Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

Chapter Overview

Create a quick overview of designing distributed systems. Create a more detailed over of designing Internet Systems. Discuss their importance.

Chapter Key Terms

Create a list of all the terms and define them here.

Review Questions

Describe the characteristics of the cloud computing model?

Describe and contrast the various cloud computing service models.

Describe various managerial issues related to deploying a cloud computing model including availability, reliability, scalability, viability, security, privacy, compliance, diversity of offerings, openness, and cost.

Briefly describe the role of a content management system and its benefits.

Problems and Exercises

Design consistency within an Internet site is an important way to build customer loyalty and trustworthiness. Visit one of your favorite websites and analyze this site for design consistency. Your analysis should consider general layout, colors and fonts, labeling, links, and other such items.

Field Exercises (Extra Credit)

Research the Web for an example of a start-up using a cloud infrastructure. What were the main reasons for choosing a cloud infrastructure? What alternatives did the start-up have?