Case Study 1: Carlson Companies

Read the case study titled, "Carlson Companies" found in attachment file

Write a fully developed paper (3-5 pages) in which you:

1. Assess how the Carlson SAN approach would be implemented in today’s environment. 
2. Compare the pros and cons of consolidating data on a SAN central data facility versus the dispersed arrangement it replaces. 
3. Evaluate the issues raised from the Carlson SAN mixing equipment from a number of vendors and determine the management options for dealing with this type of situation. 
4. Justify the reduction of administration and management of storage networking through Carlson’s IP SAN. 
5. Assess how cloud computing could be used by Carlson instead of a SAN. Create a diagram using Visio or its open source alternative software to illustrate the use of cloud computing. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length. 
6. Use at least five quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.