Cloud Computing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 18

Ten Cloud Resources

IN THIS CHAPTER

Seeking standards

Finding open-source initiatives

Discovering free resources from your favorite vendors

You can find many resources that will help you find out more about cloud computing. There are standards organizations that enjoy wide participation from the most important companies in the cloud market. There are organizations benefiting from the participation of companies on the leading edge of implementing hybrid cloud services within their companies and that are eager to help guide your way. In addition, you can find open-source offerings that are helpful in moving the market forward. Of course, all the vendors in the market have research, papers, and best practices that they’re happy to share. In this chapter, we offer you some practical ideas on where to go for resources that can really help.

Standards Organizations

For cloud computing to meet requirements and stability of enterprises across industries, it needs standards. Luckily, a number of important organizations are working hard at bringing vendors together to help the process evolve. Here are two you should play attention to.

• National Institute of Standards and Technology: ...