When purchasing or designing software, there are two options from which to choose. Users and development teams can choose either open source or closed source. These names originate from the source code used to create…
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based software delivery framework allowing end users to access software applications via web browsers, mobile apps, or APIs. The software is hosted remotely, and the service provider maintains and updates it…
Much like in nature, independent elements of cloud technology come together to form an overarching cloud ecosystem. Each component of the ecosystem is interconnected in some way, and they all rely on each other to…
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Discover the essential steps you need to take to ensure your next server migration is a success! As your websites and applications grow, you’ll reach an inevitable crossroads where you’ll need to undertake a server…
When you have a mission-critical SaaS or enterprise application running in a VMware virtualized environment, and you need to move your hosting somewhere else, it might seem like a daunting task. But you’re not alone…
New application development doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Nearly every release relies on the ability of the code to communicate with other, often external systems. From network infrastructure to databases to other applications, no system…
The cloud has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to store and access data. It offers many benefits, including the ability to scale up or down as needed, the flexibility to access…
When a company outgrows its IT infrastructure, there can be negative consequences for both the company and its employees. Outgrowing your IT infrastructure can mean missed opportunities and decreased efficiency. Your employees can experience longer…
The Events Calendar’s Product Owner on her first job, creative problem-solving, and the joy of other people’s cats on video calls. “I appreciate how dynamic my role is, and how it’s not really about being…
What is Vertical SaaS? Vertical SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is a cloud computing solution that focuses on a specific industry or niche as a targeted vertical (e.g., the retail, automotive, or insurance industry). With the popular trend…
VMware vCenter High Availability (HA) Admission Control is a feature in VMware vSphere that ensures that there are enough resources available in a cluster to power on all of the protected virtual machines in the…
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In the simplest terms, managed hosting is a service model wherein a business leases server hardware from a third-party provider rather than purchasing and maintaining its own infrastructure. Most web hosts offer multiple levels of…
When you run an online business, it’s absolutely essential that you keep your data and your clients’ data safe and available. It doesn’t matter if you sell Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or run an eCommerce shop. Data…
An InterWorx software engineer on being unafraid to ask questions, her favorite parts of programming, and making space for creativity. “I try to be as present as possible during work. I try to let my…
Complex hosting environments are growing in adoption across the world. Why? Because every business is unique, and the infrastructure needs of a business do not always fit neatly into a pre-configured or standard dedicated server…
If you’ve been in or around the web hosting business at all in the past few years, you have heard of the cloud or cloud servers. You also may have heard of virtual servers, virtual…