Cloud Computing

This book provides an understanding of what cloud computing really means, explores how disruptive it may become in the future, and examines its advantages and disadvantages. It discusses how new technologies, such as virtualization, played a huge role in the growth and acceptance of cloud computing. It also describes different types of cloud services, illustrates how to build a cloud network, and presents common standards for application development, messaging, and security. The authors cover the legal and philosophical issues that must be addressed to properly protect user data and mitigate corporate liability and examine the successes of several cloud computing vendors.