A guide to setting up a remote IPython Notebook server on Amazon EC2 for data science and analytics.
A developer's summary of the OpenStack Icehouse Design Summit, focusing on Ceilometer project discussions, new features, and the upcoming roadmap.
A developer's analysis of OpenStack's architecture, contribution process, and code quality after joining the project.
Microsoft announces autoscaling for Windows Azure Cloud Services and Standard Web Sites, allowing automatic instance management based on metrics like CPU or queue length.
A guide to free trials, APIs, and SDKs for learning cloud development on major platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
A Heroku engineer shares his personal perspective on how the platform has operated and evolved since its acquisition by Salesforce two years prior.
A guide to installing and using R on Amazon EC2 instances to overcome in-memory limitations for big data analysis.
Introducing Climate, a new OpenStack project for capacity leasing and resource reservations, aimed at HPC and service providers.
OpenStack's Heat and Ceilometer projects graduate from incubation to integrated status for the Havana release.
Announcing the free, global Windows Azure Bootcamp on April 27, 2013, offering hands-on development training in over 50 locations.
Announcement of the DevNexus 2013 developer conference schedule, featuring 8 tracks and 71 sessions on web, mobile, Java, cloud, and more.
Explains how to send emails from Windows Azure applications using SendGrid and asynchronous queues for scalability.
Introducing Ceilometer, the OpenStack project for metering and collecting usage data from cloud platform components for billing and analytics.
A hands-on guide to installing and configuring the Windows Azure Services for Windows Server technical preview in a private datacenter environment.
Author celebrates receiving the Microsoft MVP award for the fourth year, specifically for contributions to the Windows Azure technical community.
Discusses the maturity of cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, urging businesses to adopt Tier 1 public clouds for true cloud benefits.
Analysis of Windows Azure's new web hosting features, highlighting improved deployment but noting limitations in control and configuration for developers.
A summary of the AZUG Windows Azure Saturday hackathon event, including the format, registration system, and innovative applications developed by participants.
Discusses how cloud platforms like Windows Azure are democratizing IT, enabling rapid, scalable application development for startups and large organizations alike.
Explains the benefits and technical reasons for using the Windows Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) to improve web application performance.
