Network Design Proposal: Physical Network Design for UMUC Course

This network design proposal, prepared for University of Maryland University College, outlines a comprehensive plan for establishing a robust and efficient network infrastructure. The proposal meticulously addresses key aspects such as business needs assessment, selection of appropriate network topologies, media, and devices, including detailed specifications like model, manufacturer, and cost considerations. It delves into network security measures, including device selection, setup, and location, alongside the implementation of computer systems and network services. The proposal also incorporates a detailed subnetting design, including IP addressing information and calculations, justifying the rationale behind the design choices. Furthermore, the document specifies required network services, their setup, and licensing, along with comprehensive network security measures, encompassing training, monitoring, and maintenance procedures, all aimed at meeting the defined business needs. The document concludes with a bibliography citing the sources used.

Network Design Proposal
Prepared for:
University of Maryland University College
Prepared by:
Student Name

I. Physical Network Design
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, well-being, 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.
Proposed Topology
Select one or more topologies to use for this design. This section should be used to provide
details of the selected infrastructure or equipment. Include the model, manufacturer, features,
and cost.
Example
We are proposing the construction of a basketball court at our campus. This can be constructed
behind our main building where the current overflow parking lot is located. The court will be a
full regulation-size basketball court [1]. The typical measurements of a regulation-size basketball
court are as follows:
Area Measurements
Court length 94 ft
Court width 50 ft
Rim height 10 ft
Restricted arc radius 4 ft
Center circle diameter 12 ft
3-point line distance from the basket 23.75 ft
Key (shaded lane or restricted area) width 16 ft
Free-throw line distance from point on the
floor directly below the backboard
15 ft

The court will cost about $20,000 and will include such features as the company logo, a state-of-
the-art lighting system, and a net structure around the court.
Justification
Justify your determination that the selected topologies will meet the business needs. Use the
information provided in the scenario to make the appropriate assumptions (make sure to list
those assumptions). Be sure to also provide an analysis of the justification for the infrastructure
or equipment.
Example
Last month, the human resources department conducted a survey asking all current employees
which facility they would be more likely to use: a basketball court, volleyball court, or tennis
court. Based on the survey, 70 percent of our employees selected basketball, 40 percent selected
a tennis court, and 20 percent chose a volleyball court.
B. Network Media
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 the 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.
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.
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.

II. Network Addresses Design
A. Subnetting
Business Needs
Assess the business needs.
Proposed Subnetting (include the calculations)
List the quantity of subnets needed. For each subnet, provide the IP addressing info
(network address, broadcast address, range of available IP addresses) and the systems,
devices, or equipment that will be on that network. Also provide the calculations on
how those IP addressing information are determined.
Justification
Justify your determination that the network address design will meet the business
needs(why the design needs to have x number of subnets? What are the implications if
they have more or less subnets?)

III. Network Services Design
A. Network Services
Business Needs
Assess the business needs
Proposed Network Services
Determine and list the network services needed to implement the design. Provide setup
and licensing information (as necessary).
Justification
Justify your determination that the network services are needed and will meet the
business needs
B. Network Security Measures
Business Needs
Assess the business needs
Proposed Network Security Measures
Outline network security measures needed in the design. This includes training,
monitoring, and maintenance procedures. Provide implementation details of these
measures.
Justification
Justify your determination that the network security measures are needed and will meet
the business needs.

Bibliography
[1] No Author. (2015) Basketball Court [Online] Available:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_court