Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Learn the Latest Cloud Technology and Architecture with Real-World Examples and Applications

Cloud computing can mean convenient file backups to one reader and scalable infrastructure to another. In Cloud Computing Fundamentals, A. B. Lawal uses those varied perspectives to explain what cloud services are, why people and organizations use them, and how the underlying models fit together.

The book pairs an introduction to cloud terminology and architecture with examples of real-world applications and guided Azure exercises. It offers a starting point for readers who want to make sense of cloud services without treating the subject as a single use case.

Make sense of the main cloud models

Clear distinctions between Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) help readers understand the different ways cloud capabilities are delivered. Along the way, the book introduces virtualization, multitenancy, lift and shift, scaling, and serverless computing.

Compare deployment choices

Public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud approaches each shape how cloud resources are arranged and used. The discussion also introduces cloud providers, service-level agreements, and risks—useful context for understanding the choices organizations face when evaluating cloud services.

Connect concepts to everyday applications

Examples span education, healthcare, government, marketing, financial services, and cloud storage. The book also frames cloud benefits in terms of cost, convenience, speed, and added capabilities, showing why the same technology can matter for different reasons to individuals, teams, and organizations.

Follow along with practical Azure examples

A hands-on section guides readers through creating a Microsoft Azure subscription and setting up Windows and Linux virtual machines. These step-by-step examples give the conceptual overview a practical counterpart, while keeping the focus on introductory cloud tasks.

A useful first map of cloud computing

Readers new to cloud terminology, students exploring distributed systems, and technology professionals looking for a broad orientation may appreciate the book’s mix of service models, deployment options, applications, and guided exercises. It is an introduction to the subject—not a substitute for current provider documentation when carrying out live cloud deployments.