Search

A cloud management platform (CMP) is an integrated software suite that enables organizations to manage, monitor, and optimize public, private, and hybrid cloud environments from a single interface. CMPs offer a consolidated dashboard that gives visibility and control over all cloud resources, workloads, and services, regardless of where they are hosted. Many CMPs are based on open source software, helping companies avoid vendor lock-in and customize their cloud management solutions. CMPs typically connect to cloud services via APIs, which enable secure, real-time communication and data exchang

Cloud security architecture describes all the hardware and technologies designed to protect data, workloads, and systems within cloud platforms. Developing a strategy for cloud security architecture should begin during the blueprint and design process and should be integrated into cloud platforms from the ground up. Too often, cloud architects will focus entirely on performance first and then attempt to bolt security on after the fact. Cloud Security Core Capabilities Secure cloud computing architecture encompasses three core capabilities: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Understa

The cloud, whether it’s private cloud, public cloud, or hybrid cloud, holds the promise of agility, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. These are transformational qualities for any business, and they enable organizations to adapt to market changes with rapid services delivery and the ability to make data-informed decisions. However, businesses may be prevented from using cloud resources without exposing themselves and their data to risk. Cloud security architecture allows businesses to take advantage of all that the cloud offers—including software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (Pa

Enterprise IT departments oversee cloud services, resources, and applications across various platforms, interface protocols, and infrastructure, often across multiple public and private cloud environments. Cloud orchestration helps to coordinate these efforts, ensuring that tasks are scheduled and carried out consistently across the entire cloud computing environment. Cloud orchestration tools and software provide a unified management layer for organizing common IT tasks in the cloud. These policy-based programs include open source platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes), products from independent s