Java cloud platforms

Video - Although cloud tools are often hyped, some cloud tools that can have a quantifiable effect in reducing enterprise software development costs.

Tip - Legacy applications may benefit from cloud deployment, but there are a host of concerns to look at, too, when considering redeploying older applications.

Video Tip - Node.js is an often debated new programming language. In this video James Strachan gives his advice on whether or not to use Node.js for a given project.

Tip - Scaling up and scaling out are two ways for growing businesses to increase productivity, but doing so blindly may be more costly than it's worth.

Tip - The on-demand nature of cloud computing has put scalable Web applications within easy reach for businesses of all sizes.

Tip - Automating Web server load balancing tasks provides high scalability for enterprise applications.

Tip - Private cloud computing may provide enterprise organizations seeking the performance, scalability and cost efficiencies of a cloud architecture but have serious security concerns.

Tip - With virtualization, it is now possible to make more efficient use of physical resources and thereby space and power consumption, which lead to cost savings.

Tip - The decision to go down the PaaS path is not easy. Adopting a whole new way of operating IT is a big challenge because PaaS changes everything, for better or for worse.

Tip - The fastest way to skyrocket your skills to the cloud is to get some hands on experience with available P;atform as a Service (PaaS) tools.