Deliverable
1.
Service
Pack for Networked PABX Domain
The deliverables were a write-up on the Networked PABX domain. It was a part of the project to develop sales-kits/service packs to assist the Account Managers in understanding the domains of expertise of HCL and to enable them to identify prospective clients. The write up on the domain was a study of PABXs from their present utility and functions, to their modern counterparts, called ‘comm servers’. It discussed the issues that are involved in morphing the existing systems into modern day comm servers, and contrasted it with the approach of developing new systems. The pros were used to counter the cons, and the feasibility of enhancing existing PABXs to provide data functionality was proven. This was augmented with market statistics and a careful study of market dynamics. The paper went on to discuss how such an enhancement could be possible, what was required to achieve it and what could be attained with such a convergence. The write up also included current developments in the domain and recent strides, which would guide future trends.
This understanding, along with market analysis, was applied to identify future prospects for the company. A list of prospects was compiled with relevant data for each prospect.
The Standards and Protocols used in the domain were identified and documented as a part of the write-up. Such protocols and standards as H.323, MGCP/Megaco, SIP are in use in the comm server domain.
Finally HCL’s strengths and capabilities in this domain were identified. The work done by HCL in similar arenas was understood and mapped to the requirements of the market. A case study of a project served to express HCL’s technical know-how of the domain.
Under terms of confidentiality and the NDA signed, I cannot disclose the architecture of the project, which I got a chance to understand. I have attached some portions of the deliverable as Annexture I.
2.
UNIX
System Programming assignment
A 20-question assignment was given. The assignment was aimed at developing programming skills in the UNIX environment. The questions dealt with signals, IPC, files and their use in the UNIX system. Socket programming was also a part of the exercises. I made all the programs and tested them on the UNIX server of ATC. A report on the programs, their explanation and the solutions were documented and submitted, to the supervisor’s satisfaction.
The description of the problems and their solutions are given in Annextures II and III respectively.