CSC73002: Network Management Assignment 3 - SCU Network Upgrade

This report, prepared as part of a CSC73002 Network Management assignment, presents a comprehensive business case for upgrading the Southern Cross University (SCU) campus network. The report begins with an abstract and executive summary, followed by an investigation of the current network status, including user estimates, logical topology, IP addressing schemes, key applications, and performance baselines. The assignment then identifies the business problem and its impact on stakeholders, leading to a proposal for network upgrade solutions. The proposal includes detailed solution options, technical specifications, cost considerations, and an analysis to select the most appropriate solution based on technical correctness, feasibility, and future-proofing. The report also addresses strategic alignment with the university's long-term goals, and concludes with supporting materials and references. The structure of the assignment follows the marking guidelines, which include assessment criteria for investigation, proposed solutions, presentation, and peer assessment. The report aims to provide a well-structured and technically sound business case for the network upgrade, considering scalability, availability, security, and manageability.