CMIT 380 Windows 10 Upgrade Project

300-600 words, 2 IEEE style references 

• Delete the instructional text from the template before you submit.

Client Specifications for Tetra Shillings Accounting

When developing your plan, keep in mind the following information about the client:

• All desktops and laptops are currently running Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
• About half of the laptops are less than a year old and will be retained for the upgrade.
• All other laptops will be replaced with new hardware in time for the upgrade.
• All desktop systems will be replaced with new laptops.

Your windows upgrade plan for Tetra Shillings Accounting should be  based on Microsoft solutions and best practices and include the  following points:

• The advantages of upgrading to Windows 10, including at least three Windows 10 features that will provide the most benefit.
• Recommendations for a version of Windows 10 for the upgrade and the install method(s) to be used.
• At least two automated deployment options.
• Plans to minimize disruptions to business operations.
• A strategy that will keep operating systems updated.
• Two IEEE references.

· Delete the instructional text from the template before you submit.

· 2 IEEE references, Example highlighted below

Client Specifications for Tetra Shillings Accounting

When developing your plan, keep in mind the following information about the client:

· All desktops and laptops are currently running Windows 8.1 Enterprise.

· About half of the laptops are less than a year old and will be retained for the upgrade.

· All other laptops will be replaced with new hardware in time for the upgrade.

· All desktop systems will be replaced with new laptops.

Your windows upgrade plan for Tetra Shillings Accounting should be based on Microsoft solutions and best practices and include the following points:

· The advantages of upgrading to Windows 10, including at least three Windows 10 features that will provide the most benefit.

· Recommendations for a version of Windows 10 for the upgrade and the install method(s) to be used.

· At least two automated deployment options.

· Plans to minimize disruptions to business operations.

· A strategy that will keep operating systems updated.

· Two

IEEE references

Example below

IEEE

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Style is a system for referencing sources that you have quoted, paraphrased, or summarized in your writing. 

IEEE (pronounced “I-triple-E”) style is widely used within branches of engineering, computer science, and cyber disciplines. 

Citing and documenting your sources, whether quoted, paraphrased or summarized, is an important part of your research and writing. It strengthens the credibility of your work by demonstrating that you have done quality research and giving credit to the original author for his or her ideas [1]. 

Citing and Documenting Sources

Like APA and MLA formats, IEEE format is a two-part system of in-text citations throughout the text and a full list of references at the end of a document.  

In-Text Citations

In-text citations are shown as bracketed numbers and numbered in the order they are cited. The first cited reference is [1], the second cited reference is [2], etc. 

Some examples of what in-text citations might look like:

· “According to a recent report [13].”

· “The seminal article on the framework was published in 1998 [5].”

· “Li & Nie [2] theorized that…”

· “As of 2020, there were more than one million registered product users [4].”

· “The results of several metanalyses [9], [10], [11] indicate that….”

Reference List

The list of bibliographical entries at the back of the document is called “References” as in APA or MLA style, but its organization differs. Rather than list the entries alphabetically by author last name, IEEE lists them in order of their appearance throughout the text with a column of the bracketed citation numbers flush to the left margin. 

Some basic examples of reference list entries are:

Objective

Provide a summary of your recommendation of a specific version of Windows 10. Explain how your choice meets the business needs of Tetra Shillings Accounting.

The opportunity: Benefits of upgrading to Windows 10

Discuss the client’s current Windows 8 environment and the issues related to running an older version of the Windows operating system.

· Based on what you know about the client, discuss at least three Windows 10 features that you believe will provide the most benefit to the organization’s computer security posture.

Upgrade plan

· Recommend a version of Windows 10 for the upgrade. Explain the reason for your choice.

· Which install method(s) will be used for the upgrade? Explain why.

· Discuss at least two automated deployment options discussed in Lesson 1 that you think would be appropriate for the deployment. Include analysis of the pros and cons of each method.

· How will you address concerns that the client has about how end users will be affected by the upgrade?

Strategy for keeping the operating system updated

· Explain the importance of keeping systems updated. This should include benefits associated with performance and security. Referencing the firm’s past security breaches will help you articulate your reasoning.

· Propose a strategy that will keep operating systems updated. Keep in mind that this is going to require some downtime for each workstation.

References

These sample citations use IEEE style. Ask your instructor for clarification on the style to be used. Ensure you use in-text citations in the body of your paper as appropriate.

[1] G. Lindsay, “Windows 10 Deployment Scenarios (Windows 10) – Windows Deployment,” Microsoft, 13-Aug-2020. [Online]. Available:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-10-deployment-scenarios

. [Accessed: 29-Oct-2020].

[2] E. Bott, “Windows 10 Update: The Complete Guide for Businesses of Every Size”, ZDNet, 25-Jun-2020. [Online]. Available:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-update-the-complete-guide/

. [Accessed: 29-Oct-2020].