Homework: Carlson Companies
Read the case study, Carlson Companies Storage Solutions.
Instructions
Write a fully developed paper in which you:
i. Assess how the Carlson SAN approach would be implemented in today's environment.
ii. Compare the pros and cons of consolidating data on a SAN central data facility versus the dispersed arrangement it replaces.
iii. Evaluate the issues raised from the Carlson SAN mixing equipment from a number of vendors and determine the management options for dealing with this type of situation.
iv. Justify the reduction of administration and management of storage networking through Carlson's IP SAN.
v. Assess how cloud computing could be used by Carlson instead of a SAN. Create a diagram using Visio or its open source alternative software to illustrate the use of cloud computing.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
i. Create a diagram illustrating how the use of cloud computing can improve the efficiency of a business.