Question 1:
You have read about server virtualization and cloud computing in chapter 6 of your textbook. For your written assignment this week, complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or “other” organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts:
• Describe the organization’s environment and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization.
• Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments.
• Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization.
• Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azure’s Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities
Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Be approximately 2 pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.
• Follow APA6 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
• Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least three (3) scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.
• Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.
Note: Your initial post will be your answer to the Question and is to be 2 pages with at least 3 scholarly journal references. Initial post will be graded on length, content, grammar and use of references. References should always be below each question as they are a different topic and not related in any way.
Textbook:
Pearlson, K., Saunders, C., Galletta, D. (2020). Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach, 7th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-1119560562
Question 2:
Final Paper Annotated Bibliography Assignment
This is Part II of 4 towards the Final Paper.
Using APA format, find at least 10 peer-reviewed sources (from industry articles, journals, academic and professional textbooks, and case studies) which will support your selected and pre-approved Research Paper Topic. Include them as references in APA format, write a summary of each article considered. At the end of your summary indicate the usefulness of the article in support of your Final Project Paper.
Remember, that within this Final Project Paper you will need to cite from each and every source in your references. You may not use Wikipedia or Webopedia as a reference.
The Final Paper must be a research paper using statistical techniques that has been approved by the instructor, using knowledge gained in the course.
