SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING

Submission instructions

All pages to be numbered sequentially

Module code CN7026

Module title Cloud Computing

Module leader Gaurav Malik

Assignment tutor Gaurav Malik

Assignment title Individual Task

Assignment number 1

Weighting 100%

Handout date 08th Feb 2024

Submission date First Sit:

Quiz: 23rd Feb, 1300

Labs: 22nd Mar, 1300

Report: 3rd May, 1300

Resit:

Quiz:

Labs:

Report:

Learning outcomes assessed by this assignment Explain the core concepts of the cloud computing paradigm: how and why this paradigm shift came about, the characteristics, advantages and challenges brought about by the various models and services in cloud computing.

Apply the fundamental concepts in data centers to understand the trade-offs in power, efficiency and cost.

Discuss system virtualisation and outline its role in enabling the cloud computing system model (COI).

Critically assess the principles and characteristics of data centre standards (IC, COI).

Apply virtualization techniques and cloud computing models (DP).

Critically develop and evaluate solutions for real-life computational challenges (EID)

Assimilate new knowledge through research and be able to describe this in a written report.

Group work using software packages, documentation/report writing skills and working to meet deadlines;

Turnitin submission requirement YES Turnitin GradeMark feedback used? No

Moodle Grade Book submission used? YES Moodle Grade Book feedback used? Yes

Other electronic system used? No Are submissions / feedback totally electronic? YES

Additional information

Form of assessment:

Individual

Number of assignment copies required:

1

Assignment to be presented in the following format:

On-line submission

WATCH ME FIRST (Instructions on the CW)

CN7026 2023-24 T2 CW v2-20240208_101056-Meeting Recording.mp4Your CW has three individual elements, please click on the links below to access them.

Assessment Parts Deadline

Part 1: Online Data Centre Quiz (20%) (No upload needed, DO NOT START UNLESS YOU ARE READY you have 90 minutes to complete the quiz, you have 1 attempt)

First Sit: https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/mod/quiz/view.php?id=2345824

Resit:

First Sit:

23rd Feb, 1300

Resit:

Part 2: Completion of AWS Labs demonstrating skills in cloud architecture (40%) (No upload needed, The Teaching Team will be able to check your task completion via the platform)

First Sit:

22nd Mar, 1300

Resit:

Part 3: Individual Research Project, 1000 - 1500 words (40%) (You need to upload the report to Moodle.

Submission Link:

First Sit:

https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/mod/assign/view.php?id=2345826 Resit:

First Sit:

3rd May, 1300

Resit:

Individual Research Project Guide 1.0 BackgroundAs a cloud professional, you have been allocated a scenario (see below for list) to develop a cloud-based solution for a company or an organisation.

You Can See Your Allocated Scenario here:cn7026-202324-semb-engagement-tracker.xlsx2.0 Course Work RequirementFor this course work, you are required to

Start with an introduction that gives an overview of the current system in your scenario and identify a problem or issue that cloud computing can be used to address.

You must gather functional and non-functional information about the existing system.

Document and submit a cloud architecture for the scenario allocated to you

Your report must include an implementation of your architecture that has been implemented on any one of the Cloud platforms (AWS, MS Azure or Google).

Use the information gathered to carry out the tasks and produce the deliverables in section 3.0 below

Appendix A has some useful resources

3.0 DeliverablesYou will have to produce and submit the Project report through Moodle in PDF format.

4.0 Documentation guidelines and other requirementsThe Project report (.pdf document 1000 words +/10%, excluding references and pictures), which will consist of the following main areas:

The Project Report must include the following

Cover PageTitle

Introduction (Write your introduction that sets the scene for the problem domain)

Project plan (the plan must explain the milestones and other project planning aspects.)

Requirements Gathering: Identify and specify functional and non-functional requirements to solve the presented problem

Choice of data centre (location) and standards (compliance)

Cloud Architecture: Cloud solution

Choice of type of cloud platform as solution for the problem domain and rationale for choice

Cloud System Architecturedeveloped to solve the problem

Cloud Implementation

Architect the cloud solution for the scenario with a justification of the services you are using

Implement 50% of the architecture and provide screenshots using the appropriate cloud platform

Costing

Analysis and Reflection

Present your analytical reflection on how to maintain the system, manage its evolution, respond to the evolving business needs as well as regulations and government rules

References senses

5.0 Marking SchemeMarking component Marks What is needed?

Implementation 30% Cloud architecture best practices followed.

Screenshots demonstrating architecture provided

Design 60% Project Plan

Problem analysis & Requirement specification

Rationale for choice of services and scope of application.

Notes about the progress of the application.

What has been finished; what is left to do; what needs further work.

Evaluation/critical appraisal A reflective piece about what the prototype has shown and whether it meets its needs.

Documentation Presentation 10% Coherent structure, including separate sections and a table of contents.

Good use of English (check for spelling mistakes)

All images in the report appropriately scaled

Good use of appropriate references (including labelling).

6.0 Marks BreakdownImplementation (30 Marks)

None (0 Marks) Some features (0-15 Marks) 50% (30 Marks)

50% of application implemented and showcased in report Design (60 Marks)

Not present (0 Marks) Briefly explained (3 Marks) Adequately explained (6 Marks)

In depth with evidence of understanding on how to apply technique

(10 Marks)

Project Plan Problem analysis & Requirement specification Rationale for choice of services and scope of application. Choice of Data centres explained Costing

f application Evaluation/critical appraisal A reflective piece about what the prototype has shown and whether it meets its needs. DOCUMENTATION (10 Marks)

Poor (0 Marks) Average (1 Marks) Good (2.5 Marks)

Coherent structure, including separate sections and a table of contents Good use of English (check for spelling mistakes) All images in the report appropriately scaled Good use of appropriate references (including labelling).

7.0 Further notes on the courseworkThe following guidelines will help you to achieve a good mark for your assignment:

Your report must include glossaries, an abstract or an executive summary.

You should focus on strictly covering the marking components for this assignment.

Appendices and references will not be included in your word count.

What to submit

Your submission should be organized in these files and folders:

Documentation

Make sure that you submit the correct files, that they are complete and not corrupt. Test your submission by downloading your files to a new directory on your computer and make sure that everything will work as expected. Check that you can open all your files, and that the files are not corrupted. Under no circumstances will markers attempt to restore files from defective/corrupted files. If any part of your assignment cannot be assessed because of file corruption you will score zero marks for that component.

Please do not submit files that are not part of your assignment (e.g., extra files in your prototype folder or different copies of your assignment).

English Language Support

You can get English Language support from our English Academic Support Tutor; they can only help you with grammar and writing and not the technical content.

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/ACE-GettingStarted/SitePages/Academic-Support.aspx

Referencing

https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/student-life/library-archives-learning-services/info-skills-guides/referencing-information

Plagiarism

A simple definition:

Plagiarism: a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work (WordNet 1.6, 1997 Princeton University).

Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any way and will be dealt according to UEL policies.

Appendix A: Useful Resources1- AWS Whitepapers and Guides https://aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/

Here you can find a lot of various examples such as Airline Information Management System Implementation on AWS. Such diagrams are beneficial in different ways as they tell how to implement scalable systems using AWS.

2- The 5 Pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework which provides you will good design principles and best practices. It is also supported with a well-designed FAQs. The page can be accessed through the following link: The 6 Pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework | AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog (amazon.com)

3 - Innovative cloud architectures from AWS partners and customers:

https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/this-is-my-architecture/

4 - How to use the AWS Simply Month Calculator

Getting Started with AWS Simple Monthly Calculator - Estimate Cloud Pricing on AWS - YouTubeSimple Monthly Calculator: https://calculator.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html

Number of servers = 100

P100% = 400

Pidle = 150

u = 0.2

PUE = 2.2

- To implement the architecture in a diagrammatic way for this you can use these links

Online AWS Architecture Diagram Tool (visual-paradigm.com)AWS Architecture Diagram Tool | Draw AWS Diagrams | CreatelyAWS Architecture Icons (amazon.com)