: By covering topics like USB flash drive attack vectors and why availability is a security component, the DQs ensured that infrastructure was never discussed in a vacuum away from risk management. Draft Review
: The DQs required students to explain the "why" behind technical choices, such as the use of subnetting and the operating layers of a NIC .
: Questions often pushed students to compare technologies based on business benefits, like choosing between Fiber Channel (FC) and FCoE for data centers.
The Week 2 discussion questions (DQs) specifically focused on foundational networking and infrastructure topics. Below is a breakdown of why these questions are considered valuable for students:
: The assignments used hypothetical company scenarios (e.g., a small 1-office company) to help students apply infrastructure concepts to specific business sizes and needs.