Prepared by: Dr. Khandakar Ahmed Moderated by: A/Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa January, 2017 Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Unit Code BN208 T3 2016 Unit Title Networked Applications Assessment Type Group Assignment Assessment Title Virtualization Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping) The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills in critical thinking and understanding of Networked Applications Management (NAM). This assignment will provide scope to explore and learn working mechanisms of cutting-edge tools and technologies in regards to NAM. Student will develop the skills of critically understanding the underlying possible details of a chosen topic, and these skills are to make them conversant with possible NAM related practice and processes to apply their learning and understanding to problems. The assignment will also require attention to relate networked application protocols with the underlying networked infrastructure with a view to managing networked applications. This assignment will provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate the evolutionary knowledge and skills towards understanding the domain of cutting edge distributed systems. Weight 20% Total Marks 50 Word limit 2000 Due Date Week 11 Submission Guidelines • All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. • The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE referencing style. Extension • If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted directly to the School's Administration Officer, in Melbourne on Level 6 or in Sydney on Level 7. You must submit this application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment. Further information is available at: http://www.mit.edu.au/about-BN208 Networked Applications Page 2 of 5 Prepared by: Dr Khandakar Ahmed Moderated by: A/Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa January, 2017 mit/institute-publications/policies-procedures-andguidelines/specialconsiderationdeferment Academic Misconduct • Academic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at: http://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institutepublications/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/PlagiarismAcademic-Misconduct-Policy-Procedure. For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description. Assessment Cover Sheet Student ID: Student Surname: Given Name: Course: School: Unit Code: Unit Title: Due Date: Date Submitted: Campus: Lecturer: Tutor: All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date. If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted. Further information is available at: http://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policies-procedures-andguidelines/specialconsiderationdeferment Academic Misconduct Academic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at: http://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policies-procedures-andguidelines/Plagiarism-Academic-Misconduct-Policy-Procedure. For further information please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description. Student DeclarationBN208 Networked Applications Page 3 of 5 Prepared by: Dr Khandakar Ahmed Moderated by: A/Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa January, 2017 I/We declare that: o the work contained in this assignment is my/our own work/group work, except where acknowledgement of sources is made; o certify that this assessment has not been submitted previously for academic credit in this or any other course; o I/we have read the MIT's Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy Procedure, and I/we understand the consequences of engaging in plagiarism; o a copy of the original assignment is retained by me/us and that I/we may be required to submit the original assignment to the Lecturer and/or Unit Co-ordinator upon request; I/we have not plagiarised the work of others or participated in unauthorised collaboration when preparing this assignment. Student Signature: Date: Student Name: Assignment Description The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills in critical thinking and understanding of Networked Applications Management (NAM). This assignment will provide scope to explore and learn working mechanisms of cutting-edge tools and technologies in regards to NAM. Student will develop the skills of critically understanding the underlying possible details of a chosen topic, and these skills are to make them conversant with possible NAM related practice and processes to apply their learning and understanding to problems. The assignment will also require attention to relate networked application protocols with the underlying networked infrastructure with a view to managing networked applications. This assignment will provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate the evolutionary knowledge and skills towards understanding the domain of cutting edge distributed systems. A group will select a topic to explore its designated areas as presented in the following table. If a group of two students can collaborate on the areas of a topic, there must have clear descriptions of individual contribution and collaborative contribution. Table 1: List of Topic SL Topic Area to be explored 1 Virtualization With respect to (wrt) VmWare Explore Virtualisation, Virtual Machines, and Architecture of Virtual Machines along with protocols, techniques, and frameworks for Networked Application Management (NAM).BN208 Networked Applications Page 4 of 5 Prepared by: Dr Khandakar Ahmed Moderated by: A/Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa January, 2017 2 Server Virtualization Explore Server Virtualization and its relevant middleware, and corresponding protocols for NAM. How does Server Virtualization benefit IT services over Non-Server-Virtualization? 3 Platform Virtualization Explore Platform Virtualization and its relevant middleware, and corresponding protocols for NAM. How does Platform Virtualization benefit IT services over Non- Platform -Virtualization? 4 Desktop Virtualization Explore Desktop Virtualization and its relevant middleware, and corresponding protocols for NAM. How does Desktop Virtualization benefit IT services over Non- Desktop -Virtualization? Submission guidelines: 1. Your report should include the following: • A cover page, identifying student (name and number), teaching staff, and assignment. • The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE referencing style. • It should follow standard of academic report guidelines. • The body of the written report should between 3-4 pages in length and findings. 2. Assignment will be marked on Moodle. Students must submit on Moodle within the deadline. Marking criteria: Example of marking criteria is shown in following table. Marks are allocated as follows: Section to be included in the report Description of the section Marks Proof Reading Writing with quality (proofreading your work is highly recommended) 10 Investigation An Open-ended approach to investigating/exploring relevant aspects of the Topic, its questions and issues highlighted in the above table. 15 Critical Thinking Showing and reflecting your deep and critical thinking throughout your entire scholarly represented written and demonstrated works (a smooth flow of ideas in the sections and subsection is highly recommended). 15 Conclusion Draw conclusion of the report 5 Reference style Follow IEEE reference style 5 Total 50BN208 Networked Applications Page 5 of 5 Prepared by: Dr Khandakar Ahmed Moderated by: A/Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa January, 2017 Example Marking Rubric for Assignment #: Total Marks 50 Note: The marking rubrics varies for each assignment Grade Mark HD 40-50 DI 35-44 CR 30-34 P 25-29 Fail <25 Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Proof Reading /10 All topics are pertinent and covered in depth. Ability to think critically and source material is demonstrated Topics are relevant and soundly analysed. Generally relevant and analysed. Some relevance and briefly presented. This is not relevant to the assignment topic. Investigation /15 Logic is clear and easy to follow with strong arguments Consistency logical and convincing Mostly consistent logical and convincing Adequate cohesion and conviction Argument is confused and disjointed Critical Thinking /15 Demonstrated excellent ability to think critically and sourced reference material appropriately Demonstrat ed excellent ability to think critically but did not source reference material appropriatel y Demonstrated ability to think critically and sourced reference material appropriately Demonstrated ability to think critically and did not source reference material appropriately Did not demonstrate ability to think critically and did not source reference material appropriately Conclusion /5 Reference style /5 Clear styles with excellent source of references. Clear referencing style Generally good referencing style Sometimes clear referencing style Lacks consistency with many errors