Assignment: How Protocols Support Business Processes

Select one of the following topics:

• Video teleconferencing
• VoIP security
• Smart building control protocols
• Energy management systems

Write a 2- to 3-page paper based on that topic that covers the following:

• Define upper layer applications
• Explain how the application layer manages distributed applications and their protocols
• Describes the application protocols associated with these services

File Sharing and Video Conferencing Programs

Choose either of the following:

• Experiment choice #1: File Sharing Program - Download a current version a file sharing program such as BitTorrent, and use it to download a file.

• Experiment choice #2: Video Conferencing Program - Find a classmate or other person who will work with you. Download the latest version of a video conferencing program such as Skype and establish a session with the other person.

Write a 2- to 3-page APA formatted paper to explain your choice. Document any information you can about the transfer, speed, locations of sources, etc. Summarize your experience with this process. Explain what your process was and how the experiment went. Were you successful? What did you learn from the experience regarding the course material this week?

Learning Team: Final Project Riordan Manufacturing SR-rm-011

Write the assessment for Riordan Manufacturing using the service request SR-rm-011 Adding Wireless to the WAN found in the Virtual Organizations.

Learning Team: Final Project PowerPoint

Create the PowerPoint presentation for the executive committee and CIO of Riordan Manufacturing.

Learning Team: Final Project Compilation and Conclusion

Compile all service requests.

Write a new overall introduction and conclusion to the whole final paper.