Filled with comparative charts and decision trees, this book explains exactly what it takes to build robust and highly scalable cloud computing applications in any organization. Covering the major commercial offerings currently available, it provides authoritative guidance through the implementation process. It puts cloud computing into historical context and considers how cloud computing affects project management, budgeting, and lifecycle management. From software and testing tools to best practices, this book considers the entire cloud application environment. It also includes case studies that illustrate recent technologies, implementation issues, and solutions.