Best Cloud-Based Solution

Your company’s CIO interested in hosting several existing and new applications on a cloud. The CIO requests that you conduct some research to determine the most appropriate cloud computing solution for the needs of the application. The goal of your research is to create a comprehensive assessment document to assist IT in determining the best cloud-based solution for a given application.
The assessment document should detail what factors should your organization consider when making a cloud computing decision. The assessment document should cover the following topics:

• Cloud deployment model(s)
• Cloud service model(s)
• Cloud storage
• Cloud security
• Cloud management
• Cloud solution design - functional and non-functional requirements

For example, under Cloud deployment models, what questions must be answered in order to determine if a public, private, hybrid, or community cloud is the correct solution?

Final Project Deliverable:

• Paper should be 10 to 12 pages in length.
• The page count should not include the title page and references page.
• Cite at least 1 credible source other than the textbook.
• Follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements and review the library material concerning APA style before turning in this assignment.