ARCHITECTING the cloud Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) Providing decision makers with the pros and cons of each service model from the viewpoint of a consumer of cloud services, Architecting the Cloud is essential reading for any decision maker starting the vendor selection and development process for their cloud computing initiative. Author Michael Kavis presents you with an arsenal of design decisions to contemplate and highlights the critical areas of concern that all cloud architectures must contend with. Guiding corporations through significant design considerations, Architecting the Cloud discusses the pros and cons of each cloud service model and highlights major design considerations in areas such as security, data storage, monitoring, APIs, and more. This timely book arms you with enough information to choose the right cloud service provider with guidance on: The evolution of cloud computing Cloud service models How to avoid failure when moving to the cloud Selecting the appropriate technologies and vendors The importance of a pragmatic approach to architecture Choosing the right cloud service model The key to the cloud Auditing in the cloud Data considerations in the cloud Security design in the cloud Disaster recovery planning The future of cloud computing can finally bring IT and the business closer together if its architects can select the proper service model so IT can focus less on IT?s needs and more on business goals. Read Architecting the Cloud and discover how to set the direction for your business?s cloud initiatives.