role documentation plays in network management
Module 3 Assessment—Part 1A-B: Outcomes addressed in this activity: Module Outcomes: Understand the key role documentation plays in network management. Utilize Microsoft Visio to create network documentation. Define the importance of a disaster recovery plan. Course Outcomes: IT273M3-3: Analyze policies, best practice, appropriate documentation, and diagrams to manage the network. GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English. Assessment Details Part A Using Visio, create a Local Area Network (LAN) consisting of 12 computers, a switch, three printers, and a WAN router. The switch and router should be in a telecom closet to itself and the computers and printer should be in an office room. Connect all the devices to the switch. Connect the router to the connection on the side of the building going to the Internet.[unique_solution] First, install Visio on your workstation. Visio can be obtained from DreamSpark® or http://kuitschool.onthehub.com/WebStore/Welcome.aspx Once Visio is installed, create a simple network diagram. Start the Visio application, select Network, and then Basic Network Diagram. Start by clicking the Computers and Monitors tab, and then drag a few PCs to the diagram, one to the upper right, the other to the lower right. Next, click the Network and Peripherals tab; drag a switch to the middle of the diagram. Drag a server to the upper left and insert three printers. Next, you need to connect the devices. ***If you are using a Mac™, the following are options if you cannot use Visio. Concept Draw™ – Alternate to Visio for Mac OmniGraffle® The premier diagramming application for Mac OS X will also let you import Visio VSD. Part B Based on the knowledge you have achieved thus far in this class, compose a brief synopsis compiling what you have learned about today’s networks. Describe how you would create a better network at your home or office utilizing the knowledge you’ve gained with this class. An example of this knowledge would be the cabling selected, as well as the IP address scheme utilized. Parameters/Expectations: At least 4 paragraphs in length not counting the title page, include a title page, double space, font size 10 or 12 Includes a highly developed viewpoint, purpose and exceptional content Demonstrates superior organization, is well ordered, logical and unified Free of grammar and spelling errors 5. No evidence of plagiarism Module 3 Lab Assessment—Part 2: Outcomes addressed in this activity: Module Outcomes: Understand the key role documentation plays in network management. Utilize Microsoft Visio to create network documentation. Define the importance of a disaster recovery plan. Course Outcome: IT273M3-3: Analyze policies, best practice, appropriate documentation, and diagrams to manage the network. Lab Instructions Complete the following in LabSim and submit the Exam Report screenshots to this module’s lab Dropbox. Take a screenshot of each Exam Report and then copy and paste all the screenshots into the same document. LabSim 12.1.8 — Practice Questions. LabSim 12.3.5 — Practice Questions. Once you have completed your Lab, take a screenshot of the LabSim Exam Report and place it into a Microsoft Word document. Lab Requirements Please include a title page with each Lab report. Module 3 Lab Assessment—Part 3: Outcomes addressed in this activity: Module Outcomes: Explain common scanning and patching processes. Define the importance of network monitoring. Examine the use of remote access methods. Course Outcome: IT273M3-3: Analyze policies, best practice, appropriate documentation, and diagrams to manage the network. Lab Instructions Complete the following in LabSim and submit the Exam Report screenshots to this module’s lab Dropbox. Take a screenshot of each Exam Report and then copy and paste all the screenshots into the same document. LabSim 14.1.9 — Practice Questions. LabSim 13.6.4 — Practice Questions. LabSim