In this assignment, you will create a presentation explaining, among other topics, the diverse backup solutions and storage redundancy concepts, devices, and related technologies. You will
In this assignment, you will create a presentation explaining, among other topics, the diverse backup solutions and storage redundancy concepts, devices, and related technologies. You will be able to identify and recommend to the chief technology officer of Widgets, Inc., the best storage device and level of redundancy (e.g., RAID) solution. Of special interest is the requirement for data protection, accessibility, and accuracy.
Assignment Instructions:
The chief technology officer of Widgets, Inc. wants to protect the company’s data currently stored on the main data server. She wants a backup and storage solution that provides for high availability for data access, redundant storage over the network, and the fastest restoration time possible should a loss take place.
Based on your assigned reading and supplemental research, provide a proposed solution for the CTO of Widgets, Inc. Include a discussion of various backup and redundancy solutions. Be sure to include in your presentation the following: RAID, NAS, DAS, data protection, redundancy, and high availability.
Create a PowerPoint presentation explaining the backup and redundancy concepts, and how they compare to or work with each other, and providing a backup/redundancy solution for the CTO of Widgets, Inc.
You want the presentation to be persuasive and convince the chief technology officer to accept your proposal. Use the notes section of the PowerPoint slides to provide speaking and explanatory content that is more extensive than the slide highlights. The slides themselves should contain graphics, charts, images, and limited text bullet points.
Make sure your presentation addresses the following:
- Presentation should include an introduction, conclusion, and list of references in APA format.
- It should present a backup storage and redundancy solution that provides for high availability for data access, redundant storage over the network, and the fastest restoration time possible should a loss take place.
- Presentation should be 8–10 slides.
- Presentation should highlight the important elements found in your research using paraphrasing, summary, or quoting. Ideas that are not common knowledge or your own original thoughts must be properly cited in APA style.
- Graphics (charts, tables, and other graphic elements) should be used to emphasize critical and key aspects of the research.
- Presentation should contain more detailed notes than what is shown on the presentation slide.
- Minimum concepts to cover and explain in the presentation are high availability, RAID, NAS, and DAS.
- Presentation must not include any confidential information, and must properly acknowledge any proprietary information, trade names, and trademarks.
Assignment Requirements
Your presentation should be 8–10 slides in length. Be sure to use the appropriate APA format and cite your textbook or other sources that you used in your presentation.
The presentation should contain sufficient information to adequately answer the questions and contain no spelling, grammar, or APA errors. Points deducted from the grade for each writing, spelling, or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 1 Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 32 |
Points: 27.2 |
Points: 19.2 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Basics of Computer Language |
Meets all criteria: · Identifies a minimum of three conversion methods. · Illustrates an example of each conversion method. · Shows conversion examples of binary to decimal and binary to hexadecimal. · Explains why it is important for an IT professional to understand numeric conversion methods. |
Meets three criteria: · Identifies a minimum of three conversion methods. · Illustrates an example of each conversion method. · Shows conversion examples of binary to decimal and binary to hexadecimal. · Explains why it is important for an IT professional to understand numeric conversion methods. |
Meets two criteria: · Identifies a minimum of three conversion methods. · Illustrates an example of each conversion method. · Shows conversion examples of binary to decimal and binary to hexadecimal. · Explains why it is important for an IT professional to understand numeric conversion methods. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Criterion 2 |
Points: 8 |
Points: 6.8 |
Points: 4.8 |
Not Present |
Criterion 2: APA Style and Writing Conventions |
Meets all criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets two criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets one criterion: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
40 |
34 |
24 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
34.1 points minimum |
24.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 1 Lab Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 30 |
Points: 25.5 |
Points: 18 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Hands-On Labs |
Meets all criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.2.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.3.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.4.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.5.5 practice questions. |
Meets three criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.2.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.3.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.4.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.5.5 practice questions. |
Meets two criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.2.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.3.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.4.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 1.5.5 practice questions. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
30 |
25.5 |
18 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
25.6 points minimum |
18.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 2 Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 32 |
Points: 27.2 |
Points: 19.2 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Roles of Architectures |
Meets all criteria: · Explains the roles of protocols · Examines the three architectures: peer-to-peer, client-server, and web-based. · Examines and proposes one architecture in detail. · Explains and details the supporting infrastructure for the proposed solution. · Explains in more detail and outlines the supporting infrastructure that makes it work end to end, which may include communication protocols, routers, switches, LAN, and WAN. |
Meets four criteria: · Explains the roles of protocols · Examines the three architectures: peer-to-peer, client-server, and web-based. · Examines and proposes one architecture in detail. · Explains and details the supporting infrastructure for the proposed solution. · Explains in more detail and outlines the supporting infrastructure that makes it work end to end, which may include communication protocols, routers, switches, LAN, and WAN. |
Meets three criteria: · Explains the roles of protocols · Examines the three architectures: peer-to-peer, client-server, and web-based. · Examines and proposes one architecture in detail. · Explains and details the supporting infrastructure for the proposed solution. · Explains in more detail and outlines the supporting infrastructure that makes it work end to end, which may include communication protocols, routers, switches, LAN, and WAN. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Criterion 2 |
Points: 8 |
Points: 6.8 |
Points: 4.8 |
Not Present |
Criterion 2: APA Style and Writing Conventions |
Meets all criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets two criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets one criterion: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
40 |
34 |
24 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
34.1 points minimum |
24.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 2 Lab Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 30 |
Points: 25.5 |
Points: 18 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Hands-On Labs |
Meets all criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.1.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.2.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.3.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.5.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.1.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.2.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.3.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.4.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.6.5 practice questions. |
Meets 9-10 criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.1.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.2.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.3.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.5.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.1.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.2.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.3.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.4.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.6.5 practice questions. |
Meets 7-8 criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.1.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.2.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.3.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 2.5.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.1.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.2.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.3.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.4.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.6.5 practice questions. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
30 |
25.5 |
18 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
25.6 points minimum |
18.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 3 Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 32 |
Points: 27.2 |
Points: 19.2 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Roles of Architectures |
In a 4-page paper, meets all criteria: · Explains the role and architectures of CPU. · Examines and explains the role and architectures of bus and memory, including L cache. · Examines and explains cache, address register, data movement instructions, and multiprocessing. · Analyzes all three components (bus, CPU, memory), ties them together, and demonstrates a good understanding of how they all work together. |
In a 4-page paper, meets three criteria: · Explains the role and architectures of CPU. · Examines and explains the role and architectures of bus and memory, including L cache. · Examines and explains cache, address register, data movement instructions, and multiprocessing. · Analyzes all three components (bus, CPU, memory), ties them together, and demonstrates a good understanding of how they all work together. |
In a 4-page paper, meets two criteria: · Explains the role and architectures of CPU. · Examines and explains the role and architectures of bus and memory, including L cache. · Examines and explains cache, address register, data movement instructions, and multiprocessing. · Analyzes all three components (bus, CPU, memory), ties them together, and demonstrates a good understanding of how they all work together. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Criterion 2 |
Points: 8 |
Points: 6.8 |
Points: 4.8 |
Not Present |
Criterion 2: APA Style and Writing Conventions |
Meets all criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets two criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets one criterion: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
40 |
34 |
24 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
34.1 points minimum |
24.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 3 Lab Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 30 |
Points: 25.5 |
Points: 18 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Hands-On Labs |
Meets all criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.7.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.8.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.9.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.10.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.11.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.12.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 13.13.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.14.3 practice questions. |
Meets seven criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.7.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.8.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.9.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.10.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.11.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.12.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 13.13.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.14.3 practice questions. |
Meets 5-6 criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.7.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.8.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.9.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.10.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.11.5 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.12.6 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 13.13.8 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 3.14.3 practice questions. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
30 |
25.5 |
18 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
25.6 points minimum |
18.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 4 Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 32 |
Points: 27.2 |
Points: 19.2 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: File Server Proposal & Diagram |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets all criteria: · Writes an introduction describing the proposed file server and how it may be used for a small business. · Creates a table that shows a comparison of different memory types. · Creates a second table that shows a comparison of different CPUs. · Analyzes several of the possible CPU choices, memory, storage, and input/output devices and makes a final recommendation for the file server. · Justifies the choices made. · Develops in at least one diagram built in Visio, PowerPoint, or similar application depicting the chosen CPU or memory architecture for the proposed system. |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets five criteria: · Writes an introduction describing the proposed file server and how it may be used for a small business. · Creates a table that shows a comparison of different memory types. · Creates a second table that shows a comparison of different CPUs. · Analyzes several of the possible CPU choices, memory, storage, and input/output devices and makes a final recommendation for the file server. · Justifies the choices made. · Develops in at least one diagram built in Visio, PowerPoint, or similar application depicting the chosen CPU or memory architecture for the proposed system. |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets four criteria: · Writes an introduction describing the proposed file server and how it may be used for a small business. · Creates a table that shows a comparison of different memory types. · Creates a second table that shows a comparison of different CPUs. · Analyzes several of the possible CPU choices, memory, storage, and input/output devices and makes a final recommendation for the file server. · Justifies the choices made. · Develops in at least one diagram built in Visio, PowerPoint, or similar application depicting the chosen CPU or memory architecture for the proposed system. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Criterion 2 |
Points: 8 |
Points: 6.8 |
Points: 4.8 |
Not Present |
Criterion 2: APA Style and Writing Conventions |
Meets all criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets two criteria: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Meets one criterion: · Applies current APA style to in-text citations and references, and document formatting if appropriate, with minor to no errors. · Writing is focused, concise, and organized and articulates at a college level, with minor to no errors. · Uses resources from reliable and/or scholarly sources. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
40 |
34 |
24 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
34.1 points minimum |
24.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 4 Lab Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 30 |
Points: 25.5 |
Points: 18 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Hands-On Labs |
Meets all criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.1.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.2.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.3.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.6.6 practice questions. |
Meets five criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.1.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.2.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.3.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.6.6 practice questions. |
Meets four criteria: · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.1.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.2.4 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.3.7 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.4.3 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.5.9 practice questions. · Illustrates in the screenshot the correct execution of step 4.6.6 practice questions. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Maximum Total Points |
30 |
25.5 |
18 |
0 |
Minimum Total Points |
25.6 points minimum |
18.1 points minimum |
1 point minimum |
0 |
Rubric Title: IT332 Unit 5 Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Level III |
Level II |
Level I |
Not Present |
Criterion 1 |
Points: 32 |
Points: 27.2 |
Points: 19.2 |
Not Present |
Criterion 1: Computing Clustering Research |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets all criteria: · Includes an introduction and a conclusion. · Illustrates one type of clustering application: file server, database, load balancing, web hosting, or data processing. · Examines the concept of clusters and provides a well-documented explanation of all of the following: potential set up (high availability and load balancing), type (COTS versus Blade clusters), and network connectivity. · Explains computer clustering benefits, challenges, and potential applications. · Shows understanding of the cluster technologies and provides good arguments and explanations to back up assertions and points. |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets four criteria: · Includes an introduction and a conclusion. · Illustrates one type of clustering application: file server, database, load balancing, web hosting, or data processing. · Examines the concept of clusters and provides a well-documented explanation of all of the following: potential set up (high availability and load balancing), type (COTS versus Blade clusters), and network connectivity. · Explains computer clustering benefits, challenges, and potential applications. · Shows understanding of the cluster technologies and provides good arguments and explanations to back up assertions and points. |
In a paper of at least 3 pages of content, meets three criteria: · Includes an introduction and a conclusion. · Illustrates one type of clustering application: file server, database, load balancing, web hosting, or data processing. · Examines the concept of clusters and provides a well-documented explanation of all of the following: potential set up (high availability and load balancing), type (COTS versus Blade clusters), and network connectivity. · Explains computer clustering benefits, challenges, and potential applications. · Shows understanding of the cluster technologies and provides good arguments and explanations to back up assertions and points. |
Does not meet any criteria. |
Criterion 2 |
Points: 8 |
Points: 6.8 |
Points: 4.8 |
Not Present |
Criterion 2: APA Style and Writing Conventions |
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