The efficient management of consistent and integrated databases is a critical task in modern IT, essential for both science and industry. This book addresses the fundamental challenges of providing database functionality within the Database as a Service (DBaaS) paradigm for database outsourcing. It explores the motivations behind cloud computing and its impact on data outsourcing and service-oriented computing in data-intensive applications. The text covers techniques for current cloud environments, major challenges, and future trends, offering a survey of techniques and requirements for building database services.

This book is positioned as a technical exploration of web-scale data management within cloud environments, likely appealing to professionals and academics in computer science and database administration. The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text focusing on the practical and theoretical aspects of DBaaS and cloud-based data outsourcing. Its coverage of current techniques, challenges, and future trends suggests it aims to provide a comprehensive overview for those involved in designing or managing large-scale data systems.