Survey of Cloud Computing

SpringerBriefs present concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields. Featuring compact volumes of 50 to 100 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic. Briefs allow authors to present their ideas and readers to absorb them with minimal time investment. As part of Springer s eBook collection, SpringBriefs are published to millions of users worldwide. §A Survey of Cloud Computing covers a wide range of topics making it a great tool for anyone looking for a quick, yet comprehensive reference on this subject. Cloud computing has become a significant technology trend, and many experts expect that cloud computing will reshape information technology processes and the IT marketplace. This new web based technology can be used with a variety of devices, including PCs, laptops, smart phones, and PDAs to access programs, storage, and application-development platforms over the Internet. Covering key topics like cloud computing, cloud architecture, and cloud platforms, this book is a great reference for practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students.