Unit 36: Internet Server Management Unit 4 Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation HND in Computing and Systems Development Unit 36: Internet Server Management

LO1: Understand internet technologies Internet technologies and communication protocols: √√ Internet services: Networking technologies and concepts:

Internet services: Give a brief description of each of these services, including features and examples. What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? intranet, email, e-Commerce, instant messaging, wikis, blogs, certificate services, directory services;

intranet Internal local area network for a company Could span several sites Example – orchidnet, intranetDashboard Orchidnet: Can be deployed as a server-based or hosted intranet Simple to learn and easy to use Integrates with existing IT system Used by: Pizza Express, Ford Retail, Go Compare and Nissan. Incorporates aspects of micro-blogging and social media

email PCadvisor used the following criteria to judge ‘the best free email service 2015/16 UK’ *Import POP mail, *import contacts, *filters, *email aliases, *vacation response, *conversation view Do you agree with these criteria? Justify your answers. Suggest other criteria which you think are more/as important. . http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/internet/whats-best-free-email-service-2015-2016-uk-3613837/

E-Commerce Should include: Hosting Website design/implementation Shopping cart Card processing Payment gateway integration Inventory control Order management Shipping function Security – SSL, fraud protection, PCI DSS compliant Customer support What are the benefits of using an online ecommerce service rather than developing your own? http://www.comparedandreviewed.com/ecommerce-services

Instant messaging Social media is not necessary when you already have a range of web-based alternatives (social media, voip,)? Respond to this, justifying your position, outline the pros and cons of IM against the alternatives.

wiki Fosters collaboration, A popular choice for many open source projects Why? What are the benefits of using a wiki? What are the negatives? Write a brief note to answer the above. Reference your evidence

blogs Your boss has asked you to recommend a blogging service. What features will you look for? Recommend a service giving reasons for your choice (include comparatives against services you have rejected).

certificate services Security Your CEO (whose background is in sales) has asked for an explanation of certificate services. Provide an explanation outlining the benefits and hardware and software considerations.

directory services Your boss has read an article where he saw the following quote, “if you are using Microsoft Exchange, you are going to have Active Directory.“* He wants to know if this is true and what are the implications (benefits and disadvantages) of this. Write a brief report to explain the issues (provide references for your supporting evidence). *http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Understand-directory-services-to-maintain-control-of-network-information-and-users