Cloud and Distributed Computing: Algorithms and Systems

Series: Wiley Emerging Technology

Cloud and Distributed Computing: Algorithms and Systems aims to make readers and researchers understand the internals of cloud computing and how concepts of distributed systems work inside clouds. The book also sensitizes readers in the area of modern cloud computing concepts known as Cloud Native Computing for building software applications, such as microservices and running them on a containerized and dynamically orchestrated platform using Docker and Kubernetes to redesign today's applications.

Salient Features

• Introduction to fundamental Concepts of Clouds and Cloud Storage.
• Coverage of Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds.
• Detailed discussion on Leader Election in Cloud, Distributed Systems, and Industry Systems.
• Study on Classical Distributed Algorithms.
• Examination of Consensus, Paxos, and Recovery in Clouds.
• Introduction to Peer-to-Peer Systems.
• Exploration of Cloud Applications and Cloud Native Computing.
• Study on Software-Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization.
• Numerous Objective Type Questions and Review Questions are provided.

For better learning, comprehension, and retention, the book is supported by the following:

• QUICK CHALLENGE tests a student's level of understanding.
• FACT explains some of the important truths.
• STUDY HINT identifies important topics to be remembered.
• NOTE points out information that's essential to complete understanding of the topic at hand.