IT 202 Project One Milestone Guidelines and Rubric
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IT202ProjectOneSiteSurveyTemplate1.docx
Instruction.docx
IT202ProjectOneSiteSurveyTemplate1.docx
IT 202 Project One Site Survey Template
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Additional details can be found in the Project One Organizational Needs document.
Stakeholder Info
This section lists the project stakeholders:
Chief Information Officer
Systems Security Officer
Assistant Vice President of Finance
IT Project Manager
Systems Architect [Insert your name]
Operating Systems
Provide approximate number of users who currently use each OS:
Windows [Insert number of users]
macOS [Insert number of users]
Linux [Insert number of users]
*If there is additional information required, such as details of the OS version or different OSes being used, include here: [Insert text here]
Server
Determine whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server. Also specify the version of the OS server.
Physical [Insert X and specify version if server is physical.]
Cloud-based [Insert X and specify version if server is cloud-based.]
Standard Hardware for Operating System Types
Determine the hardware requirements:
[Insert hardware requirements here.]
Network Connection
Determine whether the network is wired or wireless. Select one of the following:
Wired [Insert X if network is wired.]
Wireless [Insert X if network is wireless.]
Applications
Determine what applications are already on-site and/or which applications employees want to use, as well as which OS supports that application. Indicate by selecting below:
MS Office [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Adobe Desktop Publishing Software [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Corel Desktop Publishing Software [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Oracle or SAP [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Virus Protection [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
PeopleSoft HR [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
ServiceNow [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
SolarWinds [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
SAP [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
TalentLMS [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
LogRhythm [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Splunk [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Utipro [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
ICIMs Hiring Suite [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Note: This section will be completed as part of assignment 4-4 Submit Project One. Delete this line before submission.
Systems Architect
Name: [Insert your name] Date: [Insert date]
Proposal
[Insert text of proposal. Your proposal should be 1 to 3 pages in length. As you complete your proposal, refer to the Project One Guidelines and Rubric to ensure that you are meeting the project requirements.]
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Instruction.docx
IT 202 Project One Milestone Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
For the purposes of this assignment, imagine that you are a systems architect at a medium-sized publishing company with 130 employees. The company primarily publishes books, both in print and online. It also produces other kinds of content, such as audiobooks, interactive reading material, and magazines. Your leadership has decided that it is time to either upgrade the current OS or adopt a new one (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
As the systems architect, you have the responsibility to determine which OS the company should implement for each department. There are many aspects to consider when making this decision, including what existing applications are used by employees on a frequent basis, cost, functionality provided, performance, vendor support, and so on. To determine which OS should be implemented, you need to complete a site survey first. Later, the site survey can be used to help you make a decision as to which operating systems to implement based on what is currently used in the department. For this activity, you will conduct a site survey. This is also a step that you will need to take when you submit Project One in Module Four. The feedback that you receive after submitting this activity should be implemented as you craft your Project One submission.
Prompt
Complete a Site Survey: A site survey compares the three different operating systems that the company is planning to implement. To complete this task, use the Project One Site Survey Template linked in the Supporting Materials area. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
· Operating Systems: Acknowledge what OSes are already used in your site survey. The type of OS already used and how many employees are using it can influence your decision making.
· Server: Determine whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server.
· Although not required in this portion of the project, you may want to think about whether or not the server should be changed. This change could be recommended in your proposal.
· Standard Hardware for Operating System Types: Determine the minimum required hardware. This could include desktop and server.
· Network Connection: Determine whether the network is wired or wireless.
· You will want to think about whether or not the network connection should be changed. This change could be recommended in your proposal.
· Applications: Identify what software applications need to be supported by the OS. Your survey of what applications desktop users use most frequently will influence your decision making, as some applications are not supported by certain OSes.
Supporting Materials
The following resources support your work on the project:
Reading: Organizational Needs This document will provide you with context on the company’s needs and industry best practices. As you review this document, you will learn about what the company currently uses when it comes to hardware and software. Learning about the organization’s needs can help you make an informed decision on which OS to implement.
Template: Site Survey Template Use this template to compare the operating systems that the company can implement for its employees who use desktops. For this activity, do not complete the portion of this template that includes the proposal.
What to Submit
Site Survey: Your submission for this milestone should be the completed first six sections of the Site Survey Template in Word (.docx) format. Do not complete the last two sections of this template; you will complete these for Project One.
Project One Milestone Rubric
|
Criteria |
Exemplary (100%) |
Proficient (85%) |
Needs Improvement (55%) |
Not Evident (0%) |
Value |
|
Operating Systems |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Acknowledges what OSes are already used on site |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying the version of the desktop OS |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Server |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying the version of the OS server |
Does not attempt criterion |
20 |
|
Standard Hardware for Operating System Types |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines the required hardware |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include indicating all minimum hardware, such as CPU, memory, storage, and media cards |
Does not attempt criterion |
20 |
|
Network Connection |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines whether the network is wired or wireless |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying ethernet, cable, or 802.11 |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Applications |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Identifies what software applications need to be supported by the OS |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include describing how the hardware and software compatibilities align |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Articulation of Response |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability |
Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas |
15 |
IT202ProjectOneSiteSurveyTemplate1.docx
IT 202 Project One Site Survey Template
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Additional details can be found in the Project One Organizational Needs document.
Stakeholder Info
This section lists the project stakeholders:
Chief Information Officer
Systems Security Officer
Assistant Vice President of Finance
IT Project Manager
Systems Architect [Insert your name]
Operating Systems
Provide approximate number of users who currently use each OS:
Windows [Insert number of users]
macOS [Insert number of users]
Linux [Insert number of users]
*If there is additional information required, such as details of the OS version or different OSes being used, include here: [Insert text here]
Server
Determine whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server. Also specify the version of the OS server.
Physical [Insert X and specify version if server is physical.]
Cloud-based [Insert X and specify version if server is cloud-based.]
Standard Hardware for Operating System Types
Determine the hardware requirements:
[Insert hardware requirements here.]
Network Connection
Determine whether the network is wired or wireless. Select one of the following:
Wired [Insert X if network is wired.]
Wireless [Insert X if network is wireless.]
Applications
Determine what applications are already on-site and/or which applications employees want to use, as well as which OS supports that application. Indicate by selecting below:
MS Office [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Adobe Desktop Publishing Software [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Corel Desktop Publishing Software [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Oracle or SAP [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Virus Protection [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
PeopleSoft HR [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
ServiceNow [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
SolarWinds [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
SAP [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
TalentLMS [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
LogRhythm [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Splunk [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Utipro [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
ICIMs Hiring Suite [Insert X to choose this application, then indicate which OS supports it.]
Note: This section will be completed as part of assignment 4-4 Submit Project One. Delete this line before submission.
Systems Architect
Name: [Insert your name] Date: [Insert date]
Proposal
[Insert text of proposal. Your proposal should be 1 to 3 pages in length. As you complete your proposal, refer to the Project One Guidelines and Rubric to ensure that you are meeting the project requirements.]
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image1.png
Instruction.docx
IT 202 Project One Milestone Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
For the purposes of this assignment, imagine that you are a systems architect at a medium-sized publishing company with 130 employees. The company primarily publishes books, both in print and online. It also produces other kinds of content, such as audiobooks, interactive reading material, and magazines. Your leadership has decided that it is time to either upgrade the current OS or adopt a new one (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
As the systems architect, you have the responsibility to determine which OS the company should implement for each department. There are many aspects to consider when making this decision, including what existing applications are used by employees on a frequent basis, cost, functionality provided, performance, vendor support, and so on. To determine which OS should be implemented, you need to complete a site survey first. Later, the site survey can be used to help you make a decision as to which operating systems to implement based on what is currently used in the department. For this activity, you will conduct a site survey. This is also a step that you will need to take when you submit Project One in Module Four. The feedback that you receive after submitting this activity should be implemented as you craft your Project One submission.
Prompt
Complete a Site Survey: A site survey compares the three different operating systems that the company is planning to implement. To complete this task, use the Project One Site Survey Template linked in the Supporting Materials area. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
· Operating Systems: Acknowledge what OSes are already used in your site survey. The type of OS already used and how many employees are using it can influence your decision making.
· Server: Determine whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server.
· Although not required in this portion of the project, you may want to think about whether or not the server should be changed. This change could be recommended in your proposal.
· Standard Hardware for Operating System Types: Determine the minimum required hardware. This could include desktop and server.
· Network Connection: Determine whether the network is wired or wireless.
· You will want to think about whether or not the network connection should be changed. This change could be recommended in your proposal.
· Applications: Identify what software applications need to be supported by the OS. Your survey of what applications desktop users use most frequently will influence your decision making, as some applications are not supported by certain OSes.
Supporting Materials
The following resources support your work on the project:
Reading: Organizational Needs This document will provide you with context on the company’s needs and industry best practices. As you review this document, you will learn about what the company currently uses when it comes to hardware and software. Learning about the organization’s needs can help you make an informed decision on which OS to implement.
Template: Site Survey Template Use this template to compare the operating systems that the company can implement for its employees who use desktops. For this activity, do not complete the portion of this template that includes the proposal.
What to Submit
Site Survey: Your submission for this milestone should be the completed first six sections of the Site Survey Template in Word (.docx) format. Do not complete the last two sections of this template; you will complete these for Project One.
Project One Milestone Rubric
|
Criteria |
Exemplary (100%) |
Proficient (85%) |
Needs Improvement (55%) |
Not Evident (0%) |
Value |
|
Operating Systems |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Acknowledges what OSes are already used on site |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying the version of the desktop OS |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Server |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines whether the desktops are on a hardware or cloud-based server |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying the version of the OS server |
Does not attempt criterion |
20 |
|
Standard Hardware for Operating System Types |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines the required hardware |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include indicating all minimum hardware, such as CPU, memory, storage, and media cards |
Does not attempt criterion |
20 |
|
Network Connection |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Determines whether the network is wired or wireless |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specifying ethernet, cable, or 802.11 |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Applications |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Identifies what software applications need to be supported by the OS |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include describing how the hardware and software compatibilities align |
Does not attempt criterion |
15 |
|
Articulation of Response |
Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner |
Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose |
Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability |
Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas |
15 |