Cloud Computing For Dummies (eBook)

Robin Bloor, Fern Halper, Judith S. Hurwitz, Marcia Kaufman (Autoren)

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2009 | 1. Auflage
336 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-0-470-59740-8 (ISBN)

Infos

The easy way to understand and implement cloud computing technology written by a team of experts Cloud computing can be difficult to understand at first, but the cost-saving possibilities are great and many companies are getting on board. If you've been put in charge of implementing cloud computing, this straightforward, plain-English guide clears up the confusion and helps you get your plan in place. You'll learn how cloud computing enables you to run a more green IT infrastructure, and access technology-enabled services from the Internet ("e;in the cloud"e;) without having to understand, manage, or invest in the technology infrastructure that supports them. You'll also find out what you need to consider when implementing a plan, how to handle security issues, and more. Cloud computing is a way for businesses to take advantage of storage and virtual services through the Internet, saving money on infrastructure and support This book provides a clear definition of cloud computing from the utility computing standpoint and also addresses security concerns Offers practical guidance on delivering and managing cloud computing services effectively and efficiently Presents a proactive and pragmatic approach to implementing cloud computing in any organization Helps IT managers and staff understand the benefits and challenges of cloud computing, how to select a service, and what's involved in getting it up and running Highly experienced author team consults and gives presentations on emerging technologies Cloud Computing For Dummies gets straight to the point, providing the practical information you need to know.

Autor

Judith Hurwitz (President & CEO), Marcia Kaufman (Partner & COO), and Fern Halper (Partner & Senior Data Management Strategist), are executives at Hurwitz & Associates, strategy consultants specializing in cloud computing, information and service management, and SOA. Robin Bloor is President of the Bloor Group, an IT analyst company. They are the authors of Service Management For Dummies and Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Introducing Cloud Computing 5

Chapter 1: Grasping the Fundamentals 7

Chapter 2: Discovering the Value of the Cloud for Business 17

Chapter 3: Getting Inside the Cloud 27

Chapter 4: Developing Your Cloud Strategy 39

Part II: Understanding the Nature of the Cloud 47

Chapter 5: Seeing the Advantages of the Highly Scaled Data Center 49

Chapter 6: Exploring the Technical Foundation for Scaling Computer Systems 59

Chapter 7: Checking the Cloud's Workload Strategy 67

Chapter 8: Managing Data 75

Chapter 9: Discovering Private and Hybrid Clouds 87

Part III: Examining the Cloud Elements 105

Chapter 10: Seeing Infrastructure as a Service 107

Chapter 11: Exploring Platform as a Service 119

Chapter 12: Using Software as a Service 137

Chapter 13: Understanding Massively Scaled Applications and Business Processes 153

Chapter 14: Setting Some Standards 161

Part IV: Managing the Cloud 171

Chapter 15: Managing and Securing Cloud Services 173

Chapter 16: Governing the Cloud 187

Chapter 17: Virtualization and the Cloud 197

Chapter 18: Managing Desktops and Devices in the Cloud 209

Chapter 19: Service Oriented Architecture and the Cloud 221

Chapter 20: Managing the Cloud Environment 231

Part V: Planning for the Cloud 243

Chapter 21: Banking on Cloud Economics 245

Chapter 22: Starting Your Journey to the Cloud 255

Part VI: The Part of Tens 265

Chapter 23: Ten (Plus One) Swell Cloud Computing Resources 267

Chapter 24: Ten Cloud Dos and Don'ts 271

Glossary 275

Index 291

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.10.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Office Programme ► Outlook
• Schlagworte: Computer-Ratgeber • End-User Computing • IT-Management • Other Software (Non-Microsoft) • Sonstige Software (außer Microsoft) • Sonstige Software (außer Microsoft)
• ISBN-10: 0-470-59740-2 / 0470597402
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-59740-8 / 9780470597408