Conduct research and attempt all questions as shown below: Each question should have a sub-heading and explained distinctly. You must cite your sources in-text and provide your references at the bottom using the APA format. You must use other sources in addition to your textbook. Each question should have a minimum of one page and a maximum of 3 pages. Using illustrated diagrams may also provide better insights and more points.
Research questions
1. Explain the emergence of cloud computing as a distinct field of expertise resulting from the business drivers and technology innovations. (20 marks)
2. Describe the term “service” within the context of cloud computing and explain what constitutes an IT resource. (20 marks)
3. Describe horizontal scaling and the two types of horizontal scaling – and – describe vertical scaling and the two types of vertical scaling. (20 marks)
4. Explain virtualization as a key technology in cloud computing environments, as well as the purpose of a virtualization environment. (20 marks)
