Cloud Digest # 3: Data Storage, Information Security, and WordPress

• Cloud Digest # 1

• Cloud Digest # 2

Cloud Services

• What is hosting : the author tells what is the difference between different hosting services and how to choose the right company;

• Organization of user support for cloud-based b2b service : 5 tips for improving the performance of those. support;

• We deal with "cloud" services : In simple words about models of service and deployment of services;

• Cloud as an alternative to traditional hosting : Pros and cons of cloud hosting compared to traditional;

• Introduction to cloud hosting : basic concepts, virtualization and virtual environment components.

Storage devices

• WD and the world's first 10 TB helium HDD : Review of the new Ultrastar He10 HDD;

• Eleven high-performance and high-capacity storage devices : A selection of gadgets from ZDNet;

• Why load performance is much more important than IOPS : Dependence of speed and high load performance;

• We understand the lines of HDD : In accordance with the intended use cases;

• Do-it-yourself NAS for your home : About the do-it-yourself NAS concept.

Wordpress

• How to install WordPress on Ubuntu 12.04 : A detailed guide;

• Five popular WordPress plugins : Which are better not to use on shared hosting;

• How to switch to HTTPS in WordPress : A necessary stage of work on your own site;

• A very quick WordPress blog : Caching, compressing and optimizing the server and client sides.

Cloud Security and Reliability

• Protection of the site from seasonal loads : What does the market offer to solve this problem;

• Security in the clouds : Key points when transferring personal data to the cloud;

• Colocation in theory and practice : Why these services have gained popularity in the market and how not to get into trouble;

• How to objectively measure the reliability of hosting : A list of steps that will help you to test the hosting;

• Security and reliability in the cloud : About problems and trust in the provider.