Problem
For this project, the student will select a cloud based application that they use on a somewhat regular basis. This could be a phone, gaming, or computer application. The student will trace the network flow from the respective user device to the host(s) and then back to their device. This trace will be used to help map out ALL of the connection points used as the packets travel through the local and public networks. It should include as much data as can be gathered about each device and network discovered. The student should a network diagram of the flow to be included in their presentation. This will require some research of the Service Providers in the flow, the application itself (what it is, who makes it, how it works), and the hosting service used. What IP addresses are seen? What does the data packet include? What physical transmission mediums are used? What Internet Service provider(s) are in the path? Where is the application hosted (hint: don't say 'the cloud')? The more detail, the better the grade. The deliverables for this project will be a well-documented and detailed power-point along with a five-minute classroom presentation plus two additional minutes for Q&A. The power-point will be worth 10 points and the classroom presentation will be worth 5 points. Power Point should be easy to follow. Provide detailed notes for each slide in the notes section. Include any website or book or graphic references. It should follow a basic format of Title/Introduction, Application, Network Flow/Data Path, Internet Service Provider(s), Hosting Sites, and Key Takeaways. Include only relative graphics to the points you are attempting to explain and include a detailed network diagram(s). It should be no shorter than five slides and no longer then eight slides. Grade will be determined based on content of slide and notes. The classroom presentation should use your Power Point slides, but more importantly showcase your knowledge of the topic and networking concepts learned in class. Grade will be determined based on clarity of explanation within the allotted time frame of five minutes.