ICT703 Network Technology and Management

Activity 1

Propose a computer system for each of the specific uses, i.e., general use, graphics production and film production. Search the Internet or local sources for availability and pricing information. 

Activity 2

Use the following form to propose a server that can support their email and FTP requirements.Activity 3 Develop and demonstrate a complete network layout plan for Priority Advertising requirements. Because the company has limited funds available for this project, it is important that where possible

only equipment designed for the small business and home markets be used.

Activity 4

After the end-user systems and network layout have been selected, it is time to look at the workflow and decide on any shared components and network technology to support this workflow. This can include such things as shared printers, scanners, and storage as well as any firewalls, routers, switches, access points and integrated service routers. When planning a network infrastructure, always plan into the future. For larger companies, because it is usually a substantial

investment, the infrastructure should have a lifetime of about 10 years. For smaller companies and home users, the investment is significantly less and change occurs more frequently. Using the Internet and locally available resources, research available high-speed color copiers/printers/scanners, access points, switches and routers that are suitable for the Priority Advertising offices. In your report include a write-up for at least two devices of each equipment type and provide supporting details to justify your selection. Included in the write-up should be a description of the device, including the manufacturer, the model, the seller, the cost, and a brief summary of the manufacturer specifications

Activity 5

It is necessary to plan the Internet connectivity, and which services are provided by the ISP and which services must be provided in-house. Larger companies usually provide services in-house, while small businesses and individuals normally rely on an ISP to provide these services. Most ISPs

offer a variety of services and service levels. In your report include the specifics of internal services (networking and security) that must be

offered by Priority Advertising, and the devices and protocols that provide these services. Provide supporting details to justify your answer.

Part 2: Plan the installation.

After the equipment has been selected and the required services planned, the physical and logical installation is planned out. Physical installation includes the location of equipment and devices, along with how and when these devices are to be installed. In the business environment, it is important to minimize disruption of the normal work processes. Therefore, most installations, changes, and upgrades are done during hours when there is minimal business activity. Physical installation should also consider such things as adequate power outlets and ventilation, as well as the location of any necessary data drops. Planning for physical installation is out of the scope of this assignment.

Equally as important as planning the physical layout of the network and equipment is planning the logical layout. This includes such things as subnetting, addressing, naming, data flow, and security measures. Servers and some network devices are assigned static IP addresses to allow them to be

easily identified on the network and to also provide a mechanism for controlling access to these devices. Most other devices can be assigned addresses using DHCP. Note that both a server and its backup server must be accessed via the same public IP address.

Activity 6

Devise subnetting and addressing schemes for Priority Advertising. The schemes must provide servers and some other network devices (where necessary) with a static address and allow all other hosts to be configured via DHCP. Identify and list the details of all internal and external subnets and the ranges of useable IP addresses (and default gateways) for DHCP within each internal subnet, and also assign an appropriate IP address (and default gateways) to network devices that should

use a static IP address. Use the following tables to report the required setups for subnetting and addressing