Cloud Computing For Dummies 2nd Edition

Bought this book as a gift. From what I have heard they really enjoy it, great quality.

I have never before seen so many typos in a book. These aren't just simple misspellings, but also incorrect word use that leave you wondering about a sentence's intent - a real problem when you're trying to understand a new concept. There are enough typos to be an annoyance, and I've completed just 15% of the book.

This is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to understand cloud computing in simple terms. As a Master's student in Financial Technology, this book helped me grasp the basics of how the cloud works and why it’s essential in modern technology. The authors do a great job breaking down complex concepts like cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and explaining them in a way that’s easy to follow, even without a technical background.What I liked most about the book was its clear explanations and practical examples. It helped me see how businesses use cloud solutions for things like scaling operations and improving security. The section on hybrid clouds and compliance was especially useful, as these topics are critical in finance. Overall, it’s a straightforward and informative read that I’d recommend to anyone wanting a solid introduction to cloud computing.

As a reference, it is filled with important details and it is well-constructed. Where it fell short for me was that it was not focused on actally HOW TO OPERATE the cloud, simply.

Comprehensive book with overview. Not for dummies.

Example: What is the difference between three 9's and four 9's? Apparently you get less uptime (significantly) with 4...Given this is a revision of the first book, I would think things like this would be fixed. But I guess not...

I tried to read this book, but gave up. It was mistitled - it appears to really be targeting a highly qualified IT audience. I am a Mac user but couldn’t find ANY references to iCloud or related uses. Definitely not for DUMMIES! All I want is help backing up files somewhere other than on a hard drive or on my computer.1 star is generous but that is as low I can select.

Extremely verbose and not very practical. Typos everywhere. Page through it for 10 minutes and you'll put it back on the shelf.To the authors: how about some actual recipes and tips when trying out some basic services? How about "Let's build XYZ service and use these OKRs. What services would I need for XYZ service? How should we structure the team?" Then go through variations of XYZ.This is 300 pages of defining buzzwords.