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Understand the foundation of modern cloud computing with The Data Center as a Computer: Designing Warehouse-Scale Machines. This book from Springer explores how warehouse-scale computers (WSCs) function as single, massive machines rather than just collections of individual servers. As web services and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) advancements continue to grow, understanding the architecture behind these systems becomes essential. This text examines the coordination between hardware and software required to manage large-scale environments. It provides a deep look into the design, operation, and cost structures that define modern data centers. By treating the entire facility as one integrated computer, the book helps readers grasp the complex systems powering today's digital world. Each chapter is built around real-world applications, offering detailed case studies that bring theoretical concepts to life. Whether you are studying computer architecture or working in cloud infrastructure, this book provides the technical context needed to understand how massive-scale computing operates in practice.

Key Features

Explores the architecture of warehouse-scale computers (WSCs) and how they function as unified, massive computing systems.

Covers the essential factors influencing the design, daily operation, and overall cost structures of modern data centers.

Analyzes the relationship between hardware and software working together to power cloud computing and web services.

Includes detailed case studies and real-world examples in every chapter to provide practical context for technical concepts.

Addresses the role of WSCs in supporting recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 December 2025
Listed Since
13 June 2025

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