Storage technologies Model question paper CCS367

Storage technology 
Model Question Paper

Part A (20 marks)

1. What are the key characteristics of a data center?
2. Define Information Lifecycle Management.
3. List the essential characteristics of cloud computing.
4. What is meant by 'third platform technologies'?
5. Explain the components of an intelligent storage system.
6. Differentiate between hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs).
7. What is RAID and what are its different levels?
8. Describe the architecture of a Fiber Channel SAN.
9. What is iSCSI protocol and how does it function?
10. Define Business Continuity and its importance.

 Part B (65 marks)

1. a) Explain the evolution of computing platforms and their impact on data centers.
   
   b) Describe the various cloud services and cloud deployment models with examples. 

2. a) Discuss the different types of intelligent storage systems and their architectures.
   
   b) Explain the components and performance characteristics of HDDs and SSDs.

3. a) Describe the architecture and components of a Fiber Channel SAN and its topologies. 
   
   b) Explain the components and connectivity of a Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) SAN. 

4. a) What are the different methods of data deduplication and their advantages? 
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   b) Discuss the characteristics and uses of replication in a storage environment. 


5. a) What are the security threats to a storage infrastructure and the controls to mitigate these threats? 
   
   b) Explain the storage infrastructure management functions and processes.

Part C (15 marks)


1. Discuss the various RAID levels and their respective use cases in data storage systems. 

2. Explain the architecture of backup systems and the importance of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). 

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