Part 1: Fundamentals and Components of the Cloud

In this part, we will discuss the history, present state, understanding, and future of cloud computing architecture. We will then explore the foundation of a cloud infrastructure, which includes physical data centers, networking, and storage systems. Additionally, this part discusses the importance of load balancers, firewalls, and security mechanisms in ensuring the integrity and protection of the cloud infrastructure.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Fundamentals of Cloud Architecture
  • Chapter 2, Components of a Cloud Infrastructure

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