Cloud_Computing_week10

Discussion Topic: Discuss key items that should be included in an SLA. Define predictive analytics and discuss how an IT manager might use such analytics. 

Writing Assignment

Write a paper on migrating to the cloud. The following are the items to discuss in the paper:

• List and describe common system requirements one should consider before moving an application to the cloud.
• Discuss why a company should consider using a consultant to oversee a cloud migration and list specific skills you would expect the consultant to have.
• List and discuss resource utilization characteristics one should monitor for an application prior to moving the application to the cloud.
• List possible training requirements for a SaaS solution integration, a PaaS application migration, and an IaaS application migration.

Paper requirements:

• Minimum 1200 words (excluding title page, table of contents, abstract, and references pages)
• Minimum of four (4) references
• Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
• When submitting the assignment, please ensure you are submitting as an attached MS Word document.