The Network Design Project Gives You The Opportunity To Practice Devel

The Network Design project gives you the opportunity to practice developing an integrated business and network design strategy for a pre-selected topic listed in the topic selection section of this document, or it allows you to select your own topic to write about. This assignment should truly make the course "come alive" through application of the principles about which you've been reading in your book and provided by your instructor. The development of this project is an integral part of the course, and will require several weeks of research, critical analysis, critical thinking, and writing. To do well, you will need to begin early and work on it consistently throughout the entire course. This project will have several graded milestones to assess your progress and provide feedback, so your final plan will be comprehensive and well developed.

In developing your content, try to demonstrate clarity of thinking, understanding, and application of basic network design principles. Exploration of your options and choices are an important part of the demonstration of your mastery of network design concepts. There is seldom only one potential course of action in developing a network design; demonstrate that you have considered options and alternatives at each step in your plan and have chosen the best. As your instructor, I will look at your Network Design Plan from the point of view of a business proposal or Response for Proposal or Quote. Have you thought through and considered your options? Have you provided details of your proposal? Have you looked at the entire strategy, the "big picture", while still considering the more operational elements that make for a successful implementation? How well written and persuasive is the plan? The final Network Design project should be a minimum of 15 pages and should not exceed 20 pages in length. Be sure to include a cover page, along with a "Works Cited" page – these should not be included in page count.

The paper is to be double-spaced, 12 inch font and have 1 inch margins. Deliverables Dropbox For instructions on how to use the Dropbox , please click here.

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The assignment encompasses several stages, including topic selection, drafting, revising, and final submission. Initially, students choose a relevant network design topic, explaining their motivation, approach, and learning objectives, along with assumptions and additional requirements beyond the provided scenarios. Once the topic is selected, students develop a comprehensive network design plan, which must be well-researched, thought out, and detailed, demonstrating mastery of network design

principles, including consideration of multiple options and alternatives. The plan should embody strategic thinking, covering the entire operational and strategic framework necessary for successful implementation, and be persuasive and clear in its presentation.

Time is allocated for multiple drafts, including a first draft assessed on the depth and quality of the sections: Project Scope, Project Goal, and Design Requirements. Feedback from the instructor on early drafts informs subsequent revisions, ensuring a progressively refined and complete final plan. The second draft, due in Week 5, primarily focuses on the 'Current State of the Network' section, aiming for near-completion and readiness for final refinement.

The final report, due in Week 7, must be between 15 and 20 pages, excluding cover and references. It should be professionally formatted, double-spaced, with 12-point font and 1-inch margins. The final submission evaluates the integration of research, analysis, strategic planning, and presentation skills, and carries significant weight towards the course grade.

An example topic involves designing a wireless LAN for a law firm with 100 employees in a two-story office building. The scenario includes office staff using Windows 7 laptops with MS Office 2010, performing administrative, legal research, and operational tasks, amid limited existing support. The project involves analyzing requirements, proposing hardware, software, security, and management strategies, considering operational challenges, and developing a comprehensive, persuasive plan that aligns with business needs and technical best practices.

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