Assignment:
This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.
Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should not, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
Scenario
The Corporation Techs' current network consists of 1 web server (accessible by the public), 2 application servers, 2 database servers, 2file and print servers, and 50 workstations. The web server runs Linux/Apache, the other servers run Microsoft Windows Server, and the workstations run Microsoft Windows. The network is connected through a series of switches, is not physically connected to other networks, and runs Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).The network is protected by a single border firewall. The senior network architect, whom you work for directly, has verified the company's business goals and has determined the features and functions required to meet those goals.
The senior network architect has asked you to create a network design that includes the following components:
- Current infrastructure elements
- A logical topology that separates the Accounting and Sales departments
- Redundant communications
- Justification for continuing with IPv4 or upgrading to IPv6
Tasks
For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:
1. Conduct research to determine the best network design to ensure security of internal access while retaining public website availability.
2. Design a network configuration with physical and logical topologies. Identify major network elements (e.g., servers, switches, gateways) and their locations within the private and protected network segments.
3. Include a high-level plan that ensures communications are available 24/7.
4. Recommendwhether to continue using IPv4 or upgrade to IPv6, and explain why.
5. Create a basic network diagram that illustrates the current network and enhancements. Include a few workstations to represent all workstations on the internal network.The diagram will be very high level at this stage and include only necessary details. You may use a software tool or simply pencil and paper. You will update this design later in the project.
6. Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation.
7. Cite sources, where appropriate.
Required Resources
- Internet access
- Course textbook
Submission Requirements
- Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible)
- Font: Arial, size 12, double-space
- Citation style: Your school's preferred style guide
- Length of report: 3 to 4 pages
Self-Assessment Checklist
I determined the best network design to ensure the security of internal access while retaining public website availability.
I designed a network configuration with physical and logical topologies, and identified major network elements and their locations within the private and protected network segments.
I created a plan that ensures communications are available 24/7.
I recommendedwhether to continue using IPv4 or upgrade to IPv6, and explained why.
I created a basic network diagram that illustrates the current network and enhancements.
I created a professional, well-developed report with proper documentation, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
I followed the submission guidelines.