Network Design and Administration

1

Introduction to the Scenario

Network Resources

The scenario – unit overview and description of the case study scenario
Networks - introduction, role, purpose, benefits, shared data, shared resources

~ Dialogue: class discussion ~
~ Research task: benefits of sharing resources ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1, a2 ~

C3.1a WO3
C3.2

2

Network Approaches

Network Resources

Assignment 1 Handout

Network approaches - peer-to-peer, client-server computing, centralised computing, server based (purpose, file and print server, application server, database, mail and fax servers, directory services), implications for security and administration

~ Research task: limitations, security and administration ~

~ Assignment tasks: a3 ~

PS3
C3.2

3

LAN Topologies and Types

Network Resources

Local area networks – topologies, (hubs, star-bus, star-ring), IEEE 802 definitions (Ethernet, Token Ring, Apple Talk, ArcNet) cabling and comparison (cost, reliability, speed, future needs, advantages, disadvantages), logical link control, media access control

~ Research task: comparison of common network structures ~

~ Assignment tasks: b1, b2 ~

PS3
C3.2

4

Network Access

Network Resources

Network access – CSMA/CD, CSMA/CA, token passing and demand priority, data packets (role, structure, components, origin, contents and formation

~ Research task: comparison of common network access methods ~

~ Assignment tasks: b1, b2 ~

PS3
C3.2

5

Network Organisation

Network Planning

Network organisation – domains (features, benefits, organisation, e.g. domain controllers, single and multiple domains); directory services, e.g. Windows 2000, Novell Netware benefits of directory services, workgroups, logon to computer, logon to network domain, create user accounts, adding computers to domain

~ Practical: directory services ~

~ Assignment tasks: c1, c2 ~
~ Q/A on technical terms ~

WO3
PS3
C3.2

6

Assignment Consolidation

Assignment 1 Deadline

Complete Assignment 1 tasks

~ Assignment tasks: finish all ~

PS3
C3.2
IT3.1

7

Requirements Definition

Network Planning

Assignment 2 Handout

Requirements definition – representation of user needs, requirements specification

~ Research task: exploring user needs ~
~ Research task: steps in producing an outline design ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1 ~

PS3
C3.2

8

Analysis and Design

Network Planning

Analysis and design – analysis of alternative approaches, production of costing report and design solution for new or upgraded system

~ Research task: cost, hardware, software, network requirements ~
~ Research task: design an IP addressing scheme ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1 ~

PS3
N3.2
C3.2

9

Analysis and Design

Network Planning

Analysis and design – continuation

~ Practical: backup methods ~
~ Research task: Creating a final network specification ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1 ~

WO3
PS3
C3.2

10

Implementation and Testing

Network Planning

Implementation and testing – network implementation schedule, user training needs, and network security issues.

~ Practical: Training others ~
~ Research task: Implementation schedule and security policy ~

~ Assignment tasks: a2, a3 ~

WO3
PS3
C3.2

11

Evaluation

Network Planning

Evaluate design – explanation and evaluation of design proposal.

~ Assignment tasks: b1, c1 ~

WO3
PS3
IT3.1

12

Assignment Consolidation

Assignment 2 Deadline

Complete Assignment 2 tasks

~ Assignment tasks: finish all ~

WO3
PS3
IT3.1

13

Routine Tasks

Routine Network Administration

Routine tasks – users, groups, printers, security, network events and resources, system integrity, backup and restore, server applications, disks, scheduling tasks

~ Research task: investigate routine tasks and administrative tools ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1 ~

WO3
PS3
C3.2
IT3.1

14

Use Administrative Tools

Routine network administration

Assignment 3 Handout

Use administrative tools – control panels, set system properties, view system information, view and log events, manage system tasks (applications, processes and performance), monitor system performance, set network and dial-up connections, monitor network traffic,

~ Practical: using Control Panel ~
~ Practical: system logs ~
~ Practical: monitoring system performance ~
~ Practical: scheduling tasks~
~ Practical: monitoring network connections ~

WO3
PS3

15

Use Administrative Tools

Routine network administration

Use administrative tools – manage printers, manage shared folders or directories, manage disk operation, e.g. disk cleanup and defragmentation, backup and restore.

~ Practical: backup methods ~
~ Practical: defragmenting ~
~ Practical: maintaining system security – antivirus, firewalls ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1 ~

WO3
PS3

Use Administrative Tools

Routine network administration

Use administrative tools – manage security (local users and groups, network directory users and computers, local and domain security policy), configure server, add application software and use application tools, use third party tools, use management console

~ Research task: designing local and domain security policies ~

~ Assignment tasks: a1, a1 ~

C3.2
WO3
PS3
IT3.1

Administering Security

Network Security and Printing

Administering security – overview (user accounts, groups, permissions)
local user accounts – user defined and built-in, administrator, guest, use NOS tools to administer
domain user accounts – user defined and built-in, administrator, guest, use NOS tools to administer
group accounts – local computer and domain controller, common user rights and built-in group rights

~ Practical: Creating local user accounts ~
~ Practical: Creating domain user accounts ~
~ Practical: Creating group accounts ~

~ Assignment tasks: a2 ~

WO3
PS3

Administering Security

Network Security and Printing

Permissions – objects, file permissions, folder or directory permissions, shared folder or directory permissions, printers, create and verify different permissions using NOS tools

~ Practical: setting file and folder permissions ~
~ Practical: setting printing permissions ~

~ Assignment tasks: a2, a3 ~

WO3
PS3

Administering Security

Network Security and Printing

Assignment 3 Deadline

Configure network printing – configuring a print server, print queue and printers, accessing the print server and performing basic printing tasks. Performing print services management

~ Practical: configuring and managing a print server ~

~ Assignment tasks: a3 ~

WO3
PS3

Consolidation and Review

Complete any outstanding assignment or portfolio work

Complete and arrange portfolio

LP3
IT3.1

Key Skills Mapping:

Communicating - C3.1a Contributing to a group discussion. C3.1b Giving a presentation. C3.2 Read & synthesise information. C3.3 Write two different documents

Application of Number - N3.1 Plan & interpret information. N3.2 Carry out calculations. N3.3 Interpret & present results

Information Technology - IT3.1 Plan how to obtain & use info sources. IT3.2 Explore, develop, exchange info & derive new info. IT3.3 Different presentations given - effective format & style

Working with Others - WO3 plan, cooperate, review work with others

Problem Solving - PS3. explore, plan, implement a problem solution, check solution