
Lessons from Java and VMs show enterprise operations pros the way to microservices adoption
Only a flash array can deliver guaranteed, predictable storage performance -- and only if it was designed to do so
A quick guide to scaling an agile software delivery lifecycle across your organization
A general-purpose NoSQL analytics solution must have eight essential characteristics; here's what to look for
A next-generation query language for document databases extends SQL to work with semi-structured data
The RethinkDB JSON database simplifies the development of applications that rely on real-time updates
Speed, scalability, productivity, and developer politics all played a role in AnyPresence’s selection of Node.js for its enterprise development platform
The XMPP, CoAP, and MQTT protocols have distinct pros and cons; here’s a quick rundown of the trade-offs
Building custom APIs for every mobile, Web, and IoT project drives up costs and risk; there’s a better way
Built for development teams, Git can’t meet enterprise scalability and security requirements on its own