InfoWorld iGuide: Cloud computing
Explore this interactive guide to the cloud computing megatrend, from public cloud applications, to commodity-priced disaster recovery, to the details of setting up your own private cloud. Click through to discover multimedia explanations and in-depth analysis written by InfoWorld experts.
December 01, 2010
Server Virtualization
Chargeback Metering
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
The promise of big data
Hadoop and other tools can unlock critical insights from unfathomable volumes of corporate and external data. Cloud compute services provide the processing power.
Hadoop and other tools can unlock critical insights from unfathomable volumes of corporate and external data. Cloud compute services provide the processing power.
Find gold in log files
Compute-intensive analysis of log files using an infrastructure-as-a-service platform can help you improve security, troubleshooting, compliance, and systems management.
Compute-intensive analysis of log files using an infrastructure-as-a-service platform can help you improve security, troubleshooting, compliance, and systems management.
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Storage in the cloud
According to IDC, storage requirements grow from 50 to 100 percent annually at most global 2000 enterprises. To keep up, enterprises are turning to storage services in the cloud.
According to IDC, storage requirements grow from 50 to 100 percent annually at most global 2000 enterprises. To keep up, enterprises are turning to storage services in the cloud.
High-availability virtualization
Use server virtualization to duplicate resources and create failover capabilities at a cost far below that of conventional solutions -- without compromising reliability.
Use server virtualization to duplicate resources and create failover capabilities at a cost far below that of conventional solutions -- without compromising reliability.
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
How to choose cloud services
Decide which cloud services are right for you with this overview of selection criteria and best practices for cloud email services, enterprise applications, office productivity apps, and more.
Decide which cloud services are right for you with this overview of selection criteria and best practices for cloud email services, enterprise applications, office productivity apps, and more.
Cloud computing in three minutes
This animated video primer defines cloud computing and discusses the three basic cloud service types: infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and cloud app dev platforms.
This animated video primer defines cloud computing and discusses the three basic cloud service types: infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and cloud app dev platforms.
Understanding software as a service
Today's most successful cloud computing services deliver applications through the browser. This brief animated video explains fundamental software-as-a-service concepts, including multitenancy.
Today's most successful cloud computing services deliver applications through the browser. This brief animated video explains fundamental software-as-a-service concepts, including multitenancy.
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Developing cloud applications
Statelessness, server failure, new databases, and fast-changing environments will challenge developers, but the rewards of building on a provider's platform can be substantial.
Statelessness, server failure, new databases, and fast-changing environments will challenge developers, but the rewards of building on a provider's platform can be substantial.
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Storage in the cloud
According to IDC, storage requirements grow from 50 to 100 percent annually at most global 2000 enterprises. To keep up, enterprises are turning to storage services in the cloud.
According to IDC, storage requirements grow from 50 to 100 percent annually at most global 2000 enterprises. To keep up, enterprises are turning to storage services in the cloud.
Cloud computing in three minutes
This animated video primer defines cloud computing and discusses the three basic cloud service types: infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and cloud app dev platforms.
This animated video primer defines cloud computing and discusses the three basic cloud service types: infrastructure as a service, software as a service, and cloud app dev platforms.
Cloud Security Deep Dive
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Cloud computing is a new paradigm that challenges traditional security dogma. Old assumptions are gone forever and the ones that replace them will make the security manager's job harder than ever. In this Deep Dive, renowned security expert and InfoWorld contributing editor Roger Grimes explains how the era of the cloud is changing the threat model -- and what you should do to respond.
Use server virtualization now
Dramatic cost and agility benefits make server virtualization an essential part of any data center. Here's how to plan, deploy, and maintain a sound virtual infrastructure.
Dramatic cost and agility benefits make server virtualization an essential part of any data center. Here's how to plan, deploy, and maintain a sound virtual infrastructure.
Preparing your network for virtualization
Server virtualization demands a new set of requirements for core networks and the hosts connected to them. Here’s how to prepare your infrastructure for the virtual world.
Server virtualization demands a new set of requirements for core networks and the hosts connected to them. Here’s how to prepare your infrastructure for the virtual world.


