Foundations of Cloud Computing

Author:   Robert Shimonski (Director, IT Infrastructure and Management at Northwell Health System, Plainview, NY, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
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9780443214790


Pages:   250
Publication Date:   01 February 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Foundations of Cloud Computing


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Foundations of Cloud Computing provides readers with a guidebook to navigating the field of Cloud Computing, including the guiding principles, key concepts, history, terminology, state-of-the-art in research, and a roadmap to where the field intersects and interacts with related fields of research and development. In this age of total connectivity, researchers need to be able to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across multiple disciplines. This book helps researchers from all fields understand what Cloud Computing is, how it works, and how to speak the language of collaboration with developers and researchers who specialize in the field. With a complete and in-depth foundation in the key concepts of the field, and a roadmap to where and how Cloud Computing intersects across the domains of scientific research and application development, this book gives readers everything they need to navigate and apply this important, ubiquitous technology.

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Author:   Robert Shimonski (Director, IT Infrastructure and Management at Northwell Health System, Plainview, NY, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443214790


ISBN 10:   0443214794
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   01 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Overview 2. History of the Field 3. State of the Art 4. Principles and Key Concepts 5. Underpinnings: Mathematical Formulas, Methods, Algorithms, Protocols 6. Applications and Case Studies 7. Interdisciplinary Fields: Including Road Map 8. Glossary: Speaking the Language 9. Frontiers of Research: Highlights and Top Papers 10. What’s Next: Challenges and Future Directions

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Robert Shimonski is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. In his role at Northwell Health, Rob is a decision maker and strategy planner for information systems operations and technology services. In his current role, Rob is responsible for bringing operational support into the future with the help of new technologies such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence. He is a best-selling author and editor with over 15 years’ experience developing, producing, and distributing print media in the form of books, magazines, and periodicals. Rob’s professional experience includes work for CompTIA, Entrepreneur Magazine, Microsoft, McGraw-Hill Education, Cisco, the US National Security Agency, and Digidesign. Rob has a diverse background in the publishing, including roles such as author, co-author, technical editor, copy editor, and developmental editor. Since print media shifted to the digital domain, Rob has focused the past decade on developing the needed skills to produce professional audio and video media. His research interests are focused on innovation and developing new solutions to create efficiency and bringing forth better outcomes through technology solutions. Rob has a master’s degree in IT Management and a master’s degree in Industrial Psychology. He is author of Cyber Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Defense, Introduction to Microsoft Certification and Study Skills, and MCSA Windows Server 2003 Upgrade to Server 2008 Technology Specialist Exam Prep from Syngress/Elsevier.

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