Assignment 1: Network Consultation for DesignIT
This assignment contains two (2) Sections: Network Consultation Proposal and Network Consultation Presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files
in order to complete this assignment.
The owners of DesignIT, who recently purchased 56'x36' space for their expanding business, have asked you to place a bid on a consulting job. DesignIT is a graphic arts company that, up until now, had contracted work out to temporary design services. The new space will allow them to hire two (2) full time designers and a receptionist.
Description of space purchased: 4
1
1
1
1 Cubicles
Office
Server room
Reception desk
Conference room Below is the design of the space purchased: Click here if you are having trouble viewing the above image.
Using the building layout, your role is to provide DesignIT with a network design that interconnects the following considerations: DesignIT plans to relocate three (3) servers already configured as follows: 1 Web Server – Microsoft IIS Server 1 File Server – Microsoft Server 2008 1 Server – Server 2008 Small Business Server o DesignIT has requested that the design include the following: High speed Internet access Firewall Antivirus / malware protection Six (6) computers Three (3) color laser printers Wireless access for portable devices o DesignIT has requested the consideration of all interconnected devices and
wiring, along with speeds, for best performance.
Section 1: Network Consultation Proposal
(Microsoft Word) Create a cost analysis, and develop a proposal for the company.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Write a five to seven (5-7) page proposal in which you:
Recommend one (1) suitable network design.
Suggest one (1) network architecture.
Suggest LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN) wiring considerations.
Recommend hardware options and costs.
Suggest security considerations for:
i.
Firewall
ii.
Antivirus software
f.
Recommend software options and costs.
g.
Outline the labor costs, equipment costs, and service costs for your suggested
design in table format.
h.
Identify the single point of failure, and recommend potential mitigation
strategies.
i.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia
and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Section 1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length. Section 2: Network Consultation Presentation
(Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent) Use Microsoft PowerPoint or an open source alternative to present your findings to the client.
2.
a.
b. Create a five to ten (5-10) slide presentation in which you:
Outline the recommendations from your written proposal in Section 1.
Provide general speaking notes that you would use to highlight non-visual
content. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Explain the basic components and media of network systems and distinguish
between LANs, MANs, and WANs.
Summarize current networking standards and how standards bodies and the
standardization process impact networking technology.
Describe the TCP / IP protocols and various functions among the application layer.
Contrast why different technologies are deployed in different contexts of networking,
such as topology, bandwidth, distance, and number of users.
Explain and differentiate among network hardware devices and components.
Compare and contrast among network operating systems. Describe security policy, practices, encryption techniques, and design considerations
in support of business operations in a networked environment.
Explain the role of integrity and availability in a networked environment. Use technology and information resources to research issues in computing networks. Write clearly and concisely about introductory networking topics using proper writing
mechanics and technical style conventions. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric:
Points:
200 Assignment 1: Network Consultation for DesignIT Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F Meets
Minimum
Expectati
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60-69% D Fair
70-79%
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