Make a brief one paragraph introduction describing the scenario. The paragraph should contain about 50 to 100 characters length 

WRITTEN PROPOSAL OF NETWORK DESIGN

This is the "meat" of your document for this part. It should be multiple paragraphs long, containing the entire written proposal (description) of your network design. It should be about 300 - 600 characters in length.

HIGH-LEVEL PLAN TO ENSURE 24/7 ACCESS Here you will want to describe how you would do this. This should be about 100 - 300 characters in length.

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IPv4 vs IPv6 Here you will need a thorough description of the advantages and disadvantages of (1) staying with IPv4 or (2) converting to IPv6. Then make your recommendation. This should be about 200 - 300 characters in length.

references should be at the end of the document, as end notes. So they will be automatically placed in the document. You will NOT need to have a section entitled REFERENCES.

scenario

The Tech Consulting 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 company's business goals and has determined the features and functions required to meet those goals.

NOTE:the Tech Consulting network architecture will change when create a design for an ERP system in Part 2.

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:

1. Conduct research to determine the best network design to ensure security of internal access while retaining public website availability.

2. 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.

3. Include a high-level plan that ensures communications are available 24/7.

4. Recommend whether to continue using IPv4 or upgrade to IPv6, and explain why.

5. Make basic network diagram that illustrates the currentnetwork and one(and only one) enhancementthat you will incorporate in the final design (Part 2). When you do Part 2, there will be more 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 a software tool; this diagram cannot be drawn by hand.You will update this design later in the project.

6. Make A draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation.

7. Cite sources, where appropriate.