Preface
There are lots of books on cloud computing in the market today. This one is not intended for “supergeeks” looking for the next revelation in “geek know-how.” In fact, it attempts to present cloud computing in a way that anyone can understand. We do include technical material, but we do so in a way that allows managers and technical people alike to understand what exactly cloud computing is and what it is not. We try to clear up the confusion about current buzzwords such as PaaS, SaaS, etc., and let the reader see how and why the technology has evolved to become “the cloud” as we know and use it today.
In the Introduction we explain what cloud computing is, its characteristics, and the challenges it will face in the future. The biggest ...
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