Cloud computing has emerged as a successful paradigm of service-oriented computing and has revolutionized the way computing infrastructure is used. This success has seen a proliferation in the number of applications that are being deployed in various cloud platforms. There has also been an increase in the scale of the data generated as well as consumed by such applications. Scalable database management systems form a critical part of the cloud infrastructure. The attempt to address the challenges posed by the management of big data has led to a plethora of systems. This book aims to clarify some of the important concepts in the design space of scalable data management in cloud computing infrastructures. Some of the questions that this book aims to answer are: the appropriate systems for a specific set of application requirements, the research challenges in data management for the cloud, and what is novel in the cloud for database researchers? We also aim to address one basic question: whether cloud computing poses new challenges in scalable data management or it is just a reincarnation of old problems? We provide a comprehensive background study of state-of-the-art systems for scalable data management and analysis. We also identify important aspects in the design of different systems and the applicability and scope of these systems. A thorough understanding of current solutions and a precise characterization of the design space are essential for clearing the "cloudy skies of data management" and ensuring the success of DBMSs in the cloud, thus emulating the success enjoyed by relational databases in traditional enterprise settings. Table of Contents: Introduction / Distributed Data Management / Cloud Data Management: Early Trends / Transactions on Co-located Data / Transactions on Distributed Data / Multi-tenant Database Systems / Concluding Remarks

Someone wants Kratu's whole family dead. Is it personal vendetta? Or is it because they have access to Kratu's grandmother Kubha's stories, which conceal perilous secrets? Kubha's stories, which form the basis of all the mysteries in The Ekkos Clan, are all about the Aryan Trail and the Rig Veda. Myths and Truths Behind The Ekkos Clan is meant to provide the historical, archaeological and linguistic background behind Kubha's stories. About The Ekkos Clan "A promising debut in the growing realm of modern Indian fiction" - Jug Suraiya "An Indian thriller inspired by Dan Brown & Harrison Ford ... fast-paced thriller, replete with murder and miraculous escapes" - Telegraph "If you are a history buff and a thriller aficionado, then it] might just be the book for you" - The Hindu "A tale of the Indian civilization and culture... takes you on a roller coaster ride" - The New Indian Express "An interesting read for an afternoon... One feisty woman's partition story" - Bangalore Mirror "Should be read for its sheer aspiration and the intelligent handling of historical material" - The Sunday Guardian "Is essentially a mystery novel, but is grounded in a substantial base of research and exploration into our past" - newsyaps.com

Someone wants Kratu's whole family dead. Is it personal vendetta? Or is it because they have access to Kratu's grandmother Kubha's stories, which conceal perilous secrets? Kubha's stories, which form the basis of all the mysteries in The Ekkos Clan, are all about the Aryan Trail and the Rig Veda. Myths and Truths Behind The Ekkos Clan is meant to provide the historical, archaeological and linguistic background behind Kubha's stories. About The Ekkos Clan "A promising debut in the growing realm of modern Indian fiction" - Jug Suraiya "An Indian thriller inspired by Dan Brown & Harrison Ford ... fast-paced thriller, replete with murder and miraculous escapes" - Telegraph "If you are a history buff and a thriller aficionado, then it] might just be the book for you" - The Hindu "A tale of the Indian civilization and culture... takes you on a roller coaster ride" - The New Indian Express "An interesting read for an afternoon... One feisty woman's partition story" - Bangalore Mirror "Should be read for its sheer aspiration and the intelligent handling of historical material" - The Sunday Guardian "Is essentially a mystery novel, but is grounded in a substantial base of research and exploration into our past" - newsyaps.com

Someone wants Kratu's whole family dead. Is it personal vendetta? Or is it because they have access to Kratu's grandmother Kubha's stories, which conceal perilous secrets? The eventful lives of Kubha and her family span a hundred years and encompass turbulent phases of Indian history. From her ancestors, Kubha inherited a basketful of stories. Kratu, a graduate student at Stanford mentions Kubha's stories to Afsar Fareedi, a linguistic palaeontologist, in a casual conversation. Afsar quickly figures out that the bedtime tales contain rich linguistic fossils and layers of history. Afsar, Kratu, and his best friend Tista travel across continents to trace the origin of her stories. Their journey also leads them to discover one of the oldest civilizations of the world. But will their efforts also unearth the causes behind the series of murders? About the book: "A promising debut in the growing realm of modern Indian fiction" - Jug Suraiya "An Indian thriller inspired by Dan Brown & Harrison Ford ... fast-paced thriller, replete with murder and miraculous escapes" - Telegraph "If you are a history buff and a thriller aficionado, then it] might just be the book for you" - The Hindu "A tale of the Indian civilization and culture... takes you on a roller coaster ride" - The New Indian Express "An interesting read for an afternoon... One feisty woman's partition story" - Bangalore Mirror "Should be read for its sheer aspiration and the intelligent handling of historical material" - The Sunday Guardian "Is essentially a mystery novel, but is grounded in a substantial base of research and exploration into our past" - newsyaps.com More details of the book at https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ekkos_Clan About the Author: Sudipto Das, an engineering professional (B.Tech. IIT, Kharagpur) lives in Bangalore with his family. History, culture, language, writing and music are of special interest to him. Member of an amateur music band, Kohal, he also enjoys travelling.The Ekkos Clan is his debut book. He can be reached at http: //www.sudiptodas.com