Purpose of the assessment

Analyze and compare various server management software such as Windows Server 2008, Unix, and Linux. Configure and troubleshoot server features such as Active directory, forest and accounts.

Assignment Description: The Assignment has two parts:

Part A: Linux and Windows OS commands-

Configure Network Utilities on Linux and Windows environments:

Your tasks are to investigate and document some of the most used TCP/IP connectivity utilities on Linux and Windows Operating Systems. For each of the listed utilities below, you must provide the following information, written in your own words, in your report:

- Command's name in the form it is used (case sensitive) along with purpose of the command (why it is used)
- Syntax
- Usage of at least one option
- One example of the commands used by you (include screenshots that you have captured of using the commands)

The Linux utilities you must investigate and document are:
- ifconfig
- ping

The TCP/IP related utilities that must be investigated for Windows are:
- ipconfig
- nslookup
- arp
- nbtstat

Part B

Purpose of the Part B Assessment:

This unit provides students with in depth knowledge and advanced professional skills to manage and maintain network servers. Students will be able to enquire some of the windows and Linux features and present one of the specific topics. In addition to that the overview of the modern day operating systems is also necessary to keep up with the current trend. This assignment is designed to acquire a theoretical view of the existing features of server operating system such as windows and Linux and compare them.

Submission Guidelines (PART B):

Choose one (1) topic from the list of topics given below. Read articles and technical configuration information about your chosen topic. These articles can be searched online or from a journal. Provide a Report (1500-2000 word-limit) and a PowerPoint presentation about the topic.

Report & Presentation Topics (Choose one):

1. Blackberry Operating System
2. iPhone OS (iOS)
3. Android Operating System
4. Sun Operating System
5. Windows Server Operating System
6. Tizen

The report must be submitted to the Moodle on Week 7 on your lecture day (check moodle submission link for the date/time).

Your report should include the following sections:
- Introduction
- Explanation
- Technical details
- Advantages/disadvantages.
- References (using IEEE reference style)

Your presentation should have at least 10 slides, and you should talk for no more than 4 minutes including answering questions during a one-to-one presentation method. You may suggest a topic that isn't on the list, but it must be approved. Your presentation should include the following:
- A list containing Presentation outline
- Background and related areas.
- A technical overview of the topic
- Improvements about the topic that has been made over years
- References

Preparation instructions: This will be done in your lab class on Week-7

- Do not use WIKIPEDIA as one of the source articles.
- Use IEEE style referencing, and properly reference any diagrams/ graphics making sure that reference sources are cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE reference style.
- In all cases, concentrate on the aspects of the topic that concern server-client approach (either from software and hardware aspect or both) or relation to networking
- You may provide cross platform advantage and/or disadvantage of the topic.

Word limit Report Word Limit - (1500 - 2000 words)