Cover
Halftitle
Title
Copyright
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1: Cloud Computing: What, Why,
How, When
1.0 Introduction
1.1 What is Cloud Computing
1.2 Various Models of Cloud Computing
1.3 Evolution of Cloud Computing
1.4 Classification of Cloud based on
Ownership
1.5 Managing Cloud Performance
1.6 Why Cloud Computing
1.7 Building Blocks of Cloud Computing
1.8 Challenges and Usage of Cloud
1.9 Preceding Technologies that have
Helped Realising the Cloud Computing Dream
1.10 Virtualization Makes Cloud
Computing Work
1.11 Critical Success Factors for
Cloud Computing
1.12 Emerging Standards
1.13 Successful Examples of
Cloud Implementations
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 2: Cloud Computing Architecture
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Architecture Defined
2.2 Cloud Architecture Essential Features
2.3 Layers of Cloud Architecture
Implementation
2.4 Understanding Cloud Ecosystem
2.5 Cloud Architectural Components
2.6 Technology Landscape for Cloud
Computing
2.7 IBM Smartcloud-Enterprise
2.8 Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
2.9 Microsoft Windows Azure
2.10 Google App Engine
2.11 Academic and Community
Cloud Initiatives
2.12 Various Programming Languages
and Tools Facilitating Cloud Platform
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 3: Underlying Technology for
Cloud Computing
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Data Centre Virtualization
3.2 Network Virtualization
3.3 Cloud Service Management
Technology
3.4 Cloud Business Management
Technology
3.5 Cloud Access Technology
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 4: Cloud Business Models
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Cloud Computing is New IT
4.2 What is a Business Model?
4.3 Key Attributes for Cloud
Computing Models
4.4 Cloud Business Potential
4.5 Understanding the Players in
the Cloud Computing Arena
4.6 Cloud Computing Delivery Chain
4.7 Various Services in Cloud
Implementation
4.9 Barriers to the Cloud Computing
4.11 Cloud Computing Complexities
4.12 Use of Cloud in Different Situations
4.13 Cloud Computing Cost Models
4.14 Cloud Based Pricing Model
4.15 Cloud Business Model for
Independent Software Vendors
4.16 Cloud Commercial Terms
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 5: Adoption Planning for Cloud
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Stages of Cloud Adoption
5.3 Considerations for Adopting
Cloud Model
5.4 Opportunities and Challenges of
Cloud Adoption
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 6: Managing Cloud Computing Challenges
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Classes of Cloud Computing
Challenges
6.2 Technological Challenges
6.3 Operational Challenges
6.4 Security, Data Privacy and Risk Management Challenges
6.5 Mitigating Cloud Computing
Challenges
6.6 Process of Addressing Security
and Implementation Challenges
6.7 Some Prominent Cloud
Security Companies
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 7: Cloud Applications
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Major Applications Types
7.2 Applications Opportunities for
SME Companies
7.3 Analytics on Cloud
7.4 Various Companies with the
Products or Services in the Area
of Cloud Computing
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 8: Cloud Computing: Emerging
Standards and Governance Management
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Various Layers of Cloud
Implementation and
Corresponding Standards
8.2 Emerging Standards in Cloud
Computing
8.3 Various Cloud Standard
Development Organization (SDOs)
8.4 Cloud Governance: Best Practices
and Recommendations
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 9: Green Cloud Computing
9.0 Introduction
9.1 IT Contribution Towards GHG
Emission
9.2 Cloud Computing Also has
Emission Challenges
9.3 Cloud Computing can Reduce
GHG Emission
9.4 Green Cloud Computing
Architecture
9.5 Green Initiatives by Cloud
Service Providers
9.6 Is Green Cloud Infrastructure
Profitable?
9.7 The Data Center Energy-efficient
Network-aware Scheduling
(DENS) Methodology
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 10: Cloud Data Security Management
10.0 Introduction
10.1 Cloud Computing Security Defined
10.2 Risks and Security Concerns
of Cloud
10.3 Cloud Security Features Depend
on Cloud Services Class
10.4 Cloud Computing does Offer
Better Security
10.5 Security Design Principles
for Cloud Computing
10.6 Managing Data Remanence
10.7 Industry Security Standards for
Cloud Based Infrastructure
10.8 Cloud Security Concerns
and Mitigation Strategies
10.9 Steps to Ensure Cloud Security
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 11: Beyond Cloud Computing
11.0 Introduction
11.1 Reconfigurable Computing
11.2 Massively Parallel Computing
11.3 Distributed Computing
11.4 Grid Computing
11.5Mobile Computing
11.6Ubiquitous Computing
(Pervasive Computing)
11.7Autonomic Computing
11.8 Wearable Computers
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 12: Cloud Opportunities: Business and Career
12.0 Introduction
12.1 Cloud Computing Market
Opportunities
12.2 Understanding the Cloud
Computing Market
12.3 Cloud Opportunities on
Services or Product Continuum
12.4 Cloud Opportunities Around
Customer/Industry Focus
12.5 Opportunities for Software Vendors
12.6 Opportunities for IT Services
Companies
12.7 Opportunities for IT
Professionals for Cloud
Computing Job
Summary
Review Questions
References and Further Reading
Chapter 13: Book Summary
Appendices
A. Case: Traffic Management using
Cloud Computing
B. Case: Smart Homes using
Cloud Computing
C. Cloud Readiness Assessment
Questionnaire
D. Cloud Computing Opportunities for
Indian IT Services Companies
E. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Placement Interview Questions (PIQ)
MCQ Answers
Index
Backcover

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Rajender Kumar Gupta

India, India

2025-02-03