IT 340 SNHU Networking Recommendations & LAN Topology Discussion PART 1 it has been interesting working with Tony B, the network optimization consultant b

IT 340 SNHU Networking Recommendations & LAN Topology Discussion PART 1

it has been interesting working with Tony B, the network optimization consultant brought on board by Newton Ad Agency. Tony really knows optimization, and the information technology (IT) management team has charged you with reporting on how to fit Tony’s message about optimization to the specific business case of Newton. In this discussion topic assignment, you will give an informal report.

First, review Tony’s discussion of optimization, Five Best Practices for Optimizing Your Network, at the Help Systems webinar.

Next, review and reflect on the scenario involving Newton Ad Agency. This scenario is found in the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document.

Then, post your response to the following prompt:

Given Tony’s message, when and how will it be appropriate to optimize networks at Newton Ad Agency? If applicable, post any other optimization experiences you may have.

In response to your peers, note cases and ideas that you did not discuss in your post that seem interesting. Consider this an opportunity to collect good ideas about how to apply optimization.

PART 2:

In this module, you will submit the final project for this course, your networking recommendations for the new office of the Newton Ad Agency.

As you prepare your final project, be sure to revise your work on Milestones One and Two to respond to feedback from your instructor. Keep in mind that you also need to add Sections V and VI to your project, the sections on network errors and the conclusion.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Introduction: Summarize the key considerations of the project, being sure to identify your chosen location. For example, what are the “must haves?” What are the constraints? II. LAN Topology A. Describe possible LAN topologies that could be used at the new location. B. Compare the identified LAN topology possibilities based on their relative strengths and weaknesses in regard to support practices. C. Based on your comparison, determine the appropriate LAN topology for this location to allow for optimal support practices. Be sure to explain your reasoning. III. Internet Service Provider (Note: This section is based on research into actual providers at the office location that you select.) A. Explain key considerations for identifying an internet service provider for the new location. B. Compare at least two internet providers available in the location you have chosen in regard to speed, security, and reliability. Be sure to address how these specifics would impact business goals and objectives. C. Based on your analysis, determine the appropriate internet provider for this location to meet the business goals and objectives. Be sure to explain your reasoning. IV. Additional Considerations: In this section, you will address the accompanying considerations for the network based on the needs of the new office location. A. Make appropriate hardware and software recommendations to meet the needs of the new office location. Be sure to explain your reasoning. B. Make appropriate printer configuration recommendations to meet the distance printing needs of the new office location. Be sure to explain your reasoning. C. Make appropriate bandwidth and device recommendations to meet the teleconferencing needs of the new office location. Be sure to explain your reasoning. V. Potential Errors: In this section, you will discuss common network errors and how your recommendations will minimize and address these issues. A. Based on your previous recommendations, describe common network errors that the new location may encounter. B. Describe effective troubleshooting approaches to the errors you identified. C. Explain how the approaches you described would ensure rapid resolution of the errors. Be sure your response is specific to the business location. VI. Conclusion: Summarize your recommendations for the new location, being sure to support your suggestions using networking concepts. 4 As you develop your work, continue to look back on and consider each of these key elements. Remember, writing is a process that unfolds over time, and typically requires reconsideration and revision of key element. Milestones Milestone One: Final Project Sections I and II In Module Three, you will submit sections one and two of the final project. Section one is the introduction section. Section two covers LAN topography. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone One Rubric. Milestone Two: Final Project Sections III and IV In Module Five, you will submit sections three and four of the final project. Section three focuses on the selection of an internet service provider. Section four focuses on hardware and software recommendations and printer configurations and bandwidth. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Two Rubric. Final Submission: Networking Recommendations for Newton Ad Agency In Module Seven, you will submit your final project. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final project. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This submission will be graded with the Final Project Rubric