In this course, author David Rivers explains the essentials of cloud computing and answers the basic question: What is the cloud? The course then explores the benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing, including a candid look at balancing the sharing and privacy issues with the productivity gains of working in the cloud.
David also presents an overview of migration and common cloud technologies as you contemplate a move to the cloud, including Google Apps, Microsoft Windows Live, and more. The final chapter outlines how to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the cloud for your business.
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David also presents an overview of migration and common cloud technologies as you contemplate a move to the cloud, including Google Apps, Microsoft Windows Live, and more. The final chapter outlines how to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the cloud for your business.
Topics include:
- Understanding the components and infrastructure of the cloud
- Working with storage and database services
- Understanding the benefits of cloud computing
- Assessing security risks
- Obtaining cloud storage
- Working with Google Apps, Windows Live, iCloud, and more
- Migrating to the cloud
- Training others on cloud use
Table of content
Introduction
- Welcome
Cloud Computing Basics
- What is cloud computing?
- Exploring the components of the cloud
- Understanding the infrastructure of the cloud
- Cloud services overview
- Using storage and database services
Evaluate whether Cloud Computing Is Right for Your Business
- The three main cloud computing scenarios
- The operational benefits of the cloud
- The economic benefits of the cloud
- The staffing benefits of the cloud
- Understanding the security risks of cloud computing
Explore Cloud Storage
- Overview of storage as a service
- About storage providers
- Understanding cloud storage security
- Cloud storage considerations
Explore Cloud Tools
- Exploring Google Apps
- Taking a look at Microsoft Windows Live
- Working with SkyDrive
- Syncing with iCloud
- Using Dropbox
- Working with Evernote
- Exploring Asana
- Staying organized with Highrise
- Using Prezi
- Working with Yammer
Migrate to the Cloud
- Making a cloud migration plan
- Analyzing service and service providers
- Releasing data using the wave approach
- Securing data
- Establishing a training plan for staff and other stakeholders
- Predicting and responding to change
Evaluate Cloud Performance in Your Business
- Monitoring performance after transitioning to the cloud
- Fine-tuning cloud use
- Additional resources
Conclusion
- Where to go from here
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