Cloud Computing Bible

A thorough, down–to–earth look at cloud computing
The chance to lower IT costs makes cloud computing a hot topic, and it′s getting hotter all the time. If you want a terra firma take on everything you should know about the cloud, this book is it. Starting with a clear definition of what cloud computing is, why it is, and its pros and cons, Cloud Computing Bible is a wide–ranging and complete reference. You′ll get thoroughly up to speed on cloud platforms, infrastructure, services and applications, security, and much more.
Learn what cloud computing is and what it is not
Assess the value of cloud computing, including licensing models, ROI, and more
Understand abstraction, partitioning, virtualization, capacity planning, and various programming solutions
See how to use Google®, Amazon®, and Microsoft® Web services effectively
Explore cloud communication methods — IM, Twitter®, Google Buzz, Facebook®, and others
Discover how cloud services are changing mobile phones — and vice versa
Explore the cloud with this complete guide
Understand all platforms and technologies
Use Google, Amazon, or Microsoft Web services

Spis treści:
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I. Examining the Value Proposition.
Chapter 1. Defining Cloud Computing.
Chapter 2. Assessing the Value Proposition.
Chapter 3. Understanding Cloud Architecture.
Chapter 4. Understanding Services and Applications by Type.
Part II. Using Platforms.
Chapter 5. Understanding Abstraction and Virtualization.
Chapter 6. Capacity Planning.
Chapter 7. Exploring Platform as a Service.
Chapter 8. Using Google Web Services.
Chapter 9. Using Amazon Web Services.
Chapter 10. Using Microsoft Cloud Services.
Part III. Exploring Cloud Infrastructures.
Chapter 11. Managing the Cloud.
Chapter 12. Understanding Cloud Security.
Part IV. Understanding Services and Applications.
Chapter 13. Understanding Service Oriented Architecture.
Chapter 14. Moving Applications to the Cloud.
Chapter 15. Working with Cloud–Based Storage.
Chapter 16. Working with Productivity Software.
Chapter 17. Using Webmail Services.
Chapter 18. Communicating with the Cloud.
Chapter 19. Using Media and Streaming.
Part V. Using the Mobile Cloud.
Chapter 20. Working with Mobile Devices.
Chapter 21. Working with Mobile Web Services.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Barrie Sosinsky is a veteran computer book writer specializing in network systems, databases, design, development, and testing. Among his 35 technical books have been Wiley′s Networking Bible and many others on operating systems, Web topics, storage, and application software. He has written nearly 500 articles for computer magazines and Web sites.

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A thorough, down–to–earth look at cloud computing
The chance to lower IT costs makes cloud computing a hot topic, and it′s getting hotter all the time. If you want a terra firma take on everything you should know about the cloud, this book is it. Starting with a clear definition of what cloud computing is, why it is, and its pros and cons, Cloud Computing Bible is a wide–ranging and complete reference. You′ll get thoroughly up to speed on cloud platforms, infrastructure, services and applications, security, and much more.
Learn what cloud computing is and what it is not
Assess the value of cloud computing, including licensing models, ROI, and more
Understand abstraction, partitioning, virtualization, capacity planning, and various programming solutions
See how to use Google®, Amazon®, and Microsoft® Web services effectively
Explore cloud communic ation methods — IM, Twitter®, Google Buzz, Facebook®, and others
Discover how cloud services are changing mobile phones — and vice versa
Explore the cloud with this complete guide
Understand all platforms and technologies
Use Google, Amazon, or Microsoft Web services