This gives business executives the knowledge necessary to make informed, intelligent decisions about cloud initiatives. The authors first discuss the evolution of computing from a historical perspective, with particular focus on progress that led to the development of cloud computing. They also serve a variety of standards based on the use and issues surrounding the implementation of cloud computing and describe the management of infrastructure which is managed by the service provider cloud computing. Help overcome the current lack of understanding prevents even faster adoption of cloud computing, this book arms readers with important guidance to make smart, strategic decisions on cloud initiatives.