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The whole process of selecting the right platform and the right tools to support it is continuing to become more and more complex. It’s not just a matter of selecting a provider, but an approach to getting the job done. There are many different things to consider at different levels of this choice, and it will depend quite a lot […]
We’ve recently moved a heavily used SQL Server instance from a VM-based installation to an RDS (Amazon, SaaS) solution. The server instance was not dedicated (don’t get me started) and, under load, would feel the pain of that type of installation. We would see loading that would approach 90% with frequent spikes to 100% depending on what was happening, jobs, […]
Data sources are certainly something that should be on nearly everyone’s radar. With more devices, more analysis and more utility coming from information than ever before, it’s pretty obvious that our pendulum associated with being a data professional will have yet more swings in the direction of managing performance as things expand. This post from was interesting as they tried […]
Picking the Right Cloud Stack for Your Cloud If you have decided to move to the cloud, the first question that you will have to ask yourself: “what will you be moving to the cloud?” The next question will be about the arrangement or modeling of the stack. This is an important question, because reversing the process of stacking is...
Creating Cloud Driven Intelligent Systems Intelligent systems require integration of a variety elements and the process has been an extremely complicated one to date. Cloud backup driven systems operating with the Internet has changed it all. The two way communication that is basic to the set up of intelligent systems has become a reality. Today deskbound or handheld systems can...
3 Things: Moving Some, All or None of Your Systems to the Cloud by Stephen Wynkoop Overview Making the move – for some or all (or none) of your systems is a big move. At first it’s all about cost savings. Then you find that there are really strong reasons for moving that encompass functionality, better systems, better availability and...
Old Wine in New Bottles: Cloud Computing Cloud computing is not a new concept. But, the way in which the concept is being exploited to derive business benefits—is new. It is old wine in new bottles—very attractive bottles at that! The term “cloud” was inspired by the use of the cloud symbol in Internet flowcharts and diagrams to indicate how...