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020			_a1439806802 (hardcover)
020			_a9781439806807 (hardcover)
082			_a006.78 _bRIC
100	1		_aRittinghouse, John _9183340
245	1	0	_aCloud computing _b: implementation, management, and security _cJohn Rittinghouse, James Ransome.
260			_aBoca Raton: _bCRC Press, _c2009.
300			_a340p.
520			_aCloud Computing: Implementation, Management, and Security provides an understanding of what cloud computing really means, explores how disruptive it may become in the future, and examines its advantages and disadvantages. It gives business executives the knowledge necessary to make informed, educated decisions regarding cloud initiatives. The authors first discuss the evolution of computing from a historical perspective, focusing primarily on advances that led to the development of cloud computing. They then survey some of the critical components that are necessary to make the cloud computing paradigm feasible. They also present various standards based on the use and implementation issues surrounding cloud computing and describe the infrastructure management that is maintained by cloud computing service providers. After addressing significant legal and philosophical issues, the book concludes with a hard look at successful cloud computing vendors. Helping to overcome the lack of understanding currently preventing even faster adoption of cloud computing, this book arms readers with guidance essential to make smart, strategic decisions on cloud initiatives.
650			_aWeb services. _913877
700	1		_aRansome, James. _9183341
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