Zen of Cloud

Learning Cloud Computing by Examples on Microsoft Azure
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4822-1580-9
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 507 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 945 g

Zen of Cloud: Learning Cloud Computing by Examples on Microsoft Azure provides comprehensive coverage of the essential theories behind cloud computing and the Windows Azure cloud platform. Sharing the author’s insights gained while working at Microsoft’s headquarters, it presents nearly 70 end-to-end examples with step-by-step guidance on implementing typical cloud-based scenarios.

The book is organized into four sections: cloud service fundamentals, cloud solutions, devices and cloud, and system integration and project management. Each chapter contains detailed exercises that provide readers with the opportunity to develop valuable hands-on skills in cloud service development.

- Explains how to prepare for Microsoft Azure development and how to use Microsoft Azure Management Portal

- Provides best practices for designing cloud-based applications

- Includes online access to updated examples and answers to the exercises

Beginners can use this book as a guide in their journey through cloud computing. Experienced cloud developers will benefit from the specific examples and detailed guidance on implementing typical cloud-based scenarios. The examples cover a range of application types and technologies with varying levels of difficulties.

Supplying comprehensive coverage of the Windows Azure cloud platform, the book provides a practical understanding and powerful tips that readers can immediately apply to their own work—making it ideal for cloud system developers, architects, and IT professionals. Organized into easily digestible sessions, it is also ideal for use in instructional settings.

Zielgruppe

Researchers and engineers working on Internet content distribution, postgraduate students in computer or communications related majors, networking or communications researchers and engineers interested in P2P and content distribution.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bai, Haishi

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Computerkommunikation & -vernetzung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Cloud Computing Fundamentals. Cloud Solutions. Devices and Cloud. System Integration and Project Management.

Über Autor(innen)

Haishi Bai is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Azure. He wrote his first program when he was 12, and ever since, the world has been all about software and services. In his 20 years of professional life, he’s been engaged in various areas ranging from finance to public safety, and he’s taken on different roles such as architect, development lead, and project manager. He’s also a passionate educator who loves to share his knowledge. He’s the author of 8 cloud computing books (including this one). He runs a technical blog at http://blog.haishibai.com that focuses on cloud technologies. He’s also a volunteer teacher teaching Java in high schools.