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Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing

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For a book entitled Above the Clouds, Kevin McDonald had written a very down to earth and practical introduction to cloud computing. This book is well organized and offers a quick way to get up to speed on a very expansive topic. I found this book very helpful in dispelling a few misconceptions I had about cloud computing. My organization is moving toward a Cloud environment and I have recommended this book to work collogues who would like to learn more about it.

Above the Clouds provides a comprehensive introduction to the benefits and risks associated with transitioning to cloud computing. The text is written in a clear, easy-to-read manner and is perfect for anyone interested in gaining a basic, relatively non-technical understanding of the issues. An important feature of the book is that it provides readers with specific issues to consider and questions to ask when considering transitioning their businesses to the clouds.

I will be giving copies of Above the Clouds to my clients that need a baseline understanding of all-things-cloud. The book is a good source for executives who are not 'into' the technology but need to understand it so they can be part of the discussions and decision making process as cloud issues relate to business objectives.

Kevin McDonald's discussion of the benefits of cloud computing is lively and comprehensive. His language is straightforward and geared to managers who are looking into the merits of cloud computing. This book covers several aspects of cloud computing, including a definition and its advantages over traditional methods of handling IT demands. It focuses especially well on issues for small to medium organizations and agencies, such as the usual strains on IT staff who are balancing training in new technology with "putting out fires". Very useful book for evaluating this type of data management.