The Handbook of Cloud Computing offers contributions from world
experts in the field of cloud computing from academia, research
laboratories and private industry. The book was edited by Armando
Escalante, CTO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Dr. Borko Furht,
professor and chairman of the Department of Computer Science and
Engineering at Florida Atlantic University.
Cloud computing is reshaping information technology, helping
drive new cost efficiencies, accelerating time to market, providing
access to greater computing resources and increasing their
availability and scalability. Handbook of Cloud Computing provides
a comprehensive view into the cloud computing trend, presenting the
systems, tools, and services of the leading providers including
Google, Yahoo, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft. The book introduces the
basic concepts of cloud computing and cloud computing applications,
as well as current and future technologies in the field.
Topics covered include:
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Systems and Tools
- Cloud Applications and Solutions
- Data-Intensive Supercomputer in the Cloud
- High Performance Computing
- Virtual Private Clouds
- Scientific Services and Data Management in the Cloud
- Enterprise Knowledge Clouds
- Medical Information Systems
Handbook of Cloud Computing is a reference book intended for
advanced-level students and researchers in computer science and
electrical engineering. This handbook is also beneficial to
computer and system infrastructure designers, developers, business
managers, entrepreneurs and investors within the cloud computing
related industry.