Category: Internet technology (IT)

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:
Explain the functions between hardware and software in a network
Design a simple network
Design and implement a secure interconnected network in support of an organization
Scenario
Throughout this course, you have been writing various reports as parts of Milestones One and Two for an advertising firm that is opening a new office in Fayetteville, NC.
This mid-size advertising firm already has offices in Albany, NY, and Springfield, MA. The Albany headquarters is home to the executive team and 150 employees. The headquarters also stores the corporate data and is the corporate internet backbone. It hosts the IT department that centrally manages all LAN services, including the wireless LAN. The IT department also manages the wide area network (WAN) that connects the two offices via site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) tunnels. The Springfield office hosts about 50 employees. Approximately 50% of these employees are mobile, defined as traveling more than 80% of the time.
To hire and retain the best talent, the firm allows employees to work from home. This removes the constraint that employees have to live within commuting distance from the firm’s offices. Remote and mobile employees are provided access to the corporate network via a VPN client. The VPN client requires employees to have access to reliable internet services to allow for effective collaboration across teams and for access to media content. The company provides all employees with a laptop with full disk encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and antivirus software. The IT department manages all corporate laptops and has the ability to log into all systems for support. This means that all laptops are centrally managed by the one IT department.
Due to an increase in opportunities for expansion to new markets, the firm has embarked on an initiative to hire and train new college graduates for the company’s Future Vision program. Future Vision focuses on expansion beyond the regional northeast footprint. The initiative is to hire graduates into the marketing, finance, and IT departments. You were hired as part of the Future Vision program and have been working at this for some time now. You have spent a considerable portion of your time troubleshooting and analyzing the organization’s computer network to keep it running smoothly. Your direct supervisor and lead network administrator have been very impressed with your skills and fast learning abilities.
To determine whether you are ready to take on more responsibility, you have been asked for your input regarding the new Fayetteville, NC, office setup project. Your task is to conduct research on this area and deliver a report to the team with key considerations and recommendations for the setup of the network infrastructure. The Fayetteville office will be home to 50 employees, including the new executive vice president of sales and marketing. All the possible sites have offices located in an office building with access to fiber, cable, and T1 internet service providers. In addition to the standard network, the site must support live video teleconferencing calls with employees based at the other sites. It must also reliably send print jobs to billboard printers located in the company headquarters in Albany.
Directions
The primary goal of the project is to consolidate your findings from Milestones One and Two and compose a succinct and complete solution that you will present to the firm’s executive leadership team about the type of network they should design and implement at the new location.
It is recommended that you incorporate the feedback you received from your instructor on Milestones One and Two. You can use this feedback to succinctly refine your recommendations into a polished report.
Specifically, the following areas must be addressed in the report for the project:
Key Considerations
Explain your key considerations for the project.
Explain the OSI stack in relation to a modern communications network and how it influenced your network design.
Describe the important IP range considerations for a company of your size.
Summarize, in your own language, the strategic goals of the company, and detail how the network solution you are presenting aligns with these goals.
Remember that these key considerations were addressed in Milestone One:
Communications media and mode of data transport for the new network
Common network hardware components for this new location
In addition, you can make relevant changes to your report based on your instructor’s feedback from Milestone One.
LAN Topology
In Milestone One, you described the LAN topology possibilities and the strengths and weaknesses.
Provide your final revised solution for optimal support that may include any feedback from the instructor from previous milestones.
Internet Service Provider
In Milestone Two, you described the possible ISP solutions available to meet the needs of the company in its new location. The section was based on your research into actual providers at the Fayetteville, NC, location.
This section should include an explanation as to how the chosen internet provider meets the business goals and objectives of the firm.
Provide your solution, along with any feedback from the instructor.
Hardware and Software, Printer, and Bandwidth: In this section, you will include these additional parts from Milestone Two in your report. You can use your diagram from Milestone Two as a starting point for these three items.
Explain your proposed hardware and software solutions to meet the needs of the new office location.
Describe your printer configuration solutions to meet the distance printing needs of the new office location.
This could include considerations for tracking devices, automating driver distribution, and controlling access.
Explain your bandwidth and device solutions to meet the teleconferencing needs of the new office location.
Potential Errors: In this section, you will discuss common network errors and how your proposed solution will minimize and address these issues.
Based on your previous report, anticipate common network errors that the new location may encounter.
Describe effective troubleshooting approaches to the errors you identified, such as problem isolation, trace routing, and pinging.
Explain how these approaches would ensure the resolution of the errors. Be sure your response is specific to the business location.
Additional Considerations: In this section, you will make recommendations for industry standard documentation for ongoing network support.
Identify options for network monitoring that includes maintenance for network hardware and software (for example, port scanning, interface monitoring, packet flow monitoring, etc.).
Identify patch management options that will help acquire, test, and install multiple patches on existing applications.
Describe how you will control inventory, including how to discover and track assets on your network.
As you develop your work, continue to look back on and consider each of these key elements. Remember, writing is a process that unfolds over time, and it typically requires reconsideration and revision of key elements.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Your report must be 3 to 5 pages in length. Use double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting.

Practicals of owncloud, docker, Virtual Machine creation, Azure VM creation, and AWS VM creation. Make sure to include screenshots.

5 pages minimum
6 sources minimum
Topic: 
Virtual Team Management & Success
Building High performance Virtual teams
Profiles of Virtual team success
Differentiators of great teams (RAMP model)
Virtual team launch kit
Leading virtual teams
How to lead virtual team
Team accelerating factors
Facilitating high impact Virtual team meetings
Conclusion
Six lessons for successful Virtual teams

The strategic sourcing plan is a plan for how you will do business going forward. The sourcing plan can address how to supply resources to staff, your current and future systems, and how you will purchase raw materials or new IT systems.
Develop a high-level IT sourcing plan to guide Phoenix Fine Electronics to adopt enterprise solutions, rather than continuing to operate multiple stand-alone systems. As a guideline, your sourcing plan should be a 3- to 4-page outline or summary.
Your sourcing plan should do the following:
List the current technologies being utilized
Describe major issues with that technology
Recommend new technologies to implement as replacements for current technologies
Discuss how the new technologies address the current issues
List additional advantages or value added from the new technologies
Estimate the approximate time frame to implement the technology
Describe any dependencies that the company does not currently have in order to implement
Submit your assignment.

Overview
In this module, go over NAC (Network Access Control) policies and how those should be applied to a small office setting and an enterprise-level environment.
Learning Outcomes
Learn what consists of a NAC.
Learn how to apply NAC.
Become familiar with using tools in a NAC.
Question
What is a NAC?
What are good ways to provide NAC and security in a small office setting?
What are good ways to provide NAC and security in an enterprise-level setting?
Give some examples of implementing these ideas.
What are some drawbacks to implementing NAC?

With the recent increase in retail vendors such as Amazon, Temu, Shein, and others providing cheap alternatives to legitimate products, consideration must be given to what is fueling this increase in dupe/counterfeit culture and its disregard for copyright laws. Conduct your research into laws surrounding copyrights, patents, and design characteristics, and build your argument for or against dupe/counterfeit culture.
Provide consideration within your research for why dupe/counterfeit brands can offer their products at such a discount. Consider labor laws, unsafe working conditions, and even unsafe materials from which the products are being made.
Write a two-page, double-spaced paper with a separate list of APA-formatted references to convey your research findings while taking a stance on the dupe/counterfeit vs. legitimate product debate.
Consider this article as a start into your research: Amazon seller rips Popflex founder Cassey Ho’s video, changes her face in dupe listing
If you’re not familiar with Popflex, Popflex is an activewear company for women that has been around for maybe ten years but has had a very small following – you might remember 8ish years ago Blogilates – the YouTube Pilates videos. Same owner, Cassey Ho, but she started her activewear line. The TLDR – too long, didn’t read – is her Pirouette skort was featured in a Taylor Swift video and fans flocked to find it – enter Amazon/Shein/other brands. They ripped her content from her website using her body but using AI to add other faces to sell counterfeit versions of this skort. And the rest you can read for yourself. Shameless plug here to say her brand is amazing and is 100% worth supporting her and other small business owners. 🙂
https://www.popflexactive.com/

My wildest dream just came true and I’m DYING

This is a quick example but please do your own research and find stories/research that resonates with you!

Assignment Title: The Impact of Technology on Education
Assignment Description:
You are required to write a research paper on the impact of technology on education. The paper should cover the following aspects:
Introduction to the role of technology in modern education.
Positive impacts of technology on learning and teaching.
Challenges and drawbacks of integrating technology in education.
Case studies of technology implementation in different educational settings.
Future trends in educational technology.
Conclusion summarizing key findings and implications for future educational practices.
Length: 3,500 words Citation Style: APA
References and Links to Articles
Here are some references and links to articles that you can use to research and write your paper on the impact of technology on education:
Introduction to Technology in Education:
Selwyn, N. (2011). “Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates.” Bloomsbury Academic.
Link to Book
This book provides an overview of the key debates and issues surrounding the use of technology in education.
Positive Impacts of Technology:
Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. (2010). “Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies.” U.S. Department of Education.
Link to Report
This report reviews the effectiveness of online learning compared to traditional face-to-face instruction.
Alhumaid, K. (2019). “Four Ways Technology Has Negatively Changed Education.” Journal of Educational and Social Research, 9(4), 10-20.
Link to Article
This article explores both positive and negative impacts of technology on education.
Challenges and Drawbacks:
Selwyn, N. (2016). “Is Technology Good for Education?” John Wiley & Sons.
Link to Book
This book critically examines the assumptions and expectations surrounding technology in education.
Case Studies:
Burns, M. (2011). “Distance Education for Teacher Training: Modes, Models, and Methods.” Education Development Center, Inc.
Link to Report
This report provides case studies on the use of distance education for teacher training.
Warschauer, M., & Matuchniak, T. (2010). “New Technology and Digital Worlds: Analyzing Evidence of Equity in Access, Use, and Outcomes.” Review of Research in Education, 34(1), 179-225.
Link to Article
This article examines the digital divide and its implications for educational equity.
Future Trends:
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015). “NMC Horizon Report: 2015 Higher Education Edition.” The New Media Consortium.
Link to Report
This report outlines key trends, challenges, and emerging technologies likely to impact higher education.

Overview
As you have progressed through this course, you have explored how historical events, cultural influences, and the evolution of gender roles and expectations have impacted a variety of issues related to work practices and philosophies. Some major impacts over the last century include:
A massive generational shift in the workforce as Baby Boomers retire.
Huge leaps in technology that have created many new jobs and rendered some obsolete.
Changing cultural demographics in the workforce.
How and where we do our jobs.
The impact of social media on the way we communicate, both at and away from work.
A shift in population—rural communities and farm life have changed drastically as people migrate to more urban areas.
For this assignment, imagine you have been invited to write a blog post (or article) by a guidance counselor at your local high school. This will be included on a web page for high school students who are interested in different careers. The goal is to give students a chance to learn from people representing a variety of professions.
Instructions
For this assignment, select a profession that is of interest to you. This can be your current work, a profession you are interested in pursuing, or perhaps a career or vocation (such as farming, religious life, politician, housewife, or stay-at-home dad) that piques your interest. Then, write a blog post in which you include the following:
Provide a brief history of the job or profession.
Describe the influence of technology on this profession.
Explain how changing cultural influences have impacted the job or profession.
Describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
Predict how the profession will evolve in the future.
Support your work with two articles from the Capella library.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
Citations: Research and attribution is important, so include links to the Capella articles.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Refer to the One Profession: Past, Present, and Future rubric to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.
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One Profession: Past, Present, and Future
One Profession: Past, Present, and Future
Criteria Ratings Pts
Provide a brief history of a job or profession.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Provides a brief history of a job or profession in a clear and concise manner, providing examples to support the history.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Provides a brief history of a job or profession.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Provides an incomplete history of a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not provide a brief history of a job or profession.
/ 40 pts
Describe the influence of technology on a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Describes the influence of technology on a job or profession and provides examples to support the description.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes the influence of technology on a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Provides an incomplete or inaccurate description regarding the influence of technology on a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe the influence of technology on a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Explain how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession and provides examples to support explanation.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Lists the cultural influences that have impacted a job or profession, but does not adequately explain how these influences have impacted a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Predict how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Predicts how a job or profession will evolve in the future and provides examples to support discussion.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Predicts how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Discusses a job or profession, but does not offer a prediction as to how that job or profession will evolve in the future.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not predict how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
/ 32 pts
Describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Describes how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession and provides examples to support description.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies but does not describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Use varied sentence structure and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Uses varied, complex sentence structures and virtually flawless grammar to convey clear, unequivocal meaning and engage readers.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Uses varied sentence structures and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Uses repetitive sentence structures and grammatical errors that inhibit clarity and reader engagement.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not use varied sentence structures and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
/ 32 pts
Total Points: 0

Mobility in computing is becoming a primary driving factor for businesses, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic. When the pandemic hit, many businesses were not ready to send their workers home and did not have the networking infrastructure in place to support secure remote access to business resources. The move to support remote access not only hit businesses but also major internet and cellular providers who were also not set up to handle the massive changes in demand for service. Consider a small to medium sized business (SMB) of your choosing. In a 2-3 page APA-formatted paper, address the following:
Where should the business focus its networking hardware configuration: physical wiring or wireless?
Which telecommunications and/or networking components should the business acquire and implement to provide secure access to business resources and information?
Which security challenges does the company face in supporting remote access for employees?
Support your reasoning and recommendations with outside resources using proper citations and references. 
For all written
assignments, the required page length does not include the cover or references pages. All written work must adhere to APA 7th edition academic formatting requirements, including
core components such as the cover page, page numbers, headings, citations, 1” margins,
paragraph indentations, left alignment, double spacing throughout, and the final references using
hanging indents.

This week’s labs focused on troubleshooting network-related problems. You performed tasks including using ping, tracert, nslookup, and inconfig commands, along with ARP and netstat utilities.
Assessment Details
Write a 350- to 700-word summary on your experience completing these labs. Include the following in your summary:
Describe how these tasks can be used for troubleshooting network issues.
Explain a real-world scenario in which using ARP and netstat utilities would be important in diagnosing or addressing a network-related incident.
Describe how you can apply the knowledge gained from these labs in your current or future career. What skills from this course would you like to further enhance with additional courses or job training? Why?