Networking Project

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Course Project Overview

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operating System Proposal

Objectives

Your company is currently investigating the use of Linux. Your manager has asked you to research

the feasibility of using Linux in both the server and workstation environments (from the operating

system point of view). Your manager would like to see an 8- to 10-page paper and a Power Point

presentation, delivered through a video recording. The course project topic:

1. Compares and contrasts Linux server and Linux workstation OS products between three separate

and distinct Linux distros (i.e., RedHat, SuSe, Ubuntu ); and

2. Addresses the specific issues of

2.1. total cost of ownership, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_cost_of_ownership]

2.2. training, [end user operations]

2.3. support, [IT support & management]

2.4. performance, [Key Performance Indicators/KPI, productivity]

2.5. reliability, [100% running]

2.6. application availability [software compatibility for production]

Guidelines

The following is a list of guidelines for your Course Project.

1. The Course Project is worth 185 points and is comprised of the following deliverables.

1.1. Week 3: Outline (20 points)

1.2. Week 6: Paper (80 points)

1.3. Week 7: Power Point and Video Presentation (85)

2. The paper shall only address business requirements and concerns, not personal or home use of

Linux.

3. The project shall address three different Linux vendors, along with each vendor’s specific

server and workstation product.

4. Each comparison or contrast item should include each of the three specific vendors—for both

server and workstation products.

5. The primary emphasis on grading will address comparison and contrast items; however, you must

still provide references and cite your work throughout the paper.

6. All DeVry University policies are in effect, including the plagiarism policy.

7. Use each week’s lecture, reading assignments, labs, and discussions as guidance and supporting

information for your paper.

8. APA formatting is required for your paper.

9. The paper is intended to be a professional document.

10. Questions concerning the paper may be discussed in the weekly Q & A discussion topic.

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Milestones

Week 1

You do not have a deliverable due this week, however, it is advised that you acquaint yourself with

the Course Project. Post questions in the Course Q & A Forum in the Introduction & Resources

module.

Week 3

Submit the project outline. Please read the Week 3 Outline Rubric below to understand how your

outline will be graded. Post questions in the Course Q & A Forum in the Introduction & Resources

module. You will also discuss your outline in WebEx video meeting in this week.

Weeks 4–5

There are no deliverables due these weeks, but you should continue working on your paper. Post

questions in the Course Q & A Forum in the Introduction & Resources module.

Week 6

Submit the assignment as instructed. Please read the Week 6 Paper Rubric below to understand

how your paper will be graded.

Week 7

Submit the Power Point presentation, and post the video recording to week 7, video recording topic.

Please read the Week 7 Presentation Rubric below to understand how your paper will be graded.

Grading Rubrics

Week 3 Outline

Category Points Description

Documentation, Editing,

and Formatting 5

 A quality outline will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

 A quality outline will include a title page, appropriate sections based on a table of contents (TOC), proper citations, and a bibliography.

 It will conform to APA guidelines, including citations and references

Organization and

Cohesiveness 5

 A quality outline will include an introduction based on a well formed thesis statement.

 The introduction will establish students’ understanding of project requirements and their goal for completing the project.

 Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise, and factually correct.

Content 10

 A quality outline will address requirements to compare and contrast both the server and workstation products from three different

Linux vendors.

 A quality outline will identify the three specific vendors, along with their server and workstation products, that will be compared in the

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Category Points Description

paper.

 The outline will demonstrate that sufficient research and due diligence have been performed to date in completion of the final project.

Total 20  A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Week 6 Paper

Category Points Description

Documentation, Editing,

and Formatting 20

 A quality paper will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

 A quality paper will include a title page, appropriate sections based on a table of contents (TOC), an abstract or executive summary, proper

citations, and a bibliography.

 It will conform to APA guidelines; including citations and references.

Organization and

Cohesiveness 20

 A quality paper will include an introduction based on a well formed thesis statement. The logical order of the paper’s content will be

derived from the thesis statement.

 Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise, and factually correct. The content will be properly subdivided into sections derived from the

outline/TOC.

 In a quality paper, the conclusion will summarize the previously presented content, and will complement the thesis statement from the

introduction.

Content 40

 A quality paper will address requirements to compare and contrast both the server and workstation products from three different Linux

vendors.

 A quality paper will have significant scope and depth of research to support statements.

 A quality paper will employ sound use of reasoning and logic to reinforce conclusions. Relevant illustration or examples are encouraged.

Total 80  A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Week 7 PowerPoint and Video Presentation

Category Points Description

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Category Points Description

Documentation, Editing,

and Formatting 20

 A quality presentation will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

 A quality presentation will include a title page, appropriate sections

Organization and

Cohesiveness 20

 A quality presentation will include an introduction based on a well formed thesis statement. The logical order of the presentation content will be

derived from the thesis statement.

 The presentation is clear and well organized.

Content 45  The visuals provided are easy to see and understand.

 The level of detail is appropriate.

Total 85  A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

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WEEK 1: COURSE PROJECT

You should begin your research for your Course Project paper this week. Although no deliverable is

due, a good paper always begins with early preparation. Follow the guidelines provided and use the

lesson and lab assignments as a starting point for your paper.

1. Read course project requirements;

2. Investigating 3 separate and distinct Linux distros; 3. Evaluate their respective suppliers, costs; 4. Evaluate the complementary hardwares

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WEEK 2: COURSE PROJECT

Pay close attention to the content of the lesson and the lab assignment; these areas will offer

valuable information that relates to your Course Project. Network administrators count on the tools

used this week to ensure that their networks are operating at top efficiency. Your outline for the

proposal is due next week. See the Course Project Overview in the Introduction & Resources

module for details.

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WEEK 3: COURSE PROJECT

Submit the project outline. Please review the Course Project Overview in Introduction & Resourses

for details. Post questions in the Course Q & A Forum in the Introduction & Resources module. You

will also discuss your outline in WebEx video meeting in this week.

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WEEK 4: COURSE PROJECT (DUE WEEK 6)

Continue work on your course project paper and presentation. Please review the Course Project

Overview in Introduction & Resourses for details.

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WEEK 5: COURSE PROJECT

Continue work on your course project paper and presentation. Please review the Course Project

Overview in Introduction & Resourses for details.

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WEEK 6: COURSE PROJECT (DUE THIS WEEK)

Your Course Project Paper is due this week. Make sure that you completely proof read your

assignment more than once. It is also essential that you run both a spell check and a grammar check

before you submit your final version. Check the information on the Course Project in the

Introduction & Resources module.

Submit your assignment as instructed.

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WEEK 7: COURSE PROJECT

Submit the Power Point presentation, and post the video recording to week 7, video recording topic.

Please review the Course Project Overview in Introduction & Resourses for details.