CONTENIDO: Case Study Background
FUNDAMENTAL CLOUD COMPUTING
Understanding Cloud Computing
Fundamental Concepts and Models
Cloud-Enabling Technology
Fundamental Cloud Security
CLOUD COMPUTING MECHANISMS
Cloud Infrastructure Mechanisms
Specialized Cloud Mechanisms
Cloud Management Mechanisms
Cloud Security Mechanisms
CLOUD COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE
Fundamental Cloud Architectures
Advanced Cloud Architectures
Specialized Cloud Architectures
WORKING WITH CLOUDS
Cloud Delivery Model Considerations
Cost Metrics and Pricing Models
Service Quality Metrics and SLAs
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Case Study Conclusions
ATN
DTGOV
Innovartus
Appendix B: Industry Standards Organizations
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)
Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA)
Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS)
The Open Group
Open Cloud Consortium (OCC)
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Liberty Alliance
Open Grid Forum (OGF)
Appendix C: Mapping Mechanisms to Characteristics
Appendix D: Data Center Facilities (TIA-)
Primary Rooms
Electrical Room
Mechanical Room
Storage and Staging
Offices, Operations Center, and Support
Telecommunications Entrance
Computer Room
Environmental Controls
External Electrical Power Provider Interconnection
Power Distribution
Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)
Power Engine-Generator
Infrastructure Redundancy Summary
Appendix E: Emerging Technologies
Autonomic Computing
Grid Computing
Service Grids
Appendix F:Cloud Provisioning Contracts
Cloud Provisioning Contract Structure
Terms of Service
Service Usage Policy
Security and Privacy Policy
Warranties and Liabilities
Rights and Responsibilities
Termination and Renewal
Specifications and SLAs
Pricing and Billing
Other Issues
Legal and Compliance Issues
Auditability and Accountability
Changes in the Contract Terms and Conditions
Cloud Provider Selection Guidelines
Cloud Provider Viability
Appendix G:Cloud Business Case Template
Business Case Identification
Business Needs
Target Cloud Environment
Technical Issues
Economic Factors
Index
