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Science, Technology and Business Industries Sector of ICT Curriculum Manager: Joe Cole 1 Assignment Brief – BTEC (RQF) Higher National Certificate (HNC Level 4) in Computing Student Name /ID Number Unit Number and Title Unit 2 Networking Academic Year 2017/18 Unit Assessor Henry Quarshie Assignment Title Issue Date 16 th October 2017 Submission Date 3 rd January 2018 IV Name William Sithole Date 6/10/2017 Submission Format: P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2 & D1 The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit. P5, P6, P7, P8, M3, M4, D2 & D3 The submission is in the form of an individual evidence portfolio. This assignment can be completed as a group, but each student must produce their own portfolio, which will contain: A LAN design plan and blueprint and justification document. A fully completed test plan including an evaluation of results and recommendations for improvements to LAN. A proposed and justified maintenance schedule. Evidence of an implemented network. Unit Learning Outcomes: LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols. LO2 Explain networking devices and operations. LO3 Design efficient networked systems. LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems. Science, Technology and Business Industries Sector of ICT Curriculum Manager: Joe Cole 2 Assignment Brief and Guidance: Scenario NetSolutions an IT infrastructure company based in the Barking and Dagenham area and specialises in networking solutions has employed you as a Network Engineer. Your company has won the bid to design, implement and support the installation of a network for the local education institution. You will need to analyse the specification from the institution below for completion of this project within a given timeframe: People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 5 higher managers including the head of academics and the programme manager, 3 computer network administrators. Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, 3 printers. Building: 3 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT labs – one lab located on the first floor and another located on the second floor. TASK 1 Your CEO have asked you to investigate and explain networking principles, protocols and devices. You are to produce a report that includes the following: 1. An introduction to provide an overview of your report. 2. An explanation of networking principles, protocols and devices, including benefits and constraints of networked solutions, the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements, effectiveness of networking systems, operating principles of networking devices and server types and networking software. Interim Submission of TASK (1) for Formative Feedback: 15th November 2017 TASK 2 Design efficient networked systems 1. Prepare a written step-by-step plan of how you are going to design a Local Area Network including a blueprint of your LAN. 2. Justify your choice of devices for your network design. 3. Produce a test plan to evaluate this design for the requirements of bandwidth and cost constraints as per user specifications. 4. Justify the security requirements and quality of services needed for selection of accessories. 5. Suggest a maintenance schedule to support the networked system. Science, Technology and Business Industries Sector of ICT Curriculum Manager: Joe Cole 3 TASK 3 Implement test and diagnose networked systems 1. Implement a networked system based on your prepared design. 2. Conduct verification with e.g. Ping, extended ping, trace route, telnet, SSH, etc. 3. Record the test results and analyse these against expected results. 4. Investigate what functionalities would allow the system to support device growth and the addition of communication devices. 5. Discuss the significance of upgrades and security requirements in your recommendations. Interim Submission of TASK (2 & 3) for Formative Feedback: 4th December 2017 Final Submission (Hand-In) of work to Examination Room is Wednesday 3rd January 2018 NOTE ON PLAGIARISM Work, which is significantly similar to that of another student, will be treated as plagiarised and disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with course regulations. This is not intended to discourage you from discussing your work with other students. In fact, such discussion may well be beneficial provided the final work is clearly original. Science, Technology and Business Industries Sector of ICT Curriculum Manager: Joe Cole 4 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome Pass Merit Distinction LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols P1 Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network types and standards. P2 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth requirements. M1 Compare common networking principles and how protocols enable the effectiveness of networked systems. D1 Considering a given scenario, identify the topology protocol selected for the efficient utilisation of a networking system. LO2 Explain networking devices and operations P3 Discuss the operating principles of networking devices and server types. M2 Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given scenario regarding cost and performance optimisation. P4 Discuss the interdependence of workstation hardware with relevant networking software. LO3 Design efficient networked systems P5 Design a networked system to meet a given specification. P6 Test and evaluate the design to meet the requirements and analyse user feedback. M3 Install and configure network services and applications on your choice. D2 Design a maintenance schedule to support the networked system. LO4 Implement and diagnose networked systems P7 Implement a networked system based on a prepared design. P8 Document and analyse test results against expected results. M4 Recommend potential enhancements for the networked systems. D3 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions.