Cloud Computing Simplified
- Length: 220 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: BPB Publications
- Publication Date: 2021-04-07
- ISBN-10: 9390684358
- ISBN-13: 9789390684359
- Sales Rank: #3152168 (See Top 100 Books)
Getting familiar with cloud computing features from scratch to advanced.
Key Features
● Detailed coverage on Cloud fundamentals, Cloud Service Models, and deployment models.
● Easy, detailed, and practical approach to develop skills on working with Cloud Computing.
● Includes charts, diagrams, and graphical illustrations for better visual learning on complex topics of cloud computing.
Description
Cloud computing is a technology that allows you to store, access data and programs over the internet instead of the hard drive or a server. In this book, you will gain knowledge about the fundamentals of cloud computing. This book includes a detailed description of the features of the cloud, the importance of cloud in today’s era, and uses of cloud computing.
This book provides you with a deep knowledge of the basics of cloud computing. You will learn about the characteristics, architecture, and uses and importance of cloud computing. This book also explores the concept of scalability and redundancy regarding cloud computing. You will learn about the various cloud deployment and service models. You will also gain knowledge of virtualization technology. You will also have a guided tour of concepts related to cloud management, data storage and security, and cloud operations and technologies. At the end of the book, you will learn about the advanced concepts of cloud computing and also learn about mobile cloud computing.
What you will learn
● In-depth understanding on the fundamentals of cloud computing.
● Explore the role and importance of cloud computing across businesses and enterprises.
● Learn about cloud deployment models and service models.
● Gain knowledge on cloud storage, cloud security, administration of cloud and mobile cloud computing.
Who this book is for
This book is open to all graduates, beginners and working professionals to help them understand everything about cloud computing and how to operate in a cloud environment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Architecture and Applications
3. Scalability and Redundancy
4. Cloud Services
5. Cloud Deployment Models
6. Virtualization
7. Management
8. Data Storage and Security
9. Operations and Challenges
10. Technologies and Service Providers
11. Cloud Cube Model
12. Mobile Cloud Computing
About the Authors
Surbhi Rastogi is a young, keen learner, and dedicated author who has been writing books for about eleven years. She obtained her MCA degree from Garhwal University and graduated from Kurukshetra University. She has written many books on Computers in English and Hindi which have been used as textbooks in various Universities. Her book ‘Programming in Java’ was awarded a prize in technical writing from AICTE.
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi-rastogi-1196b416b
Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page About the Author About the Reviewer Acknowledgement Preface Errata Table of Contents 1. Overview of Cloud Computing Structure Objectives Introduction to cloud computing What is cloud computing? History of cloud computing Characteristics of cloud computing On-demand self-service Broad network access Resource pooling Rapid elasticity Measured service Multi-tenancy Advantages of cloud computing Economical Unlimited storage capacity and universal access Scaling Redundancy Increased security and reliability Ensures backup and recovery of data Disadvantages of cloud computing Internet connection Security issues Downtime Cloud service models Software as a service (SaaS) Platform as a service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Cloud computing deployment models Public cloud Private cloud Hybrid cloud Community cloud Cloud computing companies AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Salesforce Oracle Cloud IBM Cloud Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key Terms 2. Cloud Architecture and Applications Structure Objectives Cloud architecture Front end Backend Components of cloud computing architecture Front end architecture Backend architecture Working of cloud computing Applications of cloud computing Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key Terms 3. Scalability and Redundancy Structure Objectives Meaning of scalability Key features of cloud scalability Types of scalability Ways to scale cloud Benefits of cloud scalability Concept of redundancy Benefits of redundancy Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 4. Cloud Services Structure Objectives Cloud services Benefits of cloud services Types of cloud service models Software as a Service (SaaS) Advantages of SaaS Disadvantages of SaaS Popular SaaS providers Platform as a Service (PaaS) Advantages of PaaS Disadvantages of PaaS Types of PaaS Public, private, and hybrid Communications PaaS Mobile PaaS Open PaaS PaaS providers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Advantages of IaaS Disadvantages of IaaS IaaS providers Network as a Service (NaaS) Benefits of NaaS Identity as a Service (IdaaS) Advantages of IdaaS Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 5. Cloud Deployment Models Structure Objectives Cloud deployment models Public cloud Public cloud architecture Advantages of public cloud Disadvantages of public cloud Private cloud deployment model Advantages of private cloud Disadvantages of private cloud Types of private cloud Internal private cloud Managed private cloud Hosted private cloud Comparison between private and public cloud Community cloud deployment model Advantages of community model Disadvantages of community model Hybrid cloud deployment model Types of hybrid cloud environments Homogeneous cloud environment Heterogeneous cloud environment Advantages of hybrid cloud Disadvantages of hybrid cloud Comparative study for all clouds Multi cloud Difference between multi cloud and hybrid cloud Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 6. Virtualization Structure Objective Meaning of virtualization Features of virtualization How does virtualization work? Benefits of virtualization Difference between cloud computing and virtualization Types of virtualization Hardware virtualization Working of hardware virtualization Type – 1 hypervisor Type – 2 hypervisor Types of hardware virtualization Full virtualization Para-virtualization Hardware assisted virtualization Benefits of hardware virtualization Software virtualization Advantages of software virtualization Types of software virtualization Operating system virtualization Application virtualization Service virtualization Server virtualization Working of server virtualization Types of server virtualization Virtual machine model Para-virtual machine Virtualization at the OS-level Advantages of server virtualization Disadvantages of server virtualization Uses and applications of server virtualization Storage virtualization Characteristics of storage virtualization Types of storage virtualization Block virtualization File virtualization Methods of implementing storage virtualization Host based storage virtualization Array based storage virtualization Network based storage virtualization Configurations of storage virtualization In-Band Out-band Benefits of storage virtualization Operating system virtualization Uses of operating system virtualization Working of operating system virtualization Types of operating system virtualization Linux virtualization Windows virtualization Benefits of operating system virtualization Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 7. Cloud Management Structure Objectives Cloud management Cloud provisioning Types of cloud provisioning User self-provisioning Dynamic provisioning Advanced provisioning Cloud management benefits Cloud management tools Components of cloud computing management Cloud management security Challenges faced during cloud management Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 8. Data Storage and Security Structure Objectives Cloud storage basics Types of cloud storage Public cloud Private cloud Hybrid cloud Advantages and risks of cloud storage Infrastructure Data protection process Cloud security Measures and controls in cloud security Deterrent controls Preventive controls Detective controls Corrective controls Encryption Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 9. Cloud Operations and Challenges Structure Objectives Defining cloud operations Cloud operations objective Cloud operations management Benefits of cloud operations Challenges related to cloud computing Cost Security and privacy Compliance Reliability and flexibility Lack of resources and expertise Downtime Dealing with multi-cloud environment Cloud migration Governance/Control Performance Lack of vision Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key Terms 10. Technologies and Service Models Structure Objectives Cloud computing technologies Types of cloud computing technologies Virtualization Service-oriented architecture Grid computing Utility computing Service providers MeghRaj Conclusion Points to remember Multiple choice questions Answers Questions Key terms 11. Cloud Cube Model Structure Objectives Cloud Cube Model Securing data Dimensions of the Cloud Cube Model Location of data: internal/external dimension Proprietary/open Perimeterised/de-perimeterised Insourced/outsourced Conclusion Points to Remember Multiple Choice Questions Answers Questions Key Terms 12. Mobile Cloud Computing Structure Objectives Meaning of mobile cloud and mobile computing Mobile cloud computing Architecture of mobile cloud computing Benefits of mobile cloud computing Difference between mobile computing and cloud computing Applications of mobile cloud computing Mobile email Mobile sensing Mobile healthcare Mobile gaming Mobile social networking Location-based mobile service Mobile commerce Multimedia sharing Mobile learning Conclusion Points to remember Multiple Choice Questions Answers Questions Key Terms Index
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