Cloud Technologies
An Overview of Cloud Computing Technologies for Managers
(Sprache: Englisch)
CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES
Contains a variety of cloud computing technologies and explores how the cloud can enhance business operations
Cloud Technologies offers an accessible guide to cloud-based systems and clearly explains how these...
Contains a variety of cloud computing technologies and explores how the cloud can enhance business operations
Cloud Technologies offers an accessible guide to cloud-based systems and clearly explains how these...
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CLOUD TECHNOLOGIESContains a variety of cloud computing technologies and explores how the cloud can enhance business operations
Cloud Technologies offers an accessible guide to cloud-based systems and clearly explains how these technologies have changed the way organizations approach and implement their computing infrastructure. The author includes an overview of cloud computing and addresses business-related considerations such as service level agreements, elasticity, security, audits, and practical implementation issues. In addition, the book covers important topics such as automation, infrastructure as code, DevOps, orchestration, and edge computing.
Cloud computing fundamentally changes the way organizations think about and implement IT infrastructure. Any manager without a firm grasp of basic cloud concepts is at a huge disadvantage in the modern world. Written for all levels of managers working in IT and other areas, the book explores cost savings and enhanced capabilities, as well as identifies different models for implementing cloud technologies and tackling cloud business concerns. This important book:
* Demonstrates a variety of cloud computing technologies and ways the cloud can enhance business operations
* Addresses data security concerns in cloud computing relevant to corporate data owners
* Shows ways the cloud can save money for a business
* Offers a companion website hosting PowerPoint slides
Written for managers in the fields of business, IT and cloud computing, Cloud Technologies describes cloud computing concepts and related strategies and operations in accessible language.
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PrefaceAcknowledgments
Chapter 1: What is Cloud Computing? 9
Why Cloud Computing? 10
Cloud Computing's Focus 10
Cost Reduction 11
Capacity Planning 13
Organizational Agility 15
How is Cloud Computing Hosted? 16
Private Cloud Deployment 16
Public Cloud Deployment 17
Hybrid Cloud Deployment 17
What are the Different Types of Cloud Solutions? 18
Software as a Service (SaaS) 18
Benefits of SaaS Solutions 19
Platform as a Service (PaaS) 19
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 21
Benefits of IaaS Solutions 23
SaaS vs. PaaS vs. IaaS: A Review 23
Recovery as a Service (RaaS) 24
What are General Benefits of Cloud Services? 25
What are General Disadvantages of Cloud Services? 26
What is the History Behind Cloud Computing? 26
Historic Perspective of Hardware Related to Cloud Computing 29
Historic Perspective of Software Related to Cloud Computing 30
SOA: A new way of doing old things 31
SOA Explained in Terms of Lego Blocks 32
Summary of Chapter 1 34
References 36
Bibliography 36
Chapter 2: Who Uses the Cloud? 38
Individuals Users 38
Public Cloud Subscription Storage for Individuals 40
Private Cloud Storage (PCS) for Individuals 41
Hosted Personal Cloud Storage Using Third Party Hardware 43
Public Cloud vs. Personal Cloud Storage 44
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Users 46
How Can Cloud Computing Save SMEs Money? 46
What Cloud Computing Features Appeal to SMEs? 47
SME Cloud Software 48
Corporate Managers and Users 73
Organizational Users of Cloud Computing 74
Summary of Chapter 2 75
References 76
Bibliography 76
Website Bibliography 77
Accounting Software
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77
CRM Software 77
Data Analytics 77
ERP for SMEs 77
Help Desk 77
HR Software 78
Office Software 78
Project Management Tools 78
Purchasing and Procurement 78
Social Media 79
Chapter 3: What is Virtualization? 80
Hardware Virtualization 81
Hypervisors 82
Types of Hardware Virtualization 84
Hardware Virtualization Vendors and Products 86
Hardware Virtualization Benefits 87
Operating System Virtualization 88
Operating-system-level Virtualization (Containerization) 89
Containerization software 90
Containers vs. Virtual Machines 92
Container Cloud Practices 93
Storage Virtualization 94
DAS (Direct Attached Storage) 95
SAN (Storage Area Networks) 97
NAS (Network Attached Storage) 98
Storage virtualization techniques 99
Summary of Chapter 3 101
References 101
Bibliography 101
Chapter 4: Can the Cloud Help Operations? 103
Load Balancing 103
Load Balancing Algorithms 105
Hardware versus Software Load Balancing 111
Cloud-based Balancing 112
Cloud Load Balancing versus DNS Load Balancing 113
Scalability and Elasticity 114
Elasticity in Cloud environments 116
Challenges for Elasticity 116
Benefits of Cloud Elasticity 119
Summary of Chapter 4 123
References 124
Bibliography 124
Chapter 5: How are Clouds Managed? 125
Automation 125
Orchestration 126
CRM Software 77
Data Analytics 77
ERP for SMEs 77
Help Desk 77
HR Software 78
Office Software 78
Project Management Tools 78
Purchasing and Procurement 78
Social Media 79
Chapter 3: What is Virtualization? 80
Hardware Virtualization 81
Hypervisors 82
Types of Hardware Virtualization 84
Hardware Virtualization Vendors and Products 86
Hardware Virtualization Benefits 87
Operating System Virtualization 88
Operating-system-level Virtualization (Containerization) 89
Containerization software 90
Containers vs. Virtual Machines 92
Container Cloud Practices 93
Storage Virtualization 94
DAS (Direct Attached Storage) 95
SAN (Storage Area Networks) 97
NAS (Network Attached Storage) 98
Storage virtualization techniques 99
Summary of Chapter 3 101
References 101
Bibliography 101
Chapter 4: Can the Cloud Help Operations? 103
Load Balancing 103
Load Balancing Algorithms 105
Hardware versus Software Load Balancing 111
Cloud-based Balancing 112
Cloud Load Balancing versus DNS Load Balancing 113
Scalability and Elasticity 114
Elasticity in Cloud environments 116
Challenges for Elasticity 116
Benefits of Cloud Elasticity 119
Summary of Chapter 4 123
References 124
Bibliography 124
Chapter 5: How are Clouds Managed? 125
Automation 125
Orchestration 126
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Autoren-Porträt von Roger McHaney
Roger McHaney is a University Distinguished Teaching Scholar and holder of the Daniel D. Burke Chair for Exceptional Faculty in the Department of Management at Kansas State University, USA.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Roger McHaney
- 2021, 1. Auflage, 288 Seiten, Maße: 17 x 24,4 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1119769523
- ISBN-13: 9781119769521
Sprache:
Englisch
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