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This is the eBook version of the printed book. The Executive's Strategic Guide to Driving Maximum Business Value from Cloud Services Cloud services represent a fundamental shift in how individuals, enterprises, and governments conduct business, interact, and use technology. If used effectively, they can increase business agility and focus, simplify capacity planning, and strengthen cost control. Unsurprisingly, however, the cloud also presents risks. In this concise, executive level book, leading experts Archie Reed and Stephen G. Bennett share the insights and guidance decision-makers need to drive maximum value from cloud services--and avoid the pitfalls. The authors explain what cloud computing is, how it works, who provides cloud services, and how companies are using them. Next, they walk through the entire cloud lifecycle, offering expert guidance on planning, governance, compliance, security, operations, administration, management, and more. You'll learn how to: * Assess the opportunities, benefits, and risks of cloud services in your environment * Use the cloud to improve processes, accelerate system/product delivery, or create entirely new products and businesses * Approach the cloud strategically (and learn why you should) * Understand cloud infrastructure, operations, and standards from the decision-maker's point of view * Build on existing solution architecture, design practices, and SOA investments * Ensure appropriate control, monitoring, compliance, and security * Use IT process standardization to simplify cloud services management * Define a flexible roadmap that enables multiple projects to move forward in parallel, and can change as the marketplace evolves Cover illustration by RapidEye /iStockphoto.com

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Author:   Archie Reed ,  Stephen Bennett
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   0.018kg
ISBN:  

9780132599658

ISBN 10:   0132599651
Pages:   135
Publication Date:   03 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   CD-ROM
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Shift Happens! 1 Introduction The Cloud Services Market Cloud Services Benefits Benefits of Cloud Services Summary of Benefits What Is Cloud? The NIST Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing The NIST Service Models of Cloud Computing The NIST Deployment Models of Cloud Computing What Can Cloud Do for Me? Summary Endnotes 2 Evolution or Revolution? Cloud Capabilities Benefits Versus Risks Summary 3 Reflections on the Shift Endnotes Part II: The Cloud Service Alphabet Soup 4 Introduction to Cloud Services Cloud Usage Models Cloud Architecture: High Level Public Cloud Architectures Private and Hybrid Cloud Architectures Cloud Architecture in Depth Software as a Service Platform as a Service Infrastructure as a Service Cloud Architecture Conclusions Endnotes 5 State of the Industry Cloud Services Create New Markets and New Threats New Markets New Threats Standards Assurance in the Cloud Summary Endnotes 6 Reflections on Cloud Services Endnotes Part III: Life in the Cloud-Planning and Managing the Cloud 7 Introduction to Cloud Planning Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture and Design Service-Oriented Architecture Data and Application Interoperability Data in the Cloud Recovering Data from the Cloud Managing Workloads in the Cloud Governance and Management Security Summary Endnotes 8 Cloud Governance, Risk, and Compliance Risk Management Governance Compliance Cohesive GRC Cloud GRC Model Cloud Service Portfolio Governance Cloud Service Consumer/Producer Governance Cloud Asset Vitality Cloud Organization Governance GRC Is a Process, Not a Project! Summary Endnotes 9 Cloud Business Risk and Security Risks Associated with Cloud Services Where Do I Start? The Cloud Security Alliance Framing the Security Discussion Risk and Trust Data Use and Classification Audits, Logs, eDiscovery, and Digital Forensics Encryption International Issues Identity and Privacy Management Identity Management in the Cloud Infrastructure Security Physical Security Legal Issues Strategic Security Summary Endnotes 10 Cloud Operations, Administration, and Management Standardized Processes and Tools Operating Cloud Services Self-Service Cloud Service Management Model-Driven Management Policy Management Metering and Billing Cloud Service Provider Management Summary 11 Reflections on Life in the Cloud Part IV: GPS to the Cloud...Where to Now? 12 Creating a Successful Cloud Roadmap Crossing Your Chasms Risk Realization Chasm Wider Acceptance Chasm Best Practices Chasm Business Case Chasm Avoiding the Inevitable Chasm Planning Your Journey 13 Conclusion Big Data Big Architecture Communications, Networking, and the Interconnectedness of All Things Privacy The Rise of the Broker The Rise of Community Clouds Rapidly Changing Billing Models Silver Clouds, Dark Linings Endnotes

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Archie Reed is HP Chief Technologist for Cloud Security. He is a 20-year experienced manager and technologist, with a wide range of leadership, architecture, product, R&D and implementation experience gained in high profile environments. Archie has worked to deliver both commercial and internal business solutions, as well as managed both engineering and corporate development for multi-million user, multi-tenant service provider. Archie has been an involved in multiple standards efforts including OASIS to the Cloud Security Alliance. Archie is a regular speaker at executive events, conferences and analyst meetings on topics including Security, Privacy, Cloud Computing, Identity Management and Business Technology Optimization. Archie's previous books include The Definitive Guide to Identity Management (Realtime Publishers 2003), Migrating to Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000 (Realtime Publishers, 2001), and Implementing Directory Services McGraw Hill (2000), alongside many white-papers and magazine articles. Before becoming an IT professional Archie held prestigious roles as a croupier, a barman and a roustabout. Stephen G. Bennett is a Senior Enterprise Architect at Oracle, and previously with BEA where he was the Americas SOA Practice Lead within BEA's consulting division. Stephen is a 25-year experienced technologist focused on providing thought leadership, best practices, and architecture guidance around SOA and cloud computing. Stephen has spoken at several conferences and customer events. Stephen has co-chaired a number of working groups within the Open Group organization around SOA Governance and TOGAF/SOA. Stephen has delivered technology management and enterprise architecture consulting to many enterprise customers. Before becoming a consultant, Stephen was involved in delivering enterprise-wide mission critical systems within the investment banking industry. We look forward to your feedback: Twitter: @concisecloud Email: concisecloud@gmail.com Web: www.concisecloud.com/

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