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The complete reference guide to the hot technology of cloud computing
Its potential for lowering IT costs makes cloud computing a major force for both IT vendors and users; it is expected to gain momentum rapidly with the launch of Office Web Apps later this year. Because cloud computing involves various technologies, protocols, platforms, and infrastructure elements, this comprehensive reference is just what you need if you’ll be using or implementing cloud computing.
- Cloud computing offers significant cost savings by eliminating upfront expenses for hardware and software; its growing popularity is expected to skyrocket when Microsoft introduces Office Web Apps
- This comprehensive guide helps define what cloud computing is and thoroughly explores the technologies, protocols, platforms and infrastructure that make it so desirable
- Covers mobile cloud computing, a significant area due to ever–increasing cell phone and smartphone use
- Focuses on the platforms and technologies essential to cloud computing
Anyone involved with planning, implementing, using, or maintaining a cloud computing project will rely on the information in Cloud Computing Bible.
From the Back Cover
A thorough, down–to–earth look at cloud computing
The chance to lower IT costs makes cloud computing a hot topic, and it′s getting hotter all the time. If you want a terra firma take on everything you should know about the cloud, this book is it. Starting with a clear definition of what cloud computing is, why it is, and its pros and cons, Cloud Computing Bible is a wide–ranging and complete reference. You′ll get thoroughly up to speed on cloud platforms, infrastructure, services and applications, security, and much more.
Learn what cloud computing is and what it is not
Assess the value of cloud computing, including licensing models, ROI, and more
Understand abstraction, partitioning, virtualization, capacity planning, and various programming solutions
See how to use Google®, Amazon®, and Microsoft® Web services effectively
Explore cloud communication methods — IM, Twitter®, Google Buzz, Facebook®, and others
Discover how cloud services are changing mobile phones — and vice versa
Explore the cloud with this complete guide
Understand all platforms and technologies
Use Google, Amazon, or Microsoft Web services
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Started reading the book yesterday and read Part I and Part IV.
I have to say that i have not learned anything new. Everything there is already on different blogs.
The part about Mobile Cloud Computing is very weak. I was expecting a much detailed insight and sections about open standard, deployment challenges, deployment techniques, enterprise applications being exported to the cloud etc.
Another thing; i think that i have also spotted some typos, or may be its just my poor English.
Some of the stances also did not make any sense.
On the over all presentation: i expect the text to be in justified mode the text is aligned towards the right.
The references are given as links between the text, it should either be in the appendix or in the footnote.
The screen shoots are too big.
May be the next additions should be written in collaboration with other Cloud Computing and Mobile Cloud Computing professionals.
For me its a 3 star.
I would rather suggest reading blogs and attending webinars.
I have to say that i have not learned anything new. Everything there is already on different blogs.
The part about Mobile Cloud Computing is very weak. I was expecting a much detailed insight and sections about open standard, deployment challenges, deployment techniques, enterprise applications being exported to the cloud etc.
Another thing; i think that i have also spotted some typos, or may be its just my poor English.
Some of the stances also did not make any sense.
On the over all presentation: i expect the text to be in justified mode the text is aligned towards the right.
The references are given as links between the text, it should either be in the appendix or in the footnote.
The screen shoots are too big.
May be the next additions should be written in collaboration with other Cloud Computing and Mobile Cloud Computing professionals.
For me its a 3 star.
I would rather suggest reading blogs and attending webinars.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Elisa Pacelli's MyMac.com Review
14 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback
As technology advances, new buzzwords appear in the lexicon. Lately, we've been hearing more and more about "cloud computing." If you use Google Docs, Evernote, Dropbox, or web-based email, you're using cloud computing. According to Wiktionary.org, cloud computing is, "Computing in which services and storage are provided over the Internet (or `cloud')." Pretty simple, right? Maybe for us, as the user, but there are a lot of details that need to be worked out to create a cloud service.
This is where Cloud Computing Bible by Barrie Sosinsky comes in. If you're looking for a book that explains how to use some of the cloud services mentioned above, stop here. This is not a how-to book on specific applications or services. If, however, you're looking to create a cloud-based service, whether for public consumption or your own private company, then continue reading.
Cloud Computing Bible is divided into five parts: Examining the Value Proposition, Using Platforms, Exploring Cloud Infrastructures, Understanding Services and Applications, and Using the Mobile Cloud. Sosinsky goes into great detail explaining what cloud computing is and why it may or may not benefit a particular business. He discusses the architecture of building a cloud, how to address security, storage issues, and managing the cloud. In addition to these, and other topics, Cloud Computing Bible contains loads of diagrams, tables, screenshots, and web links to further explain points or to look up more information.
The only real issue I have with this book is the reading level listed on the back cover. I consider myself relatively technology savvy with reasonable intelligence, and much of the book was far beyond me. Classifying the reading level as Beginning to Advanced is a bit of a stretch. Someone with experience in programming or information technology (IT) would better appreciate everything Cloud Computing Bible has to offer. Intermediate to Advanced is more appropriate.
If you, or someone you know, is thinking of working with cloud computing, the Cloud Computing Bible would be a good starting point.
MyMac.com rating: 8 out of 10
*Original Review at [...]
This is where Cloud Computing Bible by Barrie Sosinsky comes in. If you're looking for a book that explains how to use some of the cloud services mentioned above, stop here. This is not a how-to book on specific applications or services. If, however, you're looking to create a cloud-based service, whether for public consumption or your own private company, then continue reading.
Cloud Computing Bible is divided into five parts: Examining the Value Proposition, Using Platforms, Exploring Cloud Infrastructures, Understanding Services and Applications, and Using the Mobile Cloud. Sosinsky goes into great detail explaining what cloud computing is and why it may or may not benefit a particular business. He discusses the architecture of building a cloud, how to address security, storage issues, and managing the cloud. In addition to these, and other topics, Cloud Computing Bible contains loads of diagrams, tables, screenshots, and web links to further explain points or to look up more information.
The only real issue I have with this book is the reading level listed on the back cover. I consider myself relatively technology savvy with reasonable intelligence, and much of the book was far beyond me. Classifying the reading level as Beginning to Advanced is a bit of a stretch. Someone with experience in programming or information technology (IT) would better appreciate everything Cloud Computing Bible has to offer. Intermediate to Advanced is more appropriate.
If you, or someone you know, is thinking of working with cloud computing, the Cloud Computing Bible would be a good starting point.
MyMac.com rating: 8 out of 10
*Original Review at [...]
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Lots of factoids, not so good for understanding
5 April 2012
Format:Paperback
I used this text for the first iteration of the Cloud Computing class I teach. It was the least popular of the three texts I used during the course. We won't be using it again. Students' basic complaint is that the book throws out a lot of vocabulary, but that the book wasn't good at explaining everything. So, if you need a text that mentions all of the acronyms in use in the field through last year, this is probably an okay choice (although Wikipedia may be better). If you want to understand the subject and/or use cloud computing services, this is probably the wrong book.
In the edition we used, students also complained about numerous typos and related problems.
In the edition we used, students also complained about numerous typos and related problems.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Good Introductory Material
28 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Good reading for a novice. Not recommended for someone that already has a good understanding of cloud computing. Even though it could be read partially, it seems to me that in order to understand all the material the first chapters are mandatory.
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