The leadership team of the IT Guru corporation would like to see some of their employees get published in trade journals to help promote the credibility and professionalism of the organization.  As the senior network administrator you have been asked to submit an article to the "Cloud Brokers" trade journal and discuss your thoughts and research on the following 4 questions:

1. What should someone consider when defining their strategies for their specific cloud configuration?
2. What are the components of cloud architecture today and how might this change in the future?
3. Are there any specific network configuration management practices you would recommend for a cloud computing environment?
4. What advice would you offer to someone considering offering a database storage solution via a cloud platform?
5. What are the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities association with cloud-based systems? Consider societal and global impacts in your paper.