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Art of Distributed System Architecture Design
Art of Distributed System Architecture Design
May 10, 2015 · Cloud Computing

Designing Scalable and Highly Available Systems on Azure: Patterns, Anti‑Patterns, and Practical Guidance

This article examines key considerations for building highly scalable and available systems on Azure, outlining four architectural dimensions—scalability, availability, manageability, and feasibility—while discussing patterns, anti‑patterns, measurable resources, queue‑based load balancing, authentication services, and common pitfalls such as configuration errors and SQL injection.

AvailabilityAzureCloud Computing
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Designing Scalable and Highly Available Systems on Azure: Patterns, Anti‑Patterns, and Practical Guidance
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Apr 20, 2015 · Backend Development

50 Proven Principles for Building Highly Scalable Websites

This article distills the key takeaways from the book “50 Principles of High‑Scalability Websites,” presenting concise guidelines on avoiding over‑design, planning capacity, simplifying architecture, optimizing DNS and assets, leveraging horizontal scaling, proper database usage, caching, fault isolation, asynchronous messaging, and continuous learning to build robust, easily extensible web systems.

CachingCloud ComputingDatabase Design
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50 Proven Principles for Building Highly Scalable Websites
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Apr 17, 2015 · Cloud Computing

Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Through a Pizza Analogy

This article uses a pizza‑eating metaphor to demystify cloud computing’s three service models—Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service, Platform‑as‑a‑Service, and Software‑as‑a‑Service—explaining each layer, real‑world providers, and how they compare to on‑premises deployment, while walking through four pizza‑acquisition scenarios—home cooking, buying a ready‑made pizza, ordering delivery, and dining out—to illustrate the concepts.

Cloud ComputingIaaSPaaS
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Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Through a Pizza Analogy
Art of Distributed System Architecture Design
Art of Distributed System Architecture Design
Apr 7, 2015 · Fundamentals

Review of SDN Definition, Applications, Challenges, and Recommendations

The article reviews various definitions of Software‑Defined Networking, examines its primary use in network virtualization, discusses additional application areas, outlines obstacles to adoption, critiques OpenFlow limitations, and offers practical recommendations for successful SDN deployment.

Cloud ComputingNetwork VirtualizationOpenFlow
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Review of SDN Definition, Applications, Challenges, and Recommendations
Suning Technology
Suning Technology
Feb 15, 2015 · Cloud Computing

How Suning IT Scaled Cloud and Big Data Platforms for Massive Sales Events

In 2014 Suning’s IT division built a robust, cloud‑native architecture and big‑data platform that enabled flexible scaling, real‑time analytics, secure CDN delivery, and comprehensive monitoring, supporting high‑traffic promotional events and laying the groundwork for future O2O and financial services expansion.

Big DataCloud ComputingIT Operations
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How Suning IT Scaled Cloud and Big Data Platforms for Massive Sales Events
Qunar Tech Salon
Qunar Tech Salon
Feb 1, 2015 · Cloud Computing

Key Considerations and Best Practices for Running Azure Virtual Machines and Services

This guide outlines essential Azure cloud considerations—including cost monitoring, VM storage types, load‑balancing strategies, SSD advantages, IP address differences, reserved IP billing, SLA guarantees, storage cost factors, diagnostics, and overall best practices—to help avoid common pitfalls when moving projects from local environments to the cloud.

AzureCloud Computingstorage
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Key Considerations and Best Practices for Running Azure Virtual Machines and Services
Qunar Tech Salon
Qunar Tech Salon
Dec 26, 2014 · Cloud Computing

Overview of OpenStack Swift: Architecture, Consistency Model, and Components

This article provides a comprehensive overview of OpenStack Swift, covering its background, consistent hashing, quorum-based consistency model, ring data structure, hierarchical data model, system architecture, component responsibilities, and RESTful API usage for scalable object storage.

Cloud ComputingObject StorageOpenStack
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Overview of OpenStack Swift: Architecture, Consistency Model, and Components
MaGe Linux Operations
MaGe Linux Operations
Aug 13, 2014 · Cloud Computing

Debunking Common IaaS Myths: What Real Cloud Computing Looks Like

This article demystifies cloud computing by defining IaaS, exposing four prevalent misconceptions about its nature, technical depth, security, and target users, and presenting four forward‑looking predictions on market growth, enterprise adoption, software‑defined technologies, and industry impact.

Cloud ComputingIaaSenterprise adoption
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Debunking Common IaaS Myths: What Real Cloud Computing Looks Like
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
Jun 11, 2014 · Cloud Computing

Google's Vision for Unified Cloud Computing Using Docker

Google is developing Docker‑based containers to let software run unchanged across any cloud platform, aiming to eliminate current fragmentation, simplify development, and treat the entire Internet as a single computer, though compatibility hurdles and developer adoption still pose significant challenges.

Cloud ComputingContainerizationDocker
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Google's Vision for Unified Cloud Computing Using Docker
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
May 19, 2014 · Cloud Computing

Redefining Multi-Tenancy in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Redefining multi‑tenancy for the hybrid cloud era, the article explains how enterprises can combine private, public, and carrier clouds using Microsoft’s Cloud OS vision and Windows Azure Pack to deliver flexible, self‑service tenant management, unified billing, and consistent user experiences across diverse infrastructures.

Cloud ComputingCloud ManagementWindows Azure Pack
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Redefining Multi-Tenancy in the Hybrid Cloud Era
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
May 14, 2014 · Big Data

FOSS Skills and In-Demand IT Technologies for Career Success

The article warns that mastering Free Open Source Software—from cloud and big‑data tools like OpenStack, Hadoop and NoSQL to web technologies such as Drupal, PHP, HTML5 and jQuery, mobile app development, popular programming languages, and security certifications—will become essential for IT job seekers, prompting universities to embed FOSS curricula.

Cloud ComputingFOSSHadoop
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FOSS Skills and In-Demand IT Technologies for Career Success
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
May 9, 2014 · Artificial Intelligence

Connecting People and Services Through Visual Recognition: Insights from Baidu's Tech Salon

At Baidu’s Xierqi Night Talk, senior developers learned how the company’s new “Light Tap” visual‑recognition platform and open cloud services aim to link people with everyday services through camera‑based interactions, positioning image recognition as the leading O2O connection method over QR codes, NFC, and voice.

Artificial IntelligenceBaidu technologyCloud Computing
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Connecting People and Services Through Visual Recognition: Insights from Baidu's Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
Mar 10, 2014 · Cloud Computing

Building a Scalable App Engine Platform: Architecture, Open‑Source Tools & Best Practices

This article provides a comprehensive overview of App Engine as a PaaS solution, analyzes leading platforms such as CloudFoundry and SAE, outlines architectural requirements, and presents practical implementation guidance using open‑source tools like Nginx, Scribe, and Storm for elastic, scalable cloud services.

App EngineCloud ComputingOpen Source
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Building a Scalable App Engine Platform: Architecture, Open‑Source Tools & Best Practices