Overview
This book describes the landscape of cloud computing from first principles, leading the reader step-by-step through the process of building and configuring a cloud environment. The book not only considers the technologies for designing and creating cloud computing platforms, but also the business models and frameworks in real-world implementation of cloud platforms. Emphasis is placed on “learning by doing,” and readers are encouraged to experiment with a range of different tools and approaches. Topics and features: includes review questions, hands-on exercises, study activities and discussion topics throughout the text; demonstrates the approaches used to build cloud computing infrastructures; reviews the social, economic, and political aspects of the on-going growth in cloud computing use; discusses legal and security concerns in cloud computing; examines techniques for the appraisal of financial investment into cloud computing; identifies areas for further research within this rapidly-moving field.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Hill ,
Laurie Hirsch ,
Peter Lake ,
Siavash Moshiri
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Imprint: Springer London Ltd
Edition: 2013 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 5.738kg
ISBN: 9781447146025
ISBN 10: 1447146026
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 20 November 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the reviews: “Hill (Univ. of Derby, UK) and fellow UK academics provide a comprehensive overview of cloud computing. After reading their book, audiences will be well informed about topics … and the kinds of applications that are well suited for cloud computing. … As this is a book about the technology, it is best suited for business managers and others considering cloud computing for its strategic aspects. … Summing Up: Recommended. Business and computer science collections serving upper-division undergraduates and above; general readers.” (F. H. Wild III, Choice, Vol. 50 (11), July, 2013)
From the reviews: Hill (Univ. of Derby, UK) and fellow UK academics provide a comprehensive overview of cloud computing. After reading their book, audiences will be well informed about topics ... and the kinds of applications that are well suited for cloud computing. ... As this is a book about the technology, it is best suited for business managers and others considering cloud computing for its strategic aspects. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Business and computer science collections serving upper-division undergraduates and above; general readers. (F. H. Wild III, Choice, Vol. 50 (11), July, 2013)
