Essentials of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing—accessing computing resources over the Internet—is rap-

idly changing the landscape of information technology. Its primary benets

compared to on-premise computing models are reduced costs and increased

agility and scalability. Hence, cloud computing is receiving considerable inter-

est among several stakeholders—businesses, the IT industry, application de-

velopers, researchers, and students. To successfully embrace this new com-

puting model, these stakeholders need to acquire new cloud computing skills

and knowledge. This book is designed to provide readers with a clear and

thorough understanding of the key aspects of cloud computing. ...