Cloud Computing

CONTENTS

Foreword

Preface

About the Authors

PART ONE CLOUD COMPUTING FOUNDATION

Chapter 1 Introduction to Cloud Computing

1.1 Cloud Computing Basics

1.1.1 Introduction

1.2 History of Cloud Computing

1.3 Importance of Cloud Computing in the Current Era

1.3.1 Example

1.3.2 Reason for Server Crashes/Failures

1.3.3 Solution to Prevent Server Crashes/Failures

1.3.4 The Scenario

1.3.5 The Solution

1.4 Characteristics of Cloud Computing

1.5 What Cloud Computing Really Is?

1.5.1 What Cloud Computing Really Isn’t?

Summary

Key Terms

Review Questions

Chapter 2 Move to Cloud Computing

2.1 Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing

2.1.1 Advantages of Cloud Computing in IT Field

2.1.2 The Fixed Cost Advantage

2.1.3 Keeping Data Safe

2.1.4 The Possible Disadvantages ...