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Assignment - Effects of Cloud Computing on CapEx and OpEx Discussion
1. Discuss three to four reasons why enterprises are moving away from traditional in-house data centers to cloud computing environments. Within your discussion, address the impacts of CAPEX and OPEX.
2. Explain what hypervisors contribute within a virtualized environment. Why are hypervisors often compared to what an operating system does within desktop/server environments? Provide examples of the benefits of hypervisors within a cloud environment.
3. Enterprises are racing to migrate their applications into a cloud environment. What are some of the issues around cloud security that enterprises should keep in mind before embarking on their cloud journey? Once you have identified three to four issues associated with migrating applications into a cloud environment, explain how these issues can be mitigated.
4. Discuss the complexities associated with hybrid cloud management. From the cloud management perspective, compare the advantages and disadvantages among the cloud models (e.g., IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS). Provide some examples of advantages/disadvantages, as documented in research. Reference your sources in your post.
5. While the cloud is becoming a choice platform for many enterprises, there is a question on which cloud hosting model to adopt. Among private, public, and hybrid models, how would you evaluate which model is best suited for an enterprise? Provide examples of why you would choose a particular model or models.
6. Companies often have the option to leverage cloud storage, which cloud vendors offer to organizations at competitive prices. Companies can, however, choose between data-at-rest encryption vs. data-in-transit encryption depending on their needs. Discuss whether companies should opt for either or both types of encryption and under what business requirements. Is one better than the other? Explain your answer and provide any real examples where each encryption option is applicable.
7. Discuss the concept of elasticity in a cloud environment. Why do companies tend to look for cloud vendors that offer flexible elastic solutions? Explain your answer and substantiate it with credible sources. Provide some examples of companies that use flexible elastic solutions.
8. There are several technical certifications in the IT and IT-security domain. How can technical certifications enhance one's career? Discuss the challenges associated with the CompTIA Cloud+ certification and what you will do to ensure your successful preparation for this examination.