Part I
Question 1
What is the seventh layer of the OSI model?
Question 1 options:
a)
Application layer
b)
Transport layer
c)
Physical layer
d)
Session layer
Question 2
True or False: The Internet Protocol (IP) operates at the Transport Layer of the OSI model.
Question 2 options:
True
False
Question 3
A basic switch operates at which layer of the OSI model?
Question 3 options:
a)
Physical layer
b)
Transport layer
c)
Data Link layer
d)
Session layer
Question 4
The first 24 bits of a MAC address are known as which of the following?
Question 4 options:
a)
Device ID
b)
Host ID
c)
Extension ID
d)
Organizational Unique Identifier (OUI)
Question 5
True or False: The ipconfig utility command is the TCP/IP configuration and management utility used on UNIX and Linux operating systems.
Question 5 options:
A) True
B) False
Part II
Discussion
The discussion question consists of three independent parts. Address each part under your main contribution to this discussion board:
Some people think that network management means installing the latest and the greatest management tool. Do you agree with this view? Justify your response. Define network management and discuss the components that constitute a network management solution. What is a Network Operations Center (NOC)? What are its main components? How do you think NOCs help to provide network management solutions?
TCP/IP and OSI are two networking architecture models used to build a network. Discuss the architecture of the OSI model and the TCP/IP model. What are the main differences between TCP/IP and OSI? What are the reasons for the widespread use of TCP/IP over OSI? Justify your responses.
Research and describe three examples of the application of virtualization technology.
Submission Details:
Create a document using Microsoft Word. Save it as W1_Discussion_lastname_firstinitial.docx. Cite any pertinent sources in APA format.
Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts from classmates, and to any follow-up questions from the professor under your own thread, by the end of the week. For the student review document.
Create a document using Microsoft Word. Save it as W1_Discussion Review _lastname_firstinitial.docx. Cite any pertinent sources in APA format.
Part III
Project Overview
For this project, you will develop a comprehensive plan to manage, optimize, and troubleshoot an enterprise wide network for Roadster Corp., a fictitious leading automotive manufacturer. You will analyze Roadster Corp.’s requirements and existing infrastructure to recommend the approach that Roadster Corp. should take to realize its network infrastructure. You will complete this assignment in five weeks. Each week, you will work on a component of the project. By the end of Week 5, you will have a comprehensive network plan developed for Roadster Corp.
Click on the link below to retrieve a description of the Roadster Corp. case study that provides the background and requirements you will use to tackle your project.
Roadster Corp. Case Description
Click on the link below to view a high-level possible starting point for the Roadster Corp. case from a wide area networking perspective.
Roadster Corp. High Level Wide Area Network
To help you create your deliverables from week to week, you may want to use some of the free design and drawing resources indicated in the supplemental material below.
Network Design and Drawing Resources
Based on the description given, you will perform specific tasks as a weekly final project assignment, starting in this week, and culminating with a final deliverable in Week 5.
Week 1 Project
Project Plan
This week, you will develop a project plan based on the requirements listed in the project overview. Elements in the project plan will include:
Table detailing requirements to establish a LAN in each location and WAN connecting the locations
Table detailing resources needed for the project
Comprehensive budget plan
Project plan with milestones and their due dates (Microsoft Project or similar)
Discussion of risks anticipation and their management
