Miller, published by Packt Publishing. Cloud computing has become one of the most important technologies of our time, and it continues to evolve at an incredible pace. This 20th edition of Cloud Computing For Beginners provides an overview of cloud computing, including its history, current trends, and future developments. The book covers the basics of cloud computing, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and serverless computing. It also explores the benefits and challenges of cloud computing, such as cost savings, scalability, security, and data privacy. The book begins with an introduction to cloud computing, followed by a detailed explanation of the different types of clouds, including public, private, and hybrid clouds. It then delves into the various services offered by cloud providers, such as storage, databases, and security. The next chapter discusses the importance of virtualization and containerization in cloud computing, before moving on to more advanced topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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