This course, the first of a 3-part series, lays out the foundation and key principles of cloud computing. The initial section presents the variable cost business model, which some believe may be the greatest contribution that cloud computing is going to have in the next few years. This material contrasts this new business model with a traditional fixed cost model and, in so doing, gives evidence of how it fits with the dynamics of uncertainty in today's...

"The Official Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide, provides everything you need to prepare for this important exam and master the skills necessary to land that coveted Google Cloud Engineering certification. Beginning with a pre-book assessment quiz to evaluate what you know before you begin, each chapter features exam objectives and review questions, plus the online learning environment includes additional complete practice...

Hackers around the globe are relentless in their attempts to access networks and devices in order to steal information or plant malicious programs. IT security professionals are in a constant tug-of-war with these actors defending enterprise systems and data from unauthorized access and cyber-attack. In this report Jack Danahy, Director of Advanced Security at IBM, discusses the current enterprise security landscape and offers advice and best practices...

"Applying traditional spend management processes to the cloud will lead to companies losing control of costs and interrupting innovation. Whether you're new to managing cloud spend or a seasoned pro, this book will clarify the often misunderstood workings of cloud billing. You'll learn expert strategies for creating a culture of cloud cost management. Drawing on real-world examples of successes and failures of large-scale cloud spenders, this book...

Transition from hosting your PeopleSoft applications in a traditional, on-premises data center to hosting those same applications in the Oracle Cloud infrastructure. This functional and technical book helps you install and support PeopleSoft Cloud Manager and makes the case for moving applications to the Oracle Cloud technology stack. You will learn about the use and cost of PeopleSoft instances in the cloud and how to configure your PeopleSoft environments...