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PROJECT 3: FINAL REPORT 1

PROJECT 3: FINAL REPORT

STUDENT’S NAME:

INSTITUTION AFFILIATION:

DATE:

PROFESSOR’S NAME:

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NETWORKING AND AUXILIARY SERVICES IN THE CLOUD

Internet Networking Basics

Several components, such as computers, routers, firewalls, and switches, make up a

network. Either cables or wireless signals connect these devices. Internet networking basics help

us build an effective wireless network in an organization, community, or neighborhood

(Commotion Wireless., n.d). The relationship between clients and servers on a network is pretty

vital. Servers are computers that hold content and services such as websites and media files. On

the other hand, clients are different computers such as your laptop or mobile phone, which

request to view, download, or utilize the content. IP addresses are also critical components of a

network. IP addresses help computers identify the origins and destinations of data sent across a

network. There can either be public or private IP addresses- the former can be accessed

anywhere on the internet, whereas the latter cannot and are mostly hidden behind a public IP

address device. Network hubs, routers, firewalls, and switches are other internet networking

components. Computers are connected with the use of cables, and this creates a network

(Commotion Wireless., n.d).

Cloud Networking

This is a type of IT infrastructure where some or all of an organization's network

resources are stored within a public or private cloud platform (Vmware, n.d). They are either

housed within the organization or by a service provider and are provided on demand. Companies

can either have a private, public, or hybrid cloud with cloud networking resources. Examples of

these resources include virtual routers, firewalls, and network management software. Today,

many businesses are turning to the cloud because of its benefits. It saves costs, improves IT

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security, offers flexibility, ensures faster disaster recovery, among many other benefits. Cloud

networking has helped organizations address their regional expansions and increasing

infrastructure needs. Cloud networks allow for communication with virtual private networks

(VPNs) and also external computers.

Cloud Services

Cloud-based services are IT resources given over the internet. They can come through

public, private, and hybrid clouds. Hybrid clouds combine public and private clouds (Team Cleo,

n.d). Cloud service providers provide these services so that their customers, such as

BallotOnline, can access and use them at any time. Numerous cloud-based services are classified

according to their functions, such as project management. The following are a few examples of

these services;

i. Asana: this service enables employees within an organization to organize and trail

communication on projects more effectively. This service allows employees to view the

workflow of a project and the company's goals, enabling them to collaborate to ensure

they stay in progress (Team Cleo, n.d).

ii. Trello: it enables a user to get a visual overview of what is being worked on, who is

working on it, and whether that particular thing is in the process. It helps in project

management and does not require complex tools.

iii. Epicor: this service provides user and application support, backup, and disaster recovery.

It allows for the customization of services to improve productivity.

iv. Sage Business Cloud People: this is tailored for big companies such as BallotOnline, and

it gives the HR team insight into the company's global workforce.

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CLOUD TRENDS, BEST PRACTICES, AND MIGRATION

Trends in cloud migration

The following are some of the trends that are influencing cloud migration and adoption.

Let us see what they are all about and how they may influence BallotOnline’s move to the cloud;

i. Going private and not public: for years, organizations have been pouring large volumes

of their data into public clouds. However, not everything should stay on the public cloud

since anyone can access this data, exposing it to security risks (Robb, 2021). Therefore,

some of these organizations are migrating some or all of their data to private clouds.

Since BallotOnline deals with sensitive data, it should rely more on private clouds,

offering better security services, unlike public clouds.

ii. Cautions on cloud migration: when the cloud gained popularity in its early days, cloud

service providers insisted that moving to the cloud was a much cheaper option. This is

not the case today. There are many charges involved and getting data back from the cloud

is not cheap and the process can be pretty slow (Robb, 2021). Therefore, companies are

becoming more reluctant to dump all of their data into the cloud. BallotOnline should be

cautious and ensure that it has extensive conversations with its CSP regarding the cost of

migration and all other hidden charges that may be involved.

iii. Security before, during, and after migration: there are several applications being

developed specifically for the cloud. These apps make it possible to get data to the cloud.

Sometimes, security issues may arise especially at the end of the development cycle or

when migration is about to occur (Robb, 2021). When this happens, the data being

migrated to the cloud is at a risk of security breaches. Therefore, companies like

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PROJECT 3: FINAL REPORT 1 PROJECT 3: FINAL REPORT STUDENT’S NAME: INSTITUTION AFFILIATION: DATE: PROFESSOR’S NAME: PROJECT 3: FINAL REPORT 2 NETWORKING AND AUXILIARY SERVICES IN THE CLOUD Internet Networking Basics Several components, such as computers, routers, firewalls, and switches, make up a network. Either cables or wireless signals connect these devices. Internet networking basics help us build an effective wireless network in an organization, community, or neighborhood (Commotion Wireless., n.d). The relationship between clients and servers on a network is pretty vital. Servers are computers that hold content and services such as websites and media files. On the other hand, clients are different computers such as your laptop or mobile phone, which request to view, download, or utilize the content. IP addresses are also critical components of a network. IP addresses help computers identify the origins and destinations of data sent across a network. There can either be public or private IP addresses- the former can be accessed anywhere on the internet, whereas the latter cannot and are mostly hidden behind a public IP address device. Network hubs, routers, firewalls, and switches are other internet networking components. Computers are connected with the use of cables, and this creates a network (Commotion Wireless., n.d). Cloud Networking This is a type of IT infrastructure where some or all of an organization's network resources are stored within a public or ...
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