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Cloud Computing Beginners Guide: An Introduction to Scalability, Services, and Serverless Technology
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they refer to "the cloud"? This book clears the fog. Maybe you're a seasoned IT veteran, but you want to gain greater exposure to the new technologies offered in cloud computing. This book will get you started in the right direction. Whatever perspective you may be starting from, the Cloud Computing Beginner's Guide will help clarify the concepts associated with this revolutionary technology.
Throughout this book, we will cover a variety of key topics. After unpacking what the cloud is, we move on to review the different cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS), types of clouds (Private, Public, & Hybrid), benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing, cloud architecting, cloud security considerations, and even monitoring cloud resources. Examples of cloud-based architecting are offered frequently, allowing the reader to better visualize the concepts presented. Additionally, we'll take a quick tour of the four big cloud providers: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud.
By the end of this guide, you will have a greater understanding of what cloud computing is and the features that make it unique from "traditional" data center-based infrastructure. If you're looking to earn a certification from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, this is a great place to build a foundation for starting your studies. Whether you're an IT professional or just getting started in your career, this guide will help demystify "the cloud" in a methodical, example-filled approach!
Throughout this book, we will cover a variety of key topics. After unpacking what the cloud is, we move on to review the different cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS), types of clouds (Private, Public, & Hybrid), benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing, cloud architecting, cloud security considerations, and even monitoring cloud resources. Examples of cloud-based architecting are offered frequently, allowing the reader to better visualize the concepts presented. Additionally, we'll take a quick tour of the four big cloud providers: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud.
By the end of this guide, you will have a greater understanding of what cloud computing is and the features that make it unique from "traditional" data center-based infrastructure. If you're looking to earn a certification from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, this is a great place to build a foundation for starting your studies. Whether you're an IT professional or just getting started in your career, this guide will help demystify "the cloud" in a methodical, example-filled approach!
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2018
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September 24, 2018
Sound starting point for cloud computing
This book aptly lays the foundations necessary to grasp the concepts of cloud computing to the novice reader. Concise but acceptable level of detail for an introductory read.
This book aptly lays the foundations necessary to grasp the concepts of cloud computing to the novice reader. Concise but acceptable level of detail for an introductory read.
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