Homework: IT Architecture in the Age of Cloud
Directions
Global Technology Retailers (GTR) is pleased with the report you submitted, which addressed many of the concerns with AWS. They are getting closer to moving forward with the decision to adopt AWS for their cloud computing. However, they are interested in finding out how other large retailers have used AWS to solve challenges. As the IT architect and IT manager, prepare a summary of at least three or four case studies with citations to help them see how other retailers were able to use the cloud technology.
Refer to the AWS Customer Success web page, where you can read case studies. You can search case studies by Company Type or by Solution to find studies for this homework.
Write 2 to 3 pages summary of 3 or 4 case studies including:
1. Define performance architecture.
2. Describe the issue or challenge the retailer wished to solve in each case study.
3. Discuss how they used the technology and their outcome.
4. Discuss common challenges among the retailers and how the solutions may relate to GTR.
5. Explain how you think AWS can help GTR create performance architectures based on outcomes for the retailers in the case studies.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.