TOP DOWN NETWORK DESIGN Chapter 11 Selecting Technologies and Devices for Enterprise Networks

Nedd solution to the below listed Design Scenario:

ITNT-2130 Network Design

Group Assignment: WAN Technology Selections

Chapter 11 Selecting Technologies and Devices for Enterprise Networks

Customer: GOT Corporation

Description

GOT Corporation is a purveyor of fine goods (food, beverages, tools, raw materials and clothing). GOT has three regional headquarters on the continent of Westeros and the continent of Essos (marked by purple stars on the map). Branch offices are indicated by red circles.

As the network engineering team for GOT, your assignment is to design an appropriate WAN solution to connect the regional headquarters and branch offices together and also permit salespeople to remotely access the network for sales updates.

Westeros (new world) Existing Network

Fiber optic cabling exists between major cities.

Copper-based networks are widely deployed as well.

Newer technologies are available.

Essos (old world) Existing Network

Fiber optic cabling does not exist BETWEEN major cities. Unfortunately, laser/LED light through fiber is frowned upon due to a prohibition on the use of magical fire. Electricity through copper is permitted, however. There are copper-based networks connecting the major cities; especially through the Dothraki Sea and the Plains of the Jogos Nhai.

Fiber optic cabling is permitted WITHIN cities.

Objectives

The Regional HQs in Westeros and Essos should be connected together for constant communication.

Branch offices should be connected to the closest HQ office.

Salespeople (road warriors) on both continents need the ability to securely make sales using laptops and upload and download information with the corporate sales database.

There are road warriors in both Westeros and Essos, but they do not necessarily need to use the same technologies.

Additional Information

You should use whatever technology seems appropriate. You do not need to use a single solution everywhere. (For one thing, it is not possible.)

If a technology has not been forbidden, then you are free to propose it in your design.

You may propose technologies that are not included in Chapter 11.

Documentation

Update the provided map with icons and a legend representing your solution. You can update it by hand and scan the final copy or modify it digitally, either way is fine.

Write a one or two, page memo to the CIO of GOT Corporation explaining your solution and how it fulfills the needs of GOT.

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