Cloud Computing Basics

What You Will Learn

• Understand what the cloud is and how it differs from traditional on-premise solutions
• Gain a fundamental cloud vocabulary and learn how to translate between it and the terms used by different vendors
• Know the main components of the cloud and how they are used
• Be aware of the vendors in the cloud market, their strengths and weaknesses, and what to expect from them
• Tailor the optimal cloud solution to the organizational context
• Study different approaches to cloud adoption and the contexts in which they are suitable so you can determine how your organization will get the most benefit from the cloud

Who This Book Is For

A general business audience that wants to catch up on the basics of cloud computing in order to have informed conversations with technical professionals and vendors. The book is for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of what the cloud is, where it came from, and how it will impact every organization in the future. A basic understanding of information technology helps, but is not required.