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WEEK2.docx

Good afternoon class,

I decided to use Amazon's online shopping platform as my chosen information system. This needs robust server-side infrastructure to process millions of transactions every day, assure high availability, and provide smooth user experiences. The server-side hardware includes a massive data center network with powerful servers (Altrad et al., 2021). To properly manage concurrent processing, these servers use Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC multi-core CPUs. Terabytes of RAM enable fast data retrieval and caching. SSDs for rapid data access and HDDs for cost-effective storage of massive volumes of data are used in storage solutions. High-speed switches and routers provide fast data transfer and low-latency connectivity.

Amazon uses sophisticated software like Amazon Web Services (AWS) for scalable cloud computing. Linux distributions dominate the servers' operating systems due to their stability, security, and scalability. Amazon uses Docker and Kubernetes to manage its microservices architecture (Hashemipour & Ali, 2020). Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift are used for data storage and retrieval. Caching systems like Redis and Memcached speed up frequently accessed data, and load balancers uniformly distribute incoming traffic between servers to avoid overloading any one server. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption procedures secure sensitive data and maintain industry compliance.

Client-Side Requirements

Client-side hardware for Amazon's online purchasing system includes any device with a modern web browser or Amazon mobile app. Desktops and laptops with at least a dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and enough storage for web surfing data are eligible. Amazon's services work on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile users need Android or iOS smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors and 2GB RAM to use the Amazon app smoothly. To access the platform quickly and reliably, these devices should have a strong internet connection, preferably broadband for desktops and laptops or 4G/5G for mobile devices.

Users need a modern online browser like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge that supports the latest web standards and security protocols. Mobile devices must have the Amazon app from Google Play and Apple App Store. This app is written in Java/Kotlin for Android and Swift/Objective-C for iOS to optimize performance and OS integration. HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular power the client-side interface's responsiveness and interactivity. PDF readers and email clients are also needed to view order confirmations and product details. Antivirus and firewall software are also suggested to protect user data during online transactions.

Very Respectfully,

Wilson

References

Altrad, A., Pathmanathan, P. R., Al Moaiad, Y., Endara, Y. M., Aseh, K., Baker El-Ebiary, Y. A., Mohammed Farea, M., Abdul Latiff, N. A., & Iryani Ahmad Saany, S. (2021). Amazon in Business to Customers and Overcoming Obstacles. 2021 2nd International Conference on Smart Computing and Electronic Enterprise (ICSCEE), 175–179. https://doi.org/10.1109/icscee50312.2021.9498129

Hashemipour, S., & Ali, M. (2020). Amazon Web Services (AWS) – An Overview of the On-Demand Cloud Computing Platform. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 332, 40–47. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60036-5_3

PRESENTATION1.docx

1) Create a PowerPoint presentation with at least 1 slide for each of the following:

1. Title Slide (Name of your Information System, your name, course name, and your professor’s name)

2. Purpose of the Information System

3. Users of the Information System (identify different types/categories of users, and what they use the system for)

4. Server-Side Hardware of the Information System

5. Server-Side Software of the Information System

6. Client-Side Hardware of the Information System

7. Client-Side Software of the Information System

8. Three Main Functions of the Information System (include screenshots) [This should be at least 3 slides – one per main function].

9. References (list your references in APA format)

Note: You may reuse what you posted in the Week 2 Discussion as appropriate for some of the above slides.

3. Include Speaker Notes for each slide. Notes should expand on the content of the slide to explain the key points.

WEEK2.docx

Good afternoon class,

I decided to use Amazon's online shopping platform as my chosen information system. This needs robust server-side infrastructure to process millions of transactions every day, assure high availability, and provide smooth user experiences. The server-side hardware includes a massive data center network with powerful servers (Altrad et al., 2021). To properly manage concurrent processing, these servers use Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC multi-core CPUs. Terabytes of RAM enable fast data retrieval and caching. SSDs for rapid data access and HDDs for cost-effective storage of massive volumes of data are used in storage solutions. High-speed switches and routers provide fast data transfer and low-latency connectivity.

Amazon uses sophisticated software like Amazon Web Services (AWS) for scalable cloud computing. Linux distributions dominate the servers' operating systems due to their stability, security, and scalability. Amazon uses Docker and Kubernetes to manage its microservices architecture (Hashemipour & Ali, 2020). Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift are used for data storage and retrieval. Caching systems like Redis and Memcached speed up frequently accessed data, and load balancers uniformly distribute incoming traffic between servers to avoid overloading any one server. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption procedures secure sensitive data and maintain industry compliance.

Client-Side Requirements

Client-side hardware for Amazon's online purchasing system includes any device with a modern web browser or Amazon mobile app. Desktops and laptops with at least a dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and enough storage for web surfing data are eligible. Amazon's services work on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile users need Android or iOS smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors and 2GB RAM to use the Amazon app smoothly. To access the platform quickly and reliably, these devices should have a strong internet connection, preferably broadband for desktops and laptops or 4G/5G for mobile devices.

Users need a modern online browser like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge that supports the latest web standards and security protocols. Mobile devices must have the Amazon app from Google Play and Apple App Store. This app is written in Java/Kotlin for Android and Swift/Objective-C for iOS to optimize performance and OS integration. HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular power the client-side interface's responsiveness and interactivity. PDF readers and email clients are also needed to view order confirmations and product details. Antivirus and firewall software are also suggested to protect user data during online transactions.

Very Respectfully,

Wilson

References

Altrad, A., Pathmanathan, P. R., Al Moaiad, Y., Endara, Y. M., Aseh, K., Baker El-Ebiary, Y. A., Mohammed Farea, M., Abdul Latiff, N. A., & Iryani Ahmad Saany, S. (2021). Amazon in Business to Customers and Overcoming Obstacles. 2021 2nd International Conference on Smart Computing and Electronic Enterprise (ICSCEE), 175–179. https://doi.org/10.1109/icscee50312.2021.9498129

Hashemipour, S., & Ali, M. (2020). Amazon Web Services (AWS) – An Overview of the On-Demand Cloud Computing Platform. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 332, 40–47. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60036-5_3

PRESENTATION1.docx

1) Create a PowerPoint presentation with at least 1 slide for each of the following:

1. Title Slide (Name of your Information System, your name, course name, and your professor’s name)

2. Purpose of the Information System

3. Users of the Information System (identify different types/categories of users, and what they use the system for)

4. Server-Side Hardware of the Information System

5. Server-Side Software of the Information System

6. Client-Side Hardware of the Information System

7. Client-Side Software of the Information System

8. Three Main Functions of the Information System (include screenshots) [This should be at least 3 slides – one per main function].

9. References (list your references in APA format)

Note: You may reuse what you posted in the Week 2 Discussion as appropriate for some of the above slides.

3. Include Speaker Notes for each slide. Notes should expand on the content of the slide to explain the key points.

WEEK2.docx

Good afternoon class,

I decided to use Amazon's online shopping platform as my chosen information system. This needs robust server-side infrastructure to process millions of transactions every day, assure high availability, and provide smooth user experiences. The server-side hardware includes a massive data center network with powerful servers (Altrad et al., 2021). To properly manage concurrent processing, these servers use Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC multi-core CPUs. Terabytes of RAM enable fast data retrieval and caching. SSDs for rapid data access and HDDs for cost-effective storage of massive volumes of data are used in storage solutions. High-speed switches and routers provide fast data transfer and low-latency connectivity.

Amazon uses sophisticated software like Amazon Web Services (AWS) for scalable cloud computing. Linux distributions dominate the servers' operating systems due to their stability, security, and scalability. Amazon uses Docker and Kubernetes to manage its microservices architecture (Hashemipour & Ali, 2020). Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift are used for data storage and retrieval. Caching systems like Redis and Memcached speed up frequently accessed data, and load balancers uniformly distribute incoming traffic between servers to avoid overloading any one server. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption procedures secure sensitive data and maintain industry compliance.

Client-Side Requirements

Client-side hardware for Amazon's online purchasing system includes any device with a modern web browser or Amazon mobile app. Desktops and laptops with at least a dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and enough storage for web surfing data are eligible. Amazon's services work on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile users need Android or iOS smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors and 2GB RAM to use the Amazon app smoothly. To access the platform quickly and reliably, these devices should have a strong internet connection, preferably broadband for desktops and laptops or 4G/5G for mobile devices.

Users need a modern online browser like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge that supports the latest web standards and security protocols. Mobile devices must have the Amazon app from Google Play and Apple App Store. This app is written in Java/Kotlin for Android and Swift/Objective-C for iOS to optimize performance and OS integration. HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular power the client-side interface's responsiveness and interactivity. PDF readers and email clients are also needed to view order confirmations and product details. Antivirus and firewall software are also suggested to protect user data during online transactions.

Very Respectfully,

Wilson

References

Altrad, A., Pathmanathan, P. R., Al Moaiad, Y., Endara, Y. M., Aseh, K., Baker El-Ebiary, Y. A., Mohammed Farea, M., Abdul Latiff, N. A., & Iryani Ahmad Saany, S. (2021). Amazon in Business to Customers and Overcoming Obstacles. 2021 2nd International Conference on Smart Computing and Electronic Enterprise (ICSCEE), 175–179. https://doi.org/10.1109/icscee50312.2021.9498129

Hashemipour, S., & Ali, M. (2020). Amazon Web Services (AWS) – An Overview of the On-Demand Cloud Computing Platform. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 332, 40–47. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60036-5_3

PRESENTATION1.docx

WEEK2.docx

PRESENTATION1.docx

WEEK2.docx

PRESENTATION1.docx