How to Identify Gaps in Cloud Readiness
Assess infrastructure, applications, skills and security to spot cloud migration gaps and create a prioritised roadmap for a smoother, cost-effective move.
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Blog posts in the Cloud Optimization category
Top 7 Rate Limiting Algorithms Explained
Compare seven rate-limiting algorithms—token/leaky buckets, fixed and sliding windows, and GCRA—to weigh memory, accuracy and burst handling for APIs and distributed systems.
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Service Discovery and Load Balancing: How They Work Together
How service discovery and load balancing work together to keep microservices scalable, resilient and efficiently routed across dynamic environments.
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Cloud Cost Tools: Features Comparison Guide
Compare seven cloud cost platforms by features, Kubernetes support, anomaly detection, forecasting and pricing to choose the right tool for FinOps, DevOps or finance teams.
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Vertical Scaling in Cloud: Cost vs Performance Trade-offs
Clear breakdown of vertical scaling in the cloud: when it’s effective, how hardware limits and licensing inflate costs, and practical steps to optimise performance and spend.
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How to Identify Critical Workloads for Migration
A step-by-step guide to prioritise workloads for cloud migration: assess readiness, map dependencies, size resources and plan phased migration waves.
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Forecasting Cloud Costs with Predictive Analytics Models
Forecast cloud spend with trend, driver and hybrid predictive models to reduce variance, align budgets and trigger alerts for unexpected cost spikes.
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Ultimate Guide to Scaling Stateful Applications
Guide to scaling stateful apps on Kubernetes: sharding, replication, StatefulSets, persistent storage, monitoring and autoscaling best practices.
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Argo Rollouts: Traffic Shaping for Kubernetes Deployments
Run canary and blue‑green deployments with Argo Rollouts: percentage, header and mirror traffic shaping, metrics-driven automation and automated rollbacks.
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Real-Time Cloud Cost Dashboards: Features to Look For
Compare real‑time cloud cost dashboards — automated data ingestion, anomaly detection, customisable views, precise alerts and multi‑cloud support to reduce waste.
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5 Steps to Develop Cloud Cost Allocation Policies
Five practical steps to allocate cloud costs: assess funding, choose a model, standardise tags, engage stakeholders and automate reporting.
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Micro-Segmentation in Hybrid Cloud: Key Strategies
Host-based, network-based and cloud-native micro-segmentation tactics for hybrid clouds — reduce lateral movement, protect workloads and support a Zero Trust model.
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