COMP60033 Cloud, Virtualisation and Communications Assignment 1 | Staffordshire

Learning Outcomes of COMP60033:

1. Explain how cloud and virtualisation technologies are practically implemented and used.
2. Demonstrate the operation of cloud technologies through practical usage within the context of those already operating.
3. Be able to communicate an understanding of communication technologies to a technical and non-technical audience.

COMP60033 General Guidelines:

This part of the assignment is based upon:

• Network design, this assignment will be scenario driven.
• You will be given a case study (scenario), based upon a company that wants to expand its physical locations, you will need to evaluate and design a network system to manage the internal and site-to-site communication channels.

You are expected to demonstrate an insight into the implications of the problem introduced in each task by using clear and concise arguments. The report should be well written (and word-processed), showing good skills in creativity and design. Sentences should be of an appropriate length and the writing style should be brief but informative. If you need any help with this your tutor can give you guidance, also one-to-one support can be arranged via our library services: Academic Study Skills

The report should have a consistent layout and be divided into enumerated sections, sub- sections, sub-sub sections, etc. (eg 2, 2.1, 2.1.1). For references and bibliography, you are expected to use appropriate peer reviewed sources for developing your arguments and an appropriate referencing style as per the University regulations, extra guidance can be found here: RefZone

A digital copy of the report should be submitted (Microsoft Word ONLY) using blackboard/Turnitin (email submission will not be accepted), more instructions will be given for this by your instructor(s). There will be a deadline set (date and time), the work must be submitted before that deadline.

1.0 Assignment detail

1.1Network design

Part 1 is weighted at 50% of the overall module mark. It is expected that this part of the assignment will be in the region of 1500 words +/-10% overall.

Your task is based on the following scenario:

An existing small company is looking to expand; they are currently based in Manchester. Their internal infrastructure is old and slow and therefore needs replacing and expanding to allow recruitment of new staff. They also want to open a new site with an identical setup in Birmingham. Currently, they have a 20Mbps DSL link to an internet service provider (ISP) which has also become too slow and unreliable. The current topology is shown below in Figure 1.

The Manchester, and Birmingham sites are identical internally and need to be connected via a new link via the ISP.

Network Requirements

Manchester is the Headquarters and currently has an internal server farm, hosts and a printer. Wireless access is currently permitted for employees only. The requirements for the expansion are:

1. Each site issues its own IP addresses internally (DHCP) and has its own address range (use a Server in Packet Tracer and enable the DHCP service).
2. You need to decide how to connect the sites together and provide some redundancy as a back-up. You need to decide which technology to use and justify your approach.
3. As both sites will be identical, they will need the following:
   a)15 user machines, they need to be able to connect wirelessly and also via a wired connection as needed.
   b)Migrate the server farm to the cloud but leave a single server on site for development work.
   c)A Sys-admin machine on a separate address range.
   d)2 networked laser printers.

Report requirements.

1. An internal IP addressing scheme for both sites (the only difference being the overall network address) as shown in table 1.
2. IP addresses for the link between sites as shown in table 2.
3. A discussion as to the benefits and requirements for the use of VLANs within the network.
4. A discussion about the requirements for the WAN connections, in terms of:

1. Where to connect.
2. What throughput is needed.
3. What WAN technologies are available to connect the infrastructure with the benefits and risks.
4. Approximate cost of this technology.
5. WAN link redundancy.

You will need to produce a packet tracer simulation showing your design, any additional equipment or change to equipment for example firewalls etc. The file should include:

1. Router/Switch configurations for Manchester and Birmingham sites showing standard device hardening (naming, console, enable & VTY passwords).
2. Router/Switch configurations for Manchester and Birmingham sites, demonstrating DHCP and NAT/PAT.
3. Demonstrate the use of VLANS and MAC address security, with base configuration and management interfaces.
4. External connections between both sites, proving connectivity.

IP Addresses to use:

External IP Address range per site:

COMP60033 Marking Criteria/Feedback sheet