Cloud Computing and Virtualization

This book explores the cloud architecture and covers all aspects of topics like parallel, distributed, grid computing, virtualization, services, disaster recovery and security in cloud and its applications. The book is designed as a text for the undergraduate and post graduate students of computer science and engineering courses. Key features: · Covers all important topics like introduction to Cloud Computing, Services and Standards in Cloud Computing, and Virtualization in cloud. · Lucid, simple, and conversational language. · Systematic and sequential arrangement of different topics. · Concise and to-the-point description of all the topics. · Eminently suitable for self-study. · Each chapter contains an extensive list of exercises. Contents 1.Evolution of Cloud Computing, 2. Introduction to Cloud Computing, 3. Services Delivered from the Cloud, 4. Building Cloud Networks, 5. Virtualization in Cloud, 6. Security in Cloud, 7. Common Standards in Cloud Computing, 8. End User Access to Cloud Computing, 9. Cloud Architecture Defining the Clouds for the Enterprise, 10. Disaster Recovery and Security About the Authors Dr. R. Rajeswara Rao, is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at JNTU Kakinada-University College of Engineering, Vizianagaram. He has obtained his Ph. D degree in computer science and engineering from JNT University, Hyderabad in 2010. He has 13 years of teaching experience and 5 Years of research experience. He is a recipient of " VIDYA RATAN " award by TEHEG-New Delhi for the year 2012. Mr. V. Subba Ramaiah, is currently working as Sr. Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. He has 11 years of teaching experience.