Cloud computing is a milestone as significant as the introduction of the PC. This new revolution will make computing less complex, more reliable, and more environmentally friendly. However, as cloud computing takes hold, most businesses will have to rethink their computing strategies. In this valuable guide, expert Christopher Barnatt, looks at what cloud computing is and how it will effect our everyday lives. He looks at the software and how it will alter our offices, our work and our homes. This book is the essential guide to the next computing revolution.
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Barnatt brings admirable clarity to this nebulous topic. --New Scientist
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This guide to cloud computing was written in the first four months of 2010. During that period the US Airforce signed a cloud computing deal with IBM. A company called Layar also announced the first commercial augmented reality app store, while Google released Google Googles, the first visual search application. Not to be outdone, Apple launched its highly anticipated iPad tablet to provide a new means of accessing the cloud. And perhaps most amazingly, even Microsoft `went cloud' with a new cloud services website, the launch of its Azure platform, and a claim by CEO Steve Ballmer that he is `betting the company' on cloud computing.
As these developments hopefully illustrate, cloud computing is now far more than hype. Understanding the Cloud Computing Revolution is therefore pretty essential for anybody wanting to use computers more effectively, advance their career, or manage a business more successfully.
Within a decade cloud computing will be essential to be competitive, to be green, and to enable innovation. None of us can therefore ignore cloud computing. Our only real choice is whether we want to be part of the cloud computing steamroller of the traditional computing road.
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By Mr. A. White
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I bought about 10 books on Cloud Computing as I needed to `hit the ground running' for a position which covered everything to do with Cloud Computing and SaaS (or XaaS as I should say). Despite the rather dull cover this book is an excellent read and covers many issues related to Cloud Computing with excellent examples and a broad range of subjects. It's not weighty or over technical and covers many of the basic points well. I'd actually completed my Masters on delivering government services online and thought I'd replace achademic bulk with real-life examples. This book is easy to read and relevant. It covers current Cloud applications, various industry services and some related and fascinating subjects such as the green benefits of using Cloud.
Great stuff - a great book
Great stuff - a great book
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Patrick Duffy
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Having read this book, I can only say that if you want to know about Cloud Computing, this book is where you start.
Christopher Barnatt provides a guide into the World of Cloud Computing which is clear and easy to understand.
He covers many parts that make up Cloud Computing and provide excellent and relevant examples.
While I knew a little about Cloud Computing, Christopher's book has provided a much deeper insight into this subject. The index at the back of the book is a handy guide if you want to look at some of the applications which are available, some we may know already but others are there to be explored.
This is one of the best IT books I've read in quite a while and it's well worth having in your library.
Christopher Barnatt provides a guide into the World of Cloud Computing which is clear and easy to understand.
He covers many parts that make up Cloud Computing and provide excellent and relevant examples.
While I knew a little about Cloud Computing, Christopher's book has provided a much deeper insight into this subject. The index at the back of the book is a handy guide if you want to look at some of the applications which are available, some we may know already but others are there to be explored.
This is one of the best IT books I've read in quite a while and it's well worth having in your library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Youngstuts
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I will be brief.
This book explores and explains what the Cloud is, how it can be used and makes some suggestions for the future.
It achieves this without using any technical jargon. It is very easy to read and breaks the subject down into manageable parts.
I not only recommend this book but suggest it is essential reading.
This book explores and explains what the Cloud is, how it can be used and makes some suggestions for the future.
It achieves this without using any technical jargon. It is very easy to read and breaks the subject down into manageable parts.
I not only recommend this book but suggest it is essential reading.
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Would really recommend it, i'm going to through like reading a story book. 4 star, only because it could have released a new edition.
Published 2 months ago by R. Rai
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not very helful
if you are looking for technical data, that's not your book.
if your aim is to have an idea of cloud computing with no technical details, and your knowledge about cloud... Read more
if your aim is to have an idea of cloud computing with no technical details, and your knowledge about cloud... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. M. Martin
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Get your head in the cloud.
People have been using the term cloud around me and I thought its just about online storage...so much fuss about Dropbox! Nah! This book takes you on a tour. Read more
Published 5 months ago by tomi_adebayo@yahoo.com
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Intro to Cloud Computing
This book offers an excellent introduction to the structure and language of the services available within the Cloud environment. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Horsfield
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Everybody's talking about it, nobody knows what it is ...
I run a software development business and I get lots of enquiries from people asking about putting things in the cloud. Invariably these enquiries are based on misconceptions. Read more
Published 12 months ago by jht_1969
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Recommended
Good buy. Quick, easy to understand and concise explanation with links to further reading. Recommend for anyone like me who had no idea what iCloud is!
Published 13 months ago by Lincas
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Good read, but something missing here...
I agree with most (if not all) other reviews on this book. A good read. Engaging and informative.
On reflection though, despite all Christopher Barnatt's foresight there's one... Read more
On reflection though, despite all Christopher Barnatt's foresight there's one... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Huub
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Excellent book for Understanding Cloud Computing
This book has helped me immensely in understanding the concept of Cloud Computing and also the issues faced in its adoption and what could be the answers be to those issues. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Amit
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Great insight tainted by 292 "however"s throughout.
I found this book to be a great insight and it has opened my mind towards the cloud computing movement. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Opioid
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Informative
Quite informative introduction to the cloud subject. But the book does not go beyond just that: introduction.
It is also obvious that the author is a futurist. Read more
It is also obvious that the author is a futurist. Read more
Published on 4 May 2011 by HansVdb
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