Note - Only the business task needs to be done. Referencing is APA6 style
Globex Corp System Upgrade
Client Requirements
Virtucon Pty Ltd has been contracted by Globex Corporation to design and build their new corporate network. Globex Corporation have three offices: one in Albury, NSW, one in Griffith, NSW and one in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Each physical site has a local Windows Server as well as a second application server. All sites are configured with their own domain. Each site makes use of resources from other sites and all sites use cloud based web servers for VoIP and VPN access to a secure Intranet and NFS share.
| Site | Albury | Wagga Wagga | Orange | Griffith | Cloud |
| Server 1 | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups/MySQL/ HyperV Cluster | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups/HyperV Failover | VPN Server/Firewall |
| Server 2 | Intrusion Prevention System | Syslog + SNMP solution | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups/MySQL/ HyperV Cluster | AD/DNS/DHCP/File/Firewall/Backups/HyperV Failover | Web Server (Intranet) + VoIP server (inter site / remote worker calls). |
| Network | LAN + WAN (Site to site VPN) | LAN + WAN (Site to site VPN) | LAN + WAN (Site to site VPN) | LAN + WAN (Site to site VPN) + Wireless LAN/Guest LAN | Remote access SSL VPN + WAN (IPsec VPN) |
| Solution options: Including recommended specifications | · dedicated machine running hyperv/esxi (Core i3/5/7 + 8GB); or · 2 dedicated machines (corei3 +2/4GB); or · non dedicated machine (Corei7 + 16GB) | · dedicated machine running hyperv/esxi (Core i3/5/7 + 8GB); or · 2 dedicated machines (corei3 +2/4GB); or · non dedicated machine (Corei7 + 16GB) | 3 dedicated machines (corei5 + 4GB) One for each host and the other for shared storage. While it is technically possible to virtualise this build by it is not recommended. | 2 machines (corei5 + 4GB) One for each host. non dedicated machine (Corei7 + 16GB) | · AWS + Azure; or AWS + Google Cloud; or · Azure + Google Cloud; or (incurs costs) · AWS; or Azure; or · Google cloud |
Final Documentation & Presentation
Value:40%
Due Date:08-Oct-2018
Return Date:29-Oct-2018
Submission method options:Alternative submission method
Task
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All Students
In addition to the specific tasks detailed below,for this assessment item, you and your team must present andalso submit a recorded presentation. The presentation should be 10-15 min in length XXXXXXXXXXslides) and targeted at your client. The purpose of the presentation is to show the client that you understand the business problem and vision for the project, that you have identified the requirements, scope and risks for the project, and that you have a solution that will suit the client. This means that your presentation should be delivered in a manner and use a language that your client will be able to understand. It should include a general overview of your design and how it meets the specified business goals and may discuss specific technical design issues or trade-offs that you have made in your design.
Network Engineering / Systems Administration students, your presentation should also include a short proof of concept/prototype demonstration that makes it clear that you are on track to deliver a fully working solution in ITC308.
An electronic copy of the templates for the Design Document and Presentation can be found in the resources section of the ITC306 Interact site.
Network Engineering / Systems administration
Final Solution Design Documentation and Proof of Concept Prototype Presentation
You are required to submit a revised Solution Design Document based on the feedback from Assessment Item 3. This assessment item is your final Design Document documenting the entire solution that you propose for your project. You should now be able to implement your project based on this Design Document.
Please note you are allowed to work in group/team to develop a solution and encouraged to submit a single assessment. However please note that you will be assessed individually based on your performance.
IT Management / Business Analysis
Definitive Cost Estimates, WBS, Procurement Management and Presentation
Based on your approved design, you are required to prepare a definitive cost estimate and WBS utilizing MS Project, incorporating the allocation of costs and resources.Your MS Project submission should also be baselined.You are also required to submit a Procurement Management Plan.
Please note that this is not a group/team assignment each student MUST submit the individual assessment.
Rationale
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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to identify and apply appropriately the different steps in the project development, as well as develop the main artefacts of the process, using project management tools to assist in timely completion of milestones.
- be able to identify and analyse standard testing parameters used in evaluating system performance.
- be able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Demonstrate student’s ability to apply appropriately the different steps in the project development, as well as develop the main artifacts of the process, using project management tools to assist in timely completion of milestones; Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Marking criteria and standards
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Network Engineering / Systems Administration
| Criteria | HD | DI | CR | PS | FL |
| Logical design matches documented project requirements (6) | Logical design correctly addresses all project requirements | Logical design correctly addresses most project requirements | Logical design correctly addresses all key project requirements | Logical design correctly addresses all essential project requirements | Logical design fails to correctly address one or more essential project requirements |
| Physical designmatches documented project requirements (6) | Physical design correctly addresses all project requirements | Physical design correctly addresses most project requirements | Physical design correctly addresses key project requirements | Physical design correctly addresses essential project requirements | Physical design fail to address one or more essential project requirements |
| Implementation plan matches documented project requirements (8) | Implementation plan would allow an IT professional to implement your design and meet all project requirements without any further clarifications | Implementation plan would allow an IT professional to implement your design and meet all project requirements with minimal clarifications | Implementation plan would allow an IT professional to implement your design and meet all project requirements with some minor clarifications | Implementation plan would allow an IT professional to implement your design and meet most project requirements with some minor clarifications | Implementation plan would not allow an IT professional to implement your design and meet most project requirements with some minor clarifications |
| Presentation demonstrates clear understanding of different steps in project development (4) | All steps in project development are clearly and accurately presented in the context of the project | Most steps (including all key steps) in project development are clearly and accurately presented in the context of the project | Most steps (including all key steps) in project development are clearly and accurately presented | Key steps in project development are accurately presented | One or more key steps in project development are not presented |
| Presentation provides evidence of timely completion of project milestones (8) | Evidence is presented that proves all project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves most project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves key project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves most key project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | No evidence of most key project milestones being satisfactorily completed on time is presented. |
| Presentation demonstrates effective communication skills (8) | A well structured, professionally communicated presentation with excellent use of visual aids. | Sequence and communication of information is good with appropriate use of visual aids. | Sequence of information is generally well organised but more clarity of communication is required. Visual aids generally used appropriately. | Content is loosely connected, transitions lack clarity. Ineffective use of visual aids. | No apparent logical order of presentation, unclear focus. Little or no use of visual aids. |
IT Management / Business Analysis
| Criteria | HD | DI | CR | PS | FL |
| WBS matches documented project requirements (8) | WBS design correctly addresses all project requirements | WBS design correctly addresses most project requirements | WBS design correctly addresses all key project requirements | WBS design correctly addresses some essential project requirements | WBS design fails to correctly address one or more essential project requirements |
| Definitive cost estimate covers documented project requirements (8) | Definitive cost estimate correctly covers all project requirements | Definitive cost estimate correctly covers most project requirements | Definitive cost estimate correctly covers key project requirements | Definitive cost estimate correctly covers essential project requirements | Definitive cost estimate fails to cover one or more essential project requirements |
| Procurement Management plan meets documented project procurement requirements (4) | Procurement Management plan documents at a detailed level all documented project procurement requirements | Procurement Management plan documents at a detailed level documented project procurement requirements | Procurement Management plan documents at a high level most project procurement requirements | Procurement Management plan documents at a high level some project procurement requirements | Procurement Management plan fails to cover one or more essential project procurement requirements |
| Presentation demonstrates clear understanding of different steps in project development (4) | All steps in project development are clearly and accurately presented in the context of the project | Most steps (including all key steps) in project development are clearly and accurately presented in the context of the project | Most steps (including all key steps) in project development are clearly and accurately presented | Key steps in project development are accurately presented | One or more key steps in project development are not presented |
| Presentation provides evidence of timely completion of project milestones (8) | Evidence is presented that proves all project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves most project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves key project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | Evidence is presented that proves most key project milestones were satisfactorily completed on time | No evidence of most key project milestones being satisfactorily completed on time is presented. |
| Presentation demonstrates effective communication skills (8) | A well structured, professionally communicated presentation with excellent use of visual aids. | Sequence and communication of information is good with appropriate use of visual aids. | Sequence of information is generally well organised but more clarity of communication is required. Visual aids generally used appropriately. | Content is loosely connected, transitions lack clarity. Ineffective use of visual aids. | No apparent logical order of presentation, unclear focus. Little or no use of visual aids. |
Requirements
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IT Management / Business Analysis students- you must also submit your MS project files