Regardless of where your organization is in your cloud journey moving to the cloud is an
inevitability in the coming years. The cloud is here to stay and now is the best time to
identify optimal strategies to harness the benefits and mitigate the risks. Cloud Computing
Basics is the practical accessible entry point you have been seeking. Get an introduction to
the basics of cloud computing and all five major cloud platforms. Author Anders Lisdorf ensures
that you gain a fundamental cloud vocabulary and learn how to translate industry terms used by
different vendors. Leveraging the economic and security benefits that the cloud provides can
look very different for each organization and Lisdorf uses his expertise to help you adapt
your strategy accordingly. Cloud Computing Basics is here to bring your organization into the
future. Whether you are a beginner on the topic or a tech leader kick-starting change within
your company this book provides essential insights for cloud adoption and its benefits for our
modern digital era. Do not get left behind and add Cloud Computing Basics to your tech
bookshelf today. What You Will Learn Understand what the cloud is and how it differs from
traditional on-premise solutions Gain a fundamental cloud vocabulary and learn how to translate
between it and the terms used by different vendors Know the main components of the cloud and
how they are used Be aware of the vendors in the cloud market their strengths and weaknesses
and what to expect from them Tailor the optimal cloud solution to the organizational context
Study different approaches to cloud adoption and the contexts in which they are suitable so you
can determine how your organization will get the most benefit from the cloud Who This Book Is
For A general business audience that wants to catch up on the basics of cloud computing in
order to have informed conversations with technical professionals and vendors. The book is for
anyone interested in a deeper understanding of what the cloud is where it came from and how
it will impact every organization in the future. A basic understanding of information
technology helps but is not required.
