The Case of Extreme Scientists case study (in Chapter 6 of Managing and Using Information Systems) provides an overview of architecture and infrastructure as they relate to organizational IT design. Read Case Study 6-2, "The Case of Extreme Scientists," in Chapter 6 of the textbook, and answer all three questions regarding Amazon's supercomputing architecture.
Answer the following questions, which represent the specific critical elements that must be addressed for this assignment:
• How would you describe the architecture Dr. Schadt uses to do his research?
• What are the risks Dr. Schadt faces by using Amazon for his supercomputing? What are the benefits?
• Advice: If you were advising a company trying to make a decision about using cloud computing for key business applications, what would you advise and why?
• Research: Incorporate external research to support your position.
Guidelines for Submission: The case study must follow these guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA citations. Page-length requirements: two to three pages, not including cover page and references.