Cloud Digest # 3: Data Storage, Security and WordPress

• Cloud Digest # 1

• Cloud Digest # 2

Cloud Services

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

• Organization of support for users of cloud b2b-service : 5 tips to improve the work of those. support;

• We understand the "cloud" services : Simple words about the 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 components of the virtual environment.

Storage devices

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

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

• Why load indicators are much more important than IOPS : Dependence of speed and high load indicators;

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

• Do-it-yourself home NAS : On a do-it-yourself NAS concept.

Wordpress

• How to install WordPress on Ubuntu 12.04 : Detailed guide;

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

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

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

Cloud safety and reliability

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

• Cloud Security : 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 be trapped;

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

• Safety and reliability in the cloud : On the problems and trust to the provider.