Ultimate Modern Guide to Cloud Computing

This comprehensive guide to digital transformation and cloud computing covers everything you need to know to shift to the cloud confidently. The book explores the enabling technologies of digital transformation, including big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. It then delves into the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including its essential characteristics, service models, deployment models, and ecosystem. The guide also provides an in-depth look at sourcing cloud computing services, including cloud service brokerage, managed cloud services, and cloud migration tools. Finally, the book covers cloud operational excellence, with chapters on cloud target operating models, cloud operating models, cloud service management, and emerging roles and skills in cloud computing. This is an essential read for anyone involved in IT management, CIOs, senior IT engineers, and program managers in government, DoD, and commercial sectors who want to stay ahead in the digital age.