Cloud computing gives you the tools you need to prepare and cope with a traffic onslaught. You'll have the confidence to withstand a traffic surge without melting your servers or sending you into bankruptcy. There are a number of different ways to use the cloud to host existing applications, build creative new ones, and improve the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of organizations large and small.

You'll learn how to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of cloud computing
• Master the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services
• Install and configure visual and command line tools
• Store, retrieve, and distribute data quickly and easily
• Build applications that scale
• Manage the monitoring, load balancing, and scaling capabilities of cloud computing

As a developer, you need room & flexibility to be innovative. Why waste time worrying about the technical aspects of server capacity? AWS handles security, load balancing, and server resources virtually so you're not restricted to one physical server.

By downloading this PDF you will also receive updates covering all the technical aspects of web development. From the latest PHP techniques to advanced HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, ASP and a whole lot more courtesy of SitePoint.