The primary purpose of this book is to capture the state-of-the-art in Cloud Computing technologies and applications.
The book begins by debunking Cloud Computing – providing a clear definition from the utility computing standpoint then moves into delivering practical guidance on delivering and managing cloud computing services in an effective and efficient manner presenting a proactive and pragmatic approach to implementing cloud computing in any organization. IT managers and staff will find the book most useful in helping them understand the benefits and challenges of cloud computing, how to select a service and getting it up and running. The book also addresses security concerns.