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Zusatztext ? This book is a compact and readable primer on the vocabulary and concepts behind the cloud computing phenomenon. ? For those readers unfamiliar with basic virtualization software! the authors provide a brief tutorial using the popular (and free) VirtualBox product. ? the book can serve as a brief but adequate introduction to cloud computing for those new to the topic ?-Computing Reviews! November 2009 Informationen zum Autor John W. Rittinghouse is Chief Software Architect and Co-founder of Hypersecurity LLC in Houston, Texas. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology with emphasis in Natural Language Processing. James F. Ransome is a Senior Director and the Chief Security Officer for the Cisco Collaborative Software Group (WebEx). He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems specializing in Information Security. Klappentext This book provides an understanding of what cloud computing really means, explores how disruptive it may become in the future, and examines its advantages and disadvantages. It discusses how new technologies, such as virtualization, played a huge role in the growth and acceptance of cloud computing. It also describes different types of cloud services, illustrates how to build a cloud network, and presents common standards for application development, messaging, and security. The authors cover the legal and philosophical issues that must be addressed to properly protect user data and mitigate corporate liability and examine the successes of several cloud computing vendors. Zusammenfassung Presenting an understanding of what cloud computing really means, this title explores how disruptive it may become in the future, and examines its advantages and disadvantages. It gives business executives the knowledge necessary to make informed, educated decisions regarding cloud initiatives. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Evolution of Cloud Computing. Components. Standards. Systems. Legal Issues. Cloud Vendors to Watch. Future Directions of Cloud Computing. Day-to-Day Management Issues Running a Cloud Environment. References. External Links. ...
