Case Study Architectural Diagram

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Comments

Possible Points

Points Earned

Requirements analysis Analysis covers five requirements, defining them and providing explanations of each; and demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.

Excellent summary of FEI and its environment. Not totally clear on which 5 requirements you planned to address; perhaps bullets or explicitly identifying them would help.

3

2.5

Technology solution An appropriate technology solution is provided and thoroughly explained. It addresses all identified requirements.

Cloud storage, VoIP, videoconferencing, network management tools are all excellent components of a converged solution, but how do you plan to implement it. What network technology is required? Will FEI build the network themselves or lease it? I see the network in the diagram, but not explained in the text.

3

2

Converged solution An effective converged network is proposed; work demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking.

Very good.

2

2

Cost-benefit analysis The benefits of the converged solution are fully discussed in terms of relative cost of implementing multiple solutions.

You mentioned a low cost solution that will lower the cost of operations, but without understanding the network infrastructure I’m not clear how this will be achieved. Again is FEI building a network or leasing it?

2

1.5

External research At least two sources other than the textbook (and other course material) are incorporated and used effectively

You must provide in-text citations so that the reader knows how you used the sources. Also, to avoid plagiarism be careful to use quotation marks appropriately when quoting directly.

1

.25

Document format The document reflects effective organization and correct sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; it is presented in a professional format; it incorporates illustrations or diagrams; and references are appropriately incorporated and cited, using APA style.

Section headers may help to organize the paper to ensure that all of the required topics are addressed.

1

1

Total Points

12

9.25