Cloud computing is well established now and everybody knows everything they need to know about it, right? <\/p>\n
If that's not ringing true to you, this list should help. Here are five books on cloud computing that IT leaders should read: <\/p>\n
1. Architecting the Cloud: Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models by Michael J. Kavis <\/p>\n
If you're confused by all the service models, this book gives you an in-depth look at the fundamentals of cloud computing to help you figure out which services may be right for you. <\/p>\n
SEE: Special report: The art of the hybrid cloud (free PDF) (TechRepublic) <\/p>\n
2. Why Buy the Cow? How the On-Demand Revolution Powers the New Knowledge Economy by Subrah S. Iyar with Cindy Gordon <\/p>\n
Even at 10 years old, this book by the founders of WebEX can help you overcome your own or co-workers objections to buying over building your own. <\/p>\n
3. Cloud Computing: From Beginning to End by Ray J. Rafaels <\/p>\n
This books gives an overview of not only technical but the business aspects of cloud computing, with case studies to help you prepare for your own migration. <\/p>\n
4. Business in the Cloud: What Every Business Needs to Know About Cloud Computing by Michael H. Hugos and Derek Hulitzky <\/p>\n
How does your business strategy change once you're in the cloud? This book covers that, as well as broader implications on things like organizational structure. <\/p>\n
5. Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology and Architecture by Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood, and Ricardo Puttini. <\/p>\n
What tools do you need to run things in the cloud? You'll get some specific advice in this one. <\/p>\n
Now you can get your head out of the clouds, and put your data and computing there instead! <\/p>\n
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