Cloud computing : Concepts, Technology, & Architecture / Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood and Richardo Puttini.

Chapter 1: Introduction. -- Chapter 2: Case study background. -- Part I: Fundamental cloud computing. -- Chapter 3: Understanding cloud computing. -- Chapter 4: Fundamental concepts and models. -- Chapter 5: Cloud-enabling technology. -- Chapter 6: Fundamental cloud security. -- Part II: Cloud computing mechanisms. -- Chapter 7: Cloud infraestructure mechanisms. -- Chapter 8:Specialized cloud mechanisms. -- Chapter 9: Cloud m,anagement mechanisms. -- Chapter 10: Cloud security mechanisms. -- Part III: Cloud computing architecture. -- Chapter 11: Fundamental cloud architectures. -- Chapter 12: Advanced cloud architectures. -- Chapter 13: Specialized cloud architectures. -- Part IV: Working with clouds. -- Chapter 14: Cloud delivery model considerations. -- Chapter 15: Cost metrics and pricing models. -- Chapter 16: Service quality metrics and SLAs.

Clouds are distributed technology platforms that leverage sophisticated technology innovations to provide highly scalable and resilient environments that can be remotely utilized by organizations in a multitude of powerful ways. To successfully build upon, integrate with, or even create a cloud environment requires an understanding of its common inner mechanics, architectural layers, and models, as well as an understanding of the business and economic factors that result from the adoption and real-world use of cloud-based services.