Introduction to Cloud Computing

by Timothy Chou

This introductory text is designed for a class focused on the technology student who is interested in business and for the business student interested in the next major step in computing. The book starts by identifying seven business models that range from traditional all the way to the Internet. Within this context a five level cloud service stack is outlined and described. Finally the issues central to any new cloud business are sales, marketing, finance and human resources. The book contains numerous campfire stories from all of the major players including Amazon, Google, eBay, facebook, Oracle, salesforce.com, Netsuite, Taleo, Microsoft, DealerTrack, Blackbaud, Successfactors, Kenexa, Omniture, IBM, Sun, HP and AT&T.

Genres: Nonfiction

238 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2010

Reviews

[Happy Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good essay for non-technical readers. I know I will refer back to it at some point!

[B]

An excellent guide to the 'science' of cloud computing by one of the true experts in the field.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. It wasn't quite what I was expecting. I will keep it and read it again.