ERAU Basic Cloud Computing Principles Discussion

PART1Discussion

Internet Controversy

Instructions

The Internet empowers enhanced communication on global, national, and local levels. With all of the positive aspects, by its very design the Internet is very difficult to control and over time various societal and legal issues have arisen. For this week’s discussion:

Select an Internet controversy and discuss why this issue is significant to society. It will be necessary to research the issue before writing. Feel free to take a position on the issue and include arguments to make your point.

Here are some example topics (feel free to select something different from this list):

• Bandwidth Caps
• Censorship
• Climategate
• Eavesdropping
• Filesharing
• Net Neutrality
• Pornography
• Wikileaks
• Google Books®/Copyrights
• Fake News

Follow these guidelines below when completing this activity.

• Your initial reply should be 2-3 paragraphs in length (about 300-350 words).
• Read your classmates’ replies and expand on the ideas of at least two of their posts.
• Feel free to challenge ideas if you disagree.
• Post your initial reply and responses in the rich content editor.
• Use the attachment tool when providing documentation that supports your reply in the rich content editor.

PART2:Assignment

Cloud Computing

Instructions

Watch this video and consider the implications.

Cloud Computing Explained (YouTube – 5:22) (Links to an external site.)

Next, respond to the following in a Word® document:

1. What are the benefits and risks of cloud computing for a business?
2. Does a company you do business with use cloud computing? How so? Don’t be quick to say ‘no’ – do a little research and legwork. You might be surprised.
3. Do you personally use cloud storage services for your files or photographs?

Requirements

• In a Word document, compose your responses in essay format consisting of an introductory paragraph, body, and conclusion (250-300 words).
  • Formatting requirements: Use double line spacing, 1″ margins, indent the first line of each new paragraph by .5″, include your essay title at the top with center alignment.
  • To see the formatting, refer to this Example Essay.
  • For help formatting, refer to Word Help Center. (Links to an external site.)
• If you refer to ideas on a website, be sure to include the link to the source. If this is not an electronic source with a link, then list as much information as possible.