There is a very good tutorial on UNIX. Though the last chapter connects to quite a lot of detail, the starting chapters are very straight-forward. If you want a much simpler UNIX tutorial, though not half as pretty, click here. There is an advanced DOS batch programming tutorial.
The TechWeb encyclopaedia site can be used to define terms you don't understand. If you just want technical news, go here. Another good source of news is byte.com. There is a jargon definition page.
There is a tutorial section on networks produced by 3Com (the network people) which is well worth a visit, as well as a tutorial from Network Magazine.
There is general HOWTO information at http://www.computing.net/howto/ which progresses to more advanced topics. This is both a Microsoft Windows and Linux information site.
Select items to satisfy the aims of your plan as above.
Enumerate the most common computing requirements (software/hardware)
Outline alternatives as above
Provide broadband access options as required
Sample facilities would comprise computers, printers, Internet access, wired and wireless networking as well as your assessment of the more popular software functions
Ensure that fundamental IT security, at a minimum, is observed
Describe envisaged network solutions
Minimize non-essential expenditure
Work within a given estimated budget
Project layout should be tidy, thorough and professional
Provision of IT facilities for Culloughty's Country Hostel
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Your task is to:
Overview your vision for the IT requirements of Culloughtys Hostel
Provide access to IT facilities for guests & staff
Enumerate the most common computing requirements (software/hardware)
Outline alternatives as above
Provide broadband access options (assume all major ISPs operate in the area)
Facilities should comprise computers, printer(s), computer 'docking' locations, Internet access, wired and wireless networking as well as your assessment of the more popular software functions
Ensure that fundamental IT security, at a minimum, is observed
Describe envisaged network solutions
Outline wired and wireless networking withing the hostel
Explore obtaining one of a .ie or gTLD domain name for the hostel, comparing benefits
Explore possibilities for running the hostel business in house on its own locally based server
Minimize non-essential expenditure
Work below an estimated budget of EUR5,000
Project layout should be tidy, thorough and professional
An email has arrived to inform you that you have an extra EUR7,500 in your budget. The Department of Finance has refused to go any higher. Good Luck!
All elements of the above assigment should be in one file. This means that a spreadsheet, if used, should be inserted as an object in your master Word Processing document for the project; so too should all other items, such as diagrams of the office be inserted as objects in the master document. At this point submit your one file as an attachment to an email to fachtna@fachtnaroe.ie with a polite covering note and the subject line CAS2. The completed document should also be submitted in paper form with a 'My Own Work' form.
