Managing Successful Computing Project: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing successful computing
project

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................1
Task 1...........................................................................................................................................................2
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario..................................................................2
P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality,
communication, risk and resources..........................................................................................................3
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes and stages for
completion...............................................................................................................................................4
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project schedule for
monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.........................................................7
Task 2.........................................................................................................................................................10
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.............................................................................10
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied..................................11
Task 3.........................................................................................................................................................13
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques..................................................13
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to draw valid
and meaningful conclusions..................................................................................................................15
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to support
and justify recommendations.................................................................................................................16
Task 4.........................................................................................................................................................17
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and own learning and
performance...........................................................................................................................................17
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet stated
objectives and support own learning and performance.........................................................................17
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................19

References..................................................................................................................................................20

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Work breakdown structure for the project...................................................................................5

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Gantt chart.....................................................................................................................................5
Table 2: Milestone.......................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Schedule for project.......................................................................................................................8

Introduction
Computer systems are used to store, manage and process the data whereas the data also can be
communicated to the other users to support the fast execution of the operations in the business
environment. However, the system and the technology being used in the business might be impacted
with the vulnerabilities those are reduce the performance, compromise the data and damage the
resources. BT Group is a telecommunication organization has to store and manage the user, employees
and business data. The report will discuss the project goals and objectives of the organization regarding
vulnerability handling. Also, it will discuss the project planning factors including cost, time and scope.
Work breakdown and Gantt chart technology will be used to support the project planning. With a small
research and data analysis, the report will generate the decision making data. The accuracy and
authenticity of the data will be managed and analyzed. The report will also focus on the learning and
performance during the project management with recommendations for the further improvements in the
business context.
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