The Cloud Computing Journey : Design and Deploy Resilient and Secure Multi-Cloud Systems with Practical Guidance / Divit Gupta and Rohit Rahi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gupta, Divit, author.

Rahi, Rohit, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cloud computing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (440 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing Ltd., [2023]

Summary:

Elevate your expertise and gain holistic insights into cloud technology with a focus on smooth transition from on-premises to the cloud Key Features Analyze cloud architecture in depth, including different layers, components, and design principles Explore various types of cloud services from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and more Implement best practices and understand the use of various cloud deployment tools Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook 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 expertise and best practices for evaluating different cloud vendors and tools. Once you've gained a thorough understanding of cloud computing basics, you'll delve deeper into cloud architecture, its design, and implementation. Armed with this expert insight, businesses can avoid costly mistakes, ensure that their 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 Who this book is for The book is for anyone interested in understanding cloud technology, including business leaders and IT professionals seeking insights into the benefits, challenges, and best practices of cloud computing. Those who are just starting to explore cloud technology, as well as those who are already using cloud technology but want to deepen their understanding and optimize usage will find this resource especially useful.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright and credits

Foreword

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Fundamentals and Components of the Cloud

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Cloud Architecture

Technical requirements

The history of cloud computing

Cloud computing today

Understanding cloud architecture

The benefits of cloud architecture

Cloud architecture best practices

The future of cloud architecture

Summary

Chapter 2: Components of a Cloud Infrastructure

Essential cloud infrastructure components

Physical data centers

Virtualization and hypervisors

Networking

Storage

Security

Management and orchestration

Monitoring and analytics

Disaster recovery and backup

Compliance and governance

Overview of virtualization and containerization

Virtualization in cloud computing

Containerization in cloud computing

Benefits and use cases of virtualization and containerization

Understanding the difference between virtualization and containerization

Part 2: Compute, Storage, and Networking

Chapter 3: Compute - Cloud Perspective

Introduction to compute and storage in cloud computing

Virtual machines (VMs)

Containers

Serverless computing

Chapter 4: Storage - Cloud Perspective

Introduction to storage in cloud computing

Exploring storage options in cloud computing

Block storage

File storage

Object storage

Google Cloud Storage

Azure Blob Storage

Integration with Azure services

Considerations and cost optimization strategies for compute and storage

Chapter 5: Networking - Cloud Perspective

Introduction to networks in cloud computing

Exploring network options in cloud computing

VPCs

VPN.

Subnetting and IP addressing

Load balancing

CDNs

Considerations and cost optimization strategies for networks

Network security

Performance optimization

Cost optimization

Part 3: Security, Compliance, and Databases

Chapter 6: Security and Compliance 1 - Cloud Perspective

Introduction to security in cloud computing

Understanding cloud security risks

Data breaches

Insider threats

Data loss and recovery

Insecure APIs

DoS attacks

Shared technology vulnerabilities

Cloud security tools and technologies

IAM

Encryption and data protection

Firewalls and network security

IDS/IPS

Chapter 7: Security and Compliance 2 - Cloud Perspective

Compliance and legal considerations

AWS Artifact

Azure Compliance Manager

IR and cloud forensics

Tools and services for IR and cloud forensics

Managing cloud security at scale

Evolving threat landscape

Cloud security best practices

Chapter 8: Database Services 1 - Cloud Perspective

Overview of database services in the cloud

Types of databases - relational and NoSQL

Setting up OCI

Data warehousing services in the cloud

Setting up Amazon Redshift

Setting up Google BigQuery

Databases beyond the traditional realm

Document database

In-memory database

Graph database

Columnar database

Key-value store

Time-series database

Converged database

Wide-column store

Chapter 9: Database Services 2 - Cloud Perspective

Data modeling and schema design

Conceptual data model

Physical data model

Normalization

Denormalization

Benefits of data modeling and schema design

Database provisioning and configuration

Database provisioning

Database configuration.

Benefits of effective provisioning and configuration

Example of database provisioning in the cloud - e-commerce platform

Example of database provisioning in the cloud - healthcare patient management

Example of database provisioning in the cloud - e-learning platform

Database security best practices

Access control

Popular tools and methods for access control

Encryption

Auditing and monitoring

Least-privilege principle

Secure configuration

Regular backups

Data masking and redaction

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Database high-availability and scalability features

High availability

Scalability

Database performance optimization

Part 4: Monitoring, Backup, and Restore

Chapter 10: Monitoring and Management

Real-time monitoring and alerts

Proactive alerting

Cloud provider tools

Alibaba Cloud CloudMonitor (Alibaba Cloud)

Best practices

Automated scaling and resource management

Updates and patching

Chapter 11: Backup and Restore Mechanisms

Data backup strategies

Full backups

Incremental backups

Differential backups

Synthetic full backups

Mirror backups

Continuous data protection

Snapshot backups

Cloud-native backup solutions

Retention policies

Regulatory compliance

Business continuity

DR planning

Chapter 12: Backup and Restore Procedures

Backup and restore procedures

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS CLI command

AWS Backup integration

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Index

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Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781805121923

1805121928

OCLC:

1414456187