Study Guide

SEMESTER PROJECT STUDY GUIDE

Tarleton State University

Table of Contents Abstract 4 Study Guide 5 Design scalable, robust, network solutions based on business/organizational needs 5 The student can analyze the business case to develop an appropriate network solution 5 The student can develop an appropriate logical diagram for the business case given 6 The student can develop an appropriate physical diagram for the business case given 9 The student can develop an appropriate financial analysis of network investment 9 Student addresses appropriate security measures necessary if network development 9 The student develops appropriate management policies and procedures for network design 9 Apply systems development methodologies that allow them to analyze and develop appropriate solutions to businesses/organizations 9 The student can analyze business cases to identify functional requirements to develop an appropriate solution 9 The student can identify and discuss the issues related to project scope 9 The student can create appropriate process models for the business case 9 The student can identify business case roles 9 The student can create appropriate diagrams for the business case 9 The student can identify, describe, and suggest systems development methodologies based upon a business case 9 The student can identify component steps in a systems development methodology and integrate contextual drivers for specific segments (for example security, implementation processes, or systems sourcing) 9 Identify appropriate information technologies to support the strategic and operational goals of an organization 9 The student can analyze the business case to identify key management issues related to information systems 10 The student can analyze the business case to identify critical organizational issues related to information systems 10 The student can analyze the business case to identify critical technical issues related to information systems 10 The student can recommend the best course of action to address the issues identified in the business case 10 The student can support a recommendation with appropriate rationale and references to "credible" electronic resources 10 Design scalable, robust, database solutions based on business/organizational needs 10 The student can analyze the business case to identify requirements to develop appropriate database solutions 10 The student can create appropriate logical database models for the business case given 10 The student can create appropriate physical database models for the business case given 10 The student can discuss appropriate management policies and procedures for database design 10 Conclusion 10 Figures 10 Tables 11 References 11

A business case study presents facts about a particular organization. As a problem-solver, you will focus on the essential facts of the case and use this information to decide the opportunities and problems facing that organization. You will then identify alternative courses of action to deal with the problems identified in the business case study and make an informed decision on which course of action to take to solve the problem or problems for the organization.

Design scalable, robust, network solutions based on business/organizational needs

The student can analyze the business case to develop an appropriate network solution

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A logical network diagram is a visual representation of a network used by computer and telecommunications equipment. The diagram shows the logical components of the network and the interaction between each device, such as routers, devices, hubs, firewalls for a Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), and the variants of network connectivity. Using the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, logical network diagrams correlate with the information contained within Layer 3 (L3), which is known as the Network layer. The Network layer works with packet forwarding through the intermediate routers of the network. See Table XX for a description of the OSI Model for a complete description of each of the layers.

Table XX

OSI model - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO/IEC_7498

Figure XX – Logical Network Diagram

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BCIS 5307 - Systems Analysis for Managers

BCIS 5311 - Managing Information Systems

BCIS 5316 - Applied Database Management

Figure – XX - What is a Network Diagram. (2020). Retrieved April 12, 2020, from

Table – XX - OSI model. (2020, March 22). Retrieved April 12, 2020, from

McKeen, J. D., and Smith, H. (2015). I.T. Strategy: Issues and Practices (3rd ed.). Boston, MA:

Pearson.

OSI model. (2020, March 22). Retrieved April 12, 2020, from