In this learning demonstration, you will use the TestOut Network Pro (LabSim) to learn about the topics required to achieve success for each submission (network design, network addressing and security, and network customization and optimization). Furthermore, these activities will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. In order to identify your strengths and weaknesses, you will first complete the CompTIA Network+ Certification Practice exam. Review LEO – Content for how to access the CompTIA Network+ Certification Practice exam. Then, during the  next eight weeks, as you step through each set of activities in LabSim, you will also be drafting sections of your network design proposal.

Use the results of the Network+ certification practice exam you took at the beginning of the class to help guide you on which areas within LabSim you should pay closer attention. You must complete all online labs in LabSim; these are the activities with the computer mouse icon. The Network Design Proposal will be submitted in three submissions: network design, network addressing and security, and network customization and optimization. 

Below, you will find 10 steps in this project that lead you through each deliverable. Begin with Step 1, enrolling in LabSim, and then continue with Step 2, taking the practice exam.

 create a Java GUI stand-alone application that allows a user to encrypt any text as Pig Latin.  For example, the string “Java is very simple!” should be converted to the string “Avajay isway eryvay implesay!“.  You may use either AWT or swing. 

 Write a stand-alone Java GUI application called TxtCrypt.  Use either AWT or swing.  This application should allow anyone to convert any text into Pig Latin.  Your application must provide a pair of TextArea (or JTextArea) components where the user can type in any text into the first, and see the encrypted results in the second.  The input text is called the plaintext, and the resulting Pig Latin is called the ciphertext.  You must provide the basic GUI and event handling.  This must include a button, which when pressed displays the ciphertext for the currently displayed plaintext.  (You may add additional GUI components as you see fit.) 

I have provided class utils.PigLatin (view utils.PigLatin API), which is a class with a public static method called encrypt.  (See below for the download link.)  This method takes a String as an argument, and returns an encrypted, “Pig-Latin-ized” version of the argument as another String.  The method signature is:

   package utils;

    public class PigLatin

    {

        public static String encrypt ( String plainText )

        { ...

        }



        ...

    }

You only need the utils.jar file (right-click this link to save), which should be put into the same directory as your Java class file(s).  (If you place your application into its own Jar file, both Jars should be in the same directory.) 

To compile your application, don’t forget you will need util.PigLatin to be found on your CLASSPATH.  The simplest way to do that is to have your Java source file (say Proj6.java) and utils.jar in the same folder, say on your Desktop.  Then you can compile your program like this on Windows:

C:\Users\yourname\Desktop>javac -cp .;utils.jar Proj6.java

 The model solution application TxtCrypt.jar is available for you to download and play with.  

Project Deliverable 2: Business Requirements

Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: a business requirements document and a Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Procuring quality business requirements is an important step toward the design of quality information systems. Completion of a quality requirements document allows user needs and expectations to be captured so that infrastructure and information systems can be designed properly. Using the requirements document provided in the course shell, you are to speculate on the needs of the company. You must consider current and future requirements; however, assumptions should be realistic and carefully considered.

Section 1: Business Requirements Document

1. Write an eight to ten (8-10) page original business requirements document for the project plan using the template provided. Note: The template can be found in the Student Center of the online course shell.

a. Describe the project including the following:

i. Describe the scope and analyze how to control the scope.

ii. Identify possible risks, constraints, and assumptions.

iii. Describe the integration with other systems and infrastructure. Note: Database and interface design, security, and networking should be considered.

iv. Define relevant terms that will be used throughout project.

b. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project Plan

Use Microsoft Excel or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:

2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 1: Project Plan Inception, with all the project tasks.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Apply integrative information technology solutions with project management tools to solve business problems.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in information technology.
• Write clearly and concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information technology domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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