Principles of Cloud Computing

There are several applications of cloud computing already being witnessed and experienced. As cloud is elastic it can be used in places where varying load is one of the main characteristics. It can also be used where on-demand access is required. Similarly because of its property of multitenancy it can be used in places where several applications are to be operated. Cloud computing can also be used for data-intensive applications for data analytics and several data-related tasks. This book will be a timely contribution to cloud computing a field that is gaining momentum in all dimensions such as academia research and business. As cloud computing is recognized as one of the top five emerging technologies that will have a major impact on the quality of science and society over the next 20 years its knowledge will help position our readers at the forefront of the field.