Published initially in 2014 (with a 2nd edition around 2020), some might argue the technology has aged. However, the principles —load balancing, auto-scaling, eventual consistency, and distributed file systems—have not changed. If you are studying for cloud certifications (AWS CCP, Azure AZ-900), this book provides the foundational theory that exam dumps miss.
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way we store, process, and manage data. It has provided a scalable, on-demand, and cost-effective way to access computing resources over the internet. "Cloud Computing: A Hands-on Approach" by Arshdeep Bahga and Vijay Madisetti is a comprehensive book that provides a practical and hands-on approach to understanding cloud computing. In this write-up, we will explore the key concepts, features, and benefits of cloud computing, as well as provide an overview of the book. Published initially in 2014 (with a 2nd edition
Detailed analysis of Type-1 (bare-metal) and Type-2 (hosted) virtualization. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way we store,
How they work and how they are managed. Hypervisors: The software that enables virtualization. In this write-up, we will explore the key
Techniques for managing traffic across servers.
The book has several key features that make it a valuable resource for readers: