...Legacy Systems Older software systems that remain vital to an organisation ©Ian Sommerville Software Engineering, 6th edition. Chapter 26 Slide 1 Objectives To explain what is meant by a legacy system and why these systems are important To introduce common legacy system structures To briefly describe function-oriented design To explain how the value of legacy systems can be assessed ©Ian Sommerville Software Engineering, 6th edition. Chapter 26 Slide 2 Topics covered Legacy system structures Legacy system design Legacy system assessment ©Ian Sommerville Software Engineering, 6th edition. Chapter 26 Slide 3 Legacy systems Software systems that are developed specially for an organisation have a long lifetime Many software systems that are still in use were developed many years ago using technologies that are now obsolete These systems are still business critical that is, they are essential for the normal functioning of the business They have been given the name legacy systems ©Ian Sommerville Software Engineering, 6th edition. Chapter 26 Slide 4 Legacy system replacement There is a significant business risk in simply scrapping a legacy system and replacing it with a system that has been developed using modern technology Legacy systems rarely have a complete specification. During their lifetime they have undergone major changes which may not have...
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...Assignment title: System Software & Configuration (ref: L3-CS02) | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found also PPD (Personal and Professional Development) and EE | Grading Criteria | Criteria ref | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: | Task | Evidence | Page | P2 | Explain the purpose of operating systems | 1 | Written | | P3 | Explain the purpose of different software utilities | 3 | Written | | P6 | Configure a computer system to meet user needs | 5 | Practical | | P7 | Test a configured computer system for functionality | 6 | Practical | | M1 | Compare the features and functions of different operating systems | 2 | Written | | M3 | Evaluate the performance of a computer system | 7 | Written | | D1 | Explain how software utilities can improve the performance of computer systems | 4 | Written | | This is an official course assessment and you must make a good attempt at all criteria available, you must also make sure that you meet the deadline stated and hand in this assessment brief with your completed assessment Learning Outcomes: This assessment covers learning outcomes no. 1, 3 Learning Outcome 1 - Understand the components of computer systems. Learning Outcome 3 - Be able to set up and maintain computer systems. This is an official course assessment and you must make a...
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...tips for selecting the best Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software product Article by Prinicipal Consultant Thomas Hornbæk Svendsen, NNIT Selecting a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software product is usually a demanding process. Not only does it require clear objectives and goals, but also a dedicated group of key stakeholders with substantial business process insight. Moreover, to ensure the process is successfully planned and completed, it’s necessary to use a transparent method to document decisions and capture learnings and decisions. The organisation you work for probably has a more or less well-defined process for acquiring COTS software products. Normally, this will include a policy for how to engage in such a process, and a governance-structure for budgeting and decisions. The supporting process-descriptions will vary from organisation to organisation – you might find a detailed and transparent process – or the opposite, that the process is only defined in broad terms, leaving it up to you to define the concept and approach. In case of the latter – how do you get the process right? It’s up to you – perhaps together with a group of colleagues – to ensure that the financial requirements are adequately balanced against the requirements for business process support, that the organisation’s business imperatives are met, and that all relevant stakeholders are adequately involved. Furthermore, if the COTS software product is for a GxP-validated setup, you must ensure that...
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...Guest Author: Win - Win With Assessments: The Due Diligence of the MPS Consulting Process By Petra Diener, James Duckenfield, and Neel Tikkoo NewField IT Established in 2003, NewField IT is headquartered in London and provides state of the art software and services. The company also has offices in France, the Netherlands, and the U.S., operating across more than 40 countries worldwide. The company takes a holistic and analytical approach – from discovery through design to implementation and support – in order to accomplish streamlined print and document workflow processes. NewField IT is not a supplier of Managed Print Services (MPS) or Managed Document Services (MDS); rather it has two core lines of business: Consulting and Systems Integration and Support. Through its consulting practices, NewField IT assesses the requirements for print and document workflow and management and provides procurement assistance. It also provides automated assessments and modeling of office workplaces and reprographics, deploying its in-house-developed Optimization Toolsets: Asset DB® and Analytics Platform CompleteView®. Through its Systems Integration and Support implementing practice, NewField IT integrates and supports 3rd party accounting and print management software such as eCopy Equitrac, EveryonePrint, NSi AutoStore, RightFax, SafeCom, and YSoft SafeQ. Assessments are the underlying bedrock and the genesis of any MPS strategy in a consulting process. They also represent an area...
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...EDU 225 Instructional Technology Benchmark Assessment and Rubric Targeted Essential Learning Students study and utilize a variety of technologies such as computer software and hardware and will develop a personal technology philosophy and classroom technology plan designed to enhance and shape their teaching skills and knowledge to better utilize emerging technology. (APTS 3, INTASC 6) Assessment Tool Selected 1) Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan 2) Reflection Essay Specific Performance/Task(s) Select and implement appropriate technology and resources. (APTS 3.11) Select and use research-based strategies to engage learners. (APTS 3.12) Relevancy of Task to Teacher Candidate Demonstrate the effective use of technology to foster active inquiry, promote collaboration, and support interaction in the classroom. Assessment: Student Prompts/Teacher Directions Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan (e-Portfolio Assignment) In Modules 2-6 you will be drafting the component parts of a Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan for use in a 21st century classroom. The Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan will include the sections listed below. Drafts of these sections will be submitted throughout the course for instructor feedback and will be revised for inclusion in the Benchmark Assessment, due in Module 7. A Reflection Essay will also be prepared to accompany the plan. The plan is composed of the following components: * Section One: Mission and Vision...
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...of technologies in my classroom to implement new teaching strategies that will provide access to information that will engage my students in the learning process and enrich their learning experience. Technologies used in my classroom will influence students learning process, build critical thinking skills, and creativity and literacy skills while meeting the curriculum standards and benchmarks. I will use technology to communication ideas and skills effectively with students, administrators, and parents. “Students will use digital media and environment to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others” (ISTE, 2007, standard #2). Training and hands on experience with technology will assist with the integration of technology into my classroom and will be used to support and enhance teaching strategies already in place. Weinburgh, Collier, and Rivera (2003) believes that teachers should have a personal working knowledge of technology and an understanding of how to integrate technology into their lesson in order to create a meaningful learning experience for students. “Teachers will use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments” (ISTE 2007, standard #1) My mission for my students is that they will use information gained from technology...
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...Technical Report CMU/SEI-90-TR-24 ESD-90-TR-225 Software Engineering Process Group Guide Priscilla Fowler Stan Rifkin September 1990 Technical Report CMU/SEI-90-TR-24 ESD-90-TR-225 September 1990 Software Engineering Process Group Guide Priscilla Fowler Technology Applications Project Stan Rifkin Software Process Development Project with an appendix by David M. Card Computer Sciences Corporation Approved for public release. Distribution unlimited. JPO approval signature on file. Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I — Starting a Process Group 1. The Process Group 1.1. Costs and Benefits 1.1.1. Costs 1.1.2. Benefits 1.2. Organizing for Process Improvement: The Collaborators 1.2.1. The Steering Committee 1.2.2. Technical Working Groups 2. Assessments 2.1. Example of an Assessment Method 2.2. Principles 2.3. Phases of an Assessment 3. Action Plan 3.1. Structure 3.2. Development 3.3. Ownership 3.4. Action Plans With Multiple Assessments 3.5. Action Plans Without Assessment 4. Describing and Defining the Software Process 4.1. Describing the Existing Process 4.1.1. Documenting the Process: One Approach 4.2. Defining the Desired Process 4.3. Process Definition and CASE Technology 5. The Process Database 5.1. Measurement 5.1.1. Visibility 5.1.2. Types of Measurement 5.1.3. Definition of Measures 5.1.4. Suggestions 5.2. The Database 5.3. Defect Prevention...
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...of teaching and training Certificate III in Education Support CHC30213 CHC30213 Opening Opportunities At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people across Australia. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online education – creating Australia’s leader in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? • Freedom – study where you want, when you want • Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for online learning • Our trainers and assessors are industry professionals with experience in supporting online students • Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way • Our virtual campus – OpenSpace – provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and assessors, and students • Many of our courses are nationally recognised and meet professional licensing or registration requirements. of teaching and training Certificate III in Education Support CHC30213 This new qualification has been developed specifically to provide those working as teacher aides – or seeking work in the field – with the skills to assist teachers in a range of classroom contexts. The role of teacher aide is a popular first step for individuals seeking to establish...
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...Agency Name Project Name Risk Assessment and Management Process (RAMP) Version: (n) Date: (mm/dd/yyyy) Document History and Distribution 1. Revision History |Revision # |Revision Date |Description of Change |Author | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Distribution |Recipient Name |Recipient Organization |Distribution Method | | | | | | | | ...
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...COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND PACKAGES Evolution and Development of Computing Hardware Components of Computers What is Software? 2.5.1 Difference between System Software and Application Software 2.6 System Software: Functional Categories 2.6.1 2.6.2 System Control Programs System Support Programs 2.7 2.8 2.9 Software Crisis Application Software or Packages Summary 2.10 Terminal Questions 2.11 Answers and Hints 2.12 References and Suggested Readings 2.1 INTRODUCTION Modern computers are equipped with powerful hardware facilities driven by extensive software packages. Today computing speed is very high and it is capable of doing huge amount of work within seconds with proper accuracy. Nowadays computing and telecommunication both controls the whole universe with multiple manners. To access the state of art of computing, it is always better to review the historical milestones in the developments of computers. Nowadays the computer system plays such a vital role that no corporate or individual can survive without it by any means. Starting from the country’s national security to any common issue, the use of the computer system is enormous. In general, the computer accepts inputs, then processes it, and gives the output. 2.2 OBJECTIVES After studying this unit, you will be able to: • • • 18 describe the evolution and development of computing; list hardware components of a computer; explain what is software and the different types of software; and discuss...
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...ASSIGNMENT 3 BRIEF Qualification | BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business | Unit number and title | Unit 6: Business Decision Making | Assignment issued | <date> | Assignment due | <date> | Assessor name | <name of assessor> | Assignment title | Enhancing Business Decision MakingThis assignment is designed to help learners know how to use software-generated information to support the process of decision making in organizations, which correspond to Learning Outcome 4 of the unit/course.Scenario:Company A is operating in fields of providing finger-reader devices and currently focusing on developing a new version with enhanced functions. This project requires the company to develop both of hardware and software solutions. The draft schedule for the project's activities is initially estimated as below: ID | Task | Preceding activity | Durations | A | Design device | - | 18 | B | Develop prototype device | A | 20 | C | Produce device | B | 12 | D | Design software | - | 22 | E | Code software | D | 18 | F | Test software | E | 20 | You are recently assigned as the leader of this project group. In the next week, you have to present the detailed project schedule to the Board of Management (BoM). In addition to developing the new version of finger-reader machine, the BoM of your company is also considering two other projects that might strongly affect to the whole business activities of the company.The first project (Project M) relates to providing...
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...Smith Systems Consulting Boardman Management Group - Baderman Island Resort: Word Processing Software Upgrade Table of Contents Overview 3 Purpose and Projected Goals 4 Business requirements 5 Gathering Techniques 5 Recommendation 9 Options 9 Microsoft Office 2010 Professional and Open Office Comparison 10 Economic model 13 Risk Assessment 21 Projected Schedule 24 Testing Plan 26 Training 27 Further Training. 27 Maintenance and Support Plan 29 Testing Process Summary 29 Conclusion 30 Running Head: BMG World Processing Software Upgrade Proposal Overview The Baderman Island inclusive resort entity falls within the confines of Boardman Management Group, which specializes in various areas of tourism. The previously mentioned management group is a well-known host to many conferences centers, dream vacations, and destination resorts. Supporting business ventures include areas specializing in recreation, hotel, health promotion, dining, and entertainment. Among the most notable is the Baderman Island Resort, which opened to the public in 2004, and consists of three hotel locations. Each location provides a variety of retail establishments from specialty shopping to fine dining. All Baderman locations are supervised by the Boardman Management Group. Boardman Management Group (BMG) is constantly working to improve each entity within its group. The successful executions of past goals, and missions, have helped to mold BMG into a well-established...
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...Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan EDU- 225- Instructional Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Mission and Vision Statement & Rational II. Communications Plan III. Integrating Instructional Technology IV. Software to Support Assessment V. Technology Ethics in the Classroom VI. Conclusion/ Reflection Section One Vision Statement, Mission Statement & Rationale VISION STATEMENT Demonstrating technology supportive curriculum in a multicultural classroom to meet, and encourage global, creativity, critical thinking, communication, curriculum, and innovation skills to enhance, the needs of every student in different core subjects for the 21st. century. MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate 21st. century innovation skills; so all students can prepare themselves to the future by improving his/her creativity, critical thinking skills, communication skills, and collaboration skills, so all students can exhibit technological leadership in a safe environment, while demonstrating his/her accomplishments in a global community. RATIONALE Computer Technology and digital media will enhance and provide our students with all the resources available for the 21st. century. Demonstrating technology supportive curriculum in a multicultural Christian classroom will meet, and encourage global awareness, creativity, critical thinking, communication, and innovation skills to...
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...White Paper Understanding NIST 800‐37 FISMA Requirements Contents Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3 I. The Role of NIST in FISMA Compliance ................................................................................. 3 II. NIST Risk Management Framework for FISMA ..................................................................... 4 III. Application Security and FISMA .......................................................................................... 5 IV. NIST SP 800‐37 and FISMA .................................................................................................. 6 V. How Veracode Can Help ...................................................................................................... 7 VI. NIST SP 800‐37 Tasks & Veracode Solutions ....................................................................... 8 VII. Summary and Conclusions ............................................................................................... 10 About Veracode .................................................................................................................... 11 © 2008 Veracode, Inc. 2 Overview The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 ("FISMA", 44 U.S.C. § 3541, et seq.) is a United States federal law enacted in 2002 as Title III of the E‐...
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