Cloud Computing, Revised and Updated Edition

An updated, revised, and comprehensive overview of the concepts related to cloud computing, including recent applications, innovations, and its future evolution.

In this Essential Knowledge volume, Nayan B. Ruparelia provides an updated and revised edition of *Cloud Computing*, first published in 2016. This edition acknowledges the pervasive integration of cloud computing into mainstream technology and delves into significant advancements across key areas of cloud technology.

The text explores cloud computing's history and presents updated security fundamentals. Real-world examples of Identity and Access Management (IAM) are used to illustrate the distinctions between conventional, on-premise security models and contemporary cloud-based security implementations, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). The volume further includes an updated discussion of data migration strategies for seamless cloud adoption.

A new chapter dedicated to data integrity highlights the critical importance of data reliability in cloud environments. The principles of cloud native computing and the application of microservice design patterns are examined, providing insights into modern application development methodologies. Cloud automation is explored through the lens of orchestrators and tools like Kubernetes, demonstrating how to streamline deployment and management processes.

A comparative analysis of prominent public cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon AWS, offers a balanced perspective on the available options. Finally, the book presents a future outlook for cloud computing, anticipating upcoming trends and challenges.

Designed as an indispensable guide to cloud computing for the layperson, *Cloud Computing* eliminates technical jargon and irrelevant details, as well as marketing hyperbole. It clearly explains what cloud computing is, when its use is appropriate (and when it is not), how to select a suitable cloud service, how to integrate it with existing technologies, and the best practices for successful adoption. It is not specifically tailored to an experienced trader like Ashish Kyal, but it offers a foundational understanding of cloud technologies.