Explain networking devices and operations.
Assignment - LAN Design & Implementation for Enclave Films Company
Learning Outcome 1: Examine networking principles and their protocols.
Learning Outcome 2: Explain networking devices and operations.
Learning Outcome 3: Design efficient networked systems.
Learning Outcome 4: Implement and diagnose networked systems.
Scenario :
Enclave Films is an eminent movie company which composesmoviesand delivers high quality video to make it download through VividZone company website. The original movie company management has decided to consolidate the contract with VividZone by adding more efficient staff and appliances.
Enclave Films is in building Band the web team is positioned in the same building while majority of the administration, sales, accounts and management functions are supported in building A. Both buildings are located in the same premises. Movie company plans to aggregate all their staff and resources in one building. Therefore when adjacent office space becomes available in building A, these groups will be accommodated together. Building A has a reception and a customer area as well.
About the Network
The branch network ofEnclaveFilms has grown without proper planning. The LAN cabling in both offices is Cat5e Ethernet. The office complex provides an Ethernet link between the two buildings.
The current networkis a flat network design with minimal redundancy. A small wireless LAN is used occasionally by few project managers with laptops and the guests at Building B.
a) Building A - general office and managers, including reception, accounts, and administration. It consists of 12 PCs and 02 printers.
b) Building B - production suites and provides networking for the media development and storage. It consists of 09 high-performance workstations, 05 office PCs, and 02 printers.
The Management expects to enhance the network based on following major criteria:
a) Separate the network into VLANs.
b) Data traffic expected to increase by 80%
c) Possibly consider connecting directly to the VividZone network; must be a fast and reliable connection
d) High network availability with redundant links and technology
e) Wireless network access at Building B
f) QoS to support video applications
g) High network reliability with network monitoring and security