SBM4104 IT Infrastructure: Designing a Scalable Network for Thuotech

This report details a proposed IT infrastructure design for Thuotech Soft Solution, addressing the shortcomings of their current flat network model. The proposed design utilizes a hierarchical model with access, distribution, and core layers to improve network scalability, security, and manageability. The report outlines the necessary hardware and software components, including endpoint devices, networking switches, routers, firewalls, and various servers (database, web, DNS, mail, DHCP, file, and print). It discusses geographical scope, network scalability strategies, dedicated server design, a logical network design emphasizing a client-server model with a cloud-hosted data center, and an IP addressing scheme. The report also explores cloud-based design options like Amazon AWS and CtrlS Cloud, and includes a simulation using Packet Tracer to demonstrate DHCP and web server configurations. The design aims to create a more reliable, efficient, and secure network infrastructure for Thuotech Soft Solution.