Advanced Cloud Computing and Virtualization

This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the key principles of cloud computing and virtualization while providing an extensive range of online material, practical labs, and fun challenges. The author takes a practical approach to the subject, and covers specific cloud environments, such as Amazon Web Services, VMWare ESXi/vCenter, Open Nebula, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure―supplying hands-on treatment of how they are created and managed, and how code can be used to integrate them. All chapters have associated lectures, background material, test questions, and labs available online.