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ERIC Number: EJ839108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1055-3096
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A Network Implementation Class Exercise: BusinessQuest Business Incubator, LLC
Arling, Priscilla A.
Journal of Information Systems Education, v20 n1 p25-28 Spr 2009
One way to bring concepts to life in an introductory data networks course is for students to physically build a network that addresses a real business problem. However it can be challenging to find a suitable business problem, particularly if the network can exist only during the class period. This case presents a realistic business scenario and network implementation exercise that can be completed in one or two class periods in any classroom with Internet access. The objective of the exercise is for students to solve a business problem by applying concepts related to basic network configuration, local area networks and IP addressing. This is accomplished by setting up a small local area network in a classroom using computers, cabling, routers, and switches. Students are also required to implement the software changes needed for the network to have access to the Internet. The business client is an entrepreneurial incubator company called "BusinessQuest". Students must work with their own team members as well as other teams to meet the business needs, and must document adherence to established policies and standards.
Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE). c/o Al Harris, JISE Editor, Department of Computer Information Systems, Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608. Tel: 828-262-6180; Fax: 828-262-6190; e-mail: jise@appstate.edu; Web site: http://www.jise.appstate.edu/index.htm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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