Problem: Cloud Computing
Part 1
a) Define and describe PaaS.
b) List the benefits of PaaS solutions.
c) Describe potential disadvantages of PaaS.
d) Describe how a cloud-based database management system differs from an on-site database.
Part 2
a) Define and describe IaaS.
b) Define and describe system redundancy. Discuss how you might use IaaS to implement a redundancy plan.
c) Define and describe load balancing. Discuss how you might use IaaS to implement load balancing.
d) Define and describe NAS. Assume you must implement a shared file system within the cloud. What company would you select? Why? What costs should your client expect to pay for cloud-based data on a gigabyte (GB) basis?
Part 3
a) Define and describe SSO.
b) Define and describe IDaaS.
c) Define SAML and describe its purpose.
d) Define and describe provisioning.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.