Project Part 1: Network Design
Scenario
The Corporation Techs current network consists of 1 web server (accessible by the public), 2 application
servers, 2 database servers, 2 file 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 companys 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:
- Conduct research to determine the best network design to ensure security of internal access while retaining public website availability.
- 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.
- Include a high-level plan that ensures communications are available 24/7.
- Recommend whether to continue using IPv4 or upgrade to IPv6, and explain why.
- 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 must use Microsoft Visio. You will update this design later in the project.
- Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation.
- 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 schools preferred style guide
- Length of report: 34 pages excluding Title, TOC, and reference 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 recommended whether 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 followe
Project Part 2: Firewall Selection and Placement
Scenario
The senior network architect at Corporation Techs has informed you that the existing border firewall is old and needs to be replaced. He recommends designing a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to increase network perimeter security. He also wants to increase the security of network authentication, replacing the current username and password approach.
Tasks
For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:1. Research and select firewalls for the Corporation Techs network.a. Describe each firewall, why you selected it, and where it should be placed for maximum effectiveness.b. Address network, server, and workstation firewalls.2. Describe a plan for creating a DMZ, and explain how it makes the network more secure.3. Research network authentication and create a high-level plan for secure authentication to internal network resources.4. Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation. Include updated network diagram.5. Cite sources, where appropriate
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Project Part 3: Remote Access and VPNs
Scenario
As you are aware, many remote users will soon need access to the internal network and services. A remote access and virtual private network (VPN) plan is needed to connect it all together.The senior network architect has asked you to create the plan that will allow secure remote access to the internal network while preventing unauthorized access. He specifically requested that all information transferred between remote users and the organizational servers be protected against snooping.
Tasks
For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:1. Research and recommend the most appropriate VPN technology. The most likely solution is either an Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) VPN or SSL/TLS VPN. Describe the VPN technology and explain why it is the best choice for Corporation Techs.2. Recommend any other forms of remote access that are relevant and describe how they would be used.3. Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation. Include updated network diagram.4. Cite sources, where appropriate.
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Final Network Design Report
Scenario
You are ready to create and submit a final network design and plan to the senior network architect, who will present it to senior management and other decision makers.TasksFor this part of the project, perform the following tasks:1. Create a final network diagram that includes the basic diagram and all relevant network enhancements.2. Create a professional report that includes content from each draft report. Include details for all relevant information, persuasive justification for your recommendations, and methods to measure the success of each major network enhancement. Include a 1- to 2-page executive summary.3. Use simple, clear language that primary stakeholders (non-IT) can understand easily.
Submission Requirements
- Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible)
- Font: Arial, size 12, double-space
- Citation style: Your schools preferred style guide
- Length of final report: 1016 pages, including executive summary and updated network diagram. Page count excludes Title, TOC, and reference pages and Appendices.
- NOTE FROM ME(Aminat):Separate each part as a different file when you are submitting it to me. So that i can be able to turn it in to my instructor in part as well.
Requirements:
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