Introducing Linux Distros (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

Description

For businesses the appeal of cloud computing must go beyond the notion of convenient, on-demand access of networked pooled access to computing resources. Industry leaders have learned to apply cloud computing to become nimble on their feet and for competitive advantage regardless of size. These companies define and build cloud platforms customized for their needs instead of using someone else’s. They have a holistic, end-to-end view of platform planning, platform development, supply chains and operations and are able to collapse platform development times to a fraction of the original time.

These companies also understand that strategies intent on selling to the cloud market are essentially incomplete; they understand that in order to be successful they must become cloud businesses themselves, incorporating cloud technologies in their engineering, IT, sales and marketing processes. Introducing Linux Distros uses principles of Service Science to explain the dynamics driving the adoption of cloud computing in the industry. It covers the evolution of enterprise computing platforms to application-specific cloud platforms or ASCPs aligned to business needs. It also covers processes for developing and building ASCPs. The book provides insight to executives, managers and technologists in corporations, large and small using or delivering cloud services, cloud service providers as well as equipment manufacturers and software and application vendors participating cloud supply chains.

What you’ll learn

What a Linux distro is and why there are so many
Which criteria you need to follow to make a right decision
Which "family trees" of Linux Distros exist
The most used Linux distros and their unique philosophy
The pros and cons of those distros
How to install a good number of Linux distros
Which tasks are needed to maintain those Linux installations working
How get support for each distro