Use of Solar Wind in IOT based Hybrid Power System - Final Report

This report discusses the use of solar wind in managing the flow of data packets over the network, with a focus on the net flow traffic analyser. It includes a literature review, system requirements analysis, and project objectives. The report highlights the advantages and features of the solar wind product and its system requirements.

MN691 Research Methods and Project Design
Use of Solar Wind in IOT
based Hybrid Power System
Final Report

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Student Names
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Acknowledgement
Along the course of completion of the research for the project of the Use of Solar Wind in
IOT based Hybrid Power System, I have gained a lot of useful information which would be
used further in the enhancement my knowledge in the field of IOT and hybrid power system.
The research has also helped me in enriching my knowledge in this field and also has helped
in developing a project that would be enhancing the level of process that takes place in a
particular network. However, I would like to state that this would not have been possible
without the help of my supervisor _________________ for guiding me constantly and
provide ample amount of support to me for the completion of the research. It would be huge
injustice on my part if did not thank my evaluators as their evaluation and feedback provided
me with huge amount of guidance for the progress of the research. Additionally, my friends
are not to be left out of this acknowledgement as their contribution has been immense for
conducting the research and also all the people who have associated with this project were of
great help and their support and feedback has been of great help for me.
Heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes,
Yours Sincerely,
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Contents
Acknowledgement......................................................................................................................2
Abstract......................................................................................................................................4
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................5
2. Problem domain and research questions.............................................................................5
3. Background and Project Objective.....................................................................................5
3.1 Summary of Literature Review........................................................................................5
3.2 Objectives of the Project..................................................................................................5
4. Project Requirements Analysis and Specification..............................................................5
5. Project plan and preliminary design...................................................................................6
6. Research methods to be used for the next stage of the project...........................................6
7. Conclusion, limitations and future work............................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................6
Glossary and Abbreviations.......................................................................................................7
Appendices.................................................................................................................................7
Appendix I: Industry Client Details.......................................................................................7
Appendix II: Individual Literature review.............................................................................7
Appendix III: Meeting log book............................................................................................7
Appendix IV: Assignment 1 and 2 updates summary............................................................7
Appendix V: ACS Core Body of Knowledge Mapping.........................................................7
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Abstract
In this paper, we will focus on the features of net flow traffic analysers, advantages in
managing the flow of data packets, working of the solar wind and its product, and the system
requirements required for the implementation of the solar wind net flow traffic analyser. The
literature review has been conducted on the solar wind net flow traffic analyser for analysing
the management of flow of data packets over the network. The NTA helps in monitoring the
wireless bandwidth of the network and patterns of the data packets for traffic management.
The net flow traffic analyser is the amalgamation of different monitoring and reporting tools
for managing the communication between multiple-vendors, management of automatic
scheduling, management of net stream information. It is advantageous to make use of NTA in
monitoring and managing the network resources and devices over the network for controlling
the congestion because it works by focusing on the bandwidth of the data packets.
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1. Introduction
The solar wind is capable of providing optimised level of IT and network management
powerful tools. The Solar Wind provides different types of network monitoring and
management tools for managing the flow of data packets over the internet to overcome the
problem of network congestion, loss of data packets, and many others. The product of solar
wind which is undertaken for the research study is Net-Flow Traffic Analyser. It the solar
wind network management tool which is used for capturing the data and information from the
network and convert them in the form of table and charts to manage the traffic congestion
over the corporate network. It helps in analysing the source, destination, and the purpose for
which the data packet is sent. It is capable of collecting the data from multiple sources such
as Net-Stream, J-Flow, N-Flow, and others. The malfunctioning and malicious data packets
can be monitored by making use of solar wind networking tools [1]. The NTA helps in
managing the data packets traffic by providing wireless bandwidth, configuration
management system, WAN management system, Voice over IP address, tracking of network
devices, and management schemes for enabling the correlated IP addresses. The digitization
of every activity requires monitoring of the network traffic for its functionality and operations
to be performed. The sensor technology helps in focusing the amount of congestion available
on the internet. In this paper, we are going to focus on the problem domain associated with
the network management and monitoring tools in controlling the flow of data packets over
the network. The solar wind and its products are the good and efficient system in managing
the control of data packets to be sent to the receivers end [2]. In this paper, we will focus on
the features of net flow traffic analysers, advantages in managing the flow of data packets,
working of the solar wind and its product, and the system requirements required for the
implementation of the solar wind net flow traffic analyser.
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2. Problem domain and research questions
The use of solar wind helps in managing problem associated with the disturbance which
occurred in the availability network congestion over the network. The broadcasting of data
packet at low bit rate is the major problem in managing the traffic over the network. In this
paper, we will focus on the following research areas:
1. What are the problems associated with the traditional way of managing the network
congestion by baking use of network management monitoring tools?
2. What are the features of net-flow traffic analyser?
3. What are the advantages of using net-flow traffic analyser for congestion control?
4. How the Net flow traffic analyser works in managing the traffic over the network?
5. What are the systems Requirements to initialize Net Flow Traffic analyser?
3. Background and Project Objective
The literature review has been conducted on the solar wind net flow traffic analyser for
analysing the management of flow of data packets over the network. The NTA helps in
monitoring the wireless bandwidth of the network and patterns of the data packets for traffic
management [3]. It helps in increasing the level of inter-communication between the different
nodes of the topological architecture of the network. The subsequent IP address is highlighted
for receiving the data packets.
3.1 Summary of Literature Review
The monitoring of the network helps in collecting remote data and information. The
classical problems can be effectively solved with the use of software defined network and
networking management program [4]. The SDN has several advantages over traditional
networking in the areas of bootstrapping configuration, resiliency and availability of
alternative routes, network management program, monitoring of network application
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performance, and others. From the literature review, it had been find out that the solar winds
are measured on geomagnetic activities [4]. The transmission of low data rates bit stream
should be measured for broadcasting the data over the network in the real time monitoring
system. The focus should be given on sending the warning and alert messages during the non-
availability of renewable source of energy. The system integration can be effectively
improved by automating the system without having any intervention from the human activity
[5]. The sensor technology is used for identifying the atmospheric condition in terms of
humidity, temperature, wind speed, and others. The real time monitoring of the data packets
can be seen which helps in optimising the data flow. The microcontrollers are used for
monitoring the flow of data packets through solar wind to manage the communication
between sender and reciever. The major problems related to the network management and
monitoring system for realizing the functionality and implementation process of data
extraction, automation in identification process, broadband connectivity, and others. Next
generation network monitoring system helps in resolving the problems of the internet such as
traffic management system of the network, quality of service, and others [6]. The next
generation network monitoring system can be developed with the help of IOT sensor
technology.
Features of Net flow traffic Analyser:
The following table shows the features of NTA solar wind monitoring tools:
Particulars Description
Sending of Alert signal for
threshold wireless
bandwidth
The notification is sent to the receivers end for establishing
connection for sending and receiving of data packets
Application of using
wireless bandwidth
It helps in tracking the flow of data packets between the
sender and destinations port
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Dashboard analysis of
network congestion control
The potential problems can be highlighted by analysing the
root cause of the data packets on the network congestion [7]
Stacking and correlation of
data packets
The packets can be drag and drop according to their
requirement
Use of Border gateway
protocol
The BGP protocol is used for addressing the network
congestion and monitoring the flow of information.
Analysis of the dashboard
traffic
It is used for managing the customised view of the different
sources on the dashboard for fetching the relevant data.
Correlation between the
network data
The metrics is constructed for dragging and dropping of
data packets
Management of data packets
at PORT 0
The TCP/UDP protocol is used for managing the data
packets at PORT 0
Deployment of flow
navigator
It is used for managing the automatic flow of data packets
Top-Talker It is used for analysing the bandwidth of different data
packets.
The net flow traffic analyser is the amalgamation of different monitoring and
reporting tools for managing the communication between multiple-vendors, management of
automatic scheduling, management of net stream information [8]. The net flow navigator is
used form managing the flow of data stream and packets to overcome the problem of
congestion.
Reasons for choosing Net flow traffic Analyser:
 The NTA helps in collecting data from multiple sources such as J-flow and N-flow
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 It helps in recognising the smart application
 CBQos policies can be used for monitoring the flow of data packets
 Identification of malfunctioning data packets
 Wireless bandwidth for traffic analysis
3.2 Objectives of the Project
The aim of the research study is to focus on the advantages and features of the solar wind
product named as net flow traffic analyser which is used for monitoring and management of
the network traffic over the network. The research study helps in analysing the working
process of NTA and the related system requirements which are required for managing the
data packets congestion control system. The objectives of the research study are to highlight
the pros and cons of the solar wind net flow traffic analyser and its system requirements.
4. Project Requirements Analysis and Specification
The specification of the system requirement required for implementing the solar wind net
flow traffic analyser is highlighted in the table below:
Hardware System Requirement
CPU Quad Core 3 Gz main power system
Quad Core 3 Gz database for storing
information
Memory 3GB main memory
16 GB database for storage of information
Hard Disk Drive 3GB main memory
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20 GB database for storage of information
Software System Requirement
Operating System Window Server 2008 and 2012
Database 2008 and 2012
Database SQL database for storage of information
and data
Integration with other solar wind products
Solar wind network performance tool The installation of net flow traffic analyser
requires the installation of solar wind
network performance tool on the same
window server
Server Server Requirement
Window Orion App server It is used for managing the data on the web
hosting data collection[9]
SQL Orion database Server It is used for improving the performance of
the configured data and information
Flow Storage System It is used for storing the flow of data packets
on the internet
The specification of the system helps in improving the flow of data packets over the
network. The solar wind helps in managing the data traffic in the better way. It is helpful in
the monitoring of the operating system, speed of the CPU, RAM, and network traffic.
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The net flow technology works on analysing the network traffic on the basis of their
bandwidth. The sensors are used for initiating the process of sending and information over
the remote server. The microcontrollers are used for establishing communication between
different source and destinations. The real time processing of the information is based on the
data and information stored in the database logger [10]. The use of graphical user interface
helps in monitoring the performance and analysing the availability of the input for the
management of data packets.
The monitoring of the system is the important step for controlling the flow of
information over the internet. The control command is send to the web server with the use of
GPRS modem for establishing microcontroller logic operations. The Switching units help in
carrying out the machine operation effectively and with efficiency.
It is advantageous to make use of NTA in monitoring and managing the network
resources and devices over the network for controlling the congestion because it works by
focusing on the bandwidth of the data packets. The analysis of the network traffic helps in
improving the performance of the dashboard. The malicious data packets can be determined
by optimising the Border gateway protocol. The real time monitoring of the data packets can
be seen which helps in optimising the data flow.
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The following diagram shows the working of the NTA:
Installation and configuration of the NTA:
The installation and configuration of the NTA can be done for managing the
synchronization between the hardware and software. It is used for trouble shooting the
network congestion on the window server. The alert signals are send to the sender and
receiver machine for managing the interrelation between data packets. The following diagram
shows the configuration and installation setting of NTA:
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The following diagram shows the results of the NTA applied for monitoring the
network traffic over the internet.
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The alert signals are send to the different machine by analysing their bandwidth for
managing the flow of data packets. It is used for filtering the network devices on the basis of
their priority to be used by the destination ports. The NTA helps in monitoring the wireless
bandwidth of the network and patterns of the data packets for traffic management. It is
helpful in providing quality of service by managing the wireless controller system on the
network for making balance between flow of data packets.
5. Project plan and preliminary design
Project Activities
Project
Activities
Project Sub activities Duration
(Days)
Start Date Finish Date
Project Start-
up phase
Assignment of the project
Organization of the meetings
with the supervisor for
sequencing the project
activities
Week 1 16 July,
2018
22 July,
2018
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Meeting with contractor and
clients
Setting of goals and
objectives
Development of requirement
and expectation of the clients
Requirement
Gathering
Phase
Analysis of the literature
review
Meetings with top executives
and professionals
Gathering data to specify
requirment and expectation of
the client
Development of the research
questions
Division of roles and
responsibilities of the team
members
Development of system
requirement
Development of risks register
Development of resource plan
Week 2 and
Week 3
23 July,
2018
30 July,
2018
29 July,
2018
5 August,
2018
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Development of
communication strategy
Designing
phase
Analysis of the primary data
collected
Analysis of the secondary
data
Analysis of the literature
review
Evaluation of the data
collected
Week 4 and
Week 5
06 August,
2018
13 August,
2018
12 August,
2018
19 August,
2018
Development
phase
Designing of draft 1
Completion of draft 1
Submission of draft 1
Designing of draft 2
Completion of draft 2
Submission of draft 2
Collecting feedback
Updating the report according
to the feedback collected
Week 6,
week 7, and
Week 8
20 August,
2018
27 August,
2018
26 August,
2018
01
September,
2018
Completion
phase
Designing of the research
paper
Completion of research paper
Week 9,
week 10,
week 11, and
week 12
02 Sep,
2018
10 Sep,
09 Sep,
2018
16 Sep,
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Reviewing of the complete
paper
Paper submission
Feedback collection
Updating the report according
to the feedback collected
Report Handover
2018
17 Sep,
2018
24 Sep,
2018
2018
23 Sep,
2018
01 Oct,
2018
Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
Project
Manager
The project manager is responsible for developing the project schedule to
establish flow of information and sequence of activities to complete the
project successfully. The project manager should observe the skills, talent,
ad expertise of the team members for providing responsibilities according
to their ability to give 100% of their capabilities [6]. The priorities should
be associated for managing the process synchronisation by analysing the
critical path of the project.
Leader The responsibility of the leader is to manage coordination and cooperation
among the team members by collecting relevant information from different
sources. The communication plan and strategy helps in minimizing the
wastage of resources. The grievances, chaos, and conflicts of the team
members should be handled properly [7].
System
Analyst
The analysis of the root cause for the failure of managing the flow of data
packets among the source and destination. The focus should be given on
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analysing the required features to be included in the network monitoring
system [8].
Network
Administrator
The network administrator focuses on analysing the effectiveness of the
Net flow traffic analyser implemented with different methodologies and
processes. He is responsible for developing the network design for the
implementation of NTA in the working schedule of the project.
Researcher The researcher focuses on collecting the relevant information for analysing
the root cause of network failure in managing the congestion over the
network. The qualitative and quantitative approaches are used for
collecting data for network administration. The interview session should
be organized with the top executives to gather details of problems
associated with the implementation of NTA. The literature review is
carried out for analysing the problem domain of network congestion.
Resource
manager
The requirement of the NTA implementation should be determined by the
resource manager [9]. The hardware and software required for the
implementation of NTA should be analysed.
Tester The tester is responsible for analysing the effectiveness of managing the
network congestion over the internet. He is responsible for analysing the
difference between network design without the implementation of solar
wind net flow traffic analyser and with the inclusion of NTA for managing
the flow of congestion over the network
Project
Designer
He is responsible for identifying the different approaches and
methodologies for implementation of NTA in the working design of
network monitoring and administration system
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Work Breakdown Structure
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Analyser
Project
Start-up
phase
Project
Requirement
gathering
Project
Design
Phase
Project
Developmen
t phase
Project
Completion
phase
Assignment of
the project
Organization of
the meetings
with the
supervisor for
sequencing the
project activities
Meeting with
contractor and
clients
Setting of goals
and objectives
Development of
requirement and
expectation of
the clients
Analysis of the
literature review
Meetings with top
executives and
professionals
Gathering data to
specify requirement
and expectation of
the client
Development of the
research questions
Division of roles and
responsibilities of
the team members
Development of
system requirement
Development of
risks register
Development of
resource plan
Development of
communication
strategy
Analysis of the
primary data
collected
Analysis of the
secondary data
Analysis of the
literature review
Evaluation of
the data
collected
Designing of
draft 1
Completion of
draft 1
Submission of
draft 1
Designing of
draft 2
Completion of
draft 2
Submission of
draft 2
Collecting
feedback
Updating the
report according
to the feedback
collected
Designing of the
research paper
Completion of
research paper
Reviewing of
the complete
paper
Paper
submission
Feedback
collection
Updating the
report according
to the feedback
collected
Report
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Gantt chart
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6. Research methods to be used for the next stage of
the project
Data collection Procedure:
There are two types of data collection methods such as data collection method made for
the quantitative approach and data collection method which sis used for the qualitative
approach of data. In the quantitative approach the collection of the data that can used for the
conducting the analysis of the data in a formal process and also the process is conducted in an
inflexible manner. On the other hand, the qualitative research approach is based on the
collection of the data that can be used for the evaluation of the subject aspects of the topic on
which the research takes place. It is basically based on the opinions of the people that are
associated with the research and also this would enable the analyst to conduct an in-depth
analysis of the subject that is concerned with the project. A large part of the focus is also put
on the interviews that have been used for the feedback about the thought process of the
people in the field of study. For the next stage of the research project on Use of Solar Wind in
IOT based Hybrid Power System the data analysis is to be performed using the qualitative
data.
Data collection techniques:
There are again two type of data collection which are used for the collection of the
data that is to be analysis of the data and those are the Secondary and Primary data collection
techniques. The primary data is basically collected from some reliable source that would be
very useful for the analysis and the data would also be approximately adjusted. The data is
generally collected through the interviews and the questionnaire surveys. On the contrary the
secondary data is basically collected from peer –reviews and already established data such as
articles and journals of the author who are already established in the field in which the
research is being conducted. The secondary data can also be collected from already
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established researches and publications which have already been developed. For the next
stages of the project of Use of Solar Wind in IOT based Hybrid Power System, the secondary
method of data collection technique is to be performed.
Structure of the Secondary data:
The secondary data for the Use of Solar Wind in IOT based Hybrid Power System
project is to be collected and also the recoding and cleaning of the data is done by some other
author other than the researcher himself. In addition to this, the data collection is very useful
for the analyst as they would be able get a descriptive information in order to support the
research work so that time that is used for searching and refining the data can be reduced to a
great extent and the analysis of the data is more refined. In addition to this, the result which is
obtained after the analysis is more efficient in solving the problems identified during the
development if the project and the understanding of the project is also easier for the project.
The data for the project are to be collected from the newspaper articles, publication papers,
journal articles and the CSR report for the company. The research is basically broadened to
certain extent which provides the background of the Use of Solar Wind in IOT based Hybrid
Power System. The secondary source of data is also available from the different sources in
the internet and reports of the progress by others in the field of the project.
7. Conclusion, limitations and future work
It can be concluded that the solar wind net flow traffic analyser is advantageous for
managing the data packets over the network by analysing their bandwidth. The alert signals
are sent to the receiver end for receiving the data packets to manage congestion over the
server. The Orion Window server is the best suitable server for the implementation of the
NTA. The analysis of the network traffic helps in improving the performance of the
dashboard. The malicious data packets can be determined by optimising the Border gateway
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protocol. It is used for trouble shooting the network congestion on the window server. The
potential problems can be highlighted by analysing the root cause of the data packets on the
network congestion. The limitation of implementing NTA is it requires the installation of
solar wind network performance tool on the same window server. It the solar wind network
management tool which is used for capturing the data and information from the network and
convert them in the form of table and charts to manage the traffic congestion over the
corporate network.
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application of digital information and web technologies, 2014.
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multimedia Monitoring applications for wireless sensor networks", International conference
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conference on computer communication and networks, 2012.
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International conference on smart grid, 2015.
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and reporting using web technology", International conference on network and system
management, vol. 9, no 1, pp. 89-111, 2011.
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Glossary and Abbreviations
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Appendices
Appendix I: Industry Client Details
Appendix II: Individual Literature review
Student 1 Literature Review
Research and development of real time monitoring system based on web socket technology
In this paper, the authors focus on the development of high speed web application
platform for managing communication with real time data and information [1]. The Web
socket technology helps in improving the performance of the traditional networking system
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by making use of push technology based on HTML 5. The stability and reliability of the real
time monitoring can be effectively improved.
The research of Log based monitoring system
In this paper, the authors focus on improving the network security by making use of
log based network monitoring system. The proposed system focuses on gathering information
related to logs of counting devices. The final analysis of the system helps in focusing on
traffic management and intrusion detection system of network management [2]. Log based
network monitoring system is the amalgamation of log receiver unit, processor for log file
generation, scheduler of the report, and development of the web application.
The NOAA real time solar wind system using ACE data
In this paper, the authors focus on developing continuous monitoring system for solar
wind based on Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE). The solar winds are measured on
geomagnetic activities. The NOAA system is used for sending alert and warning signal for
managing the sensitive and prevention action [3]. The transmission of low data rates bit
stream should be measured for broadcasting the data over the network in the real time
monitoring system.
Software defined networking: Management requirement and challenges
In this paper, the authors focus their investigations on the advantages and
disadvantages of SDN in managing network paradigm. The classical problems can be
effectively solved with the use of SDN and networking management program [4]. The SDN
has several advantages over traditional networking in the areas of bootstrapping
configuration, resiliency and availability of alternative routes, network management program,
monitoring of network application performance, and others. The architectural amalgamation
of forwarding plane and control plane helps in improving the response time of open flow
management and configuration protocol.
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Study of network performance monitoring tools- SNMP
In this paper, the authors focus on the increasing demand of computer networks for
the transmission of information. The super highway is required for improving the
performance, reliability of the internet and network devices, and availability of information
[5] . The use of SNMP protocol helps in improving the sending and receiving of data over the
network. There are different networking tools which are used for monitoring the information
retrieval process over the network are packet sniffers, solar wind, wire shark, and others.
Student 2 Literature Review
ETOMIC advanced network monitoring system for future internet experimentation
In this paper, the researcher worked on developing ETOMIC networking system for
monitoring and synchronizing the GPS nodes. The central management can be developed
with the help of high quality hardware. The functionality of the new system helps in
improving the design and technology of thee advanced internet. The capabilities of the
internet can be improved by node based database solution.
Software design for network monitoring system
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the major problems related to the network
management and monitoring system for realizing the functionality and implementation
process of data extraction, automation in identification process, broadband connectivity, and
others. Next generation network monitoring system helps in resolving the problems of the
internet such as traffic management system of the network, quality of service, and others.
Solar energy monitoring system using IOT
The activity of the real world can be controlled by deploying the IOT based
technology in the networking infrastructure. The system integration can be effectively
improved by automating the system without having any intervention from the human activity.
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The development of the solar cities, solar traffic management system, solar street lights can
be done by making use solar renewable energy.
An efficient network monitoring and management system
In this paper, the authors focus on the need of network monitoring tools by the large
organizations for managing their network administration for easy retrieval and transmission
of information. The development of the automation in the network administration and
monitoring system helps in overcoming the problems related to network topologies. The
request tracker helps in checking over the networking nodes for monitoring the services and
applications. The Nagios environment should be used for developing networking topologies
for improving the performance of the network monitoring system.
Challenges of implementing network management solution
The network complexity and heterogeneity can be improved by synchronizing the
network monitoring activities. The installation, configuration, administration, and
maintenance is the problematic situation for the network monitoring tools. The author
proposes the pro-active network management tool for overcoming and resolving the problems
faced by the networking tools. The efficiency of the internet can be effectively improved with
the use of pro-active network management tools.
Student 3 Literature Review
Network performance assessment using adaptive traffic sampling
In this paper, the author focuses on the performance of the network which is based on
loss of data packets in improving the low latency rate [1]. The quality of the network
operation can be effectively improved by developing the quality metrics. The development of
the live reporting system helps in resolving the problems and issues related to the network
infrastructure. The control system helps in keeping control on the utilization of the resources.
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The accuracy and reliability of the network performance can be improved by using adaptive
sampling methodology.
A network monitoring system for high speed network traffic
The purpose of this paper is to develop a network monitoring statistics for
maintaining the infrastructure of the network service providers. The speed of the mobile
networks can be effectively improved by analysing the statistics of the network monitor [2].
The analysis of the complexity of real time information helps in improving the security,
behaviour and infrastructure planning of the system. The packet sampling method is the most
preferred technology used for analysing the flow of data packets.
Solar irradiance monitoring network design using the variance quadtree algorithm
The purpose of this paper is to monitor the solar irradiance on the application of
electricity grid. The development of SUNY satellite helps in finding out the resolution of the
work. The quad tree protocol based on variance helps in developing high spatial variation in
the densities of the network monitoring stations [3]. The L-method is used for capturing th
spatial variations in the field.
Wireless LAN network management system
In this paper, the authors focus on analysing and implementation process for network
monitoring and management system by making use of simple network management protocol
(SNMP). The complexity of the networking environment can be resolved with the use of
wireless LAN network management system. The mobile devices help in bringing automation
in improving the performance of the wireless network [4]. The networking platform can be
streamlined by making use of mobile devices connected with the help of SNMP protocol.
Monitoring local area network using remote method invocation
The purpose of this paper is to propose software which helps in monitoring and
controlling the network operations performed over the network during the transmission of
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data packets. The Java RMI is the proposed software for improving the functions related to
network monitoring operations [5]. The warning messages are sent to the sender and receiver
end for stopping the current network operation. Remote method invocation is used for
aborting the system operation if receiver is not closing the network operation after receiving
the warning messages.
Student 4 Literature Review
A Survey on network security monitoring system
The demonstration and monitoring of the network system is the crucial tasks for
synchronizing the traffic congestion over the network. The constant monitoring of the system
helps in improving the smooth flow of network operations [1]. In this paper, the author
reviews the proposal of different researchers for improving the network monitoring system.
There are different technologies proposed for improving the flow of data packets for
synchronizing and managing the network congestion.
Network Management system design and implementation
The purpose of this paper is to review the proposed solution of different researchers
for managing the network traffic and develop a well-organized distributed architecture for
managing the centralized control for managing the network security and strategic
configuration of the system [2]. The efficiency of the networking system can be improved by
monitoring and auditing of the system.
A GSM based low cost weather monitoring system for solar and wind energy generation
The researchers are working on emphasizing the use of renewable energy for
managing the supply of energy at lower cost. The sensor technology is used for identifying
the atmospheric condition in terms of humidity, temperature, wind speed, and others [3]. The
monitoring of changes occurred in climatic conditions helps in developing reliable and cost
effective system.
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Bean Watcher: A tool to generate multimedia Monitoring applications for wireless sensor
networks
The Bean Watcher is the new proposed tool which is used for managing the semi-
automation process for managing the monitoring of multimedia applications in the wireless
sensor environment. The Bean watcher software is used for choosing the best programming
protocol for completing the requirement of the applications [4]. The new components are
created for providing flexibility to the system.
A Design and Implementation of network traffic management system for PC room
management
The aim of this research study is to develop an effective network management and
control system. The analysis of the network operations can be managed in the PC room with
the help of networking equipment [5]. The networking devices performance can be improved
with the help of JAVA programming language by analyzing the fault detection system and
configuration of network devices.
Student 5 Literature Review
Effective Network monitoring
The evaluation of the network performance depends upon the network traffic which
can have an adverse effect on the reliability and accuracy of the network management
system. The shortest path tree is the proposed protocol which is used for minimising the
congestion between the network packets. The NP-Hard problems can be effectively resolved
by using the ISP topology and shortest tree path protocol. The experiments help in analysing
the facts that 80% of the problems can be solved by using the shortest tree path procedures
[1].
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Research on wireless sensor network technology
The development of the wireless sensor technology helps in resolving the issues
related to the network monitoring system environment. The Zig bee protocol is th standard
protocol which is used for managing the flow of information and data units through the use of
Bluetooth technology [2]. The use of RFID reader helps in improving the performance of the
wireless network and management system.
Hybrid solar wind diesel power generation system
In this paper, the authors focus on identifying the problems related to conventional
energy resources insecurity, pollution, and climatic disturbance. The solar winds are used for
converting it into electricity. The microcontrollers are used for monitoring the manipulation
in the flow of solar wind for generating the power [3]. The troubleshooting and alarm system
helps in improving the wireless system. The smart grid system should be used for generating
the power from the solar wind.
Netflow: Network monitoring and information gathering
The organization of the network devices can be effectively managed with the help of
virtualization, internet of things, and software defined networks. The net flow tools is used
for managing the physical and virtual network devices [4]. The high level information can be
collected through the net flow software tools for enabling decision making capability of the
large organizations.
Enterprise network traffic monitoring, analysis, and reporting using web technology
The interconnection of the networking devices helps in improving the reliability,
efficiency, and security of operating devices. Multi-Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG) is the
networking protocol which is used for monitoring and reporting of networking devices which
are placed in the enterprise network [5]. The monitoring of the network traffic can be
effectively done by using MRTG protocol.
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Appendix III: Meeting log book
Signature of the Client ____________________
Appendix IV: Assignment 1 and 2 updates summary
Assignment Description
Assignment-2: Project plan and preliminary design. Due week 9
Sections Description Max Marks
Comments
updates
1. Summary of the updates according to the assignment 1
feedback/comments that are provided by
supervisors/unit lecturer.
2. I’ll send you the assignment 1 feedback so that you can
make changes. Also provide me those changes in a
separate document as well because I have to include it in
appendix of this assignment. No. of words depend on
how much change is required.
4
5. Project plan
and
preliminary
design
In this section first create:
1. Table of weekly activities…..Activities include from
assignment 1, this assignment and assignment 3 as well.
As you did assignment 1 so you know the activities of
that, will do this assignment to know this assignment
activities as well. I’ll send assignment 3 so that you can
make activities out of it.
Write activity in one column, write its explanation in just
one sentence so that activity will be known easily. The
activities should not be more than 12 weeks. Because
project is for 12 weeks.
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You better know about the activities but as an Example of
activities can be (week1: project assigned, meeting with
supervisor for project activities, with agent for contract
and client details, and with client for their requirements,
goals and objectives. Week 2 activities could be finding
and examining research papers, meeting industry
professionals, gathering requirements from client,
building research questions and so on till week 12)
1 page is enough
2. Roles & responsibilities of each team member (in detail).
Roles for example can be leader, sys. Analyst, project
manager, researcher etc.
1 page is enough
3. Gantt chart appropriate to the project 12 weeks. Create
activities and assign the resources to them. This is
actually combining point 1 and 2
It is the snapshot of PM software
4. High level Project Design with diagram. In this create a
network design for a company that assist 100-200 users,
5-6 servers, 2-4 routers and switches. Write explaination
as well for that.
Show that how this design work without SolarWinds
network traffic analyser its flaws and disadvantages.
Then use the same network design with SolarWinds NTA
and show how it works, how it will benefit the company,
how it improves performance. Also show where NTA be
plugged in or installed.
2
3
4
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Then show how SolarWinds NTA communicate with each
device i.e. router or switch or server or PC. For that
Project Individual Design Approaches: Project with block
diagrams step by step (you can use UML/Use cases/flow
charts).
5 pages
5. After that you need to propose 4 different
approaches/methodologies that can be used to
implement the SolarWinds NTA in that Network design.
How to install NTA and where to install NTA, what type of
device where it will be installed. Why are the benefits
and drawbacks for that.
Does any changes in the network design, hardware or
software requires when we immigrate to SolarWinds NTA
from typical IT tool.
Then select one of the methodology that suits best for
implementation.
2 pages for each approach and then 1 page for final
selection. So total will be 9 pages.
6. Budget with references (detailed budget with
specifications) – include hardware, software, human
resources, etc. write 1 page
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Number of pages for each activities are also provided with them.
Total pages will be 17 pages, snapshot of ghantchart and the
required changes in assignment 1.
3
Total Marks 30
Individual Report
Self (Reflective journal)
1. You have to write 4 such individual reports but each report should be different. One
page is enough for each report. Just answer the questions given in the report. Each
report should be different because every person had contributed to the assignment.
Description
Describe
How effectively did you work and
contribute to your group?
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
Evaluate:
How do you justify your at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
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Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
group from this project that you will carry
into your next group experience?
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Appendix V: ACS Core Body of Knowledge Mapping
Appendix VI:
Self-Reflective Journal 1
Description
Describe
How effectively did you work and The success of the project depends upon the data
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contribute to your group? collected from different sources. I put my full effort to
gather relevant data from online and offline sources so
as to analyse the root cause of network management
failure.
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
The questionnaire was designed with the top
executives and experts of ACCENTURE and INTEX
to analyse the facts of network congestions and
problems.
I have retrieved required data by studying various
literatures from the online sources on the network
congestion and management of data packets.
The contribution given by me was important for the
team members because the success of the project
depends upon the data collected from different
sources.
Evaluate:
How do you justify you’re at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
The details and knowledge given by the top executives
and experts helps in analysing the root cause of the
network congestion.
The data matrix is prepared for analysing the
systematic review of the network problems and
efficiency of the network monitoring tools
Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
group from this project that you will carry
into your next group experience?
The project helps me to explore by ability to conduct
interviews with the high professionals.
Yes, because the efficiency of the project success
depends on the data collection techniques.
Self-Reflective Journal 2
Description
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Describe
How effectively did you work and
contribute to your group?
I was successfully able to analyse and evaluate the
matrix for the data collected from different sources
which helps the team member to analyse the problem
of network congestion in the systematic manner
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
The development of the matrix by evaluating and
analysing the data collected from online and offline
sources.
Development of the root causes analysis for the
network congestion on the corporate internet. It helps
in analysing the problems faced by the corporate
executives in getting relevant information
Yes, because it provide systematic study of data
collected to analyse the problems faced by the
corporate world in managing the congestion over the
network
Evaluate:
How do you justify your at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
The emphasis can be given on predicting the
monitoring tools which are used for managing the
problems associated with the network congestion and
control
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Designing of the required features in the network
monitoring tools
Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
group from this project that you will carry
into your next group experience?
The evaluation and observation helps in analysing the
better development of the project in the systematic
manner.
Self-Reflective Journal 3
Description
Describe
How effectively did you work and
contribute to your group?
I worked as a project manager for managing the
synchronization of the project activities to implement
the NTA successfully for managing the network
congestion.
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
I have allocated the role and responsibilities according
to the team member spirit of work and their capability.
The formal and informal communication methods are
implemented for managing information flow between
the team members
Evaluate:
How do you justify your at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
The Division of work according to the capability helps
in improving team member throughput and their
ability to provide effective work.
The communication methodologies help in managing
coordination and cooperation among the team
members.
Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
Communication plays an important role in managing
the flow of information to complete the given task
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group from this project that you will carry
into your next group experience?
within the time frame.
Self-Reflective Journal 4
Description
Describe
How effectively did you work and
contribute to your group?
I have worked as network administrator and system
analyst which helps the team member to get
information about the network congestion and the
difficulties faced in managing the traffic over the
network.
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
I have look upon the required features for the
implementation of the NTA.
I have proposed the methodologies and processes
which are used for implementing the NTA on the
network system
Yes. Because it helps in developing the
implementation design of the NTA project to resolve
the complexities of the traffic management
Evaluate:
How do you justify your at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
Analysis of the NTA features helps in evaluating the
methodologies and system requirement for
implementation
Analysis of different methodologies for
implementation of NTA helps in evaluating the best
methodologies to be used for implementing NTA
Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
group from this project that you will carry
Testing of the proposed plan with different channels
and system helps in evaluating the best strategy to be
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into your next group experience? deployed for the success of the project
Self-Reflective 5
Description
Describe
How effectively did you work and
contribute to your group?
I had work as a researcher for collecting required
information from different sources and methodologies
to get desired result.
Explore:
List at-least 2 of your contributions to the
project. Were your behaviours valuable or
detrimental to the team? Explain.
Organization of the interview with the experts and
professionals of Accenture and Intex company
Arrangement of surveys to analyse the flow of
information over the network and the occurrence and
management of congestion and traffic over the
network
Evaluate:
How do you justify your at-least 2
valuables/contributions to the team and at-
least one detrimental to the team?
The problems faced in the daily working schedule
faced by the experts and professional can be analysed
in managing the traffic over the network
Real working scenario of network traffic congestion
can be analysed by deploying surveys
Plan:
What did you learn about working in a
group from this project that you will carry
into your next group experience?
The real life analysis of the existing problems helps in
producing better resolving plans and procedures.
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