ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing Unit number and title Unit 2: Networking Infrastructure Submission date 5/3/2023 Date Received 1st submission 5/3/2023 Re-submission Date Date Received 2nd submission Student Name Nguyễễn Quốốc Thái Student ID BS00434 Class IT061 Assessor name Cao Tiễốn Thành Student declaration I certify that the assignment submission is entirely my own work and I fully understand the consequences of plagiarism. I understand that making a false declaration is a form of malpractice. Student’s signature Grading grid P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 M1 M2 M3 M4 D1 D2 D3 Submission format Part 1 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 a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit. Part 2 The submission is in the form of an individual evidence portfolio.
● A LAN design plan and blueprint and justification document. ● A fully completed test plan including an evaluation of results and recommendations for improvements to LAN. ● A proposed and justified maintenance schedule. Part 3 ● Evidence of an implemented network.
You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, subsections and illustrations as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Unit Learning Outcomes LO1: Examine networking principles and their protocols. LO 2: Explain networking devices and operations. LO3: Design efficient networked systems.
LO4: Implement and diagnose networked systems. Assignment Brief You are employed as a Network Engineer by Nguyen Networking Limited, a high-tech networking solution development company, which have branches in Ho Chi Min City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Can Tho. The company has been contracted to implement a networking project from a local educational institute. The specification of the project is given below: People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 5 higher managers including the head of academics and the programs manager, 3 computer network administrators.
Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, 3 printers Building: 3 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT labs – one lab located on the first floor and another located on the second floor As a first task, the CEO of the company Mr. Nguyen has asked you to investigate and explain networking principles, protocols and devices and submit a report. Part 1 You will need to produce a report that includes the following: 1. An introduction to provide an overview of your report.
Benefits and constraints of different types of networks and networking standards. The impact of network topology, speed of communication and bandwidth requirements. Effectiveness of networking systems. Discussion on operating principles of networking devices and server types and networking software.
Discuss the relationship of workstation hardware with networking software. Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding cost and performance optimization. For the given specification, identify the topology protocol for the efficient utilization of a networking system. The CEO Mr.
Nguyen is happy with your first report and now he has asked you to analyze the specification from the institution, as given earlier. You need to design and implement the networking project within a given timeframe: Part 2 Design efficient networked systems 1. Prepare a written step-by-step plan of how you are going to design a Local Area Network including a blueprint of your LAN. Justify your choice of devices for your network design.
Produce a test plan to evaluate this design for the requirements of bandwidth and cost constraints as per user specifications. Justify the security requirements and quality of services needed for selection of accessories. Suggest a maintenance schedule to support the networked system. Part 3 Implement test and diagnose networked systems 1.
Implement a networked system based on your prepared design. Conduct verification with e. Ping, extended ping, trace route, telnet, SSH, etc. Record the test results and analyze these against expected results.
Investigate what functionalities would allow the system to support device growth and the addition of communication devices. Discuss the significance of upgrades and security requirements in your recommendations. ASSESMENT CRITERIA Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of M1 Compare common networking different network types and standards. principles and how protocols enable the effectiveness of LO1 & 2 networked systems.
P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth D1 Considering a given scenario, requirements. identify the topology protocol LO2 Explain networking devices and operations selected for the efficient utilization of a networking system. P3 Discuss the operating principles of M2 Explore a range of server networking devices and server types. types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding cost and P4 Discuss the inter-dependence of performance optimisation.
workstation hardware with relevant networking software. LO3 Design efficient networked systems P5 Provide a logical/physical design of the M3 Install and configure network D2 Design a maintenance networked system with clear explanation services and applications on your schedule to support the networked system. and addressing table. P6 Evaluate the design to meet the requirements.
LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems P7 Implement a networked system based M4 Recommend potential D3 Use critical reflection to on a prepared design. enhancements for the networked evaluate own work and justify systems. P8 Document and analyse test results against expected results. Complete and fill all required data in the Front page with scan digital signature.
Fonts : Calibri, Font size 12, Line spacing 1.5, use of : Headings, Paragraphs, Subsections and illustrations as appropriate is required. Table of Contents Introduction 9 1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards. 9 2 Network topology & communication and Bandwidth requirements 10 3 Discuss the operating principles of networking devices and server types. 12 4 Discuss the inter-dependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software.
12 5 M3 Install and configure network services and applications on your choice. 13 6 M4 Recommend potential enhancements for the networked systems. 13 Conclusion 13 Evaluation 13 References 14 List of Figures List of Tables 1. Introduction By the requirements of director of company.
We were visited A school and knew resource of this school had has, for solution problem we need to built cloud system with high speed LAN and strong security, easy to use, easy to manager display and cheap. Here is the project that I come up with: 1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards. Define network: A network is a collection of two or more computers or devices (such as servers, routers, switches, and other hardware) that are linked together to share resources, exchange data, and interact with one another. Network type: LAN: (Local Area Network).
A network of computers or other devices that are interconnected inside a limited geographical region, such as a building or an area, is referred to as a mesh network. LANs are often used to connect devices in the same place and share resources such as files, printers, and internet access. This network is appropriate for a single company to own and control. Ethernet and Wi-Fi are two types of LAN that are often used to link computers, printers, and other devices in a building or workplace.
Figure 1 LAN (source: cloudflare.com) o Benefit of LAN: + A local area network (LAN) allows users to share resources such as printers, scanners, and storage devices. This lowers the expense of purchasing and maintaining separate devices for each user. + Users may quickly exchange files and data among themselves, enhancing cooperation and productivity. + LAN enables administrators to administer and maintain the network from a centralized place, making it easier to monitor and solve difficulties.
+ LAN may be guarded using firewalls, encryption, and other security measures, therefore protecting important data and information from unwanted access. o Constraint of LAN: + A local area network (LAN) allows users to share resources such as printers, scanners, and storage devices. This lowers the expense of purchasing and maintaining separate devices for each user. + Users may quickly exchange files and data among themselves, enhancing cooperation and productivity.
+ LAN enables administrators to administer and maintain the network from a centralized place, making it easier to monitor and solve difficulties. + LAN may be guarded using firewalls, encryption, and other security measures, therefore protecting important data and information from unwanted access. ● WAN: (Wide Area Network) refers to a sort of computer network that spans a broad geographic region, such as a city, nation, or even the entire planet. WANs are used to link devices that are physically separated from one another, such as computers in different offices or towns.
Unlike a LAN, which is limited to a single building or campus, a WAN may connect numerous cities, nations, or even continents. To send data across great distances, WANs typically use telecommunication technologies such as leased lines, satellites, and wireless connections. Figure 2 WAN (source: Thegioididong.com) o Benefit of WAN: + WAN enable enterprises to share resources and infrastructure across several locations, minimizing the need for costly hardware and IT people at each site. +WAN can be used to centralize data management, enabling organizations to store and access data from a single location, which helps to improve data security and reduce the risk of data loss.
+WAN enable enterprises to share resources and infrastructure across several locations, minimizing the need for costly hardware and IT people at each site. +WAN can be easily scaled up or down depending on the organization's needs, allowing them to adjust to changes in the business environment. +WAN may be used to build backup and redundancy systems, ensuring business continuity in the case of a disaster or system failure. o Constraint of WAN: + Latency is the amount of time it takes for data to transit from one point on the network to another.
Due to the enormous distances that data must travel between multiple sites, latency in WANs can be considerable. This might create network delays and slow down performance. + The quantity of data that may be transferred via a network in a given length of time is referred to as bandwidth. WANs frequently have limited capacity, which can result in poor data transmission speeds and network congestion.
+ WAN are frequently used to connect many offices or distant employees to a centralized network. If the network is not adequately protected, this might lead to security vulnerabilities, possibly exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access. + WAN are frequently created with several linked lines and devices, which can lead to failure spots. If one connection or device fails, the entire network may fail or become unreachable.
+ Because to the requirement for specialized equipment and high-speed connections, building and maintaining a WAN can be costly. Smaller enterprises and organizations may find it harder to install and maintain a WAN as a result. ● MAN: Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) refers to a form of computer network that spans a wider geographic region than a Local Area Network (LAN) but is smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN) (WAN). MANs may generally cover tens of kilometers, such as a city or a university.
MANs are intended to connect numerous LANs and provide more bandwidth and quicker communication between devices within the same metropolitan area. Businesses, institutions, and government entities frequently utilize them to link various sites within a city or campus.