1. Cloud Computing Bible by Barrie
Sosinsky
Good Introductory Material
The complete reference guide to the hot technology of cloud computingIts
potential for lowering IT costs makes cloud computing a major force for
both IT vendors and users; it is expected to gain momentum rapidly with
the launch of Office Web Apps later this year. Because cloud computing
involves various technologies, protocols, platforms, and infrastructure
elements, this comprehensive reference is just what you need if you’ll be
using or implementing cloud computing.Cloud computing offers significant
cost savings by eliminating upfront expenses for hardware and software;
its growing popularity is expected to skyrocket when Microsoft introduces
Office Web AppsThis comprehensive guide helps define what cloud
computing is and thoroughly explores the technologies, protocols,
platforms and infrastructure that make it so desirableCovers mobile cloud
computing, a significant area due to ever-increasing cell phone and
smartphone useFocuses on the platforms and technologies essential to
cloud computingAnyone involved with planning, implementing, using, or
maintaining a cloud computing project will rely on the information in Cloud
Computing Bible.
My Personal Review:
As technology advances, new buzzwords appear in the lexicon. Lately,
weve been hearing more and more about cloud computing. If you use
Google Docs, Evernote, Dropbox, or web-based email, youre using cloud
computing. According to Wiktionary.org, cloud computing is, Computing in
which services and storage are provided over the Internet (or `cloud).
Pretty simple, right? Maybe for us, as the user, but there are a lot of details
that need to be worked out to create a cloud service.
This is where Cloud Computing Bible by Barrie Sosinsky comes in. If youre
looking for a book that explains how to use some of the cloud services
mentioned above, stop here. This is not a how-to book on specific
applications or services. If, however, youre looking to create a cloud-based

2. service, whether for public consumption or your own private company, then
continue reading.
Cloud Computing Bible is divided into five parts: Examining the Value
Proposition, Using Platforms, Exploring Cloud Infrastructures,
Understanding Services and Applications, and Using the Mobile Cloud.
Sosinsky goes into great detail explaining what cloud computing is and
why it may or may not benefit a particular business. He discusses the
architecture of building a cloud, how to address security, storage issues,
and managing the cloud. In addition to these, and other topics, Cloud
Computing Bible contains loads of diagrams, tables, screenshots, and web
links to further explain points or to look up more information.
The only real issue I have with this book is the reading level listed on the
back cover. I consider myself relatively technology savvy with reasonable
intelligence, and much of the book was far beyond me. Classifying the
reading level as Beginning to Advanced is a bit of a stretch. Someone with
experience in programming or information technology (IT) would better
appreciate everything Cloud Computing Bible has to offer. Intermediate to
Advanced is more appropriate.
If you, or someone you know, is thinking of working with cloud computing,
the Cloud Computing Bible would be a good starting point.
MyMac.com rating: 8 out of 10
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