Your CTO, Eliza, informs you that the team's proof of concept has been well-received.
The team has demonstrated how virtualization can expand the business's computing power, so she is moving
forward with her plan to share computer resources using cloud computing.
"Because this move builds upon our virtual system, I'm assigning two tasks to you," she says. "The first task is
for you to provision (that is, create) a working, accessible infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Next,
use a platform as a service (PaaS) approach to setting up a Windows and Linux operating system through
Amazon cloud. As you did in our last project, I'll need a report outlining your steps and providing proof of
successful provision. I'll also ask some follow-up questions, including a recommendation on the right cloud
service for our company."
s.html)Now that you understand and have created a virtual machine, your Caduceus CTO, Eliza, has asked you to
extend that application and provision infrastructure in the cloud. Specifically, you will provision a Windows
operating system in the cloud. The provisioned infrastructure could be accessed by any end-user device client.
This includes a desktop running Microsoft Windows, a Mac device running Apple MacOS, iPad, Android Tablet,
and even a Google Chromebook. You will use any of the aforementioned end-user devices to access the
provision infrastructure once this is set up.
Step 1: Log in to the AWS Dashboard
CMIT 495 requires you to complete hands-on assignments in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual
environment.
To get started, log in to the AWS free account you created in Week 1.
Step 2: Download the Week 2 Assignment Template
Next, watch the video and download the template from the Cloud Computing Assignment Resources page. You
will answer the questions and embed the appropriate screenshots of your cloud infrastructure provision as you
work.
When providing a detailed overview of the steps required to install the Windows operating system on the virtual
machine, make sure to include screenshots of each step in the process. Specific details and instructions are
included within the Week 2 Assignment Template.
Step 3: Install and Configure a Microsoft Windows Operating System
Provision cloud infrastructure via Amazon and a OS platform (PaaS) by installing and configuring a Microsoft
Windows operating system that can be accessed on demand by any end-user device.
Research and use AWS documentation and tutorials for instructions and guidance to complete the assignment.
Consult the AWS Connection Documentation in order to connect to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
How Will My Work Be Evaluated?
The following evaluation criteria aligned to the competencies will be used to grade your assignment:
1.4.1: Produce grammatically correct material in standard academic English that supports the communication.
2.2.3: Explain the assumptions underlying viewpoints, solutions, or conclusions.
2.3.1: State conclusions or solutions clearly and precisely.
3.1.1: Identify quantitative information that is relevant to a problem or situation.
3.1.2: Analyze quantitative data using an appropriate method.
10.1.1: Identify the problem to be solved.
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