5 steps for a successful large-scale cloud migration to AWS

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Data Center Trends November 30, 2016 5 steps for a successful large-scale cloud migration to AWS At the 2016 AWS re:Invent conference, a leader from Amazon Web Services discussed how executives can understand their readiness for a major move to the cloud. Resource of the day A quick guide to SSL/TLS certificates Whether you are an individual or a company, you should approach online security in the same way that you would approach physical security for your home or business. Not only does it make you feel safer but it also protects people who visit your home, place of business, or website. Additional TechRepublic resources ​Is the cloud really just someone else's computer? How Harvard University secures its cloud network with Amazon Why Apple open sourcing Mac OS X isn't terribly exciting How to fix storage quota registry entry tattooing in Windows 5 architectural principles for building big data systems on AWS How to use snapshots in VirtualBox Survey: Harnessing IoT in the enterprise We want to know how Internet of Things (IoT) is being used to collect data, what benefits connected devices can bring, and how security factors in. If your company uses IoT-connected devices, please share your experiences on the topic. Take the survey, which will take about five minutes to complete, and you may be entered to win $100. (Please read the complete rules for this giveaway.) Featured multimedia Gallery: The most nightmarish server rooms out there Today's recommended downloads Symantec: Using Always-on SSL/TLS to Maximize Web Security and Enhance the End-user Experience (Symantec) Flash To The Future (Hitachi Data Systems) How Network Automation Helps Make IT Agile (SolarWinds) IT and Business Professionals Say Website Attacks are Persistent and Varied (Symantec) A quick guide to SSL/TLS certificates (Symantec) A special feature from ZDNet and TechRepublic How to automate the enterprise One of today's biggest opportunities for IT to make an impact is by automating business processes, manufacturing, repetitive tasks, and more. We delve into examples and best practices. Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.

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Next Big Thing November 30, 2016 Columbus, Ohio: What's next for the DoT Smart City Challenge winner Finding the funding for smart city technology is often only the first step in the lengthy process of becoming a connected city. Resource of the day Symantec: Using Always-on SSL/TLS to Maximize Web Security and Enhance the End-user Experience As great as the Internet is for adding depths to business applications and enriching relationships through social media, a trade-off exists between IP and PII. Encryption is increasingly being adopted as Web properties look to improve security. Additional TechRepublic resources US Senate subcommittee meets on 'The Dawn of AI' today; livestream available ​Is the cloud really just someone else's computer? Photos: 2016 holiday gift guide for techies The next big job in tech: Robot programmer SnipBack: The best audio recording Android app you've never heard of Video: The top 5 home IoT essentials Survey: Is your company moving the data center to the cloud? We'd like to hear why your company has (or hasn't) made the switch to IaaS, what systems your company is moving to the cloud, and how IT staff and data centers are affected by the change. This survey takes less than 10 minutes, and you can enter your email address to receive a free copy of the resulting research report. Featured multimedia Video: Pioneering computer ENIAC brought back to life after 70 years TechRepublic's Nick Heath talks to two computer scientists who helped create a working version of ENIAC, one of the first computers in the world. Today's recommended downloads IT and Business Professionals Say Website Attacks are Persistent and Varied (Symantec) Flash To The Future (Hitachi Data Systems) How Network Automation Helps Make IT Agile (SolarWinds) A quick guide to SSL/TLS certificates (Symantec) Symantec: Using Always-on SSL/TLS to Maximize Web Security and Enhance the End-user Experience (Symantec) A special feature from ZDNet and TechRepublic How to automate the enterprise One of today's biggest opportunities for IT to make an impact is by automating business processes, manufacturing, repetitive tasks, and more. We delve into examples and best practices. Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.