CHAPTER 7

Cloud Computing and Private Clouds

In this chapter, we will cover:

•   Cloud computing models

•   Elements of cloud

•   Sizing the solution

•   Selecting images

Before we start talking about private clouds, we should get our heads completely around what cloud actually means. Then, we should talk different types of cloud services. Finally, once we are all on the same page about this whole cloud thing, we can talk about making cloud platforms private. This may seem unusual because people often think about cloud in terms of the providers and how do you bring Amazon or Microsoft into your home. Or your enterprise. Neither of which is going to happen. Unless you’re Amazon or Microsoft. And if you are either of those, a, good on you, and, ...

Get Build Your Own Cybersecurity Testing Lab: Low-cost Solutions for Testing in Virtual and Cloud-based Environments now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.