Cloud Computing: Concepts and Technology

Cloud Computing: History, Evolution, and Vision examines the journey of cloud computing from its early conceptual stages in the 1960s to its current status as a major technological and business enabler. The book outlines the contributions of key figures and technologies, including John McCarthy’s timesharing concept, JCR Licklider’s vision of the internet, and the formalization of cloud service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. It provides a clear framework for understanding the evolution of cloud computing in three phases: Idea, Pre-cloud, and Cloud. The text also explores how cloud computing has reshaped business strategies, offering a roadmap for organizations to build private and public cloud services to meet their business needs.

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