Above the clouds
Subtitle: managing risk in the world of cloud computing
By: Kevin T. McDonald
Publisher: IT Governance Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Ely
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9781849280327; 9781849280310; 9781282529090
Subjects: Web; Management; Cloud computing; COMPUTERS; Interactive & Multimedia; Risk management; Business / Data processing; Business / Computer networks / Management; Business enterprises; User Generated Content; Business; Computer networks; Site Design; General; Digital Media; Data processing
Description: This book acts as a primer and strategic guide to identify Cloud Computing best practices and associated risks, and reduce the latter to acceptable levels. From software as a service (SaaP) to replacing the entire IT infrastructure, the author serves as an educator, guide and strategist, from runway to getting the organization above the clouds.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Introduction; title: Ch. 1. Setting course to the clouds; title: Ch. 2. Preflight check; title: Ch. 3. Taxi runway; title: Ch. 4. Tower clearance; title: Ch. 5. Securing the cabin; title: Ch. 6. Take off; title: Ch. 7. Above the clouds.