Cloud Computing Show #17

Guest: John Engates, Chief Technology Officer, Rackspace

Here is The Cloud Computing Show #17 (mp3)

Host: Gary Orenstein, The Cloud Computing Show

INDUSTRY NEWS
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> VMworld
-is virtualization a pre-requisite to the cloud?

> Microsoft Website Spark
http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark/
-will it change development habits?

> Dell/Perot
-is there a cloud angle?

> amazon virtual private clouds
-making the cloud more "enterprise friendly"?

> Eucalyptus private clouds - Enterprise Addition
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2845654.htm
-more "enterprise" appeal

> White House Eyes Cloud Computing With Apps.gov
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2352895,00.asp
-should the government be providing their own cloud?


GUEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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with John Engates, Chief Technology Officer, Rackspace

CLOUD TIPS
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Gary: Vimeo - great for controlled video serving
John: http://www.cloudkick.com - cloud server management

WRAP UP
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For more from Rackspace:
http://www.rackspacecloud.com and http://www.rackspace.com

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