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For this Case Assignment you will be expected to complete the following.

• Select      a network traffic analysis tool.  Suggested tools include: 

Microsoft Network Monitor (

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4865

), 

Capsa Free (

http://www.colasoft.com/capsa-free

), and 

WireShark (

https://www.wireshark.org/download.html

), 

Although you can select any other tool you feel is worthwhile for the assignment.

• Gather      some data from your home network using the selected tool.  You may      not have a network, but you will still be able to gather data from your      computer, the connection to the Internet, and the associated traffic.
• Write      a paper summarizing your results that addresses the following:

• Describe       the tool you selected and why you selected this tool.
• Describe       the data you collected and how it can be used to identify threats to your       network.
• Include       a summary of the data and screen shots of the tool in use.
• Include       a title page.
• Cite       all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.
• Paper       should be 3 double-spaced pages, excluding the title and reference pages.
• The       paper will be assessed on your ability to consolidate ideas from your       research and your understanding of the materials.

Answer the questions paper must be 2 pages (excluding the title page and reference pages) and single-spaced.

1. What are the main differences between operating systems for mainframe computers and personal computers?

2. Describe in detail the difference between the client-server and peer-to-peer models of distributed systems.

3. How are network computers different from traditional personal computers? Describe some usage scenarios in which it is advantageous to use network computers.