When Making Decisions About How to Acquire Hardware, Software, or Any

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Essay

When making decisions about how to acquire hardware, software, or any other components of the IT Infrastructure, the following four characteristics of an IT infrastructure need to be considered:
-Dependable
-Manageable
-Adaptable
-Affordable
Define each of these characteristics and explain why they should be considered when making changes to the IT Infrastructure.

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Definitions:

Drop-Shipping

A retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the customer.

Manufacturer/Distributor Storage

Facilities used by manufacturers or distributors for the warehousing of products before they are distributed to retailers or customers.

Customer Experience

The overall perception and satisfaction a customer has with a business or brand, based on interactions across all touchpoints.

Distribution Network

The interconnected group of storage facilities and transportation systems that move goods from manufacturers to consumers.