This book Cloud Computing for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the rapidly evolving world of cloud technologies, making complex concepts accessible to students, educators, and technology enthusiasts. The book begins with a solid foundation in cloud fundamentals, explaining essential concepts, service models, deployment strategies, and security principles. It highlights the growing importance of cloud adoption in business and IT, showcasing how organizations leverage cloud solutions for cost efficiency, scalability, and digital transformation. Moving beyond the basics, the text delves into the management of cloud services and solutions, addressing key operational aspects such as governance, service delivery models, provisioning, resiliency, and disaster recovery strategies. A dedicated section on virtualization technologies offers a detailed understanding of the backbone of cloud infrastructure, including hypervisors, storage virtualization, logical partitioning, and the architecture of virtualized data centers. The book also provides an in-depth review of leading cloud service providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offering insights into their unique features, pricing models, and service offerings. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical perspectives, the text bridges both technical and managerial dimensions of cloud computing, equipping readers with the knowledge to make informed decisions in adopting and utilizing cloud solutions. Designed as both an academic resource and a practical handbook, this book serves as an essential reference for students exploring information technology, professionals seeking to enhance their cloud expertise, and businesses embarking on their cloud adoption journey. It emphasizes not only the technological aspects but also the strategic importance of cloud computing in driving innovation, efficiency, and resilience in today’s digital era.
About the Authors’
Dr.Shaheen Layaq received her BCA (Bachelor Of Computer Application) in 2001 from Kakatiya University, M.Sc(Information System) in 2003 from Kakatiya University, she has also completed her M.Tech (CSE) in 2011 from JNTUH, B.Ed in 2012 from Kakatiya University, qualified TS&AP SET in the year 2014, she completed her Ph.D (Computer Science) in year 2023 from Kakatiya University and she also qualified her UGC NET in 2024 with percentile of 97.82. She has 20 years of teaching experience. She is working as contract lecturer in Department of Computer Science, Singareni Collieries Women’s Degree and PG College, Kothagudem, Bhadradrikothagudem, Telengana, India. Her interested areas are Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cryptography and Network Security and Artificial Intelligence. In her credit she had published 15 research articles in reputed journals and had two patents. She had also published three books. She is also serving as an international peer reviewer at University of Bahrain.
Dr. Arpitha Pakalapati is a distinguished academician in the field of Commerce with over 11 years of teaching experience. She earned her B. Com (Computers) with a University rank in 2011 from Kakatiya University and completed her M. Com (Finance) in 2013, receiving a Gold Medal from Osmania University. Dr. Arpitha holds additional postgraduate qualifications, including a PGDPM from the University of Hyderabad (2015) and a PGDBM from IGNOU (2016). She successfully qualified UGC-NET in 2012 and TS-SET in 2013. In 2023, she was awarded a Ph.D. in Commerce from Osmania University. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Commerce at Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College for Women, Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India.Her areas of interest include Human Resource Management, Accounting, and Finance. She has published ten research articles in reputed journals and authored two books and has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences, presenting her research findings.Dr. Arpitha Pakalapati continues to contribute to the academic community through her research, teaching, and dedication to the field of Commerce.
