Cloud networking is revolutionizing the way IT and networked services are delivered. As a result, thousands of executives, investors, marketers, and other business and technical professionals have found that their understanding of networking is now outdated. For many of these individuals, typical cloud networking books are far too technical and detailed. Cloud Networking Simplified is the solution. This uniquely visual and intuitive primer presents high-level accessible answers through brief, illustrated sections packed with easy-to-understand, full-color diagrams and infographics -- in essence, a "chalk-talk approach" in which each 1-4 page section demonstrates a single concept. It has been designed from the ground up to provide a starting point for everyone who needs to understand the fundamentals of the cloud networking revolution: both the business and the technology. The authors provide a birds-eye view of topics including: Cloud concepts, definitions, solutions, technologies, components, applications, and business models The business case for customers, and the business/technical drivers of cloud networking Answers to elementary questions such as: "What happens to my data in the cloud?" Practical insights about SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and private/public/hybrid clouds Essential primers on securing clouds and managing them on a day-to-day basis

Getting familiar with cloud computing features from scratch to advanced. Ê KEY FEATURESÊÊ _ Detailed coverage on Cloud fundamentals, Cloud Service Models, and deployment models. _ Easy, detailed, and practical approach to develop skills on working with Cloud Computing. _ Includes charts, diagrams, and graphical illustrations for better visual learning on complex topics of cloud computing. DESCRIPTIONÊ Cloud computing is a technology that allows you to store, access data and programs over the internet instead of the hard drive or a server. In this book, you will gain knowledge about the fundamentals of cloud computing. This book includes a detailed description of the features of the cloud, the importance of cloud in todayÕs era, and uses of cloud computing. This book provides you with a deep knowledge of the basics of cloud computing. You will learn about the characteristics, architecture, and uses and importance of cloud computing. This book also explores the concept of scalability and redundancy regarding cloud computing. You will learn about the various cloud deployment and service models. You will also gain knowledge of virtualization technology. You will also have a guided tour of concepts related to cloud management, data storage and security, and cloud operations and technologies. At the end of the book, you will learn about the advanced concepts of cloud computing and also learn about mobile cloudÊ computing. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN _ In-depth understanding on the fundamentals of cloud computing. _ Explore the role and importance of cloud computing across businesses and enterprises. _ Learn about cloud deployment models and service models. _ Gain knowledge on cloud storage, cloud security, administration of cloud and mobile cloud computing.Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is open to all graduates, beginners and working professionals to help them understand everything about cloud computing and how to operate in a cloud environment. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Architecture and ApplicationsÊÊ 3. Scalability and Redundancy 4. Cloud Services 5. Cloud Deployment Models 6. Virtualization 7. Management 8. Data Storage and Security 9. Operations and Challenges 10. Technologies and Service Providers 11. Cloud Cube Model 12. Mobile Cloud Computing

Providing an overview of Cloud Computing in an enterprise environment, this resource describes the benefits and challenges of Cloud Computing and then leads the reader through the process of assessing the suitability of a cloud-based approach for a given situation.

Designing Networks and Services for the Cloud Delivering business-grade cloud applications and services A rapid, easy-to-understand approach to delivering a secure, resilient, easy-to-manage, SLA-driven cloud experience Designing Networks and Services for the Cloud helps you understand the design and architecture of networks and network services that enable the delivery of business-grade cloud services. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in network and cloud design, validation, and deployment, the authors demonstrate how networks spanning from the Enterprise branch/HQ and the service provider Next-Generation Networks (NGN) to the data center fabric play a key role in addressing the primary inhibitors to cloud adoption–security, performance, and management complexity. The authors first review how virtualized infrastructure lays the foundation for the delivery of cloud services before delving into a primer on clouds, including the management of cloud services. Next, they explore key factors that inhibit enterprises from moving their core workloads to the cloud, and how advanced networks and network services can help businesses migrate to the cloud with confidence. You’ll find an in-depth look at data center networks, including virtualization-aware networks, virtual network services, and service overlays. The elements of security in this virtual, fluid environment are discussed, along with techniques for optimizing and accelerating the service delivery. The book dives deeply into cloud-aware service provider NGNs and their role in flexibly connecting distributed cloud resources, ensuring the security of provider and tenant resources, and enabling the optimal placement of cloud services. The role of Enterprise networks as a critical control point for securely and cost-effectively connecting to high-performance cloud services is explored in detail before various parts of the network finally come together in the definition and delivery of end-to-end cloud SLAs. At the end of the journey, you preview the exciting future of clouds and network services, along with the major upcoming trends. If you are a technical professional or manager who must design, implement, or operate cloud or NGN solutions in enterprise or service-provider environments, this guide will be an indispensable resource. * Understand how virtualized data-center infrastructure lays the groundwork for cloud-based services * Move from distributed virtualization to “IT-as-a-service” via automated self-service portals * Classify cloud services and deployment models, and understand the actors in the cloud ecosystem * Review the elements, requirements, challenges, and opportunities associated with network services in the cloud * Optimize data centers via network segmentation, virtualization-aware networks, virtual network services, and service overlays * Systematically secure cloud services * Optimize service and application performance * Plan and implement NGN infrastructure to support and accelerate cloud services * Successfully connect enterprises to the cloud * Define and deliver on end-to-end cloud SLAs * Preview the future of cloud and network services

Cloud Networking: Understanding Cloud-Based Data Center Networks explains the evolution of established networking technologies into distributed, cloud-based networks. Starting with an overview of cloud technologies, the book explains how cloud data center networks leverage distributed systems for network virtualization, storage networking, and software-defined networking. The author offers insider perspective to key components that make a cloud network possible such as switch fabric technology and data center networking standards. The final chapters look ahead to developments in architectures, fabric technology, interconnections, and more. By the end of the book, readers will understand core networking technologies and how they're used in a cloud data center. - Understand existing and emerging networking technologies that combine to form cloud data center networks - Explains the evolution of data centers from enterprise to private and public cloud networks - Reviews network virtualization standards for multi-tenant data center environments - Includes cutting-edge detail on the latest switch fabric technologies from the networking team in Intel

Cloud Services, Networking and Management provides a comprehensive overview of the cloud infrastructure and services, as well as their underlying management mechanisms, including data center virtualization and networking, cloud security and reliability, big data analytics, scientific and commercial applications. Special features of the book include: State-of-the-art content Self-contained chapters for readers with specific interests Includes commercial applications on Cloud (video services and games)

The latest textbook from best-selling author Provides a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing