SEC4206 Understand the fundamentals of networking.

Network Solution for ABC higher education institute.

Learning outcome 1 :Understand the fundamentals of networking.

Learning outcome 2: Understand the functions of networking components.

Learning outcome 3 :Be able to design a client server networked Environment.

Learning outcome 4: Be able to monitor and troubleshoot client server networked Environment.

Scenario
ABC higher education institute which is locate in Kandy. They are going to start the education process with in next six-month time. They are planning to conduct HND Program in information technology (IT) and diploma in graphic designing. Later they are planning to expand to BSc in information technology (IT). As the associate network administrator you have been asked to design the network for the organization by identifying the requirements for the network. The following information is given to you and the management has asked you to design a suitable network.

Proposed Network.

1. 30 PC`s for IT LAB 01.

2. 15 PC`s for IT LAB 02.

3. 15 PC`s for IT Lecturers.

4. 5 PC`s for the Maintenance Lecturers.

5. 10 PC`s for Library.

6. 10 PC`s for Students working area.

7. 10 PC`s for the front office.

8. 2 PC`s for the Branch Manager ( 1 laptop ).

9. 2 PC`s for the Programme Manager ( 1 laptop ).

10. 5 PC`s for the Finance Department.

11. IT Administration and System support department will have 10 PCs. (minimum 3 servers).

12. 10 PC`s for the Coordination Department.

13. Each user will get a login to access the intranet site.

14. Files are to be stored in a central location.

15. Centralized control of the network.

16. One printer for each department.

17. The network admin can access the server remotely.

18. The users can access internet through the proxy server.

19. Each department and labs are to be in different networks.

20. Each department uses different class C IP address (private IP address range).

21. The network has the facility to provide IPs dynamically as well.