Grant Fritchey in Cloud Why even the best teams struggle with cloud migrations Cloud migrations fail not from incompetence, but from unknown unknowns. Discover the most common challenges teams face in 2026 —... 10 June 2026 7 min read 11
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Pat Wright in Cloud How to ensure success following a cloud migration Learn how to optimize performance, reduce costs, improve security, and ensure long-term success after moving from on-prem to the cloud.… 11 May 2026 5 min read 11
Pat Wright in Cloud How to ensure successful deployment of a cloud migration Practical cloud migration go-live tips: planning, team readiness, rollback strategy, testing, and post-migration checks for a smooth deployment.… 06 May 2026 3 min read 11
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Pat Wright in Databases How to utilize testing to ensure a successful cloud migration Learn how to ensure successful migrations by testing applications, tracking bandwidth, and fixing issues before going live.… 04 May 2026 3 min read 1
Pat Wright in Cloud Why over-communication is critical to the success of a cloud migration Cloud migration success depends on clear, consistent communication. Learn how dashboards, targeted updates, and regular check-ins keep teams aligned and... 30 April 2026 3 min read 21
Pat Wright in Databases What should you move first in a cloud migration? 5 key guidelines Learn how to choose which application to move first in a cloud migration with five practical guidelines covering risk, impact,... 24 April 2026 3 min read 2
Pat Wright in Cloud How to minimize downtime in a cloud migration Plan cloud migration with minimal downtime. Learn key cutover strategies, testing methods, and critical questions to avoid data loss and... 03 April 2026 3 min read 2
Pat Wright in Cloud How to migrate from on-prem to the cloud: uncovering legacy system ‘skeletons’ Learn how to identify hidden risks in legacy applications before moving to the cloud. Practical tips to avoid migration failures... 18 March 2026 3 min read 21
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Goodness Woke in AI Zero-Trust Architecture Best Practices for AI Cloud Deployments The connection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing has produced previously unattainable chances for creativity while simultaneously introducing complex security... 26 June 2025 20 min read
Goodness Woke in Data Security, Privacy & Compliance Zero-Trust Architecture for Cloud-Based AI Systems Cloud-based artificial intelligence’s growth has transformed how businesses analyze data and get insights, but it has also brought with it... 27 May 2025 25 min read 1
Ben Johnston in SQL Server A complete guide to Azure SQL Managed Instance server and database configuration options A tested reference of sp_configure, ALTER DATABASE, and tempdb options that aren't supported in Azure SQL Managed Instance -plus the... 13 May 2025 10 min read
Ben Johnston in Databases 5 key problems from a SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance migration (and how to avoid them) Planning an Azure SQL Managed Instance migration? Here are five surprises a real transactional SQL Server move uncovered - and... 31 March 2025 10 min read 2
Padmaja U.K in Cloud Beyond Single-Cloud: A Peek into Multi-Cloud The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and the question has progressed from whether to adopt cloud technology to how to... 25 February 2025 11 min read 4
Babul Bansal in Google Application Load Balancing In Google Cloud A load balancer is a tool used to distribute the traffic (client requests) to multiple servers on which the applications... 31 May 2024 18 min read
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