Many individuals and enterprises will soon be computing in the clouds. Cloud computing offers on-demand, utility-like availability of computing resources at a low cost. A critical understanding of cloud computing is essential to leverage the opportunities and benefits that this new computing paradigm offers. This book provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing concepts, technologies, businesses models, strategies, and applications. It also examines potential risks and challenges of cloud computing. Written by international experts, the text addresses different aspects of cloud computing, including resource issues, security, and cost-effective scalable applications.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Information technology, computer science, computer information systems, and management information systems professionals.
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100 s/w Abbildungen
100 Illustrations, black and white
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-1998-2 (9781439819982)
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San Murugesan is a professor in the Faculty of Management at Multimedia University in Selangor, Malaysia.
Cloud Computing and Computing Evolution. Classification of Clouds. Myths and Realities of Clouds. Cloud Platforms and Offerings: A Comparative Evaluation. Computing on the Clouds: Issues and Concerns. Securing the Clouds. Clouds Standards and Interoperability. Resource Management in Clouds. Improving Reliability and Availability of Applications on the Cloud. Cloud Business Models. Roadmap for Embracing Clouds. Models of Enterprise Adoption of Clouds. Developing and Deploying Services on the Cloud. Economics of Cloud: ROI on Cloud Applications. Gaining Tax Incentives: Cloud Location and Use. Managing Risks in Cloud Computing. Service Level Agreements for Clouds. Complying with Regulatory Requirements. Green Clouds: Keys to Improving Environmental Sustainability. Corporate Application of Cloud Computing. Personal Applications of Clod Computing. Applications of Cloud Computing in Government. Case Studies.
