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Q2 Search The Web For Reports Of Cloud System Failures Write a 3 To

Q.2 Search the Web for reports of cloud system failures. Write a 3 to 4 page paper where you discuss the causes of each incident.

Writing Requirements:

- Minimum 3 pages length (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)

- At least two peer-reviewed sources that are properly cited and referenced in APA format

- Use the Case Study Guide as a reference point for writing your case study

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Cloud computing has transformed the landscape of information technology by providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for organizations worldwide. Despite its numerous advantages, cloud systems are not impervious to failures, which can lead to significant operational disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage. Analyzing recent reports of cloud system failures reveals common causes and lessons that organizations can leverage to mitigate risks and enhance system resilience.

One notable incident was the Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage in November 2020, which affected numerous companies relying on AWS infrastructure. The failure was primarily due to an incorrect electrical power upgrade that caused a cascading failure in the cloud platform (Ali & Shah, 2021). The incident highlighted the importance of meticulous planning and testing for hardware upgrades in cloud environments. Additionally, inadequate communication during the maintenance process compounded the disruption, emphasizing the need for transparency and proactive stakeholder engagement during system changes.

Another significant case involved Microsoft Azure's downtime in September 2018, which impacted services across various regions. The failure stemmed from a DNS (Domain Name System) configuration error that propagated across the network, disrupting service access (Singh & Kiran, 2019). This failure underscored the vulnerability of cloud systems to misconfigurations and the importance of robust validation procedures before deploying updates or changes to critical network components. It also demonstrated the critical need for redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure service continuity during such incidents.

Google Cloud Platform experienced a major outage in June 2019, caused by a software bug in its internal monitoring system. The bug triggered an automatic shutdown of several services, including data storage and computing resources, affecting clients across different sectors (Chen & Lee, 2020). This incident illustrates the potential impact of software errors, especially in complex cloud ecosystems reliant on automation and orchestration. It highlights the necessity for rigorous testing, continuous monitoring, and rapid incident response protocols to minimize downtime and data loss during failures.

These cases demonstrate that the causes of cloud system failures are often complex and multifaceted, including hardware issues, misconfigurations, software bugs, and human errors. Common themes among these incidents include inadequate testing of updates, insufficient redundancy planning, and communication gaps during maintenance activities. To mitigate such risks, organizations should adopt comprehensive cloud governance frameworks, implement automated validation and validation processes, and ensure clear communication channels among technical teams and stakeholders.

The evolving landscape of cloud technology demands ongoing vigilance and adaptation. As cloud environments become more intricate with the integration of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and Internet of Things (IoT), the potential points of failure multiply. Therefore, continuous investment in security measures, incident response capabilities, and staff training is imperative to maintain resilient cloud services.

References

  • Ali, M., & Shah, S. (2021). Analyzing major cloud infrastructure outages: Causes and lessons learned. Journal of Cloud Computing, 9(2), 45-58.
  • Chen, Y., & Lee, K. (2020). Cloud service disruptions: An analysis of software bugs and system failures. International Journal of Cloud Applications and Computing, 10(1), 34-49.
  • Singh, A., & Kiran, R. (2019). Impact of misconfigurations in cloud systems: Lessons from the Azure outage. IEEE Cloud Computing, 6(4), 22-31.

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