Utility Computing Technologies, Standards, and Strategies

Utility computing is an increasingly important architectural model that allows IT service oriented organizations and departments to make computing resources available to the end user on an as needed basis. The goal of utility computing is to maximize the efficient use of computing resources and minimize associated costs. Providing professionals with expert guidance on integrating utility computing within their organization, this timely, easy-to-understand resource offers a unified view of this service-provisioning model.