Master's Capstone Guide for IT Solutions

CIS 599 – Student Notes
(Prerequisite: To be taken last or next to last)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an integrative capstone course for the Master of
Science in Information Systems program. Students will examine
and solve real-world projects and problems, and apply project
management techniques to create practical solutions. The course
takes an integrative and senior management approach to address
the integration of a broad range of technologies inclusive of
databases, security, networking, computer infrastructure, and
human computer interaction.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Lane, D. (2011). The chief information officer's body of
knowledge. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Stenzel, J. (2011). CIO best practices (2nd ed.). Hoboken, New
Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project or
their equivalents such as OpenOffice, Dia, and Open Project are
required. Tutorials for Microsoft Office 2010 can be found on
Microsoft’s support site, located at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-
FX101782702.aspx.
Supplemental Resources
Association for Computing Machinery Website. (2012). General
format. Retrieved from http://www.acm.org/
National Security Agency – Central Security Service Website.

(2009). General format. Retrieved from http://www.nsa.gov/
The Committee on National Security Systems Website. General
format. Retrieved from http://www.cnss.gov/
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Describe the integrative functions and activities within the
information systems area, including the role of the CIO and
technologies managed within the organization.
2. Evaluate how information technology (IT) is aligned with the
strategy of the organization, and how to make appropriate
choices about architecture in relationship to overall
organization goals.
3. Explain how to develop reasoned responses to the major
forces shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in a
global economy.
4. Describe the methods and best practices in implementing
process change in IT organizations.
5. Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process
improvement in organizations.
6. Develop an integrative technology project plan to address and
solve a proposed business problem.
7. Explain the competitive advantage that information
technology affords organizations.
8. Summarize economic factors of information systems at the
enterprise level.
9. Describe the ethical role of IT within organizational, social,
and environmental settings.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging
information technologies and strategic impact on organizational
operations.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues
in information systems.
12. Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and
strategic insight of the Information systems domain using
proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for
students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes
preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery
mode.
Week
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
1
Preparation
· Reading(s), from CIO Best Practices
· Chapter 1: Freedom with Fences: Robert Stephens Discusses
CIO Leadership and IT Innovation
· Reading(s), from The Chief Information Officer’s Body of
Knowledge
· Chapter 1: Collaboration and Teamwork
· Chapter 18: Managing Project Quality
· Chapter 20: Compliance
· Chapter 22: Balancing IT’s Workload Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
2

Preparation
· Chapter 2: Why Does IT Behave the Way It Does?
Knowledge
· Chapter 8: Strategic Alignment
· Chapter 24: Information Technology Portfolio Management
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception
20
120
3
Preparation
· Chapter 3: Cloud Computing and the New Economics of
Business
Knowledge
· Chapter 11: A New Paradigm for Managing a Suite of
Business Processes Inexpensively
· Chapter 15: Requirements
· Chapter 26: From Vision to Reality: Implementing Information
Security
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation

· None
20
4
Preparation
Knowledge
· Chapter 12: Information Technology Portfolio Management
· Chapter 16: Project Risk Management
· Chapter 17: Project Cost Estimation
· Chapter 27: Business Continuity Planning
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements
20
120
5
Preparation

· Chapter 4: Leading with Green: Expanding the CIOS’s Role in
Eco-Efficient Information Technology Adoption
Knowledge
· Chapter 13: A Beginner’s Guide to the Software Development
Life Cycle
· Chapter 19: Project Reviews
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None
20
6
Preparation
· Chapter 5: Sustainability, Technology, and Economic
Pragmatism: A View into the Future
Knowledge
· Chapter 14: Office of the CIO
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design

20
120
7
Preparation
Knowledge
· Chapter 10: Competitive Applications of Technology
· Chapter 28: Overcoming the “Computer Guy” Stigma: A
Perspective on Why Being Involved In Your Web Strategy
Matters
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization
20
120
8
Preparation

Knowledge
· Chapter 9: Developing an IT Strategy
· Chapter 23: Outsourcing and Offshoring
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security
20
120
9
Preparation
· Chapter 6: How to Measure and Manage Customer Value and
Customer Profitability
Knowledge
· Chapter 21: Service Management
· e-Activity
· Research the Web for IT and business alignment topics
surrounding the Information Technology Infrastructure Library
(ITIL). A good starting point would be the ITIL Website located
at http://www.itil-officialsite.com/home/home.aspx. Be
prepared to discuss.
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· None

20
10
Preparation
· Chapter 7: Evolution of Networks into Networking
Knowledge
· Chapter 25: Strategic Information Security Management
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation
· Project Deliverable 6: Final Project Plan
20
200
11
Preparation
· Reading(s): None
Activities
· Discussions
Evaluation

· None
GRADING SCALE – GRADUATE
Assignment
Total Points
% of
Grade
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception
120
12%
Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements
120
12%
Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing Design
120
12%
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization
120
12%
Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security
120
12%
Project Deliverable 6: Final Project Plan
Faculty Note: This deliverable is comprehensive in nature
requiring revisions to all previous deliverables. The completed
project will be due in Week 10.
200
20%
Participation (20 discussions worth 10 points apiece)
Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded.
200

20%
Totals
1,000
100%
Points
Percentage
Grade
900 – 1,000
90% – 100%
A
800 – 899
80% – 89%
B
700 – 799
70% – 79%
C
Below 700
Below 70%
F
Writing Assignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems’ writing
assignments is to promote attitudes and skills that will improve
a student’s ability to communicate in writing, develop research
skills and documentation techniques, and encourage critical
analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learning
outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
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Capstone Project Overview
The purpose of this capstone project is for students to assume a
senior management approach and apply project management
techniques to create an integrative information technology
solution to address organizational issues in order to satisfy an
executive team and venture capital group. Students will
critically assess existing information systems infrastructures,
emerging technologies, and how enabling technologies affect
organizational strategy. Deliverables 1 through 6 focus on
preparing students toward the final capstone project. Skills,
experience, and knowledge gained through the completion of
prerequisite courses will be used throughout each deliverable.
The project contents to be addressed are as follows:
1. Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception.In this
deliverable, you will create a project introduction that includes
background information of the company, the type of business
that the company is involved in, and a description of the
integrative information systems that the company should have to
support the business. You will also be asked to create a project
plan to record tasks, subtasks, and resources, and identify the
schedule of the project. Additionally, the plan will outline the
planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases of your
project.
Submission Requirements
· Project Introduction (MS Word)
· Project Plan (MS Project)
1. Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements.In this
deliverable, you will create an original business requirements
document for the project plan using the template provided. You

will be asked to describe the detailed project including the
scope, possible risks, constraints, assumptions, integration with
other systems and infrastructure, and relevant terms that will be
used throughout the project. You will also need to update the
project plan.
· Business Requirements Document (MS Word)
· Project Plan (MS Project)
1. Project Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing
Design.In this deliverable, you will create a database schema
that supports the company’s business and processes, explain and
support the database schema, create database tables, normalize
the database tables, create an Entity-Relationship (E-R)
Diagram, and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD). You will also
be asked to create sample queries that will support the
organizational reporting needs, and screen layouts that illustrate
the interface that organizational users will utilize. You will
need to update the project plan.
· Design Document (MS Word)
· Revised Project Plan (MS Project)
1. Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization.
In this deliverable, you will support the need for the use of
cloud technology and virtualization within your company,
speculate on expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure,
speculate on the possible reductions of human capital that can
be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization
technologies, create a diagram to illustrate how cloud and
virtualization technology could align with the company’s
business processes and assist with attainment of organizational
goals, provide a compelling recommendation for solution
providers and partners that could help your company secure a
firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization
technologies, and update the project plan.

· Design Document (MS Word)
1. Project Deliverable 4: Network Infrastructure and Security.
In this deliverable, you will design a logical and physical
topographical layout of the network, illustrate the possible
placement of servers, explain rationale for the logical and
physical topographical layout of the planned network, create
and describe the comprehensive security policy for the
organization, and update the project plan.
· Infrastructure Document (MS Word)
1. Final Project: Final Project Plan.In the final project, you will
provide a high-level technical overview of the project. This
includes the five (5) previous deliverables with revisions
surrounding instructor feedback. All documentation will be
recorded on the business requirements document revised from
an earlier submission in this course. Additionally, you will
submit the final project plan and create a comprehensive
PowerPoint presentation for the executive team and the venture
capital group. The PowerPoint presentation, along with the
executive summary, will convince the group that your solution
is optimal.
· Written Project Plan (MS Word)
· Revised Business Requirements Document (MS Word)
· Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation (MS PowerPoint)
· Finalized Project Plan (MS Project)
Due Week 2 and worth 120 points
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a project

introduction and a project plan. You must submit both sections
as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label
each file name according to the section of the assignment it is
written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all
necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this
assignment.
You are currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for an
innovative Internet-based company with gross revenues of more
than $35 million dollars per year. During an executive
leadership meeting, you were told that your company will be
merging with a multinational company of equal size and you
will be responsible for developing a project plan to strategically
integrate all systems, including databases and infrastructure.
The Chief Executive Officer has given you sixty (60) days to
deliver an information technology project plan in anticipation of
the company merger. Your company will be expanding from one
(1) floor to three (3) floors within six (6) months. Since this
merger will be bringing two (2) fairly equal-sized companies
together under one roof, the infrastructure must be redesigned
to accommodate the increased needs. Your company currently
uses operational systems and relational databases but desires to
expand into data warehousing. All information technology
(hardware and software) must be redesigned to meet
organizational needs. The solution should be implemented in
either a hosted solution, on-site solution, or a hybrid model.
The CEO is expecting you to integrate different technologies
from different solution providers and incorporate industry best
practices in connection with the development of technological
systems. In addition, the CEO is extremely interested in cloud
technologies and virtualization but is leery of security issues;
however, the CEO is sure that you will implement proper
security protocols. The company currently consists of twenty
five (25) employees but is expected to increase to sixty five
(65) employees when the merger is complete.

Section 1: Project Introduction
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page project introduction that
documents the current state of the organization prior to any
development or enhancements, takes into account all the
information given above, and includes the following:
a. Background information of the company.
b. Details regarding the type of business activities that the
company is involved in.
c. Speculation on outsourcing and offshoring opportunities.
d. A description of the current information systems that the
company has to support the business. The description should
include an overview of the following:
i. operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
ii. cloud technology and virtualization.
iii. network infrastructure and security.
e. The use of at least two (2) quality resources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not
qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
Section 2: Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
2. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) template. The
project plan should:
a. Record all tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the
project.

b. Outline the planning, analysis, design, and implementation
phases.
c. Develop in accordance with the SDLC.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
· Describe the integrative functions and activities within the
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in
information systems.
· Write clearly and concisely about leadership issues and
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing
skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 120
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Section 1: Project Introduction
1a. Include background information of the company.
Weight: 10%

Did not submit or incompletely included background
information of the company.
Partially included background information of the company.
Satisfactorily included background information of the company.
Thoroughly included background information of the company.
1b. Include details regarding the type of business that the
company is engaged in.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely included details regarding the
type of business that the company is engaged in.
Partially included details regarding the type of business that the
company is engaged in.
Satisfactorily included details regarding the type of business
that the company is engaged in.
Thoroughly included details regarding the type of business that
the company is engaged in.
1c. Include speculation on outsourcing and offshoring
opportunities.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely included speculation on
outsourcing and offshoring opportunities.
Partially included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring
opportunities.
Satisfactorily included speculation on outsourcing and
offshoring opportunities.
Thoroughly included speculation on outsourcing and offshoring
opportunities.
1di. Include a description of the information systems that the
company currently has to support the business, including
operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely included a description of the
information systems that the company currently has to support
the business, including operational systems, databases, and data
warehousing.
Partially included a description of the information systems that

the company currently has to support the business, including
operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
Satisfactorily included a description of the information systems
that the company currently has to support the business,
including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
Thoroughly included a description of the information systems
including operational systems, databases, and data warehousing.
1dii. Include a description of the information systems that the
company currently has to support the business, including cloud
technology and virtualization.
Weight: 5%
the business, including cloud technology and virtualization.
cloud technology and virtualization.
including cloud technology and virtualization.
including cloud technology and virtualization.
1diii. Include a description of the information systems that the
company currently has to support the business, including
network infrastructure and security.
Weight: 5%
the business, including network infrastructure and security.
network infrastructure and security.

including network infrastructure and security.
including network infrastructure and security.
1e. 2 references
Weight: 5%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
Section 2: Project Plan
2a. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using
Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks,
resources, and time related to the project.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely created a project plan (summary
and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, recording all
tasks, subtasks, resources, and time related to the project.
Partially created a project plan (summary and detailed) using
Satisfactorily created a project plan (summary and detailed)
using Microsoft Office Project, recording all tasks, subtasks,
Thoroughly created a project plan (summary and detailed) using
2b. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using
Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis,
design, and implementation phases.
Weight: 10%
and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the

planning, analysis, design, and implementation phases.
using Microsoft Office Project, outlining the planning, analysis,
2c. Create a project plan (summary and detailed) using
Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the
SDLC.
Weight: 10%
and detailed) using Microsoft Office Project developed in
accordance with the SDLC.
SDLC.
using Microsoft Office Project developed in accordance with the
SDLC.
SDLC.
3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 6 errors present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a business

requirements document and a project plan. You must submit
both sections as separate files for the completion of this
assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the
assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and /
or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion
of this assignment.
Documenting the existing IT network and system is an
important first step, but you, the CIO, know that capturing the
needed changes can be critical to your success as an executive.
You know that procuring and documenting quality business
requirements is an important step toward the design of quality
information systems. Completion of a quality requirements
document allows user needs and expectations to be captured, so
that infrastructure and information systems can be designed
properly. Using the requirements document provided in the
course shell as a part of the requirements gathering process, you
are to assess the needs of the company as it prepares to become
a multinational organization. You must consider current and
future trends and requirements; however, assumptions should be
realistic and carefully considered. The needs of the organization
should be documented. Later deliverables will focus on
specifics of all requirements.
Section 1: Business Requirements Document
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page original business requirements
document for the project plan using the template provided.
Note: The template can be found in the Student Center of the
online course shell.
a. Describe the project needs, including the following:
i. Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope.
ii. Speculate and give justifications for how to control scope.
iii. Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.
iv. Describe the needed integration with other systems and
infrastructure. Note: Database and Data Warehousing, Cloud
Technology and Virtualization, and Network Infrastructure and

Security.
v. Assess the human capital that may be needed to complete the
project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified.
vi. Speculate on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that
may be required to accomplish project.
vii. Define relevant terms that will be used throughout the
project.
viii. Include cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and
other resources.
b. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
2. Update the project plan (summary and detail) template,
fromProject Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to
five (3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-
10) subtasks.
assignment are:
· Describe the integrative functions and activities within the
· Evaluate how information technology (IT) is aligned with the

strategy of the organization, and how to make appropriate
choices about architecture in relationship to overall
organization goals.
Points: 120
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Section 1: Business Requirements Document
1ai. Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely described and analyzed how to
control the scope.
Partially described and analyzed how to control the scope.
Satisfactorily described and analyzed how to control the scope.
Thoroughly described and analyzed how to control the scope.
1aii. Speculate and give justifications for how to control scope.

Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely speculated and gave
justifications for how to control scope.
Partially speculated and gave justifications for how to control
scope.
Satisfactorily speculated and gave justifications for how to
control scope.
Thoroughly speculated and gave justifications for how to
control scope.
1aiii. Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely identified possible risks,
constraints, and assumptions.
Partially identified possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.
Satisfactorily identified possible risks, constraints, and
assumptions.
Thoroughly identified possible risks, constraints, and
assumptions.
1aiv. Describe the needed integration with other systems and
infrastructure.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely described the needed integration
with other systems and infrastructure.
Partially described the needed integration with other systems
and infrastructure.
Satisfactorily described the needed integration with other
systems and infrastructure.
Thoroughly described the needed integration with other systems
and infrastructure.
1av. Assess the human capital that may be needed to complete
the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are identified.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely assessed the human capital that
may be needed to complete the project, ensuring that necessary
skill sets are identified.
Partially assessed the human capital that may be needed to

complete the project, ensuring that necessary skill sets are
identified.
Satisfactorily assessed the human capital that may be needed to
identified.
Thoroughly assessed the human capital that may be needed to
identified.
1avi. Speculate on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs that
may be required to accomplish project.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely speculated on possible
outsourcing or offshoring needs that may be required to
accomplish project.
Partially speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring needs
that may be required to accomplish project.
Satisfactorily speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring
needs that may be required to accomplish project.
Thoroughly speculated on possible outsourcing or offshoring
needs that may be required to accomplish project.
1avii. Define relevant terms that will be used throughout the
project.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely defined relevant terms that will
be used throughout the project.
Partially defined relevant terms that will be used throughout the
project.
Satisfactorily defined relevant terms that will be used
throughout the project.
Thoroughly defined relevant terms that will be used throughout
the project.
1aviii. Include cost projections for staffing, infrastructure, and
other resources.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely included cost projections for
staffing, infrastructure, and other resources.

Partially included cost projections for staffing, infrastructure,
and other resources.
Satisfactorily included cost projections for staffing,
infrastructure, and other resources.
Thoroughly included cost projections for staffing,
infrastructure, and other resources.
1b. 2 references
Weight: 5%
choices.
quality choices.
2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 1: Project
Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks, each
consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from
Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five
(3-5) new project tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10)
subtasks.
Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1:
Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project
tasks, each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable
1: Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project
Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 1:
Project Plan Inception, with three to five (3-5) new project
Weight: 10%

5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a design document
and a revised project plan. You must submit both sections as
separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each
file name according to the section of the assignment it is written
for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary
assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
One of the main functions of any business is to transform data
into information. The use of relational databases and data
warehousing has gained recognition as a standard for
organizations. A quality database design makes the flow of data
seamless. The database schema is the foundation of the
relational database. The schema defines the tables, fields,
relationships, views, indexes, and other elements. The schema
should be created by envisioning the business, processes, and
workflow of the company. Since your company is an innovative
Internet-based company, movement toward data warehousing
seems to be one of the most viable options to give your
company a competitive advantage; however, these concepts
must be explained to the executive board in a manner to garner
support.
Section 1: Design Document
1. Write a six to ten (6-10) page design document in which you:
a. Support the need for the use of relational databases and data
warehousing. From a management standpoint, it may be
important to show the efficiencies that can be gained for
executive oversight.

b. Create a database schema that supports the company’s
business and processes. Explain and support the database
schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for
the structure. Note: The minimum requirement for the schema
should entail the tables, fields, relationships, views, and
indexes.
c. Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-
naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign
keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved.
Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
d. Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram
relating the tables of the database schema through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative
such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not
included in the required page length but must be included in the
design document appendix. Explain your rationale behind the
design of the E-R Diagram.
e. Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the
tables of your database schema through the use of graphical
tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as
Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in
the required page length but must be included in the design
document appendix. Explain the rationale behind the design of
your DFD.
f. Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs
for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram should map data
between source systems, operational systems, data warehouses
and specified data marts. Note: The graphically depicted
solution is not included in the required page length.

· Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an
appendix of the design document. All references to these
diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.
fromProject Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to
five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10)
subtasks.
assignment are:
· Describe the methods and best practices in implementing
· Describe the role and methods of technology-induced process
Points: 120
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F

Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1a. Support the need for the use of relational databases and data
warehousing.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely supported the need for the use
of relational databases and data warehousing.
Partially supported the need for the use of relational databases
and data warehousing.
Satisfactorily supported the need for the use of relational
databases and data warehousing.
Thoroughly supported the need for the use of relational
databases and data warehousing.
1b. Create a database schema that supports the company’s
business and processes. Explain and support the database
schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for
the structure.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely created a database schema that
supports the company’s business and processes. Did not submit
or incompletely explained and supported the database schema
with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the
structure.
Partially created a database schema that supports the company’s
business and processes. Partially explained and supported the
database schema with relevant arguments that support the
rationale for the structure.
Satisfactorily created a database schema that supports the
company’s business and processes. Satisfactorily explained and

supported the database schema with relevant arguments that
support the rationale for the structure.
Thoroughly created a database schema that supports the
company’s business and processes. Thoroughly explained and
supported the database schema with relevant arguments that
support the rationale for the structure.
1c. Identify and create database tables with appropriate field-
naming conventions. Then, identify primary keys and foreign
keys, and explain how referential integrity will be achieved.
Normalize the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely identified and created database
tables within appropriate field-naming conventions. Did not
submit or incompletely identified primary keys and foreign
keys, and did not submit or incompletely explained how
referential integrity will be achieved. Did not submit or
incompletely normalized the database tables to third normal
form (3NF).
Partially identified and created database tables within
appropriate field-naming conventions. Partially identified
primary keys and foreign keys, and partially explained how
referential integrity will be achieved. Partially normalized the
database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Satisfactorily identified and created database tables within
appropriate field-naming conventions. Satisfactorily identified
primary keys and foreign keys, and satisfactorily explained how
referential integrity will be achieved. Satisfactorily normalized
the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
Thoroughly identified and created database tables within
appropriate field-naming conventions. Thoroughly identified
primary keys and foreign keys, and thoroughly explained how
referential integrity will be achieved. Thoroughly normalized
the database tables to third normal form (3NF).
1d. Identify and create an Entity-Relationship (E-R) Diagram

such as Dia. Explain the rationale behind the design of your E-R
Diagram.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely identified and created an Entity-
Relationship (E-R) Diagram relating the tables of the database
schema through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or
an open source alternative such as Dia. Did not submit or
incompletely explained the rationale behind the design of your
E-R Diagram.
Partially identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R)
Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the
use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source
alternative such as Dia. Partially explained the rationale behind
the design of your E-R Diagram.
Satisfactorily identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-
R) Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through
the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open source
alternative such as Dia. Satisfactorily explained the rationale
behind the design of your E-R Diagram.
Thoroughly identified and created an Entity-Relationship (E-R)
Diagram relating the tables of the database schema through the
alternative such as Dia. Thoroughly explained the rationale
behind the design of your E-R Diagram.
1e. Identify and create a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the
tables of the database schema through the use of graphical tools
in Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely identified and created a Data
Flow Diagram (DFD) relating the tables of the database schema
through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Visio or an open
source alternative such as Dia.
Partially identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
such as Dia.

Satisfactorily identified and created a Data Flow Diagram
(DFD) relating the tables of the database schema through the
alternative such as Dia.
Thoroughly identified and created a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
such as Dia.
1f. Illustrate the flow of data including both inputs and outputs
for the use of a data warehouse. The diagram must map data
between source systems, data warehouses, and specified data
marts.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely illustrated the flow of data
including both inputs and outputs for the use of a data
warehouse. Did not submit or incompletely mapped data
marts.
Partially illustrated the flow of data including both inputs and
outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Partially mapped data
marts.
Satisfactorily illustrated the flow of data including both inputs
and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Satisfactorily
mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and
specified data marts.
Thoroughly illustrated the flow of data including both inputs
and outputs for the use of a data warehouse. Thoroughly
mapped data between source systems, data warehouses, and
specified data marts.
2. Update the project plan fromProjectDeliverable 2: Business
Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan

fromProject Deliverable 2: Business Requirements, with three to
five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10)
subtasks.
Partially updated the project plan fromProject Deliverable 2:
Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project
tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Satisfactorily updated the project plan fromProjectDeliverable
2: Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project
Thoroughly updated the project plan fromProject Deliverable 2:
Business Requirements, with three to five (3-5) new project
Weight: 10%
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
With the merger of your company with a multinational
company, you have come to realize that progressive solutions
are necessary to defray some of the associated information
technology costs. Company executives believe that using cloud
technology and virtualization is becoming the standard for
companies that are engaged in Internet-based technologies.
Your company is on the verge of global marketing and
competition; therefore, your company needs to make smarter
decisions and improve global business performance. Cloud
technology and virtualization are believed to provide business
insights without enormous infrastructure enhancements. The
executive board is aware of the profound benefits of cloud
technology and virtualization but is apprehensive because they

are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the technology. The
executive team is interested in your recommendations and
eagerly waiting for your forward-thinking viewpoint.
1. Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:
a. Support the need for the use of cloud technology and
virtualization within the company.
b. Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure.
c. Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can
technologies.
d. Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an
open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and
goals. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in
the required page length but must be included in the design
document appendix.
e. Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers
and partners that could help the company secure a firm
competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization
technologies.
appendix of the design document. All references to these
diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.

fromProject Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing
Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each
assignment are:
· Demonstrate an understanding of existing and emerging
information technologies and strategic impact on organizational
operations.
· Explain how to develop reasoned responses to the major forces
shaping the role of IT in organizations competing in a global
economy.
Points: 120
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient

80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1a. Support the need for the use of cloud technology and
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely supported the need for the use
of cloud technology and virtualization within the company.
Partially supported the need for the use of cloud technology and
Satisfactorily supported the need for the use of cloud
technology and virtualization within the company.
Thoroughly supported the need for the use of cloud technology
and virtualization within the company.
1b. Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely assessed expected cost savings
in hardware infrastructure.
Partially assessed expected cost savings in hardware
infrastructure.
Satisfactorily assessed expected cost savings in hardware
infrastructure.
Thoroughly assessed expected cost savings in hardware
infrastructure.
1c. Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can
technologies.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely determined the possible
reductions of human capital that can be realized from
implementing cloud and virtualization technologies.
Partially determined the possible reductions of human capital
that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization
technologies.

Satisfactorily determined the possible reductions of human
capital that can be realized from implementing cloud and
virtualization technologies.
Thoroughly determined the possible reductions of human capital
that can be realized from implementing cloud and virtualization
technologies.
1d. Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an
open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud and
goals.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely created a diagram through the
use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia
to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align
with the company’s business processes and assist with
attainment of organizational goals.
Partially created a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio
or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how cloud
and virtualization technology could align with the company’s
goals.
Satisfactorily created a diagram through the use of Microsoft
Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how
cloud and virtualization technology could align with the
company’s business processes and assist with attainment of
organizational goals.
Thoroughly created a diagram through the use of Microsoft
Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia to illustrate how
cloud and virtualization technology could align with the
company’s business processes and assist with attainment of
organizational goals.
1e. Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers
and partners that could help the company secure a firm
competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization
technologies.

Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely provided a compelling
recommendation for solution providers and partners that could
help the company secure a firm competitive advantage by using
cloud and virtualization technologies.
Partially provided a compelling recommendation for solution
providers and partners that could help the company secure a
technologies.
Satisfactorily provided a compelling recommendation for
solution providers and partners that could help the company
secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and
virtualization technologies.
Thoroughly provided a compelling recommendation for solution
providers and partners that could help the company secure a
technologies.
2. Update the project plan fromProject Deliverable 3: Database
and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5) new
project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan
fromProject Deliverable 3: Database and Data Warehousing
Design, with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each
Partially updated the project plan from ProjectDeliverable 3:
Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5)
new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Satisfactorily updated the project plan fromProject Deliverable
3: Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five
(3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10)
subtasks.
Thoroughly updated the project plan fromProjectDeliverable 3:
Database and Data Warehousing Design, with three to five (3-5)

Weight: 10%
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure
document and a revised project plan. You must submit both
sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment.
Label each file name according to the section of the assignment
it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume
all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this
assignment.
With the parameters set forth at the onset of the project, present
the infrastructure and security policy that will support the
expected development and growth of the organization. The
network solution that is chosen should support the conceived
information system and allow for scalability. The network
infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore,
a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges,
gateways, and access points should be used. Since the company
will be merging with a multinational company, virtualization
and cloud technology should be taken into consideration. In
addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A
narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the
network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle,
define the organizational security policy.
Section 1: Infrastructure Document

1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in
which you:
a. Identify possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Address network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security
measures. Ensure that consideration is given to virtualization
and cloud technology.
b. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the
planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia.
Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical
layout of the planned network. Note: The graphically depicted
solution is not included in the required page length.
c. Illustrate the possible placement of servers, including access
paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: facility limitations,
workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges, and access
points should be considered in the illustration.
d. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the
company that will:
i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the
principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for
evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the
three (3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability
of information.
ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior,
contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources
and information.

appendix of the infrastructure document. All references to these
diagrams must be included in the body of the infrastructure
document.
2. Update the project plan (summary and detail) template, from
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization,
with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five
to ten (5-10) subtasks.
assignment are:
Points: 120
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C

Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
1a. Identify possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Address network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security
measures. Ensure that consideration is given to virtualization
and cloud technology.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely identified possible network
infrastructure vulnerabilities. Did not submit or incompletely
addressed network vulnerabilities with the appropriate security
measures. Did not submit or incompletely ensured that
consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology.
Partially identified possible network infrastructure
vulnerabilities. Partially addressed network vulnerabilities with
the appropriate security measures. Partially ensured that
Satisfactorily identified possible network infrastructure
vulnerabilities. Satisfactorily addressed network vulnerabilities
with the appropriate security measures. Satisfactorily ensured
that consideration is given to virtualization and cloud
technology.
Thoroughly identified possible network infrastructure
vulnerabilities. Thoroughly addressed network vulnerabilities
with the appropriate security measures. Thoroughly ensured that
1b. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the
planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia.
Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical
layout of the planned network.
Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletely designed a logical and physical
topographical layout of the planned network through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source
alternative such as Dia. Did not submit or incompletely
explained the rationale for the logical and physical
topographical layout of the planned network.
Partially designed a logical and physical topographical layout of
the planned network through the use of graphical tools in
Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as
Dia. Partially explained the rationale for the logical and
physical topographical layout of the planned network.
Satisfactorily designed a logical and physical topographical
layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools
in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such
as Dia. Satisfactorily explained the rationale for the logical and
Thoroughly designed a logical and physical topographical
layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools
in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such
as Dia. Thoroughly explained the rationale for the logical and
1c. Illustrate the possible placement of servers, including access
paths to the Internet and firewalls.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely illustrated the possible
placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet and
firewalls.
Partially illustrated the possible placement of servers, including
access paths to the Internet and firewalls.
Satisfactorily illustrated the possible placement of servers,
including access paths to the Internet and firewalls.
Thoroughly illustrated the possible placement of servers,
including access paths to the Internet and firewalls.
1di. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for the
company that will protect the company infrastructure and assets
by applying the principals of CIA.

Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely created and described a
comprehensive security policy for the company that will protect
the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals
of CIA.
Partially created and described a comprehensive security policy
for the company that will protect the company infrastructure
and assets by applying the principals of CIA.
Satisfactorily created and described a comprehensive security
policy for the company that will protect the company
infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA.
Thoroughly created and described a comprehensive security
policy for the company that will protect the company
infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA.
1dii. Create and describe a comprehensive security policy for
the company that will address ethical aspects related to
employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to
networked resources and information.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely created and described a
comprehensive security policy for the company that will address
ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors,
password usage, and access to networked resources and
information.
Partially created and described a comprehensive security policy
for the company that will address ethical aspects related to
employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to
networked resources and information.
Satisfactorily created and described a comprehensive security
policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related
to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access
to networked resources and information.
Thoroughly created and described a comprehensive security
policy for the company that will address ethical aspects related
to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access
to networked resources and information.

2. Update the project plan from Project Deliverable 4: Cloud
Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5) new
project tasks each consisting of five to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely updated the project plan from
Project Deliverable 4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization,
with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five
to ten (5-10) subtasks.
Partially updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4:
Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5)
Satisfactorily updated the project plan from Project Deliverable
4: Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5)
Thoroughly updated the project plan from Project Deliverable 4:
Cloud Technology and Virtualization, with three to five (3-5)
Weight: 10%
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
This assignment consists of four (4) sections: a written project
plan, a revised business requirements document, a project plan
PowerPoint presentation, and the finalized project plan. You
must submit the four (4) sections as separate files for the
completion of this assignment. Label each file name according
to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally,
you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions
needed for the completion of this assignment.

While taking all business and project parameters into
consideration, make quality assumptions to support the
following requirements.
Section 1: Written Project Plan
You are now in the final stage of the project plan development.
All previous documentation should be combined into one (1)
document that will serve as the statement of work for the
project. Your goal is to have the project approved by the
executive team. The project plan should be very detailed, which
is appropriate to accomplish the monumental task of
implementation; however, the executive team is only interested
in a thirty (30) minute summation. Therefore, you also must
create a compelling executive summary that is supported by
your detail that convinces the executive team that it should
move forward with your solution.
1. Develop a thirty to forty (30-40) page project plan in which
you:
a. Write a five to ten (5-10) page executive summary in which
you provide a high-level technical overview of your project
where you address the following:
i. Describe the scope of the project and control measures.
ii. Describe the goals and objectives of the project.
iii. Give a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the
entire project, including technical resources (human capital)
that may be needed to complete the project.
iv. Relate the value of the project plan solution to the
competitive advantage that information technology will afford
the organization.
v. Provide all aspects of the information technology
implementation into the project plan.
vi. Recommend solution providers who can assist with
development and implementation. Include a cost analysis of at
least three (3) providers.
b. Combine all previous documentation for Project Deliverables

1-5 in which you:
i. Provide all aspects of the information technology
ii. Revise the documentation based on feedback from the earlier
evaluation of the deliverable.
c. Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources.
· Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio and MS
Project as appendix of the Word document. Make reference of
these files in the body of the Word document.
Section 2: Revised Business Requirements Document
2. Document all revisions made to the written project plan in
the Document Control section of the business requirements
document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements.
Note: This documentation must outline the revisions made to
the previous deliverables required in Section 1: Written Project
Plan.
Section 3: Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation
Additional to your detailed executive summary you must present
your findings to the executive team and the venture capital
group that along with the executive summary will convince the
group that your solution is optimal.
3. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation

in which you:
a. Illustrate the concepts from the executive summary in Section
1 of this assignment.
b. Create bulleted speaking notes for your presentation to the
executive board in the Notes section of the PowerPoint. Note:
You may create or assume any fictitious names, data, or
scenarios that have not been established in this assignment for a
realistic flow of communication.
c. Use a professional technically written style to graphically
convey the information.
Section 4: Finalized Project Plan
Use Microsoft project to:
4. Finalize your project plan from Project Deliverable 5:
Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary
changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks.
assignment are:
· Develop an integrative technology project plan to address and
solve a proposed business problem.
Points: 200

Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Section 1: Written Project Plan
1ai. Describe the scope of the project and control measures.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely described the scope of the
project and control measures.
Partially described the scope of the project and control
measures.
Satisfactorily described the scope of the project and control
measures.
Thoroughly described the scope of the project and control
measures.
1aii. Describe the goals and objectives of the project.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely described the goals and
objectives of the project.
Partially described the goals and objectives of the project.
Satisfactorily described the goals and objectives of the project.
Thoroughly described the goals and objectives of the project.
1aii. Give a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of the
entire project, including human capital.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely gave a detailed, realistically
estimated cost analysis of the entire project, including human

capital.
Partially gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis of
the entire project, including human capital.
Satisfactorily gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost
analysis of the entire project, including human capital.
Thoroughly gave a detailed, realistically estimated cost analysis
of the entire project, including human capital.
1aiv. Relate the value of the project plan solution to the
the organization.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely related the value of the project
plan solution to the competitive advantage that information
technology will afford the organization.
Partially related the value of the project plan solution to the
the organization.
Satisfactorily related the value of the project plan solution to
the competitive advantage that information technology will
afford the organization.
Thoroughly related the value of the project plan solution to the
the organization.
1av. Provide all aspects of the information technology
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely provided all aspects of the
information technology implementation into the project plan.
Partially provided all aspects of the information technology
Satisfactorily provided all aspects of the information technology
Thoroughly provided all aspects of the information technology
1avi. Recommend solution providers who can assist with
development and implementation.

Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely recommended solution providers
who can assist with development and implementation.
Partially recommended solution providers who can assist with
development and implementation.
Satisfactorily recommended solution providers who can assist
with development and implementation.
Thoroughly recommended solution providers who can assist
with development and implementation.
1bi. Combine all previous documentation for Project
Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely combined all previous
documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you
provide all aspects of the information technology
Partially all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-
5 in which you provide all aspects of the information
technology implementation into the project plan.
Satisfactorily all previous documentation for Project
Deliverables 1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the
Thoroughly all previous documentation for Project Deliverables
1-5 in which you provide all aspects of the information
technology implementation into the project plan.
1bii. Combine all previous documentation for Project
Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based
on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely combined all previous
documentation for Project Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise
the documentation based on feedback from the earlier
evaluation of the deliverable.
Partially all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-
5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback

from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable.
Satisfactorily all previous documentation for Project
Deliverables 1-5 in which you revise the documentation based
on feedback from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable.
Thoroughly all previous documentation for Project Deliverables
1-5 in which you revise the documentation based on feedback
from the earlier evaluation of the deliverable.
1c. 5 references
Weight: 5%
choices.
quality choices.
Section 2: Revised Business Requirements Document
2. Document all revisions made to the written project plan in
the Document Control section of the business requirements
document from Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely documented all revisions made
to the written project plan in the Document Control section of
the business requirements document from Project Deliverable 2:
Business Requirements.
Partially documented all revisions made to the written project
plan in the Document Control section of the business
requirements document from Project Deliverable 2: Business
Requirements.
Satisfactorily documented all revisions made to the written
project plan in the Document Control section of the business
Requirements.
Thoroughly documented all revisions made to the written
project plan in the Document Control section of the business

Requirements.
Section 3: Project Plan PowerPoint Presentation
3a. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation
in which you illustrate the concepts from the executive
summary in Section 1 of this assignment.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (ten to
fifteen (10-15)) slide PowerPoint presentation in which you
illustrated the concepts from the executive summary in Section
1 of this assignment.
Partially created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint
presentation in which you illustrated the concepts from the
executive summary in Section 1 of this assignment.
Satisfactorily created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint
Thoroughly created a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint
3b. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation
in which you create bulleted speaking notes for your
presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of the
PowerPoint.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (10-15)
slide PowerPoint presentation in which you created bulleted
speaking notes for your presentation to the executive board in
the Notes section of the PowerPoint.
presentation in which you created bulleted speaking notes for
your presentation to the executive board in the Notes section of
the PowerPoint.
the PowerPoint.

the PowerPoint.
3c. Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint presentation
in which you use a professional technically written style to
graphically convey the information.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely created a ten to fifteen (10-15)
slide PowerPoint presentation in which you used a professional
technically written style to graphically convey the information.
presentation in which you used a professional technically
written style to graphically convey the information.
Section 4: Finalized Project Plan
4. Finalize your project plan from Project Deliverable 5:
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely finalized your project plan from
Project Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to
include all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or
subtasks.
Partially finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable 5:
Satisfactorily finalized your project plan from Project
Deliverable 5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include
all necessary changes in assumptions, tasks, and / or subtasks.
Thoroughly finalized your project plan from Project Deliverable

5: Network Infrastructure and Security to include all necessary
Weight: 10%
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
CIS 599 – Assignments and Rubrics
Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance,
the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components
of your course. For more information about your course,
whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell.
The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to
spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes
preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery
mode.
Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required
textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day
of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to
the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format.
Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to
determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are
used in this course.
Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course
materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore.
http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the
course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the
correct registration code so that Strayer students may access

labs successfully.
Kaltura Video Sessions
Instructors will record video or screen capture sessions using
Kaltura in Weeks 2 and 4. Your instructor may also provide
these sessions on a weekly basis to act as student tutorials on
the following applicable procedures:
· Running and navigating the software or labs that will be used
in this course
· Demonstrating the use of relevant programming languages and
tools through screen capture and live navigation.
· Logging into the lab environments and running a sample lab
required in this course (if labs are required)
· Demonstrating the downloading and installing of software to a
student’s computer (if necessary) or using the software already
installed in the Strayer University campus labs
· Locating or finding files and other student materials that may
be required to use in assignments
· Submitting assignments in Blackboard
You are strongly advised to use the material provided by faculty
in these sessions. Online and Ground instructors will post the
Kaltura video recorded sessions to the Instructor Insights folder
within the weekly tabs of the online course shell (Blackboard).
Study Buddy Wiki
The School of Information Systems and Technology provides
Study Buddy Wikis for nine (9) course categories which
include: Homeland Security, Computer Security, Programming,
Database Management, Web Design, Software Engineering,
Networking, Capstone, and Infrastructure. You will be provided
a direct link to the courses aligned within your program to post
questions, search for answers, add helpful tips, and to assist
other students. You should post to the Study Buddy Wiki board
that corresponds to the course(s) you are currently taking.
Assigned faculty will be monitoring to assist as needed.
Discussions
To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students

must have one original post and a minimum of one other post
per discussion thread.
Please note: Material in the online class will be made available
on the previous Thursday. As it is always possible that students
could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a
best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file
before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground
students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion
participation is required in the online course shell outside of
class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests,
etc.) are available for student access and completion through the
online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine
how you are expected to take the tests.
· Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m.
Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard
Calendar tool.
· On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material
is covered and before the next class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your
professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review
the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading
rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the
performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group
grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground
classroom is acceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through
the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform
students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format
or through the online course shell.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library

The ACM Digital Library is a complete collection of all of
ACM’s publications, including ACM journals, conference
proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles. The
ACM Digital Library contains the largest and most complete
full-text archive of articles on computing available today,
consisting of: 2.0+ Million Pages of full-text articles , 20,000
New full-text articles added each year, 40+ High Impact
Journals , 270+ Conference Proceedings Titles, 9 Magazines
(including the flagship Communications of the ACM), 43
Special Interest Groups contributing content.
You are encouraged to search the ACM Digital Library for full-
text articles for your writing assignments and Term Papers
refereed referenced material. For more information on the ACM
Digital Library please watch the video located in the Student
Center tab of the online course shell (Blackboard).
To access the ACM Digital Library:
Students:
1. Login to iCampus: http://icampus.strayer.edu
2. Click on Student Services
3. Click on Learning Resource Center
4. Click on Databases
5. Scroll down to Information Systems/Computing
6. Click on ACM Digital Library
Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course
shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library
Resources are available here as well as other important
information. You should review this area to find resources and
answers to common questions.
Technical support is available for the following:
· For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online
Technical Support by logging in to your iCampus account at
https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under
“Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable
to log in to your iCampus account, please contact Technical

Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.
· For concerns with your class, please access the
Solution
Center by logging in to your iCampus account at
https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under
“Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable
to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT Help
Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected].
TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality
of student written work. Check with your professor for access
and use instructions.
The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online
course shell contains academic policies. It is important that
students be aware of these policies.

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