UK BTEC HND in Computing Unit 16 Cloud Computing

{`Programme title BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
Unit number and title 16Cloud Computing (L5)
Assignment number & title1 of 1Cloud Computing(L5)
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ASSIGNMENT

Aim & Objective

This Assignmentwork is designed to demonstrate the broad understanding and knowledge of the module, assessing and evaluating the student’s strength and level of analysis; divided into four learning outcomes. The Assignmentwork should be submitted as one document in a report format in final submission.

Assignment Scenario:

Working a company as a network support, you have been assigned to study and evaluate the suitability of Cloud Computing environment to be implemented in your company( fixit.co.uk), the benefit of this technology is hard to resist yet being responsible and have been appointed to study, evaluate, design and implement a new company cloud service to provide a resilient mobile and storage for all employees, by which all employees will be able to store, share and access documents and digital files on the move, the system must be able to work in multiple platform including mobile telephones. This service should be design with the main objective to help employees and engineers across the country to access information related to work.

The company currently do not have any cloud infrastructure and therefore you report should explore, analyse and evaluate multiple service and deployment model. The end users at the (fixit.co.uk) should be able to access files using any platform and/or desktop client over the internet. The company directors emphasised on mobility and future upcoming project for which the company planning to include VoIP services.

As a cloud engineer, produce a technical report on the design solution and a security manual that answers the following:

  • Introduce and describe the problem; o Write a rational describing and analytical background of cloud history and evolution, include some illustration / diagrams to clarify the idea.
    • Brief description of the problem and proposed higher level solution description
  • Rationale for the solution:
    • Discussion on why the solution is appropriate for the scenario. o Architectural design (architectural diagram and description).
    • Deployment model (description of the model, and discussion on why that model was chosen). o Service model (description of the model, and discussion on why that model was chosen).{" "}
    • Critical discussion on data migration during the project.
  • Cloud computing solutions can be realised using various frameworks and tools. You will work with cloud service providers or open source tools to configure and implement multiple cloud solutions based on the design you have created for the given scenario; o Solution 1 Configure a cloud computing platform with a cloud service provider’s framework including the installation of any simple applications on/for the platform.
    • Solution 2 Implement a cloud platform using an open source tool and demonstrate how to use the platform as a simple database server.
  • Analysis of the most common problems of a cloud computing platform; o Possible solutions to these problems. o Analysis of the most common security issues in the cloud environment.
    • Discussion on how to overcome these issues.

Relevant Information

To gain a Pass in a BTEC HND Unit, you must meet ALL the Pass criteria; to gain a Merit, you must meet ALL the Merit and Pass criteria; and to gain a Distinction, you must meet ALL the Distinction, Merit and Pass criteria.

1. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria{" "}

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Cloud Computing and its architectures

P1 Analyse the evolution and fundamental concepts of Cloud Computing.

P2 Design an appropriate architectural Cloud Computing framework for a given scenario.

M1 Discuss why an organisation should migrate to a Cloud Computing solution.

LO1 & 2

D1 Justify the tools chosen to realise a Cloud Computing solution.

LO2 Evaluate the deployment models, service models and technological drivers of Cloud Computing and validate their use

P3 Define an appropriate deployment model for a given scenario.

P4 Compare the service models for choosing an adequate model for a given scenario.

M2 Demonstrate these deployment models with real world examples.

LO3 Develop Cloud Computing solutions using service provider’s frameworks and open source tools

P5 Configure a Cloud Computing platform with a cloud service provider’s framework. P6 Implement a cloud platform using open source tools.

M3 Discuss the issues and constraints one can face during the development process.

D2 Critically discuss how one can overcome these issues and constraints.

LO4 Analyse the technical challenges for cloud applications and assess their risks

P7 Analyse the most common problems which arise in a Cloud Computing platform and discuss appropriate solutions to these problems.

P8 Assess the most common security issues in cloud environments.

M4 Discuss how to overcome these security issues when building a secure cloud platform.

D3 Critically discuss how an organisation should protect their data when they migrate to a cloud solution.

2. Preparation guidelines of the Assignmentwork Document

  1. All Assignmentwork must be word processed.
  2. Avoid using “Text box” in writing your assignment.
  3. Document margins must not be more than 2.54 cm (1 inch) or less than 1.9cm (3/4 inch).
  4. Font size must be within the range of 10 point to 14 points including the headings and body text (preferred font size is 11) in Arial.
  5. Standard and commonly used type face, such as Arial and Times New Roman, should be used.
  6. All figures, graphs and tables must be numbered.
  7. Material taken from external sources must be properly referred and cited within the text using{" "} Harvard system
  8. Do not use Wikipedia as a reference.

3. Plagiarism and Collusion

Any act of plagiarism or collusion will be seriously dealt with according to the College regulations. In this context the definitions and scope of plagiarism and collusion are presented below:

Plagiarism is presenting somebody else’s work as your own. It includes copying information directly from the Web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint Assignmentwork as an individual effort.{" "}

Collusion is copying another student’s Assignmentwork; stealing Assignmentwork from another student and submitting it as your own work.{" "}

Suspected plagiarism or collusion will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the College procedure {" "} (For details on Plagiarism & Collusion please see the Student Handbook).{" "}

Glossary:

Analyse: Break an issue or topic into smaller parts by looking in depth at each part. Support each part with arguments and evidence for and against (Pros and cons)

Evaluate: When you evaluate you look at the arguments for and against an issue.

Critically Evaluate/Analyse: When you critically evaluate you look at the arguments for and against an issue. You look at the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments. This could be from an article you read in a journal or from a text book.{" "}

Discuss: When you discuss you look at both sides of a discussion. You look at both sides of the arguments.

Then you look at the reason why it is important (for) then you look at the reason why it is important (against).

Explain: When you explain you must say why it is important or not important.

Describe: When you give an account or representation of in words.

Identify: When you identify you look at the most important points.{" "}

Define: State or describe the nature, scope or meaning.

Implement: Put into action/use/effect

Compare: Identify similarities and differences

Explore: To find out about

Recommend: Suggest/put forward as being appropriate, with reasons why