INF325 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

INF325 Week 1 Discussion  

Dq1

Impact of Long-Term Infrastructure Decisions. Read the articles Total Cost of Ownership: Factors to Consider, 9 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Cloud Computing Contract, and Strengthening Your Core with Network Infrastructure Upgrades.

Assume you are a network manager, and you are considering a long term contract for network equipment and/or services. Why is it important to consider carefully the decisions that will commit the firm for a long period of time?

Discuss three reasons for carefully considering long-term decisions, and describe three examples of how a poor decision in these areas might affect the organization’s ability to be successful. Include specifics where possible. Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words in length. 

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Are their approaches logical? Are they missing important elements that should be considered? What other areas might they want to consider? Your replies should be between 100 and 150 words in length and add depth and/or insight to the discussion. See the About Discussions link in the left-hand navigation pane of your classroom for more information. 

Dq2

Convergence and Data Transmission. From the information discussed in this week’s lecture, identify three or more data and communication types that you use regularly. The examples may be from your work setting or in your personal life. Discuss how bandwidth and compression methodologies may affect your experience with your identified data types. Provide examples of your experiences. Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words in length.

Guided response: Respond to at least two of your classmate’s posts. Do they accurately identify data and communications types in their examples? How are the examples of issues experienced by others similar or different from yours? Your replies should be between 100 and 150 words in length and add depth and insight to the discussion. See the About Discussions link in the left-hand navigation pane of your classroom for more information.