NETW 471 Full course (Discussions, Course Project week 4,6,7) and peer Review

No course project for week-2

 

NETW 471 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Emerging Hardware Technologies (graded)

 

Research new and emerging hardware technologies that can
enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of implementing
these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

 

DQ 2

 

Emerging Software or Service Technologies (graded)

 

Research new and emerging software technologies or services
that can enhance or benefit an organization or industry. What are the risks of
implementing these technologies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Virtualization in the Enterprise (graded)

 

The practice of virtualization allows us to use our network
resources more efficiently, spend less time managing devices, reduce IT staff,
recover faster and more easily from network failures, and lower overall IT
cost. Explain how virtualization makes all of these things possible.

 

DQ 2

 

Virtualization in the Cloud (graded)

 

Virtualization is the foundation for cloud computing. How
are the two related? Provide and discuss at least one specific example.

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Big Data (graded)

 

What is Big Data, and why are IT professionals concerned
about it? What impact do you think that Big Data will have on current and
future technologies?

 

DQ 2

 

Data Science and Data Analytics (graded)

 

What is the difference between Data Science and Data
Analytics? How can these two related subjects be used to improve the operation,
productivity, or revenue for a company?

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Mobile Devices Today (graded)

 

Why is device mobility a challenge for network professionals
as well as the end users who own these devices?

 

DQ 2

 

Bring Your Own Device (graded)

 

How does Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) pose challenges for
network professionals today?

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Emerging LAN Technologies (graded)

 

How have LAN technologies changed since their inception in
the 1980s? Consider hardware, software, and operational aspects of LANs. What
might be the next step in the evolution of LAN technology?

 

DQ 2

 

Emerging WAN Technologies (graded)

 

What new corporate or consumer services are driving
innovation in WAN technology? How will these shape the way that types of WAN
services will be available in the future?

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Enterprise Security (graded)

 

What is involved in providing network and information
security within an enterprise? What new innovations are available in this area?

 

DQ 2

 

Cloud-Based Security (graded)

 

How does cloud-based security work? What concerns would you
have when implementing this service for your enterprise?

 

 

 

 

NETW 471 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2

 

DQ 1

 

Software-Defined Networking (graded)

 

What, exactly, is Software-Defined Networking (SDN)? What
issues does SDN attempt to solve? Are there disadvantages to its
implementation?

 

DQ 2

 

Infrastructure and Platform as a Service (graded)

 

What is the difference between Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS)
and Platform as a Service (PAAS)? Why would a company want to take advantage of
such services? What requirements for the end-user and the service provider do
these services impose?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Objectives

 

The objective of this project is to develop a research paper
and presentation on an area of emerging technology. Approach the project as if
you were recommending technology implementation initiatives to your
corporation’s technology planning committee. The analysis will have three
sections. Each section will require a written paper, as well as an oral
presentation by your team. During Week 8, in lieu of a Final Exam, a final
presentation will be provided that summarizes all three portions of your
project.

 

Provide a business profile of an existing company that you
have selected. Identify the main functions that this company provides and
analyze internal workflows to identify areas that may be improved through the
implementation of new technologies. Examine the internal structure of the
company, as well as its customers, vendors, and business partners. Discuss
areas where there are problems, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies.

Provide at least two alternatives for addressing the problem
identified with your chosen company. For each potential technology considered,
provide an overview of its operation, availability, cost, implementation
issues, and overall benefit to the company. Perform an analysis of the
candidate technologies. This analysis should include both qualitative and
quantitative techniques. Based upon your analysis, select a suitable solution
and justify your selection.

Develop an implementation plan for your technical solution.
The plan should include a work breakdown structure, a PERT/CPM diagram, and schedule.
Discuss the implications for stakeholders’ integration considerations; the
impact on the company’s employees; and operational concerns (i.e., increased
productivity/efficiency, short-term challenges versus long-term benefits, etc.)
for management, technical staff, nontechnical staff, the company’s customers
and clients, and other business partners of your selected corporation.

Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the
weekly Q & A Discussion topic.

 

Guidelines

 

The final submission of the written portion of your project
should be a compilation of each of the three previous sections—the company
profile, the technology selection, and the implementation plan. When combining
these sections, it is important to insure that the document is cohesive and
flows as if it were originally written as a single document. To tie everything
together, your paper should include the following additional sections.

 

Executive summary of the project: a brief overview that
describes the project and outlines its major sections. You should describe the
problem that you are attempting to solve, or the process you are attempting to
enhance. The overall solution(s) should be presented, although specific details
need not be included.

Table of contents

Conclusion: briefly summarize what your paper discussed and
any conclusion(s) you reached in the paper.

Appendices: technical specifications, photos, Internet links
(with descriptions), citations, or any other information that may help clarify
or support your paper.

Grading and Deliverables

 

Project Grading

 

Each project phase will be evaluated according to the
following rubric.

 

Content

Written Paper

 

For each written section of your project submitted, provide
a cover sheet that includes the following:

 

Title of paper

Course number, session, and date

Names of each team member

Full credit (100%) will be awarded if all of the following
criteria are met.

 

All of the required content has been included.

The narrative is clear and concise.

The text is mechanically and grammatically correct.

The level of detail is appropriate.

A score between 80–99% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

Some of the required content is missing.

The narrative is a bit wordy and/or some of the ideas are
unclear.

A few mechanical and/or grammatical errors are present.

The level of detail is inappropriate.

A score between 60–79% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

Much of the required content is missing.

The narrative is very wordy and/or most of the ideas are
unclear.

Several mechanical and/or grammatical errors are present.

There is little detail provided.

A score below 60% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

Most of the required content is missing.

Many mechanical and/or grammatical errors are present.

There is little detail provided.

Most or all of the ideas presented are very unclear.

Presentation

 

For the oral presentation associated with each section of
your project, provide an electronic copy of the presentation (PowerPoint, etc.)
along with your submission of the written portion.

 

Full credit (100%) will be awarded if all of the following
criteria are met.

 

All of the team members contribute equally.

The presentation is clear and well organized.

The visuals provided are easy to see and understand.

The level of detail is appropriate.

A score between 80–99% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

The presentation does not include all team members.

The presentation is a bit unorganized.

The visuals are a bit difficult to see or difficult to
understand.

The level of detail is inappropriate.

A score between 60–79% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

Some team members do not contribute to the presentation at
all.

The presentation is poorly organized.

Visuals are difficult to see and/or are confusing.

There is little detail provided.

A score below 60% will be awarded if one or more of the
following issues exists.

 

Most of the team members do not contribute.

The presentation is very poorly organized.

There are no visuals provided.

There is virtually no detail provided.

Project Deliverables

 

Project Requirements

 

The objective of this project is to develop a research paper
and presentation on an area of emerging technology. Approach the project as if
you were recommending technology implementation initiatives to your
corporation’s technology planning committee. The analysis will have three
sections. Each section will require a written paper, as well as a presentation
by your team. ). Each team member will be responsible for submitting the
project for that week to their drop box. During Week 7, in lieu of a Final
Exam, a final paper and presentation will be provided that summarizes all three
portions of your project.

 

Week 1 – Form teams (Instructor will provide team
breakdown)/Complete team organizational template (Not necessary for turn in).
Remember, this is just like a real world project in a business. You are
responsible for working with your fellow team members and identifying ones who
do not participate in the weekly project submissions.

Week 2 – Provide a business profile of an existing company
that you have selected. Identify the main functions that this company provides
and analyze internal workflows to identify areas that may be improved through
the implementation of new technologies. Examine the internal structure of the
company, as well as its customers, vendors, and business partners. Discuss
areas where there are problems, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies.

Deliverables:

 

Document – 5-7 pages double spaced APA format not including
title page and sources.

 

Presentation – 10-12 slides not including title page and
source slide.

 

Week 4 – Provide at least two alternatives for addressing
the problem identified with your chosen company. For each potential technology
considered, provide an overview of its operation, availability, cost,
implementation issues, and overall benefit to the company. Perform an analysis
of the candidate technologies. This analysis should include both qualitative
and quantitative techniques. Based upon your analysis, select a suitable
solution and justify your selection.

Deliverables:

 

Document – 5-7 pages double spaced APA format not including
title page and sources.

 

Presentation – 10-12 slides not including title page and
source slide.

 

Week 6 – Develop an implementation plan for your technical
solution. The plan should include a work breakdown structure, a PERT/CPM
diagram, and schedule. Discuss the implications for stakeholders’ integration
considerations; the impact on the company’s employees; and operational concerns
(i.e., increased productivity/efficiency, short-term challenges versus
long-term benefits, etc.) for management, technical staff, nontechnical staff,
the company’s customers and clients, and other business partners of your
selected corporation.

Deliverables:

 

Document – 5-7 pages double spaced APA format not including
title page and sources.

 

Presentation – 10-12 slides not including title page and
source slide.

 

Week 7 – The final submission of the written portion of your
project should be a compilation of each of the three previous sections—the
company profile, the technology selection, and the implementation plan. When
combining these sections, it is important to insure that the document is
cohesive and flows as if it were originally written as a single document. To
tie everything together, your paper should include the following additional
sections.

Executive summary of the project: a brief overview that
describes the project and outlines its major sections. You should describe the
problem that you are attempting to solve, or the process you are attempting to
enhance. The overall solution(s) should be presented, although specific details
need not be included.

Table of contents

Conclusion: briefly summarize what your paper discussed and
any conclusion(s) you reached in the paper.

Appendices: technical specifications, photos, Internet links
(with descriptions), citations, or any other information that may help clarify
or support your paper.

Deliverables:

 

Document – Minimum 10-15 pages double spaced APA format not
including title page and sources.

 

Presentation – Minimum 15-20 slides not including title page
and source slide.

 

Week 8 –Complete peer review/team organizational template.
You will be peer reviewing your own team members.

Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the
weekly Q & A Discussion topic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peer Review

 

 

NETW 471 Peer Review Template

 

 

Team <name>

 

Reviewer Name ___________________________

 

Please assign a numeric value to each item according to the
following scale:

 

Grading Scale:

 

4 Excellent (A)

 

3 Good (B)

 

2 Fair (C)

 

1 Poor (D)

 

0 Failure (F)

 

Name of Team Member Reviewed _________________________

 

Review Metric

 

Evaluation

 

Realistic understanding of role within the team (0 – 4)

Worked well with other team members (0 – 4)

Arrived on time for team meetings (0 – 4)

Arrived prepared for team meetings (0 – 4)

Contributed actively to team effort (0 – 4)

Completed assignments on time (0 – 4)

Turned in assignments in usable form (0 – 4)

Shared information, perceptions, and feedback (0 – 4)

Demonstrated understanding of all project components (0 – 4)

Technical expertise (0 – 4)

Total

 

Optional Qualitative Comments:(Note: The grade, but not your
comments, will be available to students.)

 

 

Peer Evaluation

 

This week you will be completing your peer evaluation
assignment.

 

Use the Peer Review Template and the Team Organization
Template found in DocSharing to complete this assignment.

 

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of
this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step
instructions.

 

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments
& Exams” for due date information