I. Physical Network Design
Introduction
Consider introducing the overall objective of the network design. Look into UMUC’s Strategic Plan, how would the network design help the stakeholders, the leadership of the university, the students, and the instructors achieve their goals? How would a great network design contribute to students (your) experiences in learning? To do this we look at five aspects of a network design herein to support the leadership to help meet the goals of the strategic plan.
A. Network Topology
Business Needs
In this section, you will assess the business needs of the company. Use the information provided in the scenario to analyze the need for infrastructure or equipment. If you need more information, feel free to ask your instructor or make some assumptions. If you make some assumptions, be sure to list them. This section is not about the actual infrastructure or equipment, but it should discuss the business needs of the company.
Example
ABS Enterprises believes that employees’ health, wellbeing, and morale have a significant impact on the productivity of the employees and thus the overall results or output of the company. The company wants to invest in a facility that will provide the most return on investment while still providing a facility that employees will use. The company has 20 employees and wants needs one or more servers and two printers. All computers should be able to communicate, but the HR staff of 5 needs to be on a separate network due to the sensitive information on their PC’s.
Proposed Topology
Select one or more topologies to use for this design (star, bus, mesh, ring- Please note that the star topology is the most commonly used). This section should be used to provide details of the selected infrastructure or equipment. Include the model, manufacturer, features, and cost. Below is an example topology. Topologies can be created using Microsoft Visio, or you can create a free account at gliffy.com and create diagrams.
Justification
(Each section should contain the reasoning you present to justify the selection you made for your proposal. Look at it as your platform to tell finance and operations personnel why this should be selected for the network design)
B. Network Media
Note: (Choose wired or wireless) Be aware that your solution needs to include support for the selected media. For example, if you choose wireless, ensure you have wireless adapters for your desktops.
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Media (include network wiring diagrams)
Select one or more network media to use for this design.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected media will meet the business needs.
C. Network Devices
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Devices
Select network devices to use to implement and support your design. Include setup and location information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the quantity of each device needed.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected network devices will meet the business needs.
Example: I selected a Cisco 2621 Router in order to connect the HR users to the rest of the company’s employees
D. Network Security Devices
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Network Security Devices
Select network security devices to use to secure the network. Include setup and location information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the quantity of each device needed.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected network security devices will meet the business needs.
Example: I selected a Cisco ASA 5510 Firewall in order to protect the company’s network.
E. Computer Systems
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Computer Systems
Select computer systems (servers) to use to implement the network design. Include setup and location information for the devices. Provide a comprehensive list of devices, including the quantity of each system needed.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected systems will meet the business needs.
Example: I selected Windows 10 Professional for the operating system, because it is the newest, most secure, and stable version of Windows for end users.
Rubric Name: Network Design Proposal Part 1
Competencies Section 1Level 3 90-100%Level 2 80-89%Level 1: Minimally Proficient 70 – 79%Not proficientAssess the need for network hardware to support the business or organization.
This includes:
Comprehensive analysis of the business needs incorporating scholarly references
Comprehensive Design Selecting/identifying the appropriate type of network hardware to use to include details and some optional equipment
Justifications incorporate several scholarly and professional references
Descriptive analysis of business needs
Descriptive Design Selecting/identifying the appropriate type of network hardware incorporating essential details of the network hardware.
Justifications use a couple of scholarly or professional references.
Basic analysis of the business needs.
Basic Design Selecting the required network hardware with a limited descriptive details.
Justifications presented use one scholarly or professional reference.
Develop a proposal to design a network infrastructure based on business needs.
This includes:
Comprehensive analysis of business needs incorporating scholarly references
Proper network diagram(s) provided with detailed descriptions
Justifications incorporate several scholarly and professional references
Descriptive analysis of business needs
Proper network diagram(s) provided with essential information
Justifications use a couple of scholarly or professional references
Basic analysis of business needs.
Basic proposal with limited descriptions.
Justifications presented use one scholarly or professional reference.
Assess the need for computer system hardware to support the business or organization.
This includes:
Comprehensive analysis of the business needs incorporating scholarly references
Comprehensive Design: Select/identify the appropriate type of computer systems, presenting descriptive details and proposed optional computer systems as appropriate.
Justifications incorporate several scholarly and professional references.
Descriptive analysis of business needs.
Descriptive Design Select/identify the appropriate type of computer system hardware with essential information.
Justifications use a couple of scholarly or professional references.
Basic analysis of the business needs
Basic Design Select/identify the appropriate type of computer system hardware with basic information.
Justifications presented use one scholarly or professional reference.
Assess the need for network security devices to support the business or organization.
This includes:
Comprehensive analysis of the business needs in regards to network security devices and using some scholarly references to discuss the business needs
Comprehensive Analysis: Select/identify the appropriate network security devices for the scenario that cover all essential and some optional equipment needed to provide network security for the network. Justifications incorporate several scholarly and professional references.
Descriptive analysis of business needs.
Descriptive Design Select/identify the appropriate type of network security devices presenting essential information.
Justifications use a couple of scholarly or professional references.
Basic analysis of the business needs.
Basic Design Select/identify the appropriate type of network security devices presenting basic information.
Justifications presented use one scholarly or professional reference.
Follow proper procedures and protocols in completing IT-related tasks.
This includes:
Fully demonstrates the ability to make network administration or Cybersecurity decisions based on best practices and/or standard procedures/protocols.
Essential evidence presented to demonstrate ability to make network administration or Cybersecurity decisions based on best practices and/or standard procedures/protocols.
Limited evidence presented to demonstrate ability to make network administration or Cybersecurity decisions based on best practices and/or standard procedures/protocols.
Competencies OverallLevel 3 90-100%Level 2 80-89%Level 1: Minimally Proficient 70 – 79%Not proficientSatisfy standards of writing style and grammatical correctness.
Using IEEE citation style
Using credible reasoning, appropriate research, and supporting evidence in communication
Synthesizing sources appropriately using paraphrase, summary, and quotation
Satisfies standards of writing style and grammatical correctness, including the use of industry-standard terminology and vocabulary
Using IEEE citation style
Using credible reasoning, appropriate research, and supporting evidence in communication
Synthesizing sources appropriately using paraphrase, summary, and quotation
One or more errors found that does not satisfy the standards of writing style and grammatical correctness, including the use of industry-standard terminology and vocabulary
Using IEEE citation style
Using credible reasoning, appropriate research, and supporting evidence in communication
Synthesizing sources appropriately using paraphrase, summary, and quotation
Several errors found that does not satisfy the standards of writing style and grammatical correctness, including the use of industry-standard terminology and vocabulary
Overall ScoreLevel 5Level 4Level 3Level 1
you need to use IEEE as the style for citation. You need a citation in each section.
The security section would need a little more work with a specific firewall . consider some IPS
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