Analyze The Computer As A System.
Unit Outcomes addressed in this assignment:
Define the concept of “system” as it relates to computers.
Identify the components of a computer system.
Distinguish how components of a computer system communicate with each other through standards and protocols.
Course Outcome addressed in this assignment:
IT332-2: Analyze the computer as a system.
Purpose
There are different types of computer systems architectures that must be tailored to a specific type of network and meet the specific requirements of the organization. This assignment will help you understand each architecture and help you decide which one a company should adopt.
Assignment Instructions
You are a systems architect and are asked by your manager to write a 2-page paper (executive summary) explaining to the company chief technology officer (CTO) the different types of computer system architectures available and making a recommendation on what your company should adopt.
You are not bound by network size, network requirement, applications, or hardware; feel free to architect for any imaginary company you wish, just be sure to cover the following concepts:
Peer-to-peer architecture
Client/server architecture
Web-based computing
The network and protocols supporting the various architectures