3-1 Discussion: Examples of Cloud-Based Architecture refined

Throughout the last two modules, you have learned about cloud-based architectures, cloud computing, and cloud service models. Whether you have thought about it or not, you have likely used a cloud-based architecture in your personal, academic, or professional life. For instance, if you have a Google account, you’re using a cloud-based architecture for your email communications or for shared documents. You may even upload your photos on Google Drive or Apple’s iCloud, which are cloud-based environments. As a student at Southern New Hampshire University, you have used cloud-based virtual environments within your courses, for example Brightspace and Codio.

For this week’s discussion post, reflect on the cloud environments that you already engage with, whether in your personal or professional life.

In your post:

• Identify one to three cloud-based architectures and their brand names that you already engage with on a frequent basis
• Describe how you know that they use cloud computing
• Explain how these cloud technologies are helpful in your personal or professional life
• Provide at least one citation to support your rationale

You are encouraged to respond to your peers this week, but you are not required to. Even though your responses are not graded this week, you should take the opportunity to see what cloud technologies your peers use. You may learn about a new cloud-based architecture that could help you in your professional or personal life. As new technology emerges every day, you never know when you are going to learn something new.

To complete this assignment, review the Module Three Discussion Rubric document.