You have developed a new system for an accounting firm and are getting ready to deploy it. After debating the cutover strategies, you have narrowed it down to two possible options – parallel start-up and direct cutover/conversion. Which one would you prefer and why?
1. What are the key elements for DevOps success? Why ( at least 100 words )
2. You have developed a new system for an accounting firm and are getting ready to deploy it. After debating the cutover strategies, you have narrowed it down to two possible options – parallel start-up and direct cutover/conversion. Which one would you prefer and why? ( at least 100 words)
3. Identify a company (other than Wal-Mart) that has pursued one or more of the strategies of cost leadership, differentiation, and focus. Include the following in your response:
- Explain which of the three strategies was pursued, assess how the strategy was implemented, and summarize the outcomes of the choice and implementation.
- Evaluate whether you believe the company choose the correct strategy. ( 250 words at least)

