Active Directory, Novell Directory Service and X.500
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A 3 page paper discussing two directory services. Novell’s Directory Service and Microsoft’s Active Directory both are based on X.500 or a subset of it. Novell has been the leader for years, and Microsoft seeks to unseat the leader. The paper discusses X.500, LDAP, NDS and Active Directory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSitActDirX500.rtf

Adding a Knowledge Management System
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A 13 page paper discussing the addition of a knowledge management system to an existing e-system, in this case drug retailer Rite Aid’s e-commerce efforts. As specific systems, they have existed only for a relatively short time. As for feasibility, many organizations have enough trouble defining what they would want from a knowledge management system to make any such addition impractical. One of the hallmarks of successful IT project management and completion is that there are highly specific and narrowly-defined end goals quite clear at the beginning. The purpose here is to follow a knowledge management upgrade through the process of being added to an existing electronic system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSitKnowMgmtAdd.rtf

Admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper
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A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this phenomenal woman. Hopper pursued an extensive career in the U.S. Navy, a career spanning forty years and in which she would be instrumental in the development of the universal computer language COBOL. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhopper.rtf

Advances in Body-Scan Imaging Technologies
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A 15 page paper discussing the technology involved in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Though medical imaging technology seemed to languish for nearly a generation without much technological advance beyond that which allowed the creation of various approaches, the continuing evolution of the entire health care system seems to be creating an environment in which additional technological advance not only is encouraged but then embraced when it emerges. Managed care’s “bean counting” approach to finance discouraged imaging advance in past years, but ultimately may well be the single most important factor in continuing technological advance in imaging techniques. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSmriPetImageTech.rtf

Advantages and Disadvantages of Project Management Programmes
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The use of project management software programmes, such as MS Project, is increasing in popularity. This 11 page paper loos at why this may be occurring by examined both the advantages and benefits of using this type of software as well as the potential disadvantages or weaknesses. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEprojsoft.rtf

Agile & Plan-Driven Software Development/Finding A Balance
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A 15 page research paper that examines a new paradigm in the field of software programming development, which is known as agile programming. This new method is compared with traditional plan-driven methods in regards to whether or not it is possible to find a middle ground or balance between these concepts. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khagpdsd.rtf

Agile Development
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This 7 page paper examines the concept of agile development when designing software. The paper explains what is meant by agile development, considers the benefits and disadvantages and looks at the lifecycle stages of agile development when using extreme programming. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEagile.rtf

An Exercise in Systems Development
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This 8 page paper provides an exercise in systems development. A set of mock interviews are provided. The interviews confront users on their experiences with a particular application. Appendices provide user data, questions and the interviews themselves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA346sys.rtf