Task Networking / Systems Administration Students Task Based on your specific project charter and management plan you will have an agreement with your client about the functionality available and demonstrable at this point in the project. Your project will be assessed on having achieved these agreed goals. You will also be assessed on the quality of visual and verbal communication in your presentation including a clear statement regarding For students completing the Globex project, functionality that must be demonstrated at this point is: Wagga – demonstrate logs can be securely collected / retrieved for a 2 hour period (obviously you will have to pause your recording while the actual collection occurs, this is fine) from all network devices on the local site and at least one remote site Albury – demonstrate that an end user at another physical site is able to download a virus test file from http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com and that this action results in a secure alert being generated by the IDS Griffith – demonstrate that at least one other server from an external site can be taken offline (simulating a disaster) and fully recovered in a secure manner to an alternative site meeting RTO/RPO objectives. Cloud – demonstrate an encrypted VoIP conversation can occur between two sites using soft phones. Submission instructions:  record a short screencast or video and upload to Youtube or Vimeo. You may submit as a group (with a single 10-12 minute recording) or individually (2-3 minute recording). All students will be marked individually. A link to your recording should be submitted to EASTS. Business Analysis / IT Management Students Word count:  2000 words. This does not include MS Project file, tables, calculations, references or appendices. Task There are four elements to this assessment. 1. You are to provide a detailed status update report for the project’s budget and schedule to demonstrate the monitoring and controlling of the project. Utilising MS Project, you must demonstrate actual vs planned work and any variances, as well as a plan to ensure the remainder of the project meets agreed milestones. 2. Calculate the project’s earned value (see reading – Kloppenborg ) and discuss how this affects your project. 3. Develop a form to capture the lessons learned from this project, to be completed by all project team members 4. Globex is looking to outsource some software development work and are seeking advice on the most appropriate type of contract to use in terms of risk to the company. In 1000 words compare and contrast available contract types and recommend the most suitable for Globex to use in this scenario. Rationale This assessment item is designed to assess your progress towards the following learning outcomes and writing skills Networking / Systems Administration Students Learning outcomes : Be able to implement standard testing parameters and evaluate system performance. Business Analysis / IT Management .

1. Task
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Task
Based on your specific project charter and management plan
you will have an agreement with your client about the
functionality available and demonstrable at this point in the
project. Your project will be assessed on having achieved these
agreed goals. You will also be assessed on the quality of visual
and verbal communication in your presentation including a clear
statement regarding
For students completing the Globex project, functionality that
must be demonstrated at this point is:
Wagga – demonstrate logs can be securely collected / retrieved
for a 2 hour period (obviously you will have to pause your
recording while the actual collection occurs, this is fine) from
all network devices on the local site and at least one remote site
Albury – demonstrate that an end user at another physical site is
able to download a virus test file from
http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com and that this action
results in a secure alert being generated by the IDS
Griffith – demonstrate that at least one other server from an
external site can be taken offline (simulating a disaster) and
fully recovered in a secure manner to an alternative site meeting
RTO/RPO objectives.
Cloud – demonstrate an encrypted VoIP conversation can occur
between two sites using soft phones.
Submission instructions:
record a short screencast or video and upload to Youtube or
Vimeo. You may submit as a group (with a single 10-12 minute

2. recording) or individually (2-3 minute recording). All students
will be marked individually. A link to your recording should be
submitted to EASTS.
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Word count:
2000 words. This does not include MS Project file, tables,
calculations, references or appendices.
Task
There are four elements to this assessment.
1.
You are to provide a detailed status update report for the
project’s budget and schedule to demonstrate the monitoring
and controlling of the project. Utilising MS Project, you must
demonstrate actual vs planned work and any variances, as well
as a plan to ensure the remainder of the project meets agreed
milestones.
2.
Calculate the project’s earned value (see reading – Kloppenborg
) and discuss how this affects your project.
3.
Develop a form to capture the lessons learned from this project,
to be completed by all project team members
4.
Globex is looking to outsource some software development
work and are seeking advice on the most appropriate type of

3. contract to use in terms of risk to the company. In 1000 words
compare and contrast available contract types and recommend
the most suitable for Globex to use in this scenario.
Rationale
This assessment item is designed to assess your progress
towards the following learning outcomes and writing skills
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Learning outcomes
:
Be able to implement standard testing parameters and evaluate
system performance.
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Learning outcomes
:
Be able to apply project management tools to assist in timely
completion of milestones.
Marking criteria
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Task
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Demonstration of completion of the agreed functionality
implementation and testing
(25 Marks)
All agreed functions demonstrated. No caveats.
All agreed functions demonstrated, some with minor caveats.
e.g. not shown to be secure /encrypted where required.

4. All agreed functions demonstrated. Some with major caveats.
e.g. only worked on LAN. Doesn’t work reliably.
Most agreed functions demonstrated, some with caveats.
e.g. Only worked on LAN, not secure yet
Most agreed functions aren't demonstrated.
Verbal communication
(5 marks)
Excellent use of allocated time to verbally communicate status
of agreed functionality including any caveats.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality including
any caveats with minimal inclusion of irrelevant information.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.
No verbal communication
Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.
Presentation exceeds length
Visual communication
(5 marks)
Visual communication enhances audience understanding,
complements verbal communication with clear display at start
and finish conveying key points (i.e. level of functionality that
has been met including caveats)
Visual communication enhances audience understanding and
complements verbal communication.
Visual communication enhances audience understanding of
presentation but is not always relevant to verbal
communication.
Very basic visual communication used to convey critical
information

5. No use of visual aids
Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.
Presentation exceeds length
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Task
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Task
Based on your specific project charter and management plan
you will have an agreement with your client about the
functionality available and demonstrable at this point in the
project. Your project will be assessed on having achieved these
agreed goals. You will also be assessed on the quality of visual
and verbal communication in your presentation including a clear
statement regarding
For students completing the Globex project, functionality that
must be demonstrated at this point is:
Wagga – demonstrate logs can be securely collected / retrieved
for a 2 hour period (obviously you will have to pause your
recording while the actual collection occurs, this is fine) from
all network devices on the local site and at least one remote site
Albury – demonstrate that an end user at another physical site is
able to download a virus test file from
http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com and that this action
results in a secure alert being generated by the IDS
Griffith – demonstrate that at least one other server from an
external site can be taken offline (simulating a disaster) and
fully recovered in a secure manner to an alternative site meeting
RTO/RPO objectives.

6. Cloud – demonstrate an encrypted VoIP conversation can occur
between two sites using soft phones.
Submission instructions:
record a short screencast or video and upload to Youtube or
Vimeo. You may submit as a group (with a single 10-12 minute
recording) or individually (2-3 minute recording). All students
will be marked individually. A link to your recording should be
submitted to EASTS.
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Word count:
2000 words. This does not include MS Project file, tables,
calculations, references or appendices.
Task
There are four elements to this assessment.
1.
You are to provide a detailed status update report for the
project’s budget and schedule to demonstrate the monitoring
and controlling of the project. Utilising MS Project, you must
demonstrate actual vs planned work and any variances, as well
as a plan to ensure the remainder of the project meets agreed
milestones.
2.
Calculate the project’s earned value (see reading – Kloppenborg
) and discuss how this affects your project.
3.

7. Develop a form to capture the lessons learned from this project,
to be completed by all project team members
4.
Globex is looking to outsource some software development
work and are seeking advice on the most appropriate type of
contract to use in terms of risk to the company. In 1000 words
compare and contrast available contract types and recommend
the most suitable for Globex to use in this scenario.
Rationale
This assessment item is designed to assess your progress
towards the following learning outcomes and writing skills
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Learning outcomes
:
Be able to implement standard testing parameters and evaluate
system performance.
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Learning outcomes
:
Be able to apply project management tools to assist in timely
completion of milestones.
Marking criteria
Networking / Systems Administration Students
Task
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL

8. Demonstration of completion of the agreed functionality
implementation and testing
(25 Marks)
All agreed functions demonstrated. No caveats.
All agreed functions demonstrated, some with minor caveats.
e.g. not shown to be secure /encrypted where required.
All agreed functions demonstrated. Some with major caveats.
e.g. only worked on LAN. Doesn’t work reliably.
Most agreed functions demonstrated, some with caveats.
e.g. Only worked on LAN, not secure yet
Most agreed functions aren't demonstrated.
Verbal communication
(5 marks)
Excellent use of allocated time to verbally communicate status
of agreed functionality including any caveats.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality including
any caveats with minimal inclusion of irrelevant information.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.
No verbal communication
Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.
Presentation exceeds length
Visual communication
(5 marks)
Visual communication enhances audience understanding,
complements verbal communication with clear display at start
and finish conveying key points (i.e. level of functionality that
has been met including caveats)

9. Visual communication enhances audience understanding and
complements verbal communication.
Visual communication enhances audience understanding of
presentation but is not always relevant to verbal
communication.
Very basic visual communication used to convey critical
information
No use of visual aids
Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.
Presentation exceeds length
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
Criteria
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Ability to apply the skills and tools needed in project
management
(20 marks)
Demonstrated high level project management skills, integrating
and applying project management tools in meaningful and
purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.
Demonstrated competent management skills, applying project
management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards
completion of project tasks.
Demonstrates appropriate management skills with some
evidence of applying management tools in the completion of
project tasks.
Project management skills need improvement; use of
appropriate project management tools is minimal and not
directly linked to completion of project tasks.

10. No evidence of project management skills and use of tools.
Demonstration of logical flow arguments and issues in the
reports
(10 marks)
Well organised and demonstrates logical sequencing and
structure of arguments. The status update is introduced and the
direction of the project is fully explained.
Well organised and demonstrates quite logical sequencing or
structure of argument. Readers are aware of overall project
status.
Well organised, but demonstrates illogical sequencing or lack of
arguments in some places. Readers are aware of overall project
status.
Organisation, sequencing or structure of arguments need
refinement. The status update is briefly discussed but lack of
clarity due to omission of some explanations.
No logical explanation of project status provided.
Demonstration of critical thinking and well investigated
direction and development of project status elements
(30 marks)
Elements of the status update report illustrates detailed findings
and conclusions are reached from the evidence gathered. All
facts and information presented was accurate and opinions
informative.
Elements of the status update report illustrate a good coverage
of findings and conclusions with some evidence offered. Most
facts and information presented was accurate and opinions
informative.
There is some indication of conclusion from the evidence and
findings offered. Some facts and information presented was
accurate and some opinions were useful to consider.
No findings or formal conclusions are made clear from the
evidence offered. Few facts and information presented was
accurate and there is little or no opinions expressed.
No findings, evidence or conclusions offered.

11. Length, format and writing style
(10 marks)
Adheres to word length criteria, correct use of report format and
language; all referencing correct.
Exceeded word length criteria, appropriate reporting format and
language used; all referencing correct.
Exceeded word length criteria, reporting format and language
mostly correct; some referencing used.
Exceeded word length criteria, requires reporting language
refinement; incorrect or no referencing used.
Did not follow length, format and writing style criteria.
Presentation
Please see Appendix 1 for presentation guidelines.
Requirements
All assessments must be referenced using the APA style. Please
refer to the guidelines in the following link
http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
Criteria
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Ability to apply the skills and tools needed in project
management
(20 marks)
Demonstrated high level project management skills, integrating
and applying project management tools in meaningful and
purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.
Demonstrated competent management skills, applying project
management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards
completion of project tasks.
Demonstrates appropriate management skills with some
evidence of applying management tools in the completion of

12. project tasks.
Project management skills need improvement; use of
appropriate project management tools is minimal and not
directly linked to completion of project tasks.
No evidence of project management skills and use of tools.
Demonstration of logical flow arguments and issues in the
reports
(10 marks)
Well organised and demonstrates logical sequencing and
structure of arguments. The status update is introduced and the
direction of the project is fully explained.
Well organised and demonstrates quite logical sequencing or
structure of argument. Readers are aware of overall project
status.
Well organised, but demonstrates illogical sequencing or lack of
arguments in some places. Readers are aware of overall project
status.
Organisation, sequencing or structure of arguments need
refinement. The status update is briefly discussed but lack of
clarity due to omission of some explanations.
No logical explanation of project status provided.
Demonstration of critical thinking and well investigated
direction and development of project status elements
(30 marks)
Elements of the status update report illustrates detailed findings
and conclusions are reached from the evidence gathered. All
facts and information presented was accurate and opinions
informative.
Elements of the status update report illustrate a good coverage
of findings and conclusions with some evidence offered. Most
facts and information presented was accurate and opinions
informative.
There is some indication of conclusion from the evidence and
findings offered. Some facts and information presented was
accurate and some opinions were useful to consider.

13. No findings or formal conclusions are made clear from the
evidence offered. Few facts and information presented was
accurate and there is little or no opinions expressed.
No findings, evidence or conclusions offered.
Length, format and writing style
(10 marks)
Adheres to word length criteria, correct use of report format and
language; all referencing correct.
Exceeded word length criteria, appropriate reporting format and
language used; all referencing correct.
Exceeded word length criteria, reporting format and language
mostly correct; some referencing used.
Exceeded word length criteria, requires reporting language
refinement; incorrect or no referencing used.
Did not follow length, format and writing style criteria.
Presentation
Please see Appendix 1 for presentation guidelines.
Requirements
All assessments must be referenced using the APA style. Please
refer to the guidelines in the following link
http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu