Cloud Computing For DummiesThe easy way to understand and implement cloud computing technology written by a team of experts Cloud computing can be difficult to understand at first, but the cost-saving possibilities are great and many companies are getting on board. If you've been put in charge of implementing cloud computing, this straightforward, plain-English guide clears up the confusion and helps you get your plan in place. You'll learn how cloud computing enables you to run a more green IT infrastructure, and access technology-enabled services from the Internet ("in the cloud") without having to understand, manage, or invest in the technology infrastructure that supports them. You'll also find out what you need to consider when implementing a plan, how to handle security issues, and more.
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Contents
Introduction 1 | 3 |
Examining the Cloud Elements | 5 |
Grasping the Fundamentals | 7 |
Discovering the Value of the Cloud for Business | 17 |
Getting Inside the Cloud | 27 |
Developing Your Cloud Strategy | 39 |
Seeing the Advantages of the Highly Scaled Data Center | 49 |
Exploring the Technical Foundation for Scaling | 59 |
Understanding Massively Scaled Applications | 153 |
Setting Some Standards | 161 |
Managing the Cloud | 171 |
Governing the Cloud | 187 |
Virtualization and the Cloud | 197 |
Managing Desktops and Devices in the Cloud | 209 |
Service Oriented Architecture and the Cloud | 221 |
Managing the Cloud Environment | 231 |
Keeping the Bottom Line in Mind | 65 |
Checking the Clouds Workload Strategy | 67 |
Managing Data | 75 |
Discovering Private and Hybrid Clouds | 87 |
Examining the Cloud Elements | 105 |
Seeing Infrastructure as a Service | 107 |
GoGrid | 113 |
Exploring Platform as a Service | 119 |
Using Software as a Service | 137 |
Other editions - View all
Cloud Computing For Dummies Judith S. Hurwitz,Robin Bloor,Marcia Kaufman,Fern Halper Limited preview - 2009 |
CLOUD COMPUTING FOR DUMMIES Judith Hurwitz,Robin Bloor,Marcia Kaufman,Fern Halper No preview available - 2009 |
Cloud Computing For Dummies Judith S. Hurwitz,Robin Bloor,Marcia Kaufman,Fern Halper No preview available - 2009 |