The Cloud Computing Journey

Design and deploy resilient and secure multi-cloud systems with practical guidance

Divit Gupta 지음

Packt(GCO Science) 2024년 01월 05일 출간

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Elevate your expertise and gain holistic insights into cloud technology with a focus on smoothly transitioning from on-premises to the cloud

▶Book Description
As the need for digital transformation and remote work surges, so does the demand for cloud computing. However, the complexity of cloud architecture and the abundance of vendors and tools can be overwhelming for businesses. This book addresses the need for skilled professionals capable of designing, building, and managing scalable and resilient cloud systems to navigate the complex landscape of cloud computing through practical tips and strategies.
This comprehensive cloud computing guide offers the expertise and best practices for evaluating different cloud vendors and tools. The first part will help you gain a thorough understanding of cloud computing basics before delving deeper into cloud architecture, its design, and implementation. Armed with this expert insight, you'll be able to avoid costly mistakes, ensure that your cloud systems are secure and compliant, and build cloud systems that can adapt and grow with the business.
By the end of this book, you’ll be proficient in leveraging different vendors and tools to build robust and secure cloud systems to achieve specific goals and meet business requirements.

▶ What You Will Learn
⦁ Get to grips with the core concepts of cloud architecture and cost optimization
⦁ Understand the different cloud deployment and service models
⦁ Explore various cloud-related tools and technologies
⦁ Discover cloud migration strategies and best practices
⦁ Find out who the major cloud vendors are and what they offer
⦁ Analyze the impact and future of cloud technology

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▶ TABLE of CONTENTS
1. Fundamentals of Cloud Architecture
2. Components of a Cloud Infrastructure
3. Compute
4. Storage
5. Networking
6. Security and Compliance 1: Cloud Perspective
7. Security and Compliance 2: Cloud Perspective
8. Database Services - Part 1
9. Database Services - Part 2
10. Monitoring and Management
11. Backup and Restore Mechanisms
12. Backup and Restore Procedures

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▶ What this book covers
⦁ Chapter 1, Fundamentals of Cloud Architecture, discusses the history, present state, and future of cloud computing architecture. This chapter delves into the origins of cloud computing, tracing its roots from time-sharing to the commercialization of services.We will then explore the pervasive influence of cloud computing today, discussing its models, benefits, challenges, and real-world implementations. Understanding cloud architecture becomes the focal point as we unravel the components, deployment models, and key concepts such as virtualization and load balancing. Finally, we will turn our attention to the future, exploring emerging trends such as edge computing, serverless computing, and quantum computing, while contemplating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
⦁ Chapter 2, Components of a Cloud Infrastructure, begins by exploring the foundation of a cloud infrastructure, which includes physical data centers, networking, and storage systems. It discusses the importance of server virtualization and hypervisors in enabling the efficient utilization of computing resources. The chapter then delves into the concept of virtual networks and their role in facilitating communication between different components of the cloud infrastructure. It also explores storage technologies such as block, file, and object storage. Additionally, the chapter discusses the importance of load balancers, firewalls, and security mechanisms in ensuring the integrity and protection of the cloud infrastructure.
⦁ Chapter 3, Compute, provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential components and concepts related to compute and storage in cloud computing. The chapter delves into the various compute options available in cloud computing. It covers the concept of Virtual Machines (VMs), which allow users to create and run multiple instances of operating systems on a single physical server. The advantages of VMs, such as resource isolation and scalability, are discussed in detail. Additionally, this chapter explores the concept of serverless computing, where users can run their applications without needing to manage the underlying infrastructure.
⦁ Chapter 4, Storage, provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential components and concepts related to storage in cloud services. This chapter introduces you to the fundamental role of storage solutions in cloud computing. It covers a range of cloud storage types, including object storage, file storage, block storage, and hybrid storage, discussing their unique characteristics and use cases. This chapter also discusses essential considerations for selecting and managing cloud storage, such as security measures, performance factors, data transfer and migration strategies, data durability, availability, and scalability.
⦁ Chapter 5, Networking, presents a comprehensive exploration of networking’s vital role in cloud environments. The introduction lays the groundwork by explaining the significance of networking in facilitating seamless communication and data transfer among cloud resources. This chapter covers various networking types, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnetting, load balancing, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), providing insights into their functionalities and benefits.
⦁ Chapter 6, Security and Compliance 1 – Cloud Perspective, delves into the best practices for cloud security, offering you a comprehensive toolkit to strengthen their defenses. Encryption, a fundamental pillar of data protection, will be explored in depth, and we will examine its role in safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access. Additionally, you will discover the significance of identity and access management (IAM), secure API usage, network security, and secure coding practices for cloud-native applications.
⦁ Chapter 7, Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective, is the second part of the previous chapter. In this chapter, you will explore critical aspects of security in cloud computing, gaining insights into compliance and legal considerations, cloud security best practices, incident response, cloud forensics, managing cloud security at scale, and the evolving threat landscape.
⦁ Chapter 8, Database Services – Part 1, is dedicated to exploring the various database offerings available in the cloud. You will learn about managed database services provided by major cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This chapter will delve into different types of databases, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing services.
⦁ Chapter 9, Database Services – Part 2, is dedicated to exploring the various database offerings available in the cloud. You will learn about managed database services provided by major cloud providers, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP. The chapter will delve into different types of databases, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and data warehousing services.
⦁ Chapter 10, Monitoring and Management, delves into the critical aspects of overseeing and maintaining database systems in the cloud. This chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of the tools, practices, and techniques required to monitor databases in real time, track resource utilization, and respond to potential issues promptly.
⦁ Chapter 11, Backup and Restore Mechanisms, serves as a practical guide, providing a step-by-step walk-through of essential procedures for data backup and restoration within cloud environments. We’ll unravel the complexities, providing you with the skills to navigate and implement these critical operations seamlessly.
⦁ Chapter 12, Backup and Restore Procedures, delves into the critical aspects of data protection and recovery in cloud computing. In this chapter, you can expect a thorough exploration of various backup and restoration strategies, techniques, and best practices tailored to the cloud environment.

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▶ Preface
This book provides an overview of cloud technology, covering everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts and allowing you to design and build cloud systems that can stand the test of time through practical examples and information on the latest trends.
This book helps to solve the problem of a lack of expertise in cloud computing by providing a comprehensive guide to cloud architecture and best practices for using different vendors and tools. It also covers security and compliance considerations and provides guidance on how to design and build scalable and resilient cloud systems. This can help businesses avoid costly mistakes, ensure their cloud systems are secure and compliant, and build cloud systems that can adapt and grow with their business.
By the end of this book, you will have an understanding of how to leverage different vendors and tools to build robust and secure cloud systems. This knowledge can help businesses and professionals leverage the power of cloud computing to achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively.

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저자(글) Divit Gupta

Divit Gupta, a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of industry expertise, excels in driving strategic architecture initiatives and providing leadership in multi-pillar sales cycles. With a global impact, he spearheads technical partnerships, defines team vision, and champions new strategic endeavors.
As the host of popular podcasts such as Tech Talk with Divit, Live Labs with Divit, and Cloud Bites with Divit, he showcases technological initiatives and leadership. In 2022–2023, he served as Oracle TV’s correspondent for CloudWorld. A recognized expert, Divit presented on Oracle database technology at Oracle CloudWorld FY 2023.
His passion for knowledge sharing extends to international conference talks, technical blogs, and multiple books on emerging technologies. Divit has been featured in several prominent newspapers and technology magazines worldwide. Holding over 40 certifications from Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, and Databricks, he remains at the forefront of technology.