Week 10 Assignment 1 Submission 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 full-time designers and a receptionist. The purchased space includes 4 cubicles, 1 office, 1 server room, 1 reception desk, and 1 conference room. You are tasked with providing a network design that interconnects several considerations: relocating three servers (Web Server on Microsoft IIS, File Server on Microsoft Server 2008, and Server 2008 Small Business Server), high-speed Internet access, firewall, antivirus/malware protection, six computers, three color laser printers, wireless access for portable devices, and all interconnected devices with wiring and speeds for optimal performance. Your submission must include a network consultation proposal and a corresponding presentation, covering hardware, security, wiring considerations, costs, failure points, and mitigation strategies, supported by at least three credible sources.
Paper For Above instruction The expansion of DesignIT into a dedicated physical space necessitates a comprehensive and strategic network infrastructure to support current operations and future growth. As a graphic arts company transitioning from contracted to in-house staff, establishing a reliable, secure, and scalable network is imperative. This paper presents a detailed network consultation proposal along with a corresponding presentation plan, offering recommendations on network design, architecture, wiring, hardware, security, costs, and risk mitigation. Network Design Recommendation Given the layout and operational needs, a star topology network design utilizing Ethernet cabling (preferably CAT6 for future-proofing) is recommended. This setup provides high speed, reliability, and ease of troubleshooting. The star topology centralizes connections through a network switch, facilitating efficient traffic management and scalability. This design supports all interconnected devices, including servers, workstations, printers, and wireless access points. Utilizing a managed Layer 2/3 switch will enable network segmentation, VLAN implementation, and better security control. The design ensures minimal network congestion and supports high-speed data transfer necessary for graphic design applications. Recommended Network Architecture