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Cloud Computing Basics

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. S. Srinivasan

    1. Texas A & M International University, Laredo, USA

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  • Presents in simple terms all the essential concepts related to cloud computing
  • Explains the issues of importance to consider in selecting cloud service
  • Describes how to meet the compliance requirements while using cloud service
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BRIEFSELECTRIC)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Cloud Computing Evolution

    • S. Srinivasan
    Pages 1-16

  3. Basic Cloud Computing Types

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    Pages 17-41

  4. Understanding Cloud Computing

    • S. Srinivasan
    Pages 43-60

  5. Cloud Computing Providers

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    Pages 61-80

  6. Cloud Computing Security

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    Pages 81-100

  7. Assessing Cloud Computing for Business Use

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    Pages 101-118

  8. Hidden Aspects of a Cloud Computing Contract

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    Pages 119-139

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 141-142
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About this book

Cloud Computing Basics covers the main aspects of this fast moving technology so that both practitioners and students will be able to understand cloud computing. The author highlights the key aspects of this technology that a potential user might want to investigate before deciding to adopt this service. This book explains how cloud services can be used to augment existing services such as storage, backup and recovery. Addressing the details on how cloud security works and what the users must be prepared for when they move their data to the cloud. Also this book discusses how businesses could prepare for compliance with the laws as well as industry standards such as the Payment Card Industry.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Texas A & M International University, Laredo, USA

    S. Srinivasan

About the author

S. Srinivasan, Ph.D. is a Professor and Chairman of Division of International Business & Technology Studies with A.R. Sanchez School of Business at Texas A & M International University.

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