Cloud Computing Expansion for Imaginary Company
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Following is the description of the project:
5000-10.000 words
Project outline
Pop’s Paper Company is currently facing significant challenges in managing its rapidly expanding data storage needs, leading to inefficiencies and increased operational costs. Additionally, the existing on-premise IT infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the demand for scalable and flexible computing resources. This has resulted in decreased productivity and potential data security vulnerabilities as the company grows, while most of the IT department has run away. You are a new hire and have been put in charge of the move to Azure. You need to find out what needs to be done and explain to the Chief Technology Officer your recommendations and why.
Project description/detail
In the introduction, describe the current situation, provide an overview of your understanding, and outline the questions and actions you plan to take. Include considerations on the selection of an appropriate cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on the company's needs and how you plan to synchronize users on Azure with the old on-premises machines. List assumptions and expected challenges.
In the main part, dive into the answers to the following questions to help solve the company's problems:
• What infrastructure exists currently?
The goal is to find out what servers will need to be created in the cloud.
• What are the current security vulnerabilities in cloud computing architecture?
The goal is to identify existing vulnerabilities and security loopholes.
• What security techniques are used to prevent breaches and unauthorized access to the cloud network?
The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of current cloud security methods.
• Which aspect of cloud computing security needs improvement?
The goal is to pinpoint areas for enhancement.
• What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of moving all services and systems to the cloud?
The goal is to weigh the pros and cons of cloud-hosted services.
Discuss which cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) would be most appropriate for the company’s needs and why. This should consider factors such as scalability, management overhead, and customization capabilities.
Explore what the company can use to synchronize the users on the existing on-premises machines, ensuring seamless integration and transition to the cloud. Detail the expected benefits and any potential challenges this integration may pose.
In the Solutions section, show a practical understanding and application of cloud concepts with a focus on Azure cloud services to address the company's problem using screenshots of the setup. This section should now also include:
Describe how the selected service model will be implemented, focusing on Azure services. Provide specific examples of Azure solutions that fit within the chosen model and how they address the company’s requirements.
Practical exploration of how you would address the answers you’ve found to the questions you asked earlier, showing screenshots of your steps/setups/calculations – use the tasks that you did in CCF to create a cohesive explanation.
Ensure configurations/setups are explained clearly and support your claims with relevant screenshots, avoiding irrelevant ones. Justify your choices with solid reasoning, demonstrating a deep understanding of all described elements. Cite relevant sources.
The summary should highlight the main points of your work, drawing precise conclusions and reflections that demonstrate a deep understanding of the project, including implications and recommendations. Clarify assumptions and challenges overcome.
Your reference list should show exceptional research and writing, incorporating a broad range of high-quality sources, including vendor-specific information, academic sources, and books. Use quotations and citations appropriately and ensure sources support the document's claims. Show exceptional research according to the rubric.
Possible resources required
• Windows / MacOS /Linux desktop
• Web browser
• Azure with a valid subscription
• Document Processor
Additional notes
• This is a mix of theory and practical work.
• You can make up the servers and things that you think an expanding paper company would need, add these to your assumptions.
5000-10.000 words
Project outline
Pop’s Paper Company is currently facing significant challenges in managing its rapidly expanding data storage needs, leading to inefficiencies and increased operational costs. Additionally, the existing on-premise IT infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the demand for scalable and flexible computing resources. This has resulted in decreased productivity and potential data security vulnerabilities as the company grows, while most of the IT department has run away. You are a new hire and have been put in charge of the move to Azure. You need to find out what needs to be done and explain to the Chief Technology Officer your recommendations and why.
Project description/detail
In the introduction, describe the current situation, provide an overview of your understanding, and outline the questions and actions you plan to take. Include considerations on the selection of an appropriate cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on the company's needs and how you plan to synchronize users on Azure with the old on-premises machines. List assumptions and expected challenges.
In the main part, dive into the answers to the following questions to help solve the company's problems:
• What infrastructure exists currently?
The goal is to find out what servers will need to be created in the cloud.
• What are the current security vulnerabilities in cloud computing architecture?
The goal is to identify existing vulnerabilities and security loopholes.
• What security techniques are used to prevent breaches and unauthorized access to the cloud network?
The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of current cloud security methods.
• Which aspect of cloud computing security needs improvement?
The goal is to pinpoint areas for enhancement.
• What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of moving all services and systems to the cloud?
The goal is to weigh the pros and cons of cloud-hosted services.
Discuss which cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) would be most appropriate for the company’s needs and why. This should consider factors such as scalability, management overhead, and customization capabilities.
Explore what the company can use to synchronize the users on the existing on-premises machines, ensuring seamless integration and transition to the cloud. Detail the expected benefits and any potential challenges this integration may pose.
In the Solutions section, show a practical understanding and application of cloud concepts with a focus on Azure cloud services to address the company's problem using screenshots of the setup. This section should now also include:
Describe how the selected service model will be implemented, focusing on Azure services. Provide specific examples of Azure solutions that fit within the chosen model and how they address the company’s requirements.
Practical exploration of how you would address the answers you’ve found to the questions you asked earlier, showing screenshots of your steps/setups/calculations – use the tasks that you did in CCF to create a cohesive explanation.
Ensure configurations/setups are explained clearly and support your claims with relevant screenshots, avoiding irrelevant ones. Justify your choices with solid reasoning, demonstrating a deep understanding of all described elements. Cite relevant sources.
The summary should highlight the main points of your work, drawing precise conclusions and reflections that demonstrate a deep understanding of the project, including implications and recommendations. Clarify assumptions and challenges overcome.
Your reference list should show exceptional research and writing, incorporating a broad range of high-quality sources, including vendor-specific information, academic sources, and books. Use quotations and citations appropriately and ensure sources support the document's claims. Show exceptional research according to the rubric.
Possible resources required
• Windows / MacOS /Linux desktop
• Web browser
• Azure with a valid subscription
• Document Processor
Additional notes
• This is a mix of theory and practical work.
• You can make up the servers and things that you think an expanding paper company would need, add these to your assumptions.