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Assessor Feedback: LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols. Pass, Merit & Distinction P1 M1 Descripts

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LO3 Design efficient networked systems. Pass, Merit & Distinction Descripts

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Higher National Diploma in Business Assignment Brief Student Name /ID Number Unit Number and Title

Unit 2: :

Academic Year

2017/18

Networking

Unit Tutor Film Company Network – LAN Design & Implementation

Assignment Title Issue Date Submission Date IV Name & Date

Submission format The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide an end list of references using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word count is 3,000–3,500 words for the report excluding annexures Unit Learning Outcomes: LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols. LO2 Explain networking devices and operations. LO3 Design efficient networked systems. LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Address the tasks given below assuming that you have recently joined ProNet Cinema’s as a Network Engineer. ProNet Cinema is specialized producing & delivery of high quality video, which is to be download from website of another organization i.e. ABC PLC. Efficient staff & appliances required to facilitate the same. As such, the two main branches of the two organisations are interconnected via a network with LAN as both are working in different buildings of the same IT park while most prominent production personnel have been consolidated. ProNet Cinema is located in building B along with the web team, whereas the majority of the administration, sales and management staff are working in ABC PLC, in building A. Both groups expected to move to a closer location in the near future i.e. when an office space of a closer location is made available. ProNet Cinema has also acquired SPO PLC, a smaller organisation with production expertise in sports videos. About the Network The branch network of ProNet Cinema has grown without sufficient planning. The LAN cabling in both building is Cat5e Ethernet. The office complex provides an Ethernet link between the two buildings. Because of the recent acquisition of ABC Company, the addressing and naming are inconsistent. The combined network infrastructure has not been optimized or redesigned. It is a flat network design with minimal redundancy. A small wireless LAN is currently only used occasionally by a few project managers with laptops and by guests at Building B. ProNet Cinema believes that the WLAN may be used more regularly when the ABC

Company contract work starts because the additional mobile and contract workers will require network access. In addition, ProNet Cinema plans to consolidate all their staff and resources in one building. Remote access into the ProNet Cinema’s network is provided through an ADSL Internet link terminating in Building A. There are currently two sets of staff of ProNet Cinema onsite at the stadium. The ABC PLC provides them office space in the ABC PLC’s management offices. The current network equipment includes: •

Two routers

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Three switches

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One network and business server

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One wireless router

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One ADSL modem

The current network has TWO VLANs. •

The General VLAN serves the general office and managers, including reception, accounts, and administration. It consists of 12 PCs and 02 printers.

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The Production VLAN serves the production suites and provides networking for the media development and storage. It consists of 09 high-performance workstations, 05 office PCs, and 02 printers.

The Management expected to enhance the network based on following major criterias:

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Data traffic expected to increase by 80%

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Possibly consider connecting directly to the ABC network; must be a fast and reliable connection

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High network availability with redundant links and technology

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Wireless network access at the stadium and at Building A and Building F

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QoS to support video applications

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High network reliability with network monitoring and security Block all unauthorized network intrusions

Guidelines: You will need to produce a report for the CEO that includes the following: Task 01 What are the current networking principles, which they used when they were implementing the network of film company? Task 02 Explain the benefits & constraints of current network solution including bandwidth & effectiveness of the networking system. (P1,P2) Task 03 Identify the Current Network Equipments they have been used (Devices) and discuss the functionality of each & every device beyond the given scenario. (P3,P4)

Task 04 What are the protocol structure models available in Networking & briefly explain how they work. (M1)

Task 05 Compare and contrast OSI Layered model & TCP/IP layered model with some examples. (M1) Task 06 Define the protocols, their functions and identify the suitable protocols for the given scenario. Explain for your selection. (D1) Task 07 a. What is a topology? Give a brief introduction about Logical and Physical topologies including some examples. b. Identify what are the most suitable Logical & Physical topologies for the given scenario.(P2) Task 08 a. What is a server? b. How should you select a server/s for a network? What kind of techniques you need to be followed by? c. Identify the server types & networking software available in the given scenario.

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Task 09 a. Prepare a written step-by-step plan of how you are going to design a Local Area Network including a blueprint of your LAN. b. Justify your choice of devices for your network design. (P5) c. Justify the security requirements and quality of services needed for

selection of accessories Task 10 a. Design a networked system to meet a given specification by using a packet tracer software. b. Find the IP addresses allocated for 2 VLANs in given scenario. (General VLAN & Production VLAN). (P5) 1. Network IP 2. Gateway 3. Hosts (Dynamic & Static) Task 11 a. Produce a test plan to evaluate this design for the requirements of bandwidth and cost constraints as per user specifications.(P6) b. Install & configure network services and applications on your choices (M3) Task 12 Suggest a maintenance schedule to support the networked system.(D2) Task 13 Implement a networked system based on your prepared design .(P7) Task 14 Conduct verification with e.g. Ping, extended ping, trace route, telnet, SSH, etc. (P8) Task 15 Record the test results and analyze these against expected results.(P8)

Task 16 Investigate what functionalities would allow the system to support device growth and the addition of communication devices. (M4) Task 17 Discuss the significance of upgrades and security requirements in your recommendations.(M4) Task 18 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions beyond the given specification. (D3)

Grading Rubric Grading Criteria

LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols. P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards. P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements. M1 Compare common networking principles and how protocols enable the effectiveness of networked systems. D1 Considering a given scenario, identify the topology protocol selected for the efficient utilisation of a networking system. LO2 Explain networking devices and operations. P3 Discuss the operating principles of networking devices and

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server types. P4 Discuss the inter-dependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software. M2 Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding cost and performance optimization. LO3 Design efficient networked systems P5 Design a networked system to meet a given specification. P6 Test and evaluate the design to meet the requirements and analyze user feedback. M3 Install and configure network services and applications on your choice. D2 Design a maintenance schedule to support the networked system.

LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems P7 Implement a networked system based on a prepared design. P8 Document and analyze test results against expected results. M4 Recommend potential enhancements for the networked systems. D3 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions.