...Important Features of Windows Server 2008 Before making any analysis of Windows Server 2008, it should be noted that this operating system was created to remedy most of the shortcomings of Windows Vista, above all as concerns security. But it was built on the same base code as Vista. Some of the most notable differences or improvements of Windows Server 2008 come from the fact that it “includes a variation of installation called Server Core. Server Core is a significantly scaled-back installation where no Windows Explorer shell is installed. All configuration and maintenance is done entirely through command line interface windows, or by connecting to the machine remotely using Microsoft Management Console.” The main reason Server Core was used was to address security concerns Windows Vista and other previous operating systems were plagued by. To achieve this, the server was skimmed of some of the unnecessary features such as “.NET Framework, Internet Explorer, Windows PowerShell or many other features not related to core server features. A Server Core machine can be configured for several basic roles.” Another noteworthy feature of Windows Server 2008 is Failover Clustering that provides that “most server features and roles can be kept running with little to no downtime. In Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the way clusters are qualified changed significantly with the introduction of the cluster validation wizard… The cluster validation wizard is a feature...
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...Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: IT220 Network Standards and Protocols, IT221 Microsoft Network Operating System I, IT250 Linux Operating System Course Description: This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of counter measures in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information systems. Introduction to Information Systems Security Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security program. This program covers the following core areas: Foundational Courses Technical Courses BSISS Project The following diagram demonstrates how this course fits in the program: IS427 Information Systems Security Capstone Project 400 Level IS404 Access Control, Authentication & KPI IS411 Security Policies & Implementation Issues IS415 System Forensics Investigation & Response IS416 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications IS418 Securing Linux Platforms & Applications IS421 Legal & Security Issues IS423 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications 300 Level IS305 Managing Risk in Information Systems IS308 Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security Firewalls & VPNs IS317 Hacker...
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...In this Analysis assessment I'm going to explain some advantages and disadvantages of windows server 2008 server core and virtual servers. What environments windows server core installation ideal, and I will explain if the security benefits of a core server outweigh the lack of a Graphical User Interface (GUI). I also will go through some advantages and disadvantages of implicating a virtual server in a live network. Finally I will be giving my response to this statement “The drawback of virtual servers is the loss of a physical machine that can lead to the loss of numerous virtual servers and numerous services on the network. Some advantages of a Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation is, greater stability, with less resources taken up versus a full server installation you have more resources for your server to manage only things you need it to manage. Simplified management, compared to a full server installation you have much less installed on your server. This makes it much easier to manage and configure. Reduction in maintenance, this means fewer hot fixes for roles/services you aren’t using so this means theirs much less to maintain. The reduction in the amount of memory and hard disk requirements, install what you need and leave out what you don’t need. You don’t want anything to take up your precious resources that you’re not even using in your server. Finally reduced attack surface, with less installed on your server there are less services to be targeted to an...
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...strategies of counter measures in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information systems. Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: IT220 Network Standards and Protocols, IT221 Microsoft Network Operating System I, IT250 Linux Operating System Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: 50 (30 Theory Hours, 20 Lab Hours) Introduction to Information Systems Security Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security program. This program covers the following core areas: Foundational Courses Technical Courses BSISS Project The following diagram demonstrates how this course fits in the program: IS427 Information Systems Security 400 Level Capstone Project IS418 IS404 Access Control, Authentication & KPI IS421 Legal & Security Issues IS423 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications IS411 Security Policies & Implementation Issues IS415 System Forensics Investigation & Response IS416 Securing Windows Platforms & Applications Securing Linux Platforms & Applications 300 Level IS305 Managing Risk in Information Systems IS308 Security Strategies for Web Applications & Social Networking IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security Firewalls & VPNs IS317 ...
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...Analysis for Buying Servers for College As the Point Park is hosting a new IT program, starting with initially 50 students that may grow later up to hundreds. Generally to run an IT Program, a lot of software and hardware platform support is needed. There are many tasks to be performed by students, ranging from computer Programming Classes, Database Classes (Which involves a lot of computation job) to maintaining an online catalogue of the Course resource (like video lectures, documents, slides etc.). So since the need of the Point Park’ s IT Program is varying, there has to be optimized Hardware Support from the Servers which are providing these services. The Hardware required for the smooth running of this IT Program need to fulfill the following services: 1) 24 X 7 Availability with minimum Failure. 2) Data Redundancy in case of Failure (RAID Support) 3) Minimum Maintenance 4) Ability to run various services (Web Server, File Server, and Database Server etc.) together. 5) Multiple OS support, Virtualization Enabled and support for Cloud based apps. These are among the few services we expect from the Hardware Servers we are going to buy. Coming to the Hardware specific considerations of the servers, as with any other type of computer, a fast processor increases performance overall with any server. Several other key components in the computer affect the services even more than the CPU used in the server system. * Most modern dual-core and quad-core processors...
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...reaching $32 Billion and return on investment of 335%. However, things started to plummet by 2001 and Dell experienced, for the first time, a -10% decline in sales and unprecedented cutthroat competition from HP and IBM. Dell Corp. had to make difficult decisions on how to sustain its profitability in light of its broad product portfolio - PCs, workstations, servers and storage products for a broad cross-section of customers in the United States and worldwide. Fueled with ambition and determination, Michael Dell is set to maintain his company's leading position in these tough times. Dell, facing a predicament of whether they should maintain their strategic course or fundamentally change it in order to achieve the targeted growth rates, managed to acquire three important strategic options: 1) Focus only on the four major core products (Desktops, Laptops, Workstations, Servers), 2) Focus on both the four major products (Desktops, Laptops, Workstations, Servers) and on International expansion, or 3) Focus on both the four major products (Desktops, Laptops, Workstations, Servers) and on expansion into the service industry. After analysis and evaluation, it...
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...CHAPTER 1 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION This chapter tackles about the company background, including its history, vision, mission, goals, and organizational plan. It briefly describes the view of business organization and ICT situation. Also, a proposed strategic plan has been given a glimpse, in account to the company concerns and information systems covered. Company Background * HISTORY 2Peng Internet Café started to operate last April 2008 at Dahlia St. Phase 1, Garden Villas, Santa Rosa Laguna. It was established by Christopher V. de Leon and his wife. The computer shop started with 2 PCs under the stair case in their own house. At first, this serves as their family business and a source of income only. Their capital was only P1, 500 for the computers and used Smart Wireless Internet Connection. They then bought 4 units of second hand Pentium 4 computers. Later, they decided to sell all the computer units and added another capital to invest for 9 brand new PCs. This June 2014, they expanded their business and moved to Savemore Garden Villas 3, owning 38 brand new computers costing for about P25, 000 per unit. * VISION To expand the business and to teach others to invest in the new generation. * MISSION To build a gaming community and to show that gaming does not make gamers a violent people. * STRATEGIC PLAN (Goals) 2Peng’s number on goal is to be the first computer and to be the leading computer shop in Garden Villas 3. To achieve this...
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...Page 1 of 4 Case #8: Outsourcing at Office Supply Inc. Through the initial integration of information technology into its core business, Office Supply Incorporated (OSI) attained a large cost advantage over its competitors and reaped rewards in both profits and stock prices. Unfortunately, as Nicholas Carr outlines, IT is becoming more of a commodity for companies and less of a source for strategic differentiation. Moreover, lack of IT expertise within OSI has begun to inhibit the growth of business operations and rising IT costs are shrinking profits. Jim Anfield’s proposition for OSI to outsource its IT infrastructure to Technology Infrastructure Solutions (TIS) provides the opportunity to not only match the pace of business growth, but to cut costs and increase the reliability of service to OSI customers. Anfield’s detailed and careful analysis indicates both cost savings and support for growth, however in moving forward from this point TIS will need to work closely with OSI to avoid what Thomas Kern refers to as the “Winner’s Curse.” As Carr suggests, “When a resource becomes essential to competition but inconsequential to strategy, the risks it creates becomes more important than the advantages it provides.” OSI’s IT infrastructure is clearly essential to their success as it provides their customers with easy access to their products, however this does not necessarily mean it is essential to their strategy. More specifically, we can say that IT infrastructure is vital...
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...Running Head: JINX TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS COMPANY OPERATING SYSTEM UPGRADE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND ARCHITECTURE PROJECT NAME: OPERATING SYSTEMS DESIGN STUDENT NAME: COURSE NUMBER: COURSE NAME: MODERN OPERATING SYSTEMS PROFESSOR: SCHOOL: DATE: MARCH 25th, 2013 Table of Contents Company Background 4 Employee Access 4 Data center description (servers, OS) 4 Client machines 4 Company Communication 5 Problems with the Current Information Systems 5 Proposed System 6 OS Processor and Core 8 Hardware 8 Benefits from Upgrading to Operating System Utilizing a Multi-Processor 9 Steps to Upgrade the Processor and Core 9 Requirements Supporting the Upgrade 10 Conclusion 10 Scheduling Algorithm 11 In First-Come First-Served Scheduling 11 Benefits and Challenges Presented by FCFS 12 Round robin scheduling 12 Benefits and Challenges Presented by Round Robin Scheduling 13 Conclusion 14 Distributed Computing Environment 15 Operating System Concurrency Mechanism 15 Grid Computing 16 Concurrency control mechanisms in handling communications and synchronization 17 OS Security Risks and Mitigation Strategy 18 The main areas of the operating system that are evaluated for performing the risk assessment are: 20 Prioritization risks in the operating system: 21 Risk mitigations for the risks in the operating systems: 24 Emerging Technologies and Architecture 26 Cloud Computing 26 Remote Procedure Call (RPC) 27 Object...
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...JACG Consulting Group JACG Consulting Group SAP ERP Implementation SAP ERP Implementation By Jonathan Deroza, Audry Vazquez, Crystal Wheeler and George Sergi By Jonathan Deroza, Audry Vazquez, Crystal Wheeler and George Sergi Abstract We are working on the implementation of an ERP system from SAP for our coop with a total of 51 member owners. We are under a compelling opinion that the SAP R/3 software package gives us the best opportunity to achieve our objectives by reducing reporting and invoicing errors, reducing labor and transition costs and increasing productivity throughout JACG and its membership companies. 1. Overview JACG is a consulting firm modeled a coop that provides innovation business solutions in the food industry for their member-owners and customers. Today JACG has 51 active members with sales totaling fourteen billion dollars. JACG leverages the total volume, knowledge and loyalty of their membership to establish a competitive advantage by reducing costs and offering business building competencies. The value proposition that JACG brings to the membership is defined in many area including procurement, sourcing, quality assurance and best in class consulting services for its member-owners. The AS400 system JACG has in place today is very antiquated. The system is more than 20 years old and has been customized to the juncture where the updates to the software suite provided by the manufacturer are no longer useful; it is not flexible...
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...1 What are some of the changes in Microsoft Windows Server 2008? As with all great Microsoft products, Windows Server 2008 spares no expense when it comes to being the forefront of server operating systems in the world. There are five different versions of the Server 2008 OS; the Web edition, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter and Itanium. The Web edition can only be installed as physical or virtual and needs 4GB of RAM in 32-bit mode and 32GB of RAM in 64-bit. Aside from that, it only supports 4 CPU’s and restricts you from hot swapping RAM and CPU’s in the machine. The Standard edition, which includes Hyper-v virtualization technology, can be installed physically and can have 1 virtual instance. It too requires 4GB of RAM in 32-bit and 32GB in 64-bit. The Enterprise and Datacenter editions both need 64GB of RAM in 32-bit and 2TB of RAM in 64-bit. You can have 8 processors in enterprise but 64 in the datacenter flavor. RAM and CPU’s can only be swapped without shutting the server down in the Datacenter edition and it can also have an unlimited number of OS instances but the Enterprise edition can only do 1 physical and 4 virtual instances. Itanium is the big dog of them all supporting 64CPU’s, 2 TB of RAM, Hot swappable processors and memory and has unlimited virtual instances. It does not have hyper-v support however. As with all of these OS, the prices reflect the roles and features of each one ranging from $470 per server all the way up to $3,000 per processor. The phrase...
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...Database Design DBM502 – Database Management March 24th, 2014 University of Phoenix Professor: Sam Haidar EzStream This paper will provide an overview of the database to be utilized for the startup company EzStream Inc. The core business of EzStream is to provide a complete solution to stream media content via online or WIFI. Customers will have the choice to rent, buy, or pay a monthly subscription to watch media content. Several components will break down the development of the database and provide details to the database infrastructure. Conceptual Design The conceptual design of EzStream’s DB will consist of Movies, Suppliers, and Customers. Customers will either rent or purchase movies, and have the option of paying a monthly subscription rate to watch movies via digital streaming. Data Analysis and Requirements * Tasks during Research and Analysis: * Identify essential "real world" information (e.g. interviews) * Remove redundant, unimportant details * Clarify unclear natural language statements * Fill remaining gaps in discussions * Distinguish data and operations Requirement Analysis First step: filter essential information vs unimportant details * Essentials * There are customers, suppliers, and media content * Identify age of audience for rentals * Customers have a customer identification number * Four weeks maximal rental time. * Unimportant details * "...Rentals since a few...
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...Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisite: NT2580 Introduction to Information Security or equivalent Course Description: This course examines security implementations for a variety of Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study include analysis of the security architecture of Windows systems. Students will identify and examine security risks and apply tools and methods to address security issues in the Windows environment. Windows Security Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security program. This program covers the following core areas: Foundational Courses Technical Courses BSISS Project The following diagram demonstrates how this course fits in the program: IS4799 NT2799 IS4670 ISC Capstone Project Capstone ProjectCybercrime Forensics NSA NT2580 NT2670 Introduction to Information Security IS4680 IS4560 NT2580 NT2670 Email and Web Services Hacking and Introduction to Security Auditing for Compliance Countermeasures Information Security Email and Web Services NT1230 NT1330 Client-Server Client-Server Networking I Networking II IS3230 IS3350 NT1230 NT1330 Issues Client-Server Client-Server SecurityContext in Legal Access Security Networking I Networking II NT1110 NT1210 Structure and Introduction to ComputerLogic Networking IS3120 IS3110 NT1210 Network Risk Management in Introduction to General Education / General...
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...SYSTEM ANALYSIS……………………………………… 3 Software Requirements Specification…..………………. 3.1 Hardware Requirements……………………………………….. 3.1.1 Software Requirements………………………………………… 3.1.2 IMPLEMENTATION……………………………………… 4 Modules……………………………………………………………….. 4.1 Accounts…………………………………………………………..4.1.1 Transactions………………………………………………………….. 4.1.2 DESIGN………………..…………………………….……… 5 UML Diagrams………………………………………………………… 5.1 Class Diagram………………………………………………………… 5.1.1 Usecase Diagram….……………………………………………….. 5.1.2 Sequence Diagram….……………………………………………….. 5.1.3 RESULT FOR IMPLEMENTATION…………………… 6 Output Screens………………………………………………………. 6.1 SYSTEM TESTING………………………………………….7 Types of Testing………………………………………………………. 7.1 TESTCASES…………………………………………………..8 CONCLUSION………………………………………………..9 ANDROID BASED STATIC WEBSERVER ABSTRACT Android is software platform and operating system for mobile devices. Being an open-source, it is based on the Linux kernel. It was developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). It allows writing managed code in the Java language. Due to Android here is the possibility to write applications in other languages and compiling it to ARM native code. This project is a mobile-based web server for serving static HTML/JavaScript pages to the client systems (the systems could be PCs or Mobiles) for access by these client systems. A static website will be designed to serve from the mobile(web server). The...
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...Kevin Flecker NT-1230 7/31/14 Client Analysis, Project part 1 The first part of establishing a client-server network in the Home Hospice Care building would be establishing where the Access Points would be in the building for the WLAN, because the Windows 2008 server machine that is running Medical Manager is already set-up for the most part. Here is a diagram of the floor plan with the location of where the APs will be set-up. Each AP will be set-up with an omnidirectional antenna, with antenna gain features to ensure that signal is properly spread to all areas of the hospice through walls and other obstacles. I believe a wireless local area network is the best option. Next, the servers for the file managers and three-in-one printer, copier, and fax machine must be set-up. These servers will also be running on Windows 2008 standard. The file machine needs to be its own dedicated box, so that there is no extra delay for managers and employees when files need to be read, wrote, and managed. A print server set-up with one three-in-one machine would be the easiest to set-up and cost-effective as well. This would be beneficial to all employees and easy to set-up on each workstation. Windows 7 Professional edition would be the best idea for each workstation here at the company. Each workstation needs to have its own license purchased, but the benefits of having extended RAM capabilities is critical to the doctors/nurses here. Also, I think 6 notebook workstations...
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