Java cloud platforms

Cloud computing applies the resources of many computers in a network cluster to a single problem at the same time. Once confined to scientific or technical problems that require a great number of computer processing cycles or access to large amounts of data, cloud platforms are now being leveraged to offer enterprise developers more scalable server resources.

July 11, 2018 11 Jul'18
Financial firms, vendors push self-service software delivery

Self-service DevOps automation appeals to enterprises that must push out new code as they adapt to changing requirements.
March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18
Simplified automated cloud deployment with Bitnami's Stacksmith

Looking to do automated cloud deployment, or even help with security updates to your apps running in Docker containers? Bitnami's recently released Stacksmith promises to do just that.
November 06, 2017 06 Nov'17
From monoliths to cloud native composition with Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller

In our series on cloud native computing, TheServerSide spoke with a number of experts in the field, including a number of members of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The following is the ...
June 22, 2016 22 Jun'16
New Docker tools to revolutionize the desktop OS

Software containers are a powerful technology, but, finally, Docker tools for Windows and Mac will bring usability to the masses.

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How to deploy Docker Hub-hosted microservices in AWS ECS

In this AWS ECS tutorial, we take a Spring Boot app contained in a Docker Hub-hosted image and deploy the associated microservices in AWS using Elastic Container Service. Continue Reading
How to embed Tomcat and Java web apps in an executable JAR

There's nothing magical about packaging Java web apps in an executable JAR file. This tutorials shows you how to embed Tomcat and run your Java web apps from the command line. Continue Reading
Use the Jenkins OAuth plug-in to securely pull from GitHub

The easiest way to securely push code to your remote GitHub repository from your continuous integration server is to use the Jenkins OAuth plug-in. This tutorial shows you how. Continue Reading

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IBM Watson Content Hub has problems before you even start

IBM's Watson might make waves on certain TV game shows, but it can't even get some simple basic forms correct, which could sour potential developers before they even start. Continue Reading
Red Hat's Operator Framework set to overhaul Kubernetes clusters

Operator Framework is designed to ease deployment and management of apps on top of Kubernetes clusters. We break it down with former CoreOS CEO Alex Polvi. Continue Reading
Chef's InSpec 2.0 brings compliance automation to the cloud

Enterprises have been quick to adopt automation tools for development and deployment but only recently have organizations started adopting security and compliance automation tools. Continue Reading

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Help your developers create a better IT security model

Developers need to be comfortable with their tools to create a strong security model in an organization. Don't overlook these areas or credentials can end up in the wrong hands. Continue Reading
Amazon S3 outage a Fukushima moment for cloud computing

The Amazon S3 outage has turned into the Fukushima moment of cloud computing, as users re-evaluate the cloud's long-term viability. Continue Reading
Using BackOps to improve software development processes

Learn how BackOps understands different personality types and can improve the software development lifecycle and scale the enterprise. Continue Reading

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How to mitigate containerized microservices risks

How can you simplify the process of containerizing microservices and moving to the cloud? Testing and validation is the key. Continue Reading
Overprovisioning: A costly cloud computing mistake

Expert Pete Adams explains how overprovisioning is one of two mistakes IT pros make when running an infrastructure in the cloud. Continue Reading