Designing a Computer Network for a Small to Medium Enterprise

You are required to write a report that proposes a network design that meets the business and technical goals of an organization.

Context and Requirements

• Choose an organization that has a small to medium computer network environment, with multiple network services and locations.
• You should clearly discuss the business and technical goals of the chosen organization.
• You should critically analyze various networking technologies that can be used to meet the business and technical goals.
• You should clearly label and draw the logical topology diagram of your organization.

HOW TO PRESENT YOUR ASSIGNMENT / SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Your report must follow the structure given below;

1. Executive Summary

• It should concisely explain the aims, objectives and content of the report.
• It should be between 250 – 300 words long (tip: write the abstract last)

2. Introduction

• In few paragraphs mention details and background of the organization e.g. type of

organization, number of employees, number of branch offices, key business and technical

goals.

3. Business and Technical Goals

• Explain at least five key business goals of the organization.
• Explain at least five key technical goals of the organization.

4. Designing of Network

• You must explain the various components of your network in this section.
• You must explain the various networking technologies that you have used to meet the

business and technical goals of the organization.

• Draw and explain the logical topology diagram of your network.
• Provide appropriate citations in Harvard style.

5. Hardware and Software Requirements

• Clearly mention the hardware and software required for your network.
• Various devices e.g. routers, switches, firewalls etc. that fit your goals and requirements

should be clearly mentioned. Provide appropriate citations in Harvard style.

6. Conclusion

• Conclude your report by highlighting key business and technical goals of the new

network, and how these goals are met in the new design.

Words: 3000