ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS203 Micro-services Architecture Cloud and Web IS
Assessment Assessment 3: Case Study Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2500 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Identify and explore the key elements and applications of microservice, cloud computing, web-based information systems
b) Analyse existing technologies and apply IS problem solving skills to address organisational needs
c) Explain and communicate microservices, Cloud Computing and Web-based Information Systems solutions to organisational stakeholders
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 4.2 (Week 8).
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 100 marks
Task Summary
In response to issues and tasks raised in the case study provided, research and develop a 2500 word report that addresses the organisation’s needs. You first communicate your understating of Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems with stakeholders to make a strong case before providing your recommendations as an IS professional.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this assessment.
Context
When you begin working as an IS professional, you will be called upon regularly by clients to listen to their requirements, analyse the underlying issues and to identify appropriate solutions. This task allows you to take the concepts that you have learned from Modules 1-4 (history of computers, computer architecture, service-orientated architecture, cloud computing, cloud services, cloud deployment models, web-based IS, microservice communication, service modelling, integration and deployment) and to put your knowledge into practice in order to address the needs of an organisation.
Task Instructions
First read and examine the case study in the briefing document for Assessment 3 (attached under the Assessment 3 Brief in Blackboard). The case study will provide details on the background of the company and some of the issues and challenges that they are facing. The company is willing to benefit from implementing microservice architecture, cloud computing and web-based Information Systems solutions, but needs your advice as an IS professional to analyse the issues and to determine how best to resolve them.
The report should consist of the following structure:
Please write a 2500-word report containing your solution plan. To complete this assessment task, you must:
A title page with subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student number, and lecturer’s name.
Introduction (250-300 words), that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the proposal— this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your proposal. You will need to inform the reader of:
a) Your area of research and its context
b) The key elements you will be addressing
c) What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
Body of the report (1900-2000 words), you will need to Write a report with the following sections:
• A definition and introduction to Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems
• Examples of successful implementation of Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems for at least three companies in different industries. You should include the benefit these technologies brought to them. You should also discuss the challenges they faced in the implementation of these three technologies;
• Make sure to focus on the aspects of Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems that fit well with the company’s business model
• Discuss the challenges of creating a new system using Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems
Note: Use appropriate headings in the body of the report. Do NOT use generic words such as ‘Body, Body of the Report, Tasks’ as section headings. Create meaningful headings and subheadings that reflect the topic and content of your report. This is where you talk about Microservices, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems to convince stakeholders that they are reliable solutions for their potential problems and needs. This will set the tone for your recommendations. Make sure to include three examples for successful implementation of Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems in your discussions.
The Conclusion (250-300 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
Format of the report
The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading, and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading the assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful report looks like.
Submission Instructions
Submit Assessment 3 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS203. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Definition and introduction to
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and
Web-Based Information
Systems
30% Failed to provide a definition for Microservice
Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-Based
Information Systems or the definitions are fundamentally incorrect.
The answer demonstrated a limited understanding of the concept of Microservice Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems. Key aspects are overlooked or incorrect. Defines Microservice
Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems with errors.
The answer demonstrated a basic understanding of the
concept of Microservice
Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information
Systems. Some key aspects are overlooked or incorrect. There are some minor errors in the definition of Microservice Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-Based Information Systems.
The answer demonstrates understanding of Microservice
Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-Based
Information Systems. Key aspects are correctly described. Correct definition of and comprehensive introduction to Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems.
The answer demonstrated a clear and detailed
understanding of the concept of Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and WebBased Information Systems. Correct definition of and comprehensive introduction to Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems.
The answer demonstrated a very in-depth understanding of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and WebBased Information Systems.
Three examples of successful implementation of Microservice
Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-
Based Information
Systems
30% Provided examples of successful implementation of Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems for at most one company in different industries.
Did not include the benefit
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems brought to each of the
companies, or the benefit is
too general to be considered relevant.
Provided examples of successful implementation of Microservice
Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information
Systems for at least two companies in different industries.
Did not include the benefit
Microservice Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based
Information Systems brought to each of the companies, or the benefit is too general to be considered relevant.
Provided examples of successful implementation of Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems for at least two companies in different industries.
Included the benefit
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems brought to each of the
companies, but the benefit is somewhat general.
Provided examples of successful implementation of Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems for at least three companies in different industries.
Included the benefit
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems brought to each of the
companies, but there is some room for improvement.
Provided examples of successful implementation of Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems for at least three companies in different industries.
Included the benefit
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems brought to each of the companies.
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Did not discuss the challenges each of the
companies faced in the implementation of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and WebBased Information Systems Basic discussion of the challenges each of the
companies faced in the
implementation of Microservice
Architecture, Cloud Computing, and Web-Based Information
Systems. Some key challenges have been overlooked. Discusses the key challenges some of the companies faced in the implementation of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems, but the discussion is not thorough. Discussed the challenges each of the companies faced in the implementation of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and Web-
Based Information Systems, but the discussion is not thorough. Thoroughly discussed the challenges each of the
companies faced in the implementation of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and WebBased Information Systems
Strength of
Recommendations to the address business needs
20%
The recommendations are not relevant to the business model and business needs. The recommendations are relevant to the business model
and business needs but partially discussed. Appropriate recommendations presented and discussed. Insightful recommendations are presented and discussed. Exceptional and insightful recommendations are presented and discussed.
Conclusion
10% The presented conclusion is summative in nature, and/or there are other significant problems with its execution. Makes an attempt to roll-up from the analysis provided in the paper. There may be summative
elements, but the focus of the conclusion is in providing
something for the reader to go away with. Provides a concluding set of remarks that set a tone for the
reader to do something with the report. It may lay out future directions or
recommendations for the
reader clearly based on the analysis from the report. Elegantly concludes the paper with a compelling case for
future direction that argues a case for continuing or
exploring Microservice Architecture, Cloud
Computing, and Web-Based
Information Systems in the hypothetical firm. Expertly concludes from the analysis presented in the
earlier report. Is critical of its own analysis but cuts
efficiently to the heart of the subject at hand, providing an inspiring future direction for
exploration or continuation of
Microservice Architecture,
Cloud Computing, and WebBased Information Systems.
Written communication
10% No external resources used or referenced Some credible references are used to support ideas
External resources are inaccurately presented and referenced using APA Credible references are partially used to support ideas
External resources are partially presented and referenced using APA Credible references are used to support ideas
External resources are thoroughly presented and referenced using APA Credible references are expertly used to support ideas
External resources are thoroughly presented and referenced using APA
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