This book provides a concise overview of this novel computing paradigm. Written by an experienced professional working in the area, the book covers the topic holistically; and is meant for readers having varying skills in Information Technology. The ground realities for adoption of cloud computing and the relevant technologies have been presented with anecdotes, historical perspectives, and contemporary research findings.

The book consists of seven chapters. After a general introduction about cloud computing in the first chapter, the actual definition is presented in Chapter 2. Then...