Handbook of Cloud Computing Contributor(s): Furht, Borko (Editor), Escalante, Armando (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441965238 ISBN-13: 9781441965233 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $237.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Networking - Hardware - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - Systems Analysis & Design - Computers | Information Technology |
Dewey: 006.76 |
LCCN: 2010934567 |
Physical Information: 1.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.40 lbs) 634 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Cloud computing has become a significant technology trend. Experts believe cloud computing is currently reshaping information technology and the IT marketplace. The advantages of using cloud computing include cost savings, speed to market, access to greater computing resources, high availability, and scalability. Handbook of Cloud Computing includes contributions from world experts in the field of cloud computing from academia, research laboratories and private industry. This book presents the systems, tools, and services of the leading providers of cloud computing; including Google, Yahoo, Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft. The basic concepts of cloud computing and cloud computing applications are also introduced. Current and future technologies applied in cloud computing are also discussed. Case studies, examples, and exercises are provided throughout. Handbook of Cloud Computing is intended for advanced-level students and researchers in computer science and electrical engineering as a reference book. This handbook is also beneficial to computer and system infrastructure designers, developers, business managers, entrepreneurs and investors within the cloud computing related industry. |