INF325 Week 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

INF325 Week 2 Discussion 

Dq1

The Internet, TCP/IP, and DNS.

• Identify and discuss the two primary protocols that form the foundation of the Internet. 
• Define and describe the purpose of DNS. Provide an example of what DNS does. 
• Identify the protocol DNS relies upon for delivering data to the appropriate destination. 
• Discuss two or more reasons why TCP/IP and DNS are important to the way the Internet functions using
  information from this week’s lecture,

Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words in length.

Guided response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Has the post appropriately described the uses and purpose of DNS? Is the example appropriate for showing what DNS does? In what way do you agree or disagree with the importance attributed to TCP/IP and DNS? 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. 

Dq2

Client Server and Cloud Computing. Watch the following video: Changes to Computer Thinking: Stephen Fry Explains Cloud Computing.

In your own words, define client/server and cloud computing. Compare and contrast the two technologies, and provide examples to support your discussion. Identify which of these technologies is predominant in your organization. Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words in length.

Guided response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. How does your description of client/server and cloud computing differ from the post? How do the examples provided support the description of the technologies? Are they accurate descriptions? Why or why not? 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.