Short paper-1

Submit an Executive Memo addressed to the CIO and the board of directors. Last week, the CIO reviewed your presentation and has decided to move forward with your recommendations for improvements.

However, the CIO has asked for more information on how the database improvements will take place. In the memo, discuss the possibility of creating a conceptual database design. Identify the benefits a conceptual database design could have in ensuring the smooth implementation of a database.

The Executive Memo should address the specific benefits to the organization, the return on investment, the resources required, and the timeframe for completion.

For additional details, please refer to the Executive Memo Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.

Short paper-2

Submit a report for the CIO about three-tiered architecture. The organization has continued to grow, and the architecture of the existing database needs to be changed to increase performance, scalability, and reliability. Your CIO has asked you to look into a three-tiered architecture and report to him on your findings.

The report should include the benefits of converting the database to a three-tiered architecture and should include a plan that highlights the steps required to make the change. Also, discuss the timeframes, expectations, and potential benefits of this approach. Review existing tools and explore options to present to the CIO.

For additional details, please refer to the Three-Tiered Architecture Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.

Short paper-3

Submit a presentation for the CIO. Your presentation should address in detail the requirements for changing the database to a web-based architecture. Your CIO is interesting in knowing whether it is cost effective to use the cloud as an alternative for storing data. Explore additional options such as hosted SQL servers, SaaS providers, cloud deployment models, and the security implications.

To help the CIO make an informed decision, discuss the steps required to determine whether a web solution is appropriate and viable.

For additional details, please refer to the Web Technology Presentation Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.