Discussion Topic: Define and describe SaaS.
If you have personal experiences, please include those in your response. You must provide references in your responses and document according to APA formatting requirements. Please select Reply to this initial response to discuss how cloud computing has changed how companies budget for software solutions. 

Writing Assignment:  
For week 2, you will write a paper on SaaS. The following are the items to discuss in the paper:

Define and describe SaaS
List the benefits of SaaS.
Describe the potential disadvantages of SaaS
Describe how a cloud-based database management system differs from an on-site database
List the computing resources normally provided with SaaS.

Paper requirements:

Minimum 1400 words (excluding title page, table of contents, and references pages)
Minimum of 5 references
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

Reminder: Late work is not accepted.
Please let me know if you have any questions.