Cloud Computing Bible

by Barrie Sosinsky

The complete reference guide to the hot technology of cloud computingIts 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 AppsThis comprehensive guide helps define what cloud computing is and thoroughly explores the technologies, protocols, platforms and infrastructure that make it so desirableCovers mobile cloud computing, a significant area due to ever-increasing cell phone and smartphone useFocuses on the platforms and technologies essential to cloud computingAnyone involved with planning, implementing, using, or maintaining a cloud computing project will rely on the information in "Cloud Computing Bible."

Genres: Nonfiction

532 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2010

Reviews

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 2 out of 5]

On the whole this book is just, ok. What I did like about it, however, is that it goes a bit more into detail about certain specific cloud platforms such as azure, and google. For those who are looking for real world knowledge, this material describes enough info to know whether or not it is a good lead into the type of solution you are looking for. I found myself skipping through most of the material because what it covers in terms of how to use google, microsoft, amazon, and various social IM applications is better covered elsewhere. ONLY for those looking for a GENERAL understanding I will give this book 4.5 stars (Current Amazon Rating).

My personal recommendations for those looking for real world knowledge, more technical understanding, or for those looking to get certified in cloud-based technologies, I would recommend the following three books (in order of depth of material).

1. Cloud Essentials: CompTIA Authorized Courseware for Exam CLO-001 by Kalani Hausman
2. CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Study Guide by Nate Stammer
3. Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture by Thomas Erl

[肥啾 H · Rating 2 out of 5]

An intro reference book. Don’t recommend reading..

[Troy Swinehart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book 2 for 2012..yes I'm cheating! After reading the Biography of Steve Jobs (an amazing book - FYI) I wanted to brush up on some skills and move out of my comfort zone for my first Bio/Tech paring for the year. Steve Jobs next step in the evolution of Apple was to integrate the cloud into the apple designs. I was an early adopter of MobileMe.com, and now iCloud. I wanted to understand a little more on the topic of cloud computing. So I pick up the Cloud Computing Bible to spin up.

(time crawls by....4 weeks later)

I think I know why Barrie (seems like a fitting name for the type of guy that would write a book like this) refers to this as a "Bible" - It has to be because the original text written in Sanskrit on clay tablets, were thrown down from the almighty cloud buy a guy name Barrie. No relation to Bryan from the Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.

Anyway, Yes a Bible for cloud computing! Very difficult to read, certainly not for the commoners, and don't wait for the punch lines ...there are none. I am bailing on this on and calling it a reference book. 3 weeks and barely made a dent.

Unless you already know cloud computing pass on this monster. I'll start reading Clouds for Dummies.

[Ravi Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book for anyone who wants to start with Cloud computing. It has handson examples that help you understand and use Amazon web services

[Mohmmaed AlDulaijan]

Brilliant Book