What Is GPU Computing?

This resource describes the importance of GPUs (Graphics Processor Units) is with comparison to CPUs (Central Processing Units). This article states the definition of GUI as a specialized processor which is used with graphics cards. The graphics cards along with GPU are installed in the computers to handle 2D or 3D calculations that are complicated. GPU is now being used as financial modelling, oil/gas exploration, and scientific research. This article describes that the DPUs are optimized for handling large batches of data as well as performing similar kinds of operation that can be done quickly. Thousands of different treads can be handled by GPUs. GPU is considered as computational powerhouse and the capabilities are growing faster. This article also describes many non-graphics related tasks that are solved by GPUs such as image analysis, video processing, and signal processing.

I have selected this paper because this paper details the difference between the CPU and the GPU. The GPU is used for different purposes other than graphics related work and this article states how faster GPU works as compared to CPU.

The key information that are covered in this article is the difference between GPU and the CPU and the areas that are covered by GPU and how faster GPU works compared to CPU.

The resource was very useful as it stated the details of the GPU and CPU and the non-graphics related use of GPU that are in use recently.

This article states that the next shift of operating system is AI and from this article it can be learnt that in the coming 20 years, all the applications are transforming and interaction that leverage the capabilities of AI in the devices and there is data of user that plans the actions as well as understands the intent. The evolution of operating system has changed to artificial intelligence in last five years which has increased the productivity of the mobile devices as a new paradigm in the computing sector. Weave.ai has started developing many components of AI operating system. The AI operating system has navigation app and has internal representation of knowledge as well as all the applications involve derives the data structure. This helps the application in communicating natively. The operating system that are AI based uses model that uses the user’s data. The user modelling is the main set of API that are available to the users. Google Awareness API is the example that shows the changes of AI that helps to change the function of operating system and interact with the users.

I have selected this resource because this states the advancement of operating system to AI and states about how the artificial intelligence will help in future applications. This resource deals with the AI operating system that describes the technologies for the next generation of AI-first OS.

The main points that are discussed in this article is the next shift paradigm of operating systems. Time are spent working on the computers and also has upgraded the software and the hardware cycle to increase the team productivity. This article explains a company maned Weave.ai that builds the AI interaction of future and spent lot of time about discussing the AI-first operating system.

AI and the Future of Operating Systems

The article was very helpful as it fulfils all the requirements that were needed. It details the future of Artificial Intelligence in the operating system.

From this article, it can be studied that Microsoft Azure is the public cloud that is used as Infrastructure as a Service. Microsoft Azure is an administrative tool that can be used as IaaS as well as PaaS. The main advantage of this cloud provider is that it works on all the operating system. The cost of the application is very less as it starts with a free trail service. The virtual machines that are provided by Microsoft Azure is generally starts from $13 each month and for SQL database, it starts from $4.99 each month. Another provider of IaaS cloud provider can be learnt. The IaaS cloud provider that is leant form this article is the Microsoft Azure.

This Microsoft azure can help the user by providing facility though which the user can build, manage as well as deploy the applications that are needed to run the application. This Microsoft Azure is used on the Windows and all operating system, tools and languages. The key features of Microsoft Azure are that they are very easy to use.

I have selected this resource for analysing the IaaS cloud because this article contains many such commercial cloud provider that helps in IaaS cloud. This article explains Microsoft Azure in details. The advantages that it provides to the IaaS cloud is explained in this article. With this commercial cloud provider, this article contains many other examples of commercial cloud provider that helps in providing service.

The main points that are explained in the article is different cloud service providers that helps in IaaS cloud service. Different cloud service provides different types of service and they are different from one another.

This resource was very useful for this discussion as this article describes different types of commercial cloud provider that are available in the market. Out of which Microsoft Azure is explained for this discussion.

Both are the protocols for internet where the enhanced version of protocol IPv4 is the protocol IPv6. The address of IPv6 is 3.4 x 10³⁸. This protocol is very much flexible and provides scalable solution to all current problem. The address of IPv6 has 128 bit binary value that I basically represented as a 32 bit hexadecimal digits. The IP addressing is basically designed to fulfil needs of the Internet Protocol as well as provides proper address for the growth of Internet. In IPv4, the address structure is two level in which the address space is not sufficient. Only for this reason, the IPv6 has been introduced so that it can overcome the deficiencies of IPv4. The format of IP address and the length of IP address are changed with packet format and the protocols were also modified in IPv6. The address configuration of IPv4 supports manual as well as supports the DHCP configuration. The address configuration of IPv6 supports the auto configuration as well as renumbering. The deficiency of IPv4 about establishing an end to end integrity connection is mitigated by the protocol of IPv6. In IPv4 the security is dependent on the application on which it is used. But for security in IPv6, there is IPSEC which controls the security. In IPv4 identification of data flow is not possible whereas, this is available in IPv6. Encryption process and authentication is not implemented in IPv4.

Infrastructure as a Service

I have selected this article for addressing this discussion because this resource details the IPv4 and IPv6 protocol that are used in computer protocols. I can get a detailed study about the protocols in this online article.

The main points that are explained in this article is the definition of IPv4 and IPv6. A detailed discussion of both this protocols are explained in this article with a comparison study between both these protocols.

The resource was very much useful as it provided all the details that are needed for this discussion. A comparative study between IPv4 and IPv6 protocol is explained in this article which was needed for the discussion.

From this article it can be summarised that WannaCry attack comes under ransomware attack via many computer networks. This WannaCry attack was introduced in the year 2017. The WannaCry attack works in a different way. After attacking a particular computer Windows system, the attack encrypts the files that are on the computer and then demands for a ransom payment to decrypt the system and the payment is to be made in bitcoin. There are number of factors which are responsible for the spread of WannaCry. This ransomware attack only the system of high profile which included the Britain’s National Health Service. This attack exploits the implementation of Server Message Block protocol. This protocol includes different nodes on the network for communication and the implementation of Microsoft is tricked by crafting the packets in some other arbitrary codes. The WannaCry does not starts begin with encrypting the files. If the WannaCry gets the access of the domain, then WannaCry shuts down itself. After the WannaCry gets access to all the file sin the system, then the attacker demands for ransom of money, especially in bitcoin. For preventing the system from WannaCry attack, preventive measures are to be taken before the attack begun. The windows that are used in the system should be updated with time to time to prevent such attack. The ransomware attack mainly targets the pictures, files, documents as well as data that are invaluable.

I have selected this article for addressing this discussion as this article addresses the details of the WannaCry ransomware attack. The WannaCry attack is defined clearly in this article and the working of the attack is also explained in this article.

The main points that are discussed in this article is the definition of ransomware attack, with the details of the WannaCry ransomware attack. The attack that took place in May, 2017 was the most vulnerable attack. All these points are described clearly in this article.

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OpenFlow is basically considered as the SDN (Software defined networking) standards. OpenFlow is defined as the protocol for communication in the SDN environment which enables the controller of SDN that directly interact with network devices including switches as well as routers that are based both virtually and physically. The controller of SDN is the main part of the SDN network that relays on the information to all the switches below and the applications that are involved in the system. For working in an OverFlow environment, any device that are needed to communicate with the SDN controller should support the OpenFlow protocol. Because of this interface, the controller of SDN can push down the changes to switch or the router that allow the network administrators to the partitioning traffics. This also controls the flow for the optimal performance as well as starts the testing of the new applications and configurations. The OpenFlow protocol enables innovation and accelerates all new features as well as services that are needed. This protocol also enhances the centralized intelligence that includes optimizing the performance, simplifying provisioning, as well as policy management. This also helps in abstraction which involves decoupling of the hardware and the software. The OpenFlow is managed by Open Networking Foundation which is a user led organization which is dedicated to all open standards as well as SDN operations.

Impacts of Legacy Systems on Organizations

I have selected this article because this article contains all the details of OpenFlow protocol and details the fact of SDN (Software defined networking). This article also state the details about how OpenFlow enables SDN.

The main points that are explained in this article is definition of OpenFlow protocol and the definition SDN. This article also states the details about how OpenFlow enables SDN network in the connection.

The resource was very much useful as this contained all the details that are needed for this discussion. From this article, I can study the details of the OpenFlow protocol and how the OpenFlow protocol helps in SDN connection.

For carrying out business process and organization processes, technology must be involved in the organization that will help to increase their productivity. But keeping all the applications up to date becomes a difficult job for all organizations. This articles has defined legacy system as a technology that is been replaced by new technology and this technology is used for some function within the organization. The legacy system generally includes the software and the supporting hardware that are involved in the organization. The impact of using old systems can loss the organization financially and there are lots of risks that are associated with using the old version of application in an organization. When the organization uses legacy system that are outdated, it basically leads to lower the security of the organization, decreases the compliance of the working, poor resource and time usage as well as missing the opportunities for improving the processes. Maintaining the system is the main cost that is associated with the legacy system in an organization. Organizations needs to manage the budgets effectively and generally face difficulty to manage the costs for new as well as the legacy systems. The older systems are more bound to expect a failure compared to the new systems. The newer systems are more reliable to use and are easy to maintain. So, training is required for the people who maintains the application.

I have selected this article because this articles defines legacy system in an organization clearly. The definition of legacy system is stated in this article and the maintenance procedure of the legacy system is also described in this article.

The main points that are involved in this article is that it defines legacy systems clearly and the maintenance of the legacy system are also explained in this article.

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On March 17^th, The New York Times and London Observer reported about a data firm that I based on UK is acquired by the Cambridge Analytica. Millions of personal data from Facebook users were used to build the software that normally target the potential swing voters in the political campaigns. The attackers exploited the Facebook by harvesting profiles of millions of people and then built a model so that they can exploit what is known about the people and also target the inner demons. The data that were collected were done through an application known as “thisisyourdigitallife” and this was built by a Russian American researcher Aleksandr Kogan. The application not only collected the personal information about the persons who downloaded the system but also collected the details of all their unknowing friends. The reports that were initially reported set the motion some allegations and all the events that are difficult to keep up. The consequences that came up among the people is posting on Twitter hashtag #DeleteFacebook. The CEO of Facebook was asked to testify its programs and investigate the scenario about what happened. Facebook firstly denied the data breach that took place and but after the data harvesting, Facebook accepted the data breach.

I have selected this article for conducting this discussion because this article details all the points that are related to the data breach that took in Cambridge Analytica. Every detail of the data breach is detailed in this article mentioning the details of the persons who are involved in the data breach and this article also states the dates of the occurrence of the data breach.

The main points that are described in this article is the details of the data breach that took place in Cambridge Analytica related to Facebook. All the detailed information are described in this article mentioning the date of occurrence.

The resource that I have selected is very useful as because it contains all the details that are needed for this discussion.

This article mainly talks about LoadRunner is a performance testing tool in the market which was created by the Mercury Interactive. There are many features that LoadRunner provides. One feature that is provided by this performance tool is the analysis and the detailed report that it presents for every application. LoadRunner helps to cross-reference as well as load the results of the test. The LoadRunner has very wide range of protocols as well as applications so that it can test. Performance testing tool that has evolved over the time with the newcomers. The testing tools have evolved for 10 years to 20 years and gradually have updated the features that helps to rise the challenges that are related to the modern applications.

I have selected this online article as a reference of this discussion because this gives the details of the performance application tool that is used to test the applications. This articles describe LoadRunner as a tool that is used to test the applications.

Main points included in this article is definition of performance tools and describe one such tool that measures the applications. The tool that is mentioned in this article is LoadRunner and the advantages as well as the disadvantages are involved in this article.

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This article describes the management failure of the Sydney Opera House. One of the most disastrous project of construction in history is the management failure of the opera house. The management plan is totally a while constructing the opera house. There was no restricted goal of the project and the actual reason why the construction was being set up. There was no cost as well as time limits provided for construction and thus, the architects who were constructing the building.

I have selected this article because this article consists of a case study which is one of the biggest destruction of IT project. The details of the project failure is defined in this article. So, I have selected this article for getting a detailed study of the case study.

This article deals with the detailed case study about the management issues for the construction of Sydney Opera House. All the details about the construction process is described in this article.

The resource article that I have chosen is very helpful as it consists of only one case study which states the failure of the construction process of the Sydney Opera House. All the details of management while building the Opera House are stated in this article. So, this is a very useful article for carrying out this discussion.

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Understanding the Organizational Costs of Legacy Systems

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