Cloud Computing For Beginners – 3rd Edition 2020

Cloud computing can feel abstract until it connects to services you already use. This beginner-oriented guide starts with the basics of what the cloud is, how it developed, and the kinds of services it includes, then turns to familiar tools such as iCloud, Google Drive, Gmail, and Dropbox.

Its mix of introductory explanations and service-by-service walkthroughs makes the subject approachable for readers who want to understand the terminology and get their bearings with everyday cloud applications.

Start with the cloud, not the jargon

The opening sections cover the definition and history of cloud computing, different types of cloud services, the cloud’s basic structure, and common problems. That foundation gives readers a way to make sense of the technology before exploring individual apps.

Explore services you may already use

Dedicated sections look at Apple iCloud and Google’s cloud apps, including Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Photos. The contents also include Microsoft cloud apps and Dropbox, broadening the tour across several familiar services.

From overview to practical walkthroughs

Alongside explanations of individual features—such as iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library, Safari in iCloud, and iCloud Keychain—the guide includes how-to sections for several Google apps. This structure gives newcomers both a general map of the subject and a starting point for exploring specific tools.

A useful first orientation

With its step-by-step approach and emphasis on consumer services, this edition is aimed at readers who want a friendly introduction to cloud computing and the apps built around it. It is a practical place to begin asking what the cloud does—and how familiar services fit into the picture.