Network Essentials: Design, Installation and Security

Network Essentials

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Task 1: What is the Scope of the Project?.......................................................................................1
Briefly explain what the current IT infrastructure is?............................................................1
Briefly explain what the new client requirements are for the new small office network?.....2
What network protocol services will they use, IT equipment and software needed..............2
Task 2: Identify most suitable network design to meet client requirements and Develop and
document network design. Use at least two different network mapping topologies......................3
Suggest logical topology........................................................................................................3
Task 3: Review available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most
appropriate to meet client requirements...........................................................................................4
Task 4: Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of
identified components......................................................................................................................5
Outline the specs for IT device and cost (include any laptops, desktops, printers, ISR routers,
ISPs and network services eg NAS, VPN, Cloud storage).....................................................5
Task 5: Outline the security features for this network.....................................................................6
Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components..................6
Task 6: Develop installation plans with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements for
installation of components with minimum disruption to client. The client has identified that a
maximum of one week for the installation. You can liaise with your instructor to obtain approval
for plans, including security clearance and timing..........................................................................7
Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been
installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements.
(suggest wireless)...................................................................................................................7
Task 7: After feedback from your client polish your document......................................................7
Document final network design and associated hardware, software and security features....7

Document installation, boot up and configuration procedures as per client requirements....8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
References:.......................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Computer networking can be defined as the different sets of computers which shares the
resources that are located on the network nodes. There are some common communication
protocols which are used to share the resources over the network from one device to another.
Such as TCP/IP, UDP and many more. Internet is one of the major example of networking. It
basically the practice of exchanging the information from nodes over a network medium in an
information systems. It facilitates the telephone calls, text messaging, streaming video, internet
of things and many more (Chapman, Chinnaswamy and Garcia-Perez, 2018). The following
discussion is based on the establishment of networking topologies in the organization as per the
given scenario. The report will cover scope of the project and suitable network design to meet
the client requirements. Moreover, the report will also give the view of network technologies and
cost identification for the project. Additionally, insight of installation plans and feedback of
clients are also covered in the project report of network essentials with conclusion.
Task 1: What is the Scope of the Project?
Briefly explain what the current IT infrastructure is?
IT infrastructure can be defined as the sets of various components which are required for
operations and management of IT environments. Such components are hardware, software,
operating system, networking elements and data storage. All these are used to render information
technology solutions and services (Daimi, Francia, Ertaul and El-sheikh, 2018). As per the given
scenario, organizations has the following IT resources and infrastructure available currently.
 The machines are connected through 10/100 MB switch.
 There are three old PC tower computers with 2 GB of memory, 250 GB, hard drive and 7
USB ports.
 The processor are AMD Athlon 64 x2 dual core processor and a CD/DVD read and write
drives.
 Operating system used is the Windows & in every computers.
 There is a low capacity, monochrome laser printer attached to each machine. These are
the machines which are not capable of running the required software for video
development.
1