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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cloud Computingimplementation Management And Security 2009 Edition by John W. Rittinghouse, James F. Ransome
Cloud Computing: Implementation, Management, and Security 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 gives business executives the knowledge necessary to make informed, educated decisions regarding cloud initiatives.The authors first discuss the evolution of computing from a historical perspective, focusing primarily on advances that led to the development of cloud computing. They then survey some of the critical components that are necessary to make the cloud computing paradigm feasible. They also present various standards based on the use and implementation issues surrounding cloud computing and describe the infrastructure management that is maintained by cloud computing service providers. After addressing significant legal and philosophical issues, the book concludes with a hard look at successful cloud computing vendors.Helping to overcome the lack of understanding currently preventing even faster adoption of cloud computing, this book arms readers with guidance essential to make smart, strategic decisions on cloud initiatives. IntroductionEvolution of Cloud ComputingOn-Demand ComputingCluster ComputingGrid ComputingServer VirtualizationComponentsApplication Hardware InfrastructurePlatform Services Storage StandardsBrowsers (Ajax) Communications (HTTP, XMPP) Data (XML, JSON) Offline (HTML 5) Management (OVF) Security (OAuth, OpenID, TLS) Solution Stacks (LAMP) Syndication (Atom) Web Services (REST)SystemsPlanning for CapacityPlanning for AvailabilityPlanning for SecurityArchitecting Marketable Solutions for EnterpriseConsumer Specific Issues to Plan forLegal IssuesCloud Vendors to WatchAkamaiAmazonAreti InternetEnkiFortress ITXJoyentLayered TechnologiesRackspaceSalesforce.comTerremarkXcalibreFuture Directions of Cloud ComputingWho Is Leading the Pack?What Is at the Forefront of Cloud Computing?What Challenges Must Be Overcome with Adoption of Cloud Computing?How Will Cloud Computing Blend with New Wireless Technologies?Day-to-Day Management Issues Running a Cloud EnvironmentThree Key Elements: Ping, Power, and PipeStructure of an Always-on Environment with VirtualizationReferencesExternal Links