Chapter 9

Specialized Cloud Mechanisms

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9.1 Automated Scaling Listener

9.2 Load Balancer

9.3 SLA Monitor

9.4 Pay-Per-Use Monitor

9.5 Audit Monitor

9.6 Failover System

9.7 Resource Cluster

9.8 Multi-Device Broker

9.9 State Management Database

A typical cloud technology architecture contains numerous moving parts to address distinct usage requirements of IT resources and solutions. Each mechanism covered in this chapter fulfills a specific runtime function in support of one or more cloud characteristics.

The following specialized cloud mechanisms are described in this chapter:

  • Automated Scaling Listener

  • Load Balancer

  • SLA Monitor

  • Pay-Per-Use Monitor ...

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