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Utilizing the Cloud Effectively for Optimal ERP Performance

An ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) is a set of packages or a specialized business management software that attempts to integrate all departments and functions within the company in a single, centralized system. The purpose is to optimize decision-making capabilities for business processes and strategies.

One of the biggest decisions that organizations need to make is whether to host their ERP on the cloud or rely on self-hosting. Before they can make that decision, there are a few things to consider. Read the following overview of ERP for a better understanding of ERP and self-hosting.

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Google Cloud Changes in the Wake of Enterprise-Level Computing Transformation

It wouldn’t be wrong to state that the cloud computing arena has evolved beyond human contemplation over the past decade with companies usually at loggerheads when it comes to putting forth the first piece of technological innovation. Be it making development tools available for the users or increasing the efficacy of cognitive functions and machine learning principles, PaaS or Platform-as-a-Service has taken center-stage in this cloud-driven market. That said, at present, the competition has settled between Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and AWS, in regard to Enterprise-level cloud computing and other relatable strategies pertaining to digital transformation.

While AWS keeps leading the market with pioneered innovations, Microsoft has caught up courtesy of its pivotal role in the development of enterprise computing and IaaS offerings with the 365 Suite helping clients manage workloads with ease. IBM has also made a name for itself with a rich vein of security services, leaving Google anxious for necessary changes.

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The Gorilla Guide to Kubernetes in the Enterprise, Chapter 3: Deploying Kubernetes

This is an excerpt from The Gorilla Guide to Kubernetes in the Enterprise, written by Joep Piscaer.
 You can download the full guide here.

Deploying Kubernetes from Scratch

Deploying a Kubernetes cluster from scratch can be a daunting task. It requires knowledge of its core concepts, the ability to make architecture choices, and expertise on the deployment tools and knowledge of the underlying infrastructure, be it on-premises or in the cloud.

Selecting and configuring the right infrastructure is the first challenge. Both on-premises and public cloud infrastructure have their own difficulties, and it's important to take the Kubernetes architecture into account. You can choose to not run any pods on master nodes, which changes the requirements for those machines. Dedicated master nodes have smaller minimum hardware requirements.

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Five Signs Winter Is Coming For Enterprise Cloud (And How To Prepare)

In HBO's hit series Game of Thrones, the mythical seven kingdoms are preparing for winter brought on by a force of zombie-like creatures called "White Walkers." The phrase "Winter is coming" is repeated throughout the course of the series, foreshadowing perils that lie ahead.

With the changing seasons upon us, let's consider what challenges are in store for enterprise cloud, and how to best prepare for the winter that is coming for software delivery and operations.