Scenario: A small e-commerce company has recently migrated their website and database to the cloud. They need a backup strategy and monitoring solution to ensure business continuity and optimal performance.
Unit 7 Assignment: Cloud Backup and
Monitoring Plan
Purpose
To evaluate your ability to design comprehensive backup strategies and monitoring frameworks that ensure business continuity while optimizing operational costs and performance in cloud environments.
Associated Skills
Describe backup strategies
Apply monitoring techniques
Practice systematic testing of recovery procedures
Instructions
For this assignment, you will create a basic backup strategy and monitoring plan for a cloud environment.
MARS Virtual Machine Connection Guide 2024
(https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-content/tgs/clcs/clcs-
605/document/MARS%20Virtual%20Machine%20Connection%20Guide%202024. pdf?ou=1459251)
Scenario: A small e-commerce company has recently migrated their website and database to the cloud. They need a backup strategy and monitoring solution to ensure business continuity and optimal performance.
1. Download the provided Cloud Operations Template
(https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-content/tgs/clcs/clcs-
605/document/Cloud%20Backup%20and%20Monitoring%20Plan%20(Unit%2 07)%20-%20Final.docx?ou=1459251) .
2. Complete the Backup Strategy section by: a. Selecting an appropriate backup frequency from the provided options b. Choosing a backup storage solution from the list c. Identifying recovery time objectives that match their business needs
3. Complete the Monitoring Plan section by: a. Selecting 3-5 key metrics to monitor from the provided list b. Choosing appropriate monitoring tools from the options provided c. Setting basic thresholds for alerts
Submit your completed template with brief explanations for your choices (1-2 sentences each)
Business Requirements:
E-commerce platform serving 10,000+ daily customers
Peak traffic during holiday seasons (3x normal volume)
24/7 operations with maximum acceptable downtime of 4 hours
Moderate budget constraints requiring cost-effective solutions
Compliance requirements for customer data protection
Template Sections Include:
Backup Strategy: Frequency options, storage solutions, retention policies
Disaster Recovery: Recovery time objectives, failover procedures, testing approaches
Monitoring Framework: Key performance indicators, alerting thresholds, escalation procedures
Cost Optimization: Resource utilization analysis, scaling policies, budget allocation
Deliverables:
1. Completed Cloud Operations Template with all sections filled out
2. Brief justification document (500-750 words) explaining your strategic choices
3. Simple cost-benefit analysis comparing your recommended approach with alternatives
Submission Guidelines / Criteria for Success:
Demonstrate understanding of backup strategy trade-offs and their business implications
Show comprehensive approach to monitoring that balances coverage with operational overhead
Provide realistic cost estimates and optimization recommendations
Address business continuity requirements while considering budget constraints
Use professional communication appropriate for technical planning documents Due Date: Due by Tuesday, 11:59 PM ET
Evaluation Criteria:
Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following rubric:
Due Date
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