SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING

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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	28th June 2022
Submission date	Resit Time: 1300 Date: 19th Aug 2022
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:

Assignment to be presented in the following format:

On-line submission

Cover Sheet: CLICK HERE FOR COVER SHEET

Individual Research Project, 2000 words (100%) (You need to upload the report to Moodle.

Submission Link:

1.0 Background

As 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

2.0 Course Work Requirement

For 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 and also past examples of the CW

3.0 Deliverables

Perform the tasks below and submit the Deliverables

You will have to produce and submit the Project report through Moodle in PDF

format:

1. The Project report (.pdf document 2000 words +/10%, excluding references and pictures), which will consist of the following main areas:
   1. Introduction: Write your introduction that sets the scene for the problem domain.
   2. Project plan: the plan must explain the milestones and other project planning aspects.
   3. Body:
      1. Requirements Gathering:
         1. Identify and specify functional and non-functional requirements to solve the presented problem.
         2. Identify the key characteristics (e.g., risk) of the system from your point of view and describe how cloud computing can help in this case.
      2. Choice of cloud platform as solution for the problem domain and rationale for choice
      3. Choice of data centre and standards
      4. System Architecture
         1. Architect the cloud solution for the scenario with a justification of the services you are using
         2. Implement 50% of the architecture and provide screenshots using the appropriate cloud platform
      5. Analysis and Reflection
2. Costing (AWS Calculator)
   1. 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

4.0 Documentation guidelines and other requirements

The Project Report must include the following

• Title
• Introduction
• Project plan
• Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud solution and Implementation
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Choice of type of cloud platform
  • Choice of data centre (location) and standards (compliance)
  • Cloud System Architecture developed to solve the problem
  • Implementation using any cloud platform (i.e. AWS, MS Azure or Google)
  • Costing
• Analysis and Reflection
• References

5.0 Marking Scheme

Marking component	Marks	What is needed?
The architecture	60%	Cloud architecture best practices followed.Screenshots demonstrating architecture provided
Design	30%	Problem analysis & Requirement specificationRationale 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 scaledGood use of appropriate references (including labelling).

6.0 Marks Breakdown

Cloud Application (60 Marks)

	Poor choice of services (0 Marks)	Some good choices (5 Marks)	Sound application (30 Marks)
Application developed with best practices followed

	None (0 Marks)	Some features (0-15 Marks)	20% (30 Marks)
50% of application implemented and showcased in report

Design (30 Marks)

	Not present (0 Marks)	Briefly explained (3 Marks)	In depth with evidence of understanding on how to apply technique (6 Marks)
Problem analysis & Requirement specification
Rationale for choice of services and scope of application.
Screenshots for core parts of the application
Choice of design 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 (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 coursework

The 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.

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 Resources

1. 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.

• 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)

• – Innovative cloud architectures from AWS partners and customers: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/this-is-my-architecture/

• – How to use the AWS Simply Month Calculator

Ï Getting Started with AWS Simple Monthly Calculator – Estimate Cloud Pricing on AWS – YouTube

Ï Simple Monthly Calculator: https://calculator.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html

• – 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 | Creately
  • AWS Architecture Icons (amazon.com)

• – Past good examples of CW

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