Cloud Essentials by Hausman, Kirk -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Contents Title Copyright Dedication About The Authors Acknowledgments CompTIA Certification Introduction Chapter 1: What is Cloud Computing?

Defining Cloud Computing Understanding Distributed Application Design Understanding Resource Management Automation Understanding Virtualized Computing Environments Understanding High-Performance Computing Models Understanding Cloud Computing Technologies

Chapter 2: Cloud Models

Evolving from Virtualization to the Cloud Planning Organizational Roles in the Cloud Identifying Cloud Deployment Models and Scope Modifiers Including Future Cloud Models

Chapter 3: Service Models

Categorizing Cloud Services Examining Software as a Service Examining Platform as a Service Examining Infrastructure as a Service Identifying Emerging Cloud Database Capabilities Defining Everything as a Service

Chapter 4: Current Cloud Technologies

Comparing Traditional Technologies and Cloud Alternatives Accessing the Cloud Leveraging Software as a Service Developing within Platform as a Service Implementing Infrastructure as a Service Empowering Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Cloud Business Value

Identifying Business Drivers for Cloud Computing Examining the Business Impact

Chapter 6: Cloud Infrastructure Planning

Understanding Cloud Networks Leveraging Automation and Self-Service Understanding Federated Cloud Services Achieving Interoperability

Chapter 7: Strategies for Cloud Adoption

Chapter 8: Applications in the Cloud

Understanding the Role of Standard Applications Developing Cloud-Ready Applications Migrating Applications to the Cloud Preparing for Technical Challenges Identifying and Mitigating Risks

Chapter 9: Cloud Service Rollout

Identifying Vendor Roles and Responsibilities Identifying Organizational Skill Requirements Transitioning to Live Environments Preparing for Incident Management

Chapter 10: Cloud Service-Level Management

Understanding ITIL Service Management Applying ITIL to Cloud Computing Developing and Utilizing Performance Metrics Implementing Continual Process Improvement

Chapter 11: Security in the Cloud

Understanding Security and Risk Reviewing Security Standards Exploring Common Security Risks and Mitigations Implementing an ISMS Responding to Incidents Recognizing Security Benefits

Chapter 12: Privacy and Compliance

Identifying Legal Risks Identifying Privacy Risks Managing Identity in the Cloud

Appendix A: Future of the Cloud Appendix B: Answers to Review Questions Appendix C: CompTIA’s Certification Program Appendix D: EXIN’s Certification Program Glossary