Course: Network And Internet Technologies 2010

Term Project I
Max Members: 6 per group Marks Allocated: 100 (70+30) Weightage: 20%

Submission Date: 2nd November 2010

Presentation Week: 15th – 19th November, 2010

Propose & Plan a Data Communications project. Provide a 'high level' architecture and data
communications solution to support   internet procurement for a business of your choice (e.g.
health care, travel portal, a five star hotel, a BPO, an insurance company, a fashion house, a real
estate builder etc. Assume min. 150 employees in your organization working in different
geographic locations.

Requirement: The Strategic business plan calls for an investment in adding business to
business, internet based procurement capability. This capability will include a digital signature
function.  The capability will be described on the company web site. We need this capability to
provide timely data communication service to 30 -50 nodes to an ISP to our remote business
suppliers. We also plan to interface in an interactive distance learning environment to the Peter
Kiewit Institute or CISCO to test and educate. Costs to provide the service should be 'resonable'.

 Research and apply a 'digital signature' solution

 Describe a 'high level' Data Communications Architecture / infrastructure that would
satisfy this requirement.
 Describe the integration of the TCP/IP protocols
 Describe the application services used.

Brief: Agenda item will allow 15 minutes for presentation (Not more than 12 slides) &
questions. Topics should include:

 Define the  requirement

 Describe the assumed current IT system (e.g. Provide a 'before' architecture within OSI
RM)
 Describe the future architecture (e.g. High  Level 'solution'  and   schedule for
implementation)
 Implementation proposal (e.g. How to apply proposed data communications solution
within an 'open' environment, preliminary design and technology required, 'Phase 0'
planning)
 Program/Budget Estimates (e.g. line item changes to communications hardware,
software, personnel, contract services)
 Measures of Effectiveness for Critical Success Factors
 Risks to cost/performance/schedule
 Proposed action - Decision
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Use: Text 'terms and topics' discussed in class

Term Group Assignment I

Max Members: 3 per group Marks Allocated: 20 Weightage: 10%

Late Submission:
 One day late 20% of achieved marks will be deducted
 Two days late: 50% of achieved marks will be deducted
 After that no submission will be accepted.

When?
20th October 2010 by 4:00pm

How?
Hardcopy submission

What?
1. Teams will select an emerging data communications technology and research its business
implications in depth. 15points

2. Identify key players in the market and threats from emerging players offering same or
more innovative technology. 5 Points

Guidelines for Project and Assignment

The assignment should be submitted in hardcopy along with softcopy mailed to shilpi@fsm.ac.in.
Use APA format. It should be neatly typed on A4 size paper leaving 1” margin on left, right, top
and bottom. All pages should be numbered properly. Use consistent font type (any, preferable
‘Times New Roman’) with ‘11’ as a font size. The entire text should be justified. Deduction
of 50% of the total achieved marks.

Most importantly NO CUT AND PASTE TEXT from the website would be considered for
evaluation. You MUST convert all information in your own words. If found cut and paste whole
project will be marked as ZERO.

The final submission of project document must include:

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1. Cover Page: Clearly mention title, group members name with role number, year of
registration and course name
2. Declaration by the group leader of the Work done by them.
3. Acknowledgement by the Author for their successful completion of the Work. Include
the description of tasks performed by each group member
4. Table of Contents
i. A 150 word Abstract with keywords (not more than 7)
ii. Basic introduction of technology
iii. Unique Features of the technology and how it is different from its
predecessors
iv. Proposed Deliverables: Answer to above two questions in detail.
v. Conclusion and Learning
vi. Annexure in support of Work to describe the key words used in the
assignment. All charts and figures are part of annexure.
vii. References / Bibliography

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