Cloud Computing. Strategies for Improving the Performance and Security

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1. Introduction of Cloud Computing
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Concept of Cloud Computing
• 1.3 Cloud Architecture
• 1.4 Service/Delivery Model of Cloud Computing
• 1.4.1 SaaS(Software as a Service)
• 1.4.2 PaaS (Platform as a Service)
• 1.4.3 IaaS(Infrastructure as a service)
• 1.5 Layered Architecture Description
• 1.6 Deployment Model of Cloud Computing
• 1.6.1 General Division
• 1.6.2 Other Divisions
• 1.7 Characteristics of Cloud Computing
• 1.7.1 Rapid Elasticity
• 1.7.2 On demand
• 1.7.3 Broad network access
• 1.7.4 Multi Tenancy
• 1.7.5 Pay per use
• 1.7.6 Scalability
• 1.7.7 Resiliency
• 1.8 Categorization of Cloud Computing

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing, covering its fundamentals, architecture, service models, deployment models, and key characteristics. It explores strategies for improving the performance and adoption of cloud computing in various domains. The book emphasizes the importance of cloud computing for businesses and individuals, highlighting its benefits and challenges.

• Fundamentals of cloud computing
• Cloud architecture and service models
• Strategies for improving cloud performance and adoption
• Benefits and challenges of cloud computing
• The role of cloud computing in various domains

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the concept of cloud computing, exploring its history, evolution, and key definitions. The chapter dives into the architecture of cloud computing, outlining its components and functionalities. It also delves into different service models such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, explaining their characteristics and applications. Further, the chapter examines the deployment models of cloud computing, including public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. Finally, it discusses the key characteristics of cloud computing, emphasizing its scalability, elasticity, and on-demand nature.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Cloud computing, cloud architecture, service models, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, deployment models, characteristics, scalability, elasticity, on-demand, performance optimization, adoption strategies, benefits, challenges.