The cloud is everywhere. Corporations, small businesses and individuals are all embracing cloud computing that looks set to revolutionise how we create, store and share data. From Gmail to Amazon’s cloud-based services moving from a centralised computing platform to one that can be mobile, scalable and always available is now a reality.
In this book you will see how to harness cloud computing in your everyday life. You may already be using cloud services yet didn’t realise it! You’ll learn how these new platforms can help you work and play more efficiently and more importantly, at any location you choose. The cloud liberates its users from the desktop and allows them to embrace the webtop.
Whether you are a small business looking to reduce costs and increase efficiency, or an individual that wants to use more cloud based services but isn’t too sure where to start, this is the book for you. Each of the key concepts about cloud computing are covered in plain English, and many of the most popular cloud services explained. Areas covered include:
• What is a cloud
• Hardware requirements for a cloud
• Cloud services
• How to develop a cloud computing security policy
• How to take control of the cloud
• How to use a cloud in a micro business
The cloud is here to stay. This book is your guide to these new services.
About the author
Dave Howell has been working as a freelance writer, journalist and publisher for the last 20 years, specialising in technology and business subjects. His work has appeared in the national press and many of the leading technology and business magazines. He specialises in business and technology sectors. From consumer magazines to highly specialist trade journals, David’s writing has appeared in a wide range of publications, including MacWorld Magazine, eBuyer Magazine, PC Home, The Guardian and GigaHertz Magazine.
This invaluable guide addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption, leveraging a clear framework and proven best practices from Microsoft’s own experience.
Cloud computing is full of tremendous opportunity, but is also riddled with hype and confusion. Business and technology leaders know the cloud is essential, but lack clarity and experience. To the Cloud cuts through the noise and addresses the Why, What, and Howof enterprise cloud adoption. The book lays out a four-step framework leveraging the experience and best practices of Microsoft’s own IT group. It provides end-to-end business and technology guidance, including how to analyze application portfolios to identify good cloud candidates, choose the right cloud models, consider architecture and security, and understand how shifting operations to the cloud affects budgeting and staffing.
The book is applicable to all cloud platforms and providers, and debunks myths in its clear and concise style (e.g., real clouds are more than just web hosting, virtualization, or the Internet itself rebranded). It takes a balanced approach, addressing concerns and hybrid adoption scenarios alike. Leveraging the authors’ proven expertise working for Microsoft’s CIO on cloud migration and with cloud platform development teams, the book is supported by clear frameworks, graphics, tables, summaries, and checklists to provide a true practitioner’s guide to the cloud.
In this book, you will learn how to
Explorecloud computing to understand its promise and challenges
Envisionhow cloud computing can transform your organization
Enableyour organization with the necessary resources and skills
Execute the design, development, and operation of cloud workloads
To the Cloud is an essential guide for IT professionals seeking to lower total cost of ownership, improve the return on IT investment of existing services, or help the business bring new products to market more quickly.
Praise for TO THE CLOUD:
“Great book. What’s particularly impressive is the outline of steps Microsoft itself is taking in its move to the cloud. Do as I do is always more powerful than do as I say.” —Al Ries, Coauthor, War in the Boardroom
“This book takes on enterprise cloud adoption to a level I’ve not seen before—made even more elegant with its structured framework and crisp approach.” —Anthony D. Christie, CMO, Level 3 Communications, Former CTO/CIO, Global Crossing
“A practical and timely guide that covers the entire journey to the cloud from an enterprise perspective, including business, technology, and organizational impact.” —Bart Luijten, CIO Corporate Functions & Corporate Technology, Philips
“The cloud powers business solutions for building tomorrow’s enterprise and this book offers a simple, well-structured, and high-level process map for cloud adoption.” —Kris Gopalakrishnan, Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Limited
About the Authors
Pankaj Arora (Kirkland, WA) is a Senior Manager in the Microsoft IT Global Strategic Initiatives team. A thought leader on cloud computing, he has been integral in developing the enterprise business case for Microsoft IT, defining the internal cloud adoption strategy, and partnering with the Windows Azure team on platform readiness and competitive analysis. Pankaj was the technical lead for the first migration of a Microsoft IT application to Azure, and he also launched an initiative to move critical assets to the cloud. Prior to that, he managed a variety of high-impact IT systems including the Microsoft Career Site.
Raj Biyani (India)is the Managing Director for Microsoft IT (India) and the Global Strategic Initiatives organization. Microsoft IT (India) is Microsoft’s largest IT operation outside of corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Raj has demonstrated an ability to see opportunities early and generate executive support for initiatives to capitalize on those opportunities. Prior to joining Microsoft IT, Raj led the envisioning and successful creation of the Windows Marketplace, an electronic software delivery platform for Microsoft.
Salil Dave (Medina, WA) is a Senior Director in the Microsoft IT Global Strategic Initiatives team. In his 25-year career, he has covered a range of industries and roles, including a decade at Microsoft, 6 years at supply chain software pioneer i2 Technologies, and 5 years at the Indian Revenue Service.
Security smarts for the self-guided IT professional! Learn how to secure Web applications from today’s sneakiest hackers.
True to the hallmarks of our Secure Beginner’s Guides series, Web Application Security, A Beginner’s Guideimparts the hard-learned lessons and experiences of top security professionals, and provides know-how that can otherwise take you years to learn. This book takes you from a professional beginner-level to an up-and-running level of proficiency through a complete overview of Web application security. Important tips and key techniques plus the most common terminology you must know are all clearly explained.
Hackers are smart but security professionals need to be smarter. This book provides you with an actionable, rock-solid foundation in Web application security — from a thorough review of the tools and resources essential to Web application security to the trade’s best practices for detecting vulnerabilities and protecting applications. The aim of this series is to help you work a bit more expertly than your actual years of hands-on experience.
Web Application Security, A Beginner’s Guide features:
Lingo—Concise definitions of frequently used security terms
In Actual Practice—Real-world examples of security concepts in context
Budget Note—Tips for optimizing security processes and technologies to align with an organization’s budget
IMHO—Cautionary advice on errors to avoid, based on the authors’ life lessons
Your Plan—Customizable, on-the-job planning checklists
Into Action—Hands-on exercises that show how to apply new skills
About the Authors
Vincent Liu, CISSP, is a managing partner at Stach & Liu. He previously led the Attack & Penetration and Reverse Engineering teams for Honeywell’s Global Security group, was a consultant at Ernst & Young Advanced Security Centers, and was an analyst at the National Security Agency. Vincent speaks at industry conferences, including Black Hat, ToorCon, and Microsoft’s BlueHat.
Bryan Sullivan, who is currently Senior Security Researcher at Adobe Systems, has previously served in the roles of Security Program Manager at Microsoft, Senior Security Researcher at SPI Dynamics (a Web application security software & services company purchased by Hewelett-Packard) and held software engineer roles with Click Commerce, Primus Knowledge Solutions, 2order.com, Advanced Technology Services, and Lanier Worldwide. He is the author of Ajax Security (Addison-Wesley).
The Oracle Press guide to setting up and administering Oracle VM
Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guideshows you how to install, configure, and utilize Oracle VM—the powerful virtualization solution. Basic and advanced topics, such as configuring HA Virtual Machine Servers, are included. This practical guide explains how to size servers for Oracle VM and how to choose the right virtualization hardware. The book covers Oracle VM architecture and offers best practices for implementation and use.
Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guide
Covers Oracle VM and the Oracle Enterprise Linux operating system
Contains complete details on installing and administering Oracle VM
Includes tips, techniques, and tools for optimizing Oracle products on Oracle VM
Offers advice on choosing the best virtualization hardware
About the Author
Edward Whalen (Texas)is Chairman and CEO of Performance Tuning Corporation (www.perftuning.com), a consulting company specializing in database performance tuning, administration, high-availability and security solutions. Prior to Performance Tuning Corp., Mr. Whalen worked at Compaq Computer Corporation in the capacity of OS developer, and then as database performance engineer. He has extensive experience in database system design and tuning for optimal performance. His career has consisted of hardware, OS, and database development projects for many different companies.
Mr. Whalen is the author of 9 books on the Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases for Oracle Press, Addison-Wesley, MacMillan and Microsoft. In addition to writing, he has worked on numerous benchmarks and performance tuning projects with both Oracle and MS SQL Server. Mr. Whalen is recognized as a leader in database performance tuning and optimization.
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