Chapter 16. WildFly in Cloud
Cloud is the new generation technology to manage the application environment. Before Cloud, the servers needed to be hosted on internal machines. If they wish to purchase a number of different machines, customer must host them in a server room and manage them. The cost of maintenance of the machines is often very high.
In addition, the customer must be able to support a team for machine maintenance and problem solving. Sometimes, a machine deteriorates and needs to be repackaged. This management work is avoided by using Cloud technologies.
Cloud can be defined as a web management of virtual machines. Those who work with a Cloud system have virtual machines at their disposal. The administrator can add machines to its cluster, move them, and operate them; for example, they can stop, start, or restart the machine, connect through SSH to the machine, and configure it as if he were the real owner.
Cloud providers provide tools for an administration system so that they...