10 IaaS Books That Separate Experts from Amateurs

When Dean Cefola first discovered the challenges many face in mastering Azure IaaS, he crafted this guide to simplify cloud infrastructure management. You’ll learn how to deploy and manage Azure’s compute, storage, and network components through practical tutorials that build from foundational concepts to advanced cloud architecture. The book walks you through securing networks and optimizing resources, with chapters like "Azure IaaS Networking Services" and "Azure IaaS Automation" offering concrete skills. This book suits IT professionals and cloud architects eager to deepen their Azure expertise and maintain relevance in a fast-evolving landscape.

Microsoft Azure Iaas Essentials offers a focused dive into building cloud infrastructure using Microsoft's Azure platform, tailored especially for IT professionals and system administrators. Gethyn Ellis draws on his deep experience as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and consultant to guide you through deploying both Windows and Linux virtual machines, designing virtual networks that bridge on-premises environments with the cloud, and configuring robust disaster recovery solutions. The book’s detailed screenshots and stepwise guidance demystify complex tasks like integrating Azure with Active Directory and monitoring virtual machines for optimal performance. If you're aiming to master the nuts and bolts of Azure IaaS without fluff, this book delivers practical know-how grounded in real-world technology delivery.

This personalized book on Azure IaaS deployment and management provides a tailored framework that aligns with your specific professional context and goals. It delivers practical strategies for deploying, configuring, and managing Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service components with a focus on real-world operational challenges. The book covers systematic methodologies for virtual machine provisioning, network setup, storage management, and security hardening within Azure environments, ensuring content relevance by cutting through generic advice to fit your unique scenario. It also addresses ongoing administration practices and optimization techniques, offering a structured approach to streamline cloud infrastructure management effectively while adapting to various industries and proficiency levels.

Unlike most infrastructure management guides that focus on theoretical frameworks, this book delivers hands-on insights from experts deeply involved in building OpenStack clouds. Drawing from their real-world experience, the authors guide you through setting up, scaling, and maintaining private or public IaaS environments with clear explanations of compute, storage, and networking components. You’ll learn how to automate deployments, design cloud controllers, and troubleshoot effectively, making it a solid choice if you already have a foundation in managing Ubuntu systems and databases. This book suits IT professionals and cloud engineers looking to deepen their practical knowledge of OpenStack operations without getting lost in unnecessary complexity.

Ved Antani's expertise in cloud management and Oracle technologies positions him uniquely to guide you through the complexities of managing IaaS and DBaaS environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 12c. Drawing from his deep experience, this book teaches you how to configure, administer, and monitor cloud services with practical examples that demystify chargeback mechanisms and self-service provisioning. Chapters cover foundational cloud components such as networking, virtualization, and storage, helping you build a solid technical understanding. If you're a cloud administrator or IT professional looking to master Oracle's cloud management tools, this book offers precise, focused insights without unnecessary jargon.

What if everything you knew about managing IaaS platforms was incomplete? The Art of Service - IaaS Publishing challenges conventional approaches by emphasizing the power of asking the right questions to uncover hidden challenges and opportunities in IaaS adoption. You’ll learn to design processes that address complex issues like integration across heterogeneous platforms, negotiating with providers, and ensuring security compliance. For example, the book's self-assessment tools walk you through seven core levels of IaaS maturity, helping you diagnose and prioritize improvements. If you’re looking to deepen your strategic understanding of IaaS rather than a technical manual, this guide fits your needs well.

This personalized framework provides detailed methodologies for administering Oracle Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Database as a Service (DBaaS) environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control. It focuses on tailored strategies for efficient resource provisioning, monitoring, and performance tuning specific to Oracle cloud platforms. The book addresses cloud management challenges by adapting best practices to your organization's infrastructure, operational goals, and skill level, ensuring a customized approach to managing Oracle IaaS and DBaaS deployments. It cuts through generic advice by concentrating on Oracle-specific tools and configurations, providing a targeted, practical guide that fits your unique context and operational needs.

What if everything you knew about managing Azure Cloud IaaS was incomplete? Gerardus Blokdyk, drawing from extensive expertise in Azure Cloud and process design, challenges conventional approaches by emphasizing the power of asking the right questions over rote solutions. You’ll learn to critically assess Azure implementations through a structured self-assessment framework that covers security, licensing, application integration, and disaster recovery scenarios. This book suits professionals who want to move beyond technical manuals and develop a nuanced understanding of how to optimize Azure Cloud IaaS investments in complex organizational contexts.

Unlike most IaaS books that focus narrowly on technical configurations, Gerardus Blokdyk’s guide takes a thorough look at the operational and management challenges surrounding IaaS implementations. Drawing from his extensive expertise in self-assessment methodologies, Blokdyk helps you navigate complex decision-making processes, such as staff retraining needs and cost control strategies. You’ll gain practical frameworks for evaluating plans, identifying biases toward capital versus people investments, and structuring tailored action plans. This book is especially useful if you’re responsible for overseeing IaaS projects and want a structured approach to ensure every operational outcome aligns with strategic goals.

When migrating to cloud infrastructure, maintaining control and ensuring continuity are often overlooked challenges. Gerardus Blokdyk, leveraging his extensive experience in process design, offers a self-assessment framework that guides you through diagnosing and improving IaaS implementations. You’ll learn to ask critical questions about migration services, user behavior monitoring, and data preservation, supported by 973 case-based questions and practical checklists. This book is ideal if you're responsible for managing or overseeing cloud infrastructure projects and want to embed structured, evidence-based processes into your organization.

When Gerardus Blokdyk first discovered the complexities surrounding IaaS data management, he set out to clarify the essential skills and metrics needed for effective organizational performance in this space. This book breaks down how to assess and optimize IaaS data tasks, from reducing effort and costs to implementing tailored action plans, supported by extensive checklists and project templates. You'll gain insight into measuring financial and operational outcomes, backed by real-world criteria from seasoned practitioners. If you work with cloud infrastructure data or oversee IaaS projects, this guide offers a structured way to elevate your audit and management capabilities.

When Gerardus Blokdyk first realized how crucial asking the right questions was to navigating cloud infrastructure, he crafted this guide to empower you in assessing Cloud IaaS solutions effectively. Drawing from his extensive experience in cloud computing and self-assessment methodologies, he doesn’t just offer theory but a structured approach to diagnose and improve cloud initiatives. You’ll learn how to evaluate service maturity, integration capabilities, and the commercial models that impact cloud investments, with practical frameworks to prioritize areas for improvement. This book suits professionals like managers, consultants, or executives who need to lead cloud strategy with clarity rather than technical deep dives.