Cloud Computing is a textbook designed for the undergraduate computer science and information technology students of all Indian universities for an introductory course on the subject. Beginning with the origin of the subject and also the major factors influencing and shaping the very discipline, the book details upon the architecture, models, cloud data center, virtualization concepts both at the system and network level. Infrastructure, security and platforms which are considered central to the subject have been discussed as separate chapters. The last chapter of the book is devoted to the futuristic trends outlining topics such as application specific cloud computing, groupware cloud, T-Systems and Comet Cloud.
Key Features:
Discusses cloud computing models, cloud data center, virtualization technology both at the system and network level and the architecture in detail
Covers topics such as Cloud Platforms and Security, that are central to the subject, in separate chapters
Provides a well-written points-to-remember section, review questions, key terms with explanation and multiple-choice questions at the end of every chapter
Includes appendices with study of Amazon network, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Eucalyptus, Aneka and Hypervisors
Comes with Model Question Papers from different universities
ONLINE RESOURCES
The following resources are available to support the faculty and students using this text:
For Faculty:
Chapter-wise PPTs
For Students
Additional MCQs with answers
Two model question papers
Table of Contents
1. Overview of Cloud Computing
2. Factors that Affect Cloud Computing
3. Cloud Computing Architecture
4. Models of Cloud Computing
5. Cloud Data Center
6. Virtualization Technology (At Server)
7. Virtualization Technology (At Network)
8. Virtualization Technology (At Desktop and Application)
9. Cloud Infrastructure Management and Migration
10. Security Issues of Cloud Computing
11. Computing Platforms
12. Advanced Technologies in Cloud Computing.