Computer Science
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The discussion assignment for this week will be about fault tolerance in network systems. Most businesses depend on networks and the data that they provide, and these businesses cannot afford network downtime. Using the library and the Internet, search for information on network fault tolerance. Discuss the following:
• Discuss at least 2 methods of providing fault tolerance to a network.
• Include a discussion of the costs versus the benefits of each approach.