Software and Hardware Infrastructure Concepts

Important Note:  Your instructor may choose to assign either the product survey project or a paper on computer architecture.  Both are described below.  You will be assigned only one.  Note that this the instructor's option, not the student's option.

Product Survey is due Sunday, April 12, 2015 

Post your submission into your Assignments Folder and I'll provide my feedback there.

You will use the theoretical studies of computer hardware and software and apply them to a study of real-world IT products. Using descriptions of computer hardware and software components from course lessons and the textbook, you are to write a 700 to 1000 word (no more than 1.5 line spacing and no more than 12 point type) summary of the hardware and software products that would be required for a small system for either a financial investment or architectural firm (your choice).  You have a budget of $6,000.  Be sure to include any specialized software in addition to the OS, and address connectivity, storage, and hardware component required. You will  

1. discuss      why you have chosen each component
2. list      what the vendor indicates as benefits of the products
3. list      how much the products cost
4. compare      the major hardware and software selections to at least two other      manufacturers' products
5. include      security for the system, and 
6. include      references for your costs to document how you stayed within your      budget. 

You are encouraged to use the Web to research and select the component products and contact the vendor directly with any questions.