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Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing Cloud Computing

Web 2.0 and the Cloud

Distinguishing Cloud Types

Cloud Deployment Models

Cloud Service Models

Exploring Uses of the Cloud

Introducing Scalability

Introducing Virtualization

Collecting Processing Power Through Grid Computing

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 2 Software as a Service (SaaS)

Getting Started with SaaS

Understanding the Multitenant Nature of SaaS Solutions

Understanding OpenSaaS Solutions

Understanding Mashups

Understanding Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 3 Platform as a Service (PaaS)

IT Evolution Leading to the Cloud

Benefits of PaaS Solutions

Disadvantages of PaaS Solutions

Chapter Summary

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