Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsPreface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Part I: Examining the Value Proposition 1
Chapter 1: Defining Cloud Computing 3
Chapter 2: Assessing the Value Proposition 23
Chapter 3: Understanding Cloud Architecture 45
Chapter 4: Understanding Services and Applications by Type 65
Part II: Using Platforms 91
Chapter 5: Understanding Abstraction and Virtualization 93
Chapter 6: Capacity Planning 113
Chapter 7: Exploring Platform as a Service 133
Chapter 8: Using Google Web Services 151
Chapter 9: Using Amazon Web Services 179
Chapter 10: Using Microsoft Cloud Services 205
Part III: Exploring Cloud Infrastructures. 229
Chapter 11: Managing the Cloud 231
Chapter 12: Understanding Cloud Security 249
Part IV: Understanding Services and Applications 269
Chapter 13: Understanding Service Oriented Architecture 271
Chapter 14: Moving Applications to the Cloud 297
Chapter 15: Working with Cloud-Based Storage 311
Chapter 16: Working with Productivity Software 339
Chapter 17: Using Webmail Services 361
Chapter 18: Communicating with the Cloud 383
Chapter 19: Using Media and Streaming 403
Part V: Using the Mobile Cloud 423
Chapter 20: Working with Mobile Devices 425
Chapter 21: Working with Mobile Web Services 445
