Name: The Evolution of Cloud Computing By Clive Longbottom
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The Evolution of Cloud Computing: How to plan for change by Clive Longbottom

Cloud computing has been positioned as today's ideal IT platform. However, this has been said before of other IT architectures. How is cloud different? This book looks at what cloud promises now, and how cloud is likely to evolve as the future unfolds. Readers will be better able to ensure that decisions made now will hold them in good stead for the future and will gain a better understanding of how cloud can deliver the best outcome for their organisations.

The Evolution of Cloud Computing Reviews

'If you are seeking a readable quick-start guide to the state of the marketplace in cloud providers and software tools to help you migrate and manage your applications then this book is useful.' -- Andy Wilton * Chief Information Officer *
'This book clearly and succinctly covers all the key areas of Cloud that both technical and IT leaders need to know. It takes the reader through a logical and engaging journey of how Cloud services have developed over time and how these services can be exploited for best value and business advantage. Whether you're just beginning your journey to the Cloud or are looking for guidance on the next steps of your Cloud journey, this book will help you to determine the best approach and understand the implications of your decisions whether that's security, RoI, or simply how to get your data and services into the Cloud.' -- Gareth Baxendale FBCS CITP * Head of Technology *
'A recommended read for all and anyone involved in the cloud sector. From beginner to expert, there is much to gain from Clive's contribution.' -- Ian Moyse * Industry Cloud Influencer, Board Member Cloud Industry Forum & Eurocloud and recognised as #1 Global Cloud Social Influencer 2015-2017 (Onalytica) *

About Clive Longbottom

Clive Longbottom is founder and research director of industry analyst company, Quocirca. Clive began his analyst career with META Group before founding Quocirca to offer a new kind of industry analysis. He has seen the 'sharp end' of IT, and understands that technology has to be used to support an organisation's aim, not as an end into itself.

Part 1: Looking Back
1: Background
Part 2: The Cloud Now
2: The cloud 3: Why cloud? 4: Basic cloud platforms 5: Alternative cloud platforms 6: Alternative cloud models 7: Main types of SaaS cloud services 8: Where should a cloud platform reside? 9: Paying for cloud services
Part 3: The Very Near Future
10: Building the right cloud 11: Issues with cloud computing 12: Cloud and the 'CDs' 13: Creating the business case for the cloud 14: Scale out, scale up, scale through 15: Cloud and data 16: Cloud security 17: Virtualisation, shareable resources and elasticity 18: The change in applications 19: Applications, virtual machines and containers 20: Full audit is required 21: Monitoring, measuring and managing the cloud
Part 4: The Future of Cloud
22: The ultimate future 23: In conclusion

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GOR010267559

ISBN 13

9781780173580

ISBN 10

178017358X

Title

The Evolution of Cloud Computing: How to plan for change by Clive Longbottom

Author

Clive Longbottom

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Paperback

Publisher

BCS Learning & Development Limited

Year published

2017-12-19

Number of pages

206

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

The Evolution of Cloud Computing Clive Longbottom

The Evolution of Cloud Computing by Clive Longbottom

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The Evolution of Cloud Computing: How to plan for change by Clive Longbottom

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