This Book titled "ABCs of Cloud Computing" is a handbook written for the purpose of introducing the new technology called Cloud Computing in the field of computing.

In Section I of this book, the historical as well as architectural background of Cloud Computing is described. Section I also explains Cloud Computing concepts such as Virtualization, Challenges in Cloud Adoption and Security Practices.

Section II covers various Standards followed in implementing Cloud Computing such as Standards for Developers, Standards for Messaging and Standards for Communication.