Homework: Cloud Computing
Select from the following list four topics and discuss. Use only 50-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. The discussion questions this week are from Chapter's 6 & 7 (Jamsa, 2013).
Chapter 6 topics:
I. Define and describe a SAN.
II. Define and describe NAS.
III. Describe how cloud-based data storage works.
IV. Assume that you must select a cloud-based data storage solution for your company. List the factors you would consider when selecting a vendor.
V. Many users do not yet feel comfortable storing data within the cloud. Discuss some steps you can take to reduce their concerns.
VI. Assume that you must select a cloud-based data storage solution for your company. List the factors you would consider when selecting a vendor.
VII. List the pros and cons of cloud-based data storage.
VIII. List the pros and cons of a cloud-based database.
Chapter 7 topics:
I. Define collaboration.
II. Define and describe cloud-based collaboration.
III. The CIO of Ace Accounting Services suggests that the company can save considerable money using VoIP for phone calls. Define and describe VoIP. Then present three companies that provide VoIP offerings. Compare and contrast each company's offering. Also, discuss whether or not you agree with the CIO and justify why.
IV. List the questions one should consider when evaluating a cloud-based collaborative solution.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.