The cloud is everywhere. Corporations, small businessesand individuals are all embracing cloud computing thatlooks set to revolutionise how we create, store and sharedata. From Gmail to Amazon's cloud-based services movingfrom a centralised computing platform to one that can bemobile, scalable and always available is now a reality. In this book you will see how to harness cloud computingin your everyday life. You may already be using cloudservices yet didn't realise it! You'll learn how thesenew platforms can help you work and play more efficientlyand more importantly, at any location you choose. Thecloud liberates its users from the desktop and allowsthem to embrace the webtop. Whether you are a small business looking to reduce costsand increase efficiency, or an individual that wants touse more cloud based services but isn't too sure where tostart, this is the book for you. Each of the key conceptsabout cloud computing are covered in plain English, andmany of the most popular cloud services explained. Areascovered include: What is a cloud Hardware requirements for a cloud Cloud services How to develop a cloud computing security policy How to take control of the cloud How to use a cloud in a micro businessThe cloud is here to stay. This book is your guide tothese new services.