Cis 3380 Jetton Hw 4

Instructions:

* Modify the page header to contain your name

* Read, analyze and reflect each of the 5 brief articles/readings/issues stated below

* Use this document as a worksheet to record your answers

* It is OK to use bullet items to showcase your thoughts and ideas

* For this assignment, you are to PRINT it, staple it and turn it in.

* Email submissions will be refused!

Article #1

What cloud computing really means. InfoWorld, April 7, 2008.

http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031

Q1. What is the “cloud”? Be specific and give two examples. (2 pts)

The cloud is internet based storage that allows users to access and store data without the use of servers.

Examples of the cloud are:

* Software as service such as Salesforce.com that allows users to access software applications over the internet as opposed to downloading files.

* Storage services such as Itunes that allow you store purchased music and videos on virtual servers so that it can be accessed anywhere at anytime.

Q2. What are five advantages of cloud computing? (2 pts)

* Offers the ability to access files anywhere.

* Allows companies to offer software online eliminating the need for individual licensing.

* Permits customers to build applications tailored to their specific needs

* Allows integration of multiple business functions

* Offers pools of resources to be available on demand.

Article 2:

Addressing Cloud Security Concerns: Key Issues and Recommendations. SecurityWeek, September 01, 2011.

http://www.securityweek.com/addressing-cloud-security-concerns-key-issues-and-recommendations

Q3. Between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS which has the best security in terms of the customer and which has the least security in terms of the customer? Give a brief explanation as to why. (2pts)

Saas has the best security while IaaS has the least. This is because with SaaS everything is housed in...