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+# Assignment 11 - Aidan Sharpe
+
+## Dalek Incorporated Cloud Migration Recommendation
+
+Dear Dalek Incorporated,
+
+I have assessed the possibility of migrating company data to a cloud-based service. Below, I have outlined some advantages and disadvantages of this possible migration.
+
+### Advantages
+- Short-Term Cost
+
+    Leasing server space on a cloud computing platform is often cheaper than running local servers. Since data centers are designed to be cost-effective, it may cost less money in the short-term to switch to a cloud provider.
+-  No on-site server management personnel
+
+    The cloud is essentially just someone else's computer. While your company will still have to manage it's data, the hardware management will be done by the cloud provider.
+- Space savings
+
+    After a potential migration to the cloud, the space taken up by the server rack can be repurposed.
+
+- Set and forget
+
+    If systems are properly automated, maintenance would be minimal. This would allow for better resource allocation.
+    
+- Large scale protections
+
+    Many cloud providers offer protection packages to better protect their users. This could help minimize attacks on Dalek Incorporated services.
+
+- Network security
+
+    If Dalek Incorporated were to be attacked, a cloud-based system would be isolated from the Dalek Incorporated network. A self-hosted solution would reside in the network and possibly make the entire network vulnerable.
+
+### Disadvantages
+- Lack of control
+
+    Using the company's own computer allows for custom hardware and more software options. Cloud computing platforms can be restrictive with what kinds of software are run on them.
+- Larger target
+    
+    Since Dalek Incorporated is a smaller company, a local server will be a much smaller target than a large data center.
+
+- Long-Term Cost
+
+    If Dalek Incorporated increases in size, it may be worthwhile to allocate resources to non-cloud-based data. Having in house staff could optimize the hardware and software configuration for the company's specific needs. This custom approach could save costs better than any general-purpose cloud provider.
+    
+- Less Dependance
+
+    If a potential cloud provider has a server outage or goes out of business, the data and services associated with Dalek Incorporated would also go down. Without proper backups there would likely be data loss.
+
+### Recommendation
+
+Since Dalek Incorporated is such a small company, a cloud-based solution seems fairly fitting. If there already exist technology staff, however, it could be a better option to focus on increasing the efficiency of the company's server system. See [this article](https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/tip/Four-ways-to-reduce-data-center-power-consumption) by Tech Target for some tips on increasing efficiency. If the company continues to use a self-hosted approach, I would recommend using a DDOS protection service such as [cloud flare](https://www.cloudflare.com/) to better protect company resources.
+
+Sincerely,
+
+Aidan Sharpe
+
+
+Tech Target article: https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/tip/Four-ways-to-reduce-data-center-power-consumption