For this assignment, you are asked by your manager to research the replacement of 50 aging desktop machines with new laptops. Review the business needs of your manager carefully so
I must be sure this is done very professionally without filler words but instead working technical knowledge. Also, the quote for all upgrades and accessories will be in the configurator as per the examples shown in the request. Please review all instructions thoroughly to ensure you know everything needed.
How Will My Work Be Evaluated?
For this assignment, you are asked by your manager to research the replacement of 50 aging desktop machines with new laptops. Review the business needs of your manager carefully so that you fully appreciate the requirements you must address in selecting the new laptops.
For example, what is significant about the need for "multiple external monitors"? Ask yourself what it takes to connect a laptop to external monitors. What ports are included on your recommended laptop? What kind of cables are required? Can those ports/cables be used with the external monitors? Does the laptop have sufficient graphics capabilities to drive external displays, and if so, how many and at what resolution? Follow this same process for all business needs.
By documenting your choices and the overall recommendation in an effective background report, you are showing how you use your technical knowledge to convey your ideas to others in a professional setting. Your ability to express your findings using the right mix of technical detail in a business context is a critical workplace skill.
The following evaluation criteria aligned to the competencies will be used to grade your assignment:
1.1.3: Present ideas in a clear, logical order appropriate to the task.
1.2.3: Explain specialized terms or concepts to facilitate audience comprehension.
1.4.3: Write concise and logical sentences in standard academic English that clarify relationships among concepts and ideas.
2.1.2: Describe the context surrounding the issue or problem.
2.3.3: Explain inferences and deductions that follow logically from the evidence provided.
10.1.3: Define the specifications of required technologies.
13.1.1: Create documentation appropriate to the stakeholder.
13.2.1: Evaluate vendor recommendations in the context of organization requirements.
This project is a three- to four-page business-oriented proposal that should contain the following:
- at least one high-quality graphic
- one or more tables to present information
- at least one online configurator
- your purchase recommendations, specifications, and justification for your choice
- one to two IEEE references
If you didn’t download it last week, download the Desktop Migration Proposal Resources now and follow the instructions in the document.
Delete the instructional text from the template before you submit it.
Source: UMGC
HFA Desktop Migration: Corporate PC Refresh Documentation
Background Information
HFA Associates User Profiles, Existing Desktop Computer Specifications,
and Requirements Analysis
HFA Associates User Profiles
Common Users Super Users
Common users are
goal- oriented and focus on
what they want to
accomplish. They may not
understand nor care about the technology and
software used but just
want to type a document,
send an email, or use
the internet. These users
need basic machines with office productivity
software, a web browser,
and other common
programs associated with
the average business
machine. are goal- oriented
and focus on what they want to accomplish. They
may not understand nor
care about the technology
and software used but just
want to type a document,
send an email, or use the internet. These users
need basic machines with
office productivity
software, a web browser,
and other common
programs associated with the average business
machine.
Creative users are application-
oriented and have the
training and experience to
employ expensive purpose-
built and often complex software. They are typically
computer-savvy because
using these complex
applications requires them
to know the technology at
a level beyond goal- oriented users. Creatives
require capable machines
with better-than-average
processors and memory,
and a high-DPI display.
Coders use the most
advanced features of their
computer hardware and
operating systems to
develop specific HFA workflows, applications,
and websites. Coders are
characterized by a high
degree of technological
competence. These users
require highly specialized programming utilities and
applications, and the most
capable, innovative
machines with
multiple/fast processors,
substantial amounts of
memory, and multiple high- resolution displays.
HFA Associates Existing Desktop Computer Specifications
Common Creatives and Coders
Course Resource
Common Creatives and Coders
Number: 40 10
Processor: Intel I3 Dual Core Intel I5 Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB 8 GB
Graphics: HD HD+
Storage: 3.5" 7,200 RPM 500 GB HDD 3.5" 7,200 RPM 1 TB HDD
Applications: Office 2013, Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Adobe Illustrator, CLO Enterprise
Edition, ApparelMagic Enterprise Edition, Safari
All users require the capability to add external peripheral via fast USB connections and/or the latest
Bluetooth standard. Additionally, all computing devices must be physically secured against theft. You
should include warranty, support, antivirus, and office/mobility accessories. Consider if
external monitors are appropriate to the user profile. All users should be afforded the capability to
quickly disconnect from the office environment.
Management made a business decision to standardize on two configurations. Thus, the Creative and
Coder user types will receive the same machines. You should ensure that both groups of users’
requirements are satisfied. Note: You are not required to include purchase recommendations on
software applications.
HFA Associates Minimum Requirements Analysis
Common Creatives and Coders
Number: 40 10
Processor: Intel I3 Dual Core Intel I5 Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB 8 GB
Graphics: HD HD+
Storage: 256GB SSD 500GB SSD and additional storage
Applications: Microsoft Office, Internet
Browsers
Adobe Illustrator, CLO Enterprise Edition, ApparelMagic Enterprise
Edition, Internet Browsers
Proposal Requirements
Section 1: PC Purchase Research
Using the background information above, research a PC purchase meeting all HFA
Associates' requirements at the best price:
Purchase of 50 new PCs to replace all existing employee desktops with laptops.
Consider external/multiple monitors.
Consider additional peripherals via USB 3.0 and Bluetooth.
Consider physical security mechanisms.
Consider the capability to allow users to quickly disconnect in the office environment.
Section 2: PC Purchase Recommendation
Using an online configuration/customization tool, build out your recommended PC purchase. Use a tool
from one of HFA's three preferred vendors:
Dell (https://dell.com/en-us/work/shop/deals/laptop-tablet-deals)
Lenovo (https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/c/LAPTOPS#type=TYPE_ATTR1)
HP (https://store.hp.com/us/en/cat/laptops)
As you formulate your recommendation, follow these general guidelines:
Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation:
Ensure your configuration includes the estimated cost per machine
Using the vendor's "comparison" feature can be helpful
Use the "build your own" or configure options
Build your configuration. Proceed to the shopping cart/other stage to view the result:
Enter "first name last name CMIT 202 xxxx Semester Year," where xxxx is the section number
and semester is the UMGC term (example: CMIT 202 6380 Spring 2021) into the coupons form
area.
Note: Do not click on "apply coupon" and do not submit the cart!
Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on)
In your proposal:
Include warranty, support, antivirus, and accessories.
Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation.
Enter "first name last name cmit 202 xxx" where xxxx is the section number (example: 6380) into
the coupons form area. Do not click on apply coupon and do not submit the cart!
Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on) and upload the image to the assignment
folder along with your report.
Ensure you have included a cost estimate.
For Reference
Configurator Example from Dell (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_dell_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
Configurator Example from HP (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_hp_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
Configurator Example from Lenovo (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_lenovo_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
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Out-of-Band management No AMT vPro™ Technology Supported
Camera Integrated HD 720p webcam
Advanced keyboard with numeric keypad; Dual-point,
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