This assignment contains two (2) Sections: Network Consultation Proposal and Network Consultation Presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files in order to complete this assignment.
The owners of DesignIT, who recently purchased 56’x36′ space for their expanding business, have asked you to place a bid on a consulting job. DesignIT is a graphic arts company that, up until now, had contracted work out to temporary design services. The new space will allow them to hire two (2) full time designers and a receptionist.
Description of space purchased:
Below is the design of the space purchased: (PLEASE SEE DESIGN IMAGE ATTACHED)
Using the building layout, your role is to provide DesignIT with a network design that interconnects the following considerations:
Section 1: Network Consultation Proposal
(Microsoft Word)
Create a cost analysis, and develop a proposal for the company.
Section 1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Section 2: Network Consultation Presentation
(Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent)
Use Microsoft PowerPoint or an open source alternative to present your findings to the client.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric:
Points: 200 |
Assignment 1: Network Consultation for DesignIT |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below 60% F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D |
Fair 70-79% C |
Proficient 80-89% B |
Exemplary 90-100% A |
1. Write an five to seven (5-7) page proposal in which you: |
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1a. Recommend one (1) suitable network design. Weight: 10% |
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1b. Suggest one (1) network architecture. |
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1c. Suggest LAN and Wireless LAN (WLAN) wiring considerations. Weight: 10% |
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1d. Recommend hardware options and costs. Weight: 8% |
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1ei. Suggest security considerations for firewall implementation. Weight: 4% |
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1eii. Suggest security considerations for antivirus software implementation. Weight: 4% |
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1f. Recommend software options and costs. Weight: 8% |
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1g. Outline the labor costs, equipment costs, and service costs for your suggested design in table format. |
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Partially outlined the labor costs, equipment costs, and service costs for your suggested design in table format. |
Satisfactorily outlined the labor costs, equipment costs, and service costs for your suggested design in table format. |
Thoroughly outlined the labor costs, equipment costs, and service costs for your suggested design in table format. |
1h. Identify the single point of failure, and recommend potential mitigation strategies. Weight: 8% |
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1i. 3 references Weight: 5% |
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2. Create a five to ten (5-10) slide presentation in which you: |
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2a. Outline the recommend-ations from your written proposal in Section 1. Weight: 10% |
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2b. Provide general speaking notes that you would use to highlight non-visual content. Weight: 5% |
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3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements |
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3. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% |
More than 8 errors present |
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