Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology and Architecture is the result of years of research and analysis of the commercial cloud computing industry, cloud computing vendor plantforms, and further innovation and contributions made by cloud computing industry standards organizations and practitioners. This book breaks down proven and mature cloud computing technologies and practices into a series of well-defined concepts, models, and technology mechanisms. In doing so, the book establishes concrete, academic coverage of fundemental aspects of cloud computing concepts and technologies, carefully described to ensure full alignment with the cloud computing industry.

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Foreword

Acknowledgments

Ch1: Introduction

Ch2: Case Study Background



PART I: FUNDAMENTAL CLOUD COMPUTING

Ch3: Understanding Cloud Computing

Ch4: Fundamental Concepts and Models

Ch5: Cloud-Enabling Technology

Ch6: Fundamental Cloud Security



PART II: CLOUD COMPUTING MECHANISMS

Ch7: Cloud Infrastructure Mechanisms

Ch8: Specialized Cloud Mechanisms

Ch9: Cloud Management Mechanisms

Ch10: Cloud Security Mechanisms



PART III: CLOUD COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE

Ch11: Fundamental Cloud Architectures

Ch12: Advanced Cloud Architectures

Ch13: Specialized Cloud Architectures



PART IV: WORKING WITH CLOUDS

Ch14: Cloud Delivery Model Considerations

Ch15: Cost Metrics and Pricing Models

Ch16: Service Quality Metrics and SLAs



PART V: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Case Study Conclusions

Appendix B: Industry Standards Organizations

Appendix C: Mapping Mechanisms to Characteristics

Appendix D: Data Center Facilities (TIA-942)

Appendix E: Emerging Technologies

Appendix F: Cloud Provisioning Contracts

Appendix G: Cloud Business Case Template

About the Authors

About the Foreword Contributor

About the Contributors



Index

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