Computer Science

White papers present a single idea with policy recommendations. For example, a white paper on privacy and the Internet of Things might present a set of recommendations for advancing privacy in the design of apps, but WOULD NOT simply review the research. White papers present a POV (Point of View) on a topic, along with relevant research. They are useable documents with purpose, not simple research pieces. White papers should be 5-7 pages, 1.5 spaced, in Arial format with 1” margins all around. All citations should be presented in APA style.  Endnotes will not count toward page length. The white paper project will be worth 100 points in total.  My White Paper topic is based on “How much of our data is really private? I feel as though the average social media user is very unaware of how much of their data is really private? For more information on White Papers read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_paper

 In this week’s lesson, we learned about Web Map Services (WMS). In the Lab, we added WMS to our DC Project. In this Forum we will look at finding and describing other WMS. There are thousands of WMS available. They cover the wide universe of user needs, from land cover and land use to local weather. Go to the Esri list of WMS. Find a WMS that you might use and provide an overview in the Forum. Who provides the service? What is the URL? What does it provide? Why is it a good choice? Are there any constraints as to its use? How might you use it? (link: http://www.arcgis.com/home/search.html?q=web%20map%20services&t=content 

 For your written assignment this week, complete a case study of the organization you work for (use a hypothetical or “other” organization if more applicable) that will address the following prompts: • Describe the organization’s environment, and evaluate its preparedness for virtualization. • Explain Microsoft (or another product) licensing for virtualized environments. • Recommend a configuration for shared storage; make sure to discuss the need for high availability and redundancy for virtualization for the organization. • Explain Windows Azure capabilities for virtual machines and managing a hybrid cloud, including Windows Azure’s Internet as a Service (IaaS) and storage capabilities Make a recommendation for cloud computer use in the organization, including a justification for your recommendations. • Be approximately four to six pages in length (1200-1800 words), not including the required cover page and reference page. For more information on Server Virtualization read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server

Collaborated with subject Matter Experts to analyze specifications and participated in the Design Team and user requirement gathering meetings.  Designed effective self-serving Tableau reports utilizing Tooltip Visualizations, Dashboard Actions, Cross Database joins, and Role Level security ? Created Tables, Views, and Stored Procedures to as data sources for dashboards to optimize Tableau performance. ? Developed interactive data visualizations and developed automated processes for updating content used in standardized dashboards. ? Scheduled reports using Tableau server, publishing data to Tableau server, embedding data in Tableau workbook to automate Tableau reports ? Created customized Tableau charts such as Pareto, waterfall, Donut, Sankey, and Sunburst to address business questions ? Created External filter, internal filter and Context filter to improve performance. ? Efficiently combined data from multiple sources using Data Blending and Cross Database  ? Demo dashboards, trained users, and created user manual/instructions and design document. For more information on Data Blending read this:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_blending

Assignment Content The director of Information Technology (IT) has indicated that the Board of Directors is compiling a corporate portfolio on ethics and has asked all departments to contribute information on how to write policy statements that reflect a code of ethics. The director of IT has asked for you to provide an example of a policy statement that reflects the work you do in IT administration. Research the cultural and global political considerations for the use of a sharing service as presented in the lab and the data which could be hosted and made available via the Internet. Reflect on the idea that some issues, such as keeping data unalterable, could transcend cultures, while other IT choices could depend on your cultural perspective. Consider the following: How cultural perspective could impact the security decisions of an administrator setting up SharePoint® Server 2013 citing choices that were made in the labs Global political issues, such as corruption, human rights, and rights to privacy in the U.S. and Key Nations, based on your readings and discussions this week Write a 1- to the 2-page example of a policy statement using Microsoft Word. Complete the following in your document: A brief description of the types of data that are hosted and made available via the Internet using SharePoint® Server 2013. Include at least 2 types. At least 2 cultural or global political considerations for sharing services (e.g., privacy rights) Your opinion regarding any IT choices that seem to transcend culture At least 1 example of choices you have when administering SharePoint® Server 2013 that could depend on your ethical stance A brief policy statement for configuring SharePoint® Server 2013 that aligns with your ethical stance on data integrity (e.g., “The organization will seek to protect confidential and proprietary information when configuring SharePoint® Server 2013.”) Cite any references to support your assignment. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. For more information on IT Administration read this: 

Discussion Questions:  1. Some say that analytics, in general, dehumanize manage-rial activities, and others say they do not. Discuss arguments for both points of view.  2. What are some of the major privacy concerns in employing intelligent systems on mobile data? 3. Identify some cases of violations of user privacy from current literature and their impact on data science as a profession.  Exercise:  1.  Search the Internet to find examples of how intelligent systems can facilitate activities such as empowerment, mass customization, and teamwork For more information on Intelligent Systems read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Systems

Discuss in 500 words or more the top 5 details that should be included in your cloud SLA. Use at least three sources. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragraph.  Stand-alone quotes will not count toward the 3 required quotes. Write in essay format, not in bulleted, numbered or another list format.  Do not use attachments as a submission. For more information on Cloud SLA read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Cloud_Platform

I would like to know what types of tools are used for big data and data analytics. Provide examples and specific what each tool is used for and its benefits. The writing should be at 400 words with references.  For more information on Data Analytics Tools read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analytics

There is a trend in programming to make coding easier and more automatic. Some welcome this trend, but others are concerned about future programmers not learning necessary programming fundamentals if programming is no longer required. For instance, without understanding how looping and variable initializations work, how easily would an individual be able to find a logic error in a looping process? Do you think programmers of the future should still learn programming fundamentals, even if coding is no longer required? Why or why not? For more information on Automatic Coding read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coding_theory?wprov=srpw1_1

Assignment: Provide  a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of cryptography course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. Requirements: · Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection. ·  Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. · Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course. ·  Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. ·  You should not provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. For more information on Cryptography Reflection read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Cryptography+Reflection&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1