Reference no: EM133218516
Outcomes:
Identify how broadband networks and Internet architecture enable cloud computing to take place.
Outline how key data center technologies, including virtualization, enable cloud computing.
Identify multi-tenant technology and virtualization.
Purpose: In the following assignment, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the key terminologies and concepts of cloud computing architecture.
Assignment Instructions
For each question in this assignment, write a 1/2- to 1-page response for your answer. Answer each question to the best of your ability, utilizing the assigned reading and at least one outside resource for each question. Answer the questions in order, and include a header for each question indicating the question number. After you have answered a question, include your external reference (not including the assigned reading), formatted according to the latest edition of APA style, directly after the question. Include a title page and make sure to format your submission using APA guidelines.
Question 1: Describe the considerations an organization may use when determining the best fit for a cloud Infrastructure. Why might they use a public, private, community, or hybrid model?
Question 2: What is a "Web service-oriented architecture," and why is this an important concept relative to cloud computing? Explain why REST services have largely replaced the more traditional SOAP-based implementations.
Question 3: Describe the features and components one might expect to find in the service layer for a cloud provider.
Question 4: Discuss the concepts of virtualization and multi-tenancy and indicate why they might be confused.
Assignment Requirements
The paper should be a minimum of 2 pages and a maximum of 4 pages in length (not counting title page and reference page), with ½ page to 1 page per question.
The paper should be in APA format, including a title page and a reference page with all references in APA format.
Include in-text citations for all references.
For more information on APA style formatting, refer to the resources in the Academic Tools area of this course.