Java in the Cloud - PaaS Platform in Comparison

Explore the world of Java in the cloud with this comprehensive conference talk from GOTO 2012. Delve into a detailed comparison of Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, led by Eberhard Wolff, a Fellow at innoQ. Learn about cloud definitions, availability, scaling, and the challenges faced in cloud environments. Examine popular PaaS platforms including Amazon Elastic Beanstalk, Google App Engine, Cloud Foundry, Cloudbees RunatCloud, Heroku, and Microsoft's offerings. Understand the advantages, limitations, and unique features of each platform, including supported languages, additional services, and pricing models. Gain valuable insights into selecting the right PaaS solution for your Java applications and discover how to leverage cloud technologies effectively in your development process.

Introduction
Cloud definition
Availability
Scaling
Problems Challenges
Amazon Elastic Beanstalk
What is Elastic Beanstalk
Why use Elastic Beanstalk
Challenges
Environment
Configuration
Scale Up
Load New Version
Start New Environment
Change URL
Comparison
Google App Engine
Additional Services
Roadmap
Advantages
Limitations
Cloud Foundry
Supported languages
Services
Advantage
Challenge
Cloudbees
RunatCloud
Heroku
Microsoft
Pricing