DBM 380 Wk 5 Discussion – Backing Up Data to the Cloud

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Research and discuss the possible security benefits and drawbacks of migrating a database to the cloud. What types of businesses might benefit most from backing up data to the cloud? 

Due Monday

Respond to two of your peers. For each of the business scenarios a peer lists, what criteria do you think a business might use to weigh the security risks against the ease of administration? Be constructive and professional in your responses.