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What are the three main income sources for Microsoft mentioned in the notes?

Productivity and business applications, Azure and cloud services, Xbox and Bing.

What does 'G&A' typically stand for in financial documents?

General and Administrative.

Why is cloud computing beneficial for businesses with seasonal demand?

It allows businesses to scale services and capacity on demand without over-investing in idle resources.

What is a significant problem with traditional server capacity management?

Servers often sit idle, being used only 20% of the time, leading to wasted resources and costs.

What is one area where cloud computing can greatly improve efficiency?

Adjusting capacity quickly to match fluctuating demand.

What does SOA stand for and what does it signify?

Service Oriented Architecture; it allows for reusable components in software development.

What is an example of a service usually built under SOA?

A standardized module for processing credit card payments.

What does Microsoft suggest as a value proposition for their cloud services?

More scalable and cost-effective services without the need to manage idle capacity.

List one of the advantages of using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Immediate access to servers and storage without the need for physical infrastructure.

What is the primary challenge faced by businesses when demand surges unexpectedly?

They may lose customers if they cannot meet demand, leading to potential long-term loss.

What is the environmental impact consideration mentioned regarding data centers?

High energy consumption for cooling and powering servers.

How does cloud computing help manage server utilization?

It reduces idle time by providing on-demand resources.

What does the term 'private cloud' imply in a business context?

Cloud services that are secured and tailored to meet specific regulatory needs, like HIPAA.

What are the three categories of cloud services mentioned?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS).

What logical function in Excel requires all conditions to be true to return true?

AND function.

Which logical function in Excel returns true if any condition is true?

OR function.

In Excel, what does the IF statement do?

It evaluates a condition and returns one value if true and another value if false.

Why is careful attention to parentheses important in Excel formulas?

Incorrect placement can lead to inaccurate results as Excel follows order of operations.

What does virtualization of servers aim to achieve?

It minimizes idle time and maximizes the efficiency of server use.

What component is suggested to ensure smooth scaling of business operations?

A cloud infrastructure that adjusts to varying demands.

What are the two main types of cloud environments?

Public cloud and private cloud.