What does a cloud computing expert need to know? In part one of the cloud interview guide we covered some basic unix & Linux systems administration skills, and cloud computing and infrastructure concepts. Those are key starti

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One of the great things about the Internet is how it has made it easier to put great ideas into practice. Whether the ideas are about improving people’s lives or a new way to sell and old-fashioned product, there’s nothing like a

If you’re using MySQL checkout 5 ways to boost MySQL scalability. Object Relational Mappers ORMs are popular among developers but not among performance experts.  Why is that?  Primarily these two engineers experience a web a

Deploying new code that includes changes to your database schema doesn’t have to be a process fraught with stress and burned fingers. Follow these five tips and enjoy a good nights sleep. 1. Deploy with Roll Forward & Ro

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When migrating to the cloud consider security and resource variability, the cultural shift for operations and the new cost model.

1. This page or area of the website is very slow, why? There are a lot of components that make up modern internet websites, and a lot of places to get stuck in the mud.  Website performance starts with the browser, what caching it

One very strong case for cloud computing is that it can satisfy applications with seasonal traffic patterns.  One way to test the advantages of the cloud is through a hybrid approach. Cloud infrastructure can be built completely t

Does anyone remember 15 years ago when the dot-com boom was just starting?  A lot of companies were running on Sun.  Sun was the best hardware you could buy for the price.  It was reliable and a lot of engineers had experience wit