Problem
A. Briefly explain the following technologies in cloud computing:
a. Server virtualization.
b. Parallel processing.
c. Vector processing.
B. Outline some of advanced unified communications features of a standard CaaS deployment.
C. Describe how service oriented architecture (SOA) can be viewed at high level as a step towards cloud computing.
D. According to Microsoft, SaaS architectures can be classified into four maturity levels. State and explain the maturity levels.
E. Briefly describe the concepts and features of the following open source cloud software systems
a. Eucalyptus
b. Open Nebula
c. Nimbus
F. Describe the term SLA and explain the contents of a service level agreement which can be used in the legally provisioning a cloud service from (a) providers perspective and (b) consumers perspective.
G. The county government of Kiambu has engaged you to advice on the type business that should be encouraged to take on cloud computing. Give four types of businesses that would be suitable for this service. Contrast with those that are not suitable.
H. Describe the type of storage configuration which is used in cloud computing? Explain each
I. What in your opinion is the greatest challenge that cloud computing service providers face.
J. Before entering a contract with a cloud service provider, one needs to know exactly what will happen to his/her data in case of contract termination. Outline four aspects that need to be put into consideration in regards to the aforementioned.
K. Describe the concept of a web service and the main components of web services. Discuss the structure of modern web services.