The Best Blogs To Follow For Cloud Computing Insights

Defining cloud computing can be difficult. It’s an amalgamation of tools under a larger cloud umbrella. One could also point to silos, or lack thereof, in their definition. Cloud computing has grown into an all-encompassing term for discussing modern IT, development, security, networks, and more.

Due to its diverse definition, blogs and websites (like ours) have popped up to fill knowledge gaps for cloud computing professionals. Gaining perspectives on parallel areas allows for personal and professional growth. To help with this journey, we’ve compiled a collection of the premier blogs and websites we’re reading. Keeping track of the latest news, trends, and best practices will help you stay ahead of the competition.

Security Boulevard

Security Boulevard discusses security from a variety of perspectives. The site includes security news and best practices for cloud, DevOps, identity, incident response, and much more. They also host webinars and chats. Balancing speed demands and security can be a challenge. Whenever I’m looking for new insights into security, I stop by the Solutions Review security sites or Security Boulevard.

DevOps.com

DevOps.com quickly established itself as the prime resource for DevOps professionals at any level, or for people interested in exploring DevOps. The rules for their writers include vendor neutrality and original content.  When looking to find information regarding DevOps, this site should near the top of your list.

Here you can find news, instructional information, and an abundance of useful resources. They claim their site is the largest collection of original content related to DevOps on the web. They also host multiple webinars each month, which delve into various topics in the DevOps world.

Container Journal

Containers and DevOps pair so well. These two are not definitively intertwined, but containers offer key benefits that help DevOps practices. To perpetuate the bond between containers and DevOps, DevOps.com opened a sister site in 2015, Container Journal.

Container Journal’s goal is “to become an indispensable resource for education and information around container related computing, education and community building.” Container Journal prides itself on being purely original content. They write in-depth features, breaking news and blog posts related to container technologies.

The Enterprise Project

The Enterprise Project brings together best practices from top industry professionals. They provide useful tips on automation, collaboration, leadership, and much more. They call themselves “a community of CIOs discussing the future of business and IT.” The site is supported by Red Hat and features research and frequent articles.

InformationWeek

InformationWeek is a valued resource across various IT subjects. Their collection of resources help any IT team find the best strategies and tools for their specific organization. This publication features top journalists like John Edwards, who has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many other business and technology publications. InformationWeek is a voice that you can trust to deliver the most reliable news possible. They also cover IT leadership, security, cloud, data management, and infrastructure. Each subject is useful for your DevOps team.

InfoWorld

InfoWorld is a site within the IDG network. They focus on emerging enterprise technology and strive to be a resource for developers, architects, and business leaders. IDG covers news, information, trends, and advice that can be useful for any IT professional.