Many cloud computing initiatives flat-out fail; others limp along, functioning tolerably without ever delivering what they promised. An Insiderβs Guide to Cloud Computing reveals why, and shows how to do better. Cloud pioneer and long-time CTO David Linthicum explodes the industryβs secrets, and presents practical ways to optimize cloud for value and performance.
Linthicum takes a hard look at aggressively marketed technologies such as cloud-based AI, containers, no-code, serverless computing, and multicloud. He illuminates what works, what absolutely does not work, and how to manage the difficult cost-complexity tradeoffs presented by many offerings. Youβll learn why some workloads and datasets still donβt belong on the cloud, and even discover "game changer" technology that has actually been undersold.
Linthicumβs seen it all: the tricks providers play to make their numbers at customersβ expense... realities whispered about in conference rooms and spilled over drinks at conferences... facts and techniques you simply must know to deliver value-optimized solutions.
What cloud providers donβt tell you about their storage and compute services
Cloud-based artificial intelligence and machine learning: What are you actually paying for?
Containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development: truth versus hype
Multicloud: Which approaches actually save you money?
Real-world cloud security: beyond siloes, black boxes, and out-of-control complexity
Cloud computing, carbon footprints, and sustainability: reality versus fiction
The crucial role of talent: how to identify, find, and keep the skills you need
How cloud computing is changing-and how to prepare for whatβs coming