Discussion - Define and describe PaaS

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Use only 50-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer.  

The discussion questions this week are from Chapter 2  (Jamsa, 2013).

Chapter 2 topics:

· Define and describe PaaS

· List the benefits of PaaS

· Describe the potential disadvantages of PaaS

· Describe how a cloud-based database management system differs from an on-site database.

· List the computing resources normally provided with PaaS.

· Assume your company must deploy a .NET solution to the cloud.  Discuss the options available to developers.  Research on the web and estimate the costs associated with deploying a PaaS solution.

· Assume your company must deploy a PHP or Java solution to the cloud.  Discuss the options available to developers.  Research on the web and estimate the costs associated with deploying a PaaS solution.

Note: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions.