Infrastructure Project Phase 1
I am not a seasoned Network Architect, Administrator, or Designer. I am not CCNA but am a quick study when the material is presented in a timely manner. I need help on this assignment and the Packet Tracer is quite old and I do not know enough about the configurations to answer this nor learn what is necessary to complete this task. I will upload the documentation identifying the requirements, I am not concerned entirely on the number of references or types of references. I would like there to be some meat behind the text and I am greatly concerned with the pkt file being accompanied. I have asked for assistance already and paid for some help but the tutor gave me some random 400 words and a non-functional Packet Tracer file.
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IT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT PHASE I INSTRUCTIONS
All labs must be submitted using the version of Packet Tracer in the online course/learning
management system.
Please do NOT use other versions of Packet Tracer to assure licensing
compliance and proper assessment/credit. In addition, please do NOT add users or passwords to
any device, leave all credentials blank for assessment purposes.
Project Background
Please reference Figure 1. Friendly Care Hospital is one of the biggest hospitals in DC. You
have recently bought the hospital, naming it [Your Firstname Lastname] Hospital. For example,
Jane Doe Hospital. Jane Doe Hospital owns a 5-story building and houses many departments
that span multiple floors. Its Radiology department is spread across the first and second floors,
connected by a dedicated local area network (LAN). The department has recently deployed a
new “Radiology Images” application as part of their initiative to digitize patient records.
However, the department staff sometimes faces long application delays during busy hours. It also
experiences regular delays in Internet connectivity, FTPS services, web services, and email
services.
Their original design, depicted in Figure 1, was categorized as a small network, providing
services for up to 200-500 devices. They have well surpassed this. You, as their senior network
administrator, are tasked with the job of a complete re-design. This design must support a
medium to large sized network for over 1,000 devices. Thus, it should surpass the current
capabilities.
Figure 1. Current Friendly Care Hospital Network Design
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Project Overview
In this project, you will study performance improvements in a congested, wired LAN/WAN
environment that can be solved to varying degrees by a new IT infrastructure design and fully
functional implementation in Packet Tracer. To learn more about Packet Tracer please read the
Cisco Packet Tracer DS PDF. Later, in Phase II of the project, you will scale this design to a
larger enterprise IT infrastructure.
To begin the projects, you will complete a review of related literature to identify what is
appropriate to improve system feasibility, RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability), security,
and disaster recovery of the existing IT infrastructure and model of your hospital. Once this
review of literature is complete, you will use the outcomes and research results to advance and
improve the IT infrastructure. Proper data analysis, comparison, and contrast will be
summarized within in-text tables and figures as well as appendixes to explain the results of the
IT infrastructure re-design and improvement.
Packet Tracer is limited given it is a simulator. Be creative! For instance, if Packet Tracer does
not have a file sharing service for a file sharing server, turn on any other related and relevant
services that are available. As another example, use LAN and WAN protocols that are optimal
given what the version of Packet Tracer allows. You will be assessed based upon optimal
configurations in the version of Packet Tracer used. Thus, assure this is well studied. Research
will outline new opportunities for future IT infrastructure designs, and this should be discussed
accordingly in the written paper even if not configured in Packet Tracer. Often, new technologies
are not implemented in industry immediately due to limitations such as hardware architecture.
Please verify all requirements are met by reviewing the grading rubric. Below is an outline of
minimum requirements with examples and ideas.
Minimum Project Requirements
• Submit a working Packet Tracer lab, typically this file has a .pkt file extension.
o This will include the fully operational new IT infrastructure design
o All devices in the lab must be named with your first name and last name
▪ Example: Jane_Doe_Router_1
o All hardware and software should be configured properly and should be able
to communicate using optimized networking designs, configurations, and
protocols
o No devices should have passwords for assessment purposes
• Minimum IT Infrastructure Design and Packet Tracer Requirements
o You must start with a blank/new Packet Tracer file, existing labs or modified
labs of existing solutions will receive a zero without exception
o Design a medium-size hospital IT infrastructure for well over 1,000 devices,
and scalable beyond the Figure 1 example
▪ For example, a design that goes beyond traditional N-Tier designs
▪ Design proper addressing via IPv4 and/or IPv6 that scales
▪ Add appropriate routers and switches to support this new design
▪ Configure at least one appropriate networking protocol, operational
across the entire infrastructure
▪ Use proper network address translation (NAT)
▪ Implement private and public IP address spaces correctly
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▪ Assure network traffic is organized, efficient, and secured properly
(e.g. limit broadcast domains, do not allow marketing employees to
access accounting systems, etc)
o Add an Internet Service Provider (ISP) into the design
o Add enough modularity, resiliency, and flexibility into the design
o Design and implement the following new services and servers
▪ A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server that
automatically assigns working IP addresses to new workstations
▪ A name server that manages the Domain Name System (DNS) for all
servers in the hospital
▪ A web server hosted on the Internet
▪ Two new user workstations located at each level of the building that
can use the new services properly
• Show these services working on each workstation in your
project (e.g. a website from the web server, DHCP, etc)
• Provide a few hospital departments as examples beyond
radiology
• Minimum Written Requirements (Introduction, Literature Review, and Conclusion)
o Submit a properly formatted APA paper in Microsoft Word
o Here are example templates to follow:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18/
https://apastyle.apa.org/manual/related/sample-experiment-paper-1
o If the links break, search for “APA Example Papers” to assist
o Table of Contents that automatically adjusts page numbers of the main
headings
o Introduction
▪ Introduce the primary goals and objectives of the project
o Review of literature that supports the new system simulation, model, and
design
▪ Include appropriate IT frameworks and standards in which to design
the new system
▪ Address system feasibility, RAS (reliability, availability,
serviceability), security, and disaster recovery
▪ Include at least 10 scholarly journal articles focusing on relevant
research on the problems being addressed
▪ Recommend new design additions based upon current literature
o Packet Tracer design explanation
▪ Explain each of the additions and improvements
▪ Use alternative protocols and services where necessary to emulate the
best possible working infrastructure for the hospital within Packet
Tracer
▪ Reference the primary configurations and how these were developed
▪ Include running configurations from routers/switches as appendices
o Conclusion
▪ Highlight any limitations, managerial implications, and conclusions of
the project deliverables and outcomes
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18/
https://apastyle.apa.org/manual/related/sample-experiment-paper-1
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• Save the file as Lastname_Firstname_ProjectPhaseI. Include your name in the
assignment file itself and submit your file to Blackboard.
• Any assignment without working Packet Tracer files or without screenshots that
do not include a visible date and timestamp from the operating system and a
unique desktop element to identify the student’s work will not be accepted.
• To copy screenshots to Microsoft Word:
o Press the “Print Screen” key on your keyboard. The key is usually located at
the upper right corner of a keyboard.
o You can also use the “snipping tool” in Windows
o For Windows users, open application “Paint” and paste the screen shot over.
“Paint” usually can be accessed this way: Start → All Programs →
Accessories. For users of other operating systems, use a similar application.
o In “Paint”, select the graph or area needed and copy it. You need to click this
icon in order to be able to select an area. The icon is listed on the left side
of the window.
o Paste the selected area to a word processor.
o Save the file as Lastname_Firstname_ProjectPhaseI
ITInfrastructure Project Phase 1 Grading Rubric
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced 90-100% Proficient 70-89% Developing 1-69% Not
present
Introduction and
conclusion
18 to 2
0 points
The introduction is succinct and
embodies the project’s primary
objectives and outcomes. The
introduction constructs the purpose
of the system. A compelling and
justifiable conclusion is developed
that supports the key outcomes,
managerial implications, and
limitations of the design. More
than 5 scholarly sources and 500
words combined.
17 points
The introduction and conclusion are
succinct and embody most of the
project’s primary objectives and
outcomes, and/or the introduction
constructs an unclear purpose of the
system and/or a justified conclusion
is developed that supports the key
outcomes, managerial implications,
and limitations of the design.
Minimum of 5 scholarly sources
and 500 words.
1 to 16 points
The introduction and/or conclusion are
generalized and embody some of the
project’s primary objectives,
managerial implications, design
limitations, and outcomes and/or has
less than the minimum of 5 scholarly
sources and 500 words and/or is not
defensible.
0 points
Substantially unmet or not
present
Literature review
37 to 40 points
Explanations of the design running
configurations show mastery of
each concept. The review of
literature is related to the primary
problems of the re-design. It
thoroughly addresses system
feasibility, performance, RAS
(reliability, availability,
serviceability), security, and
disaster recovery. Premier
scholarly journal articles support
the design by comparing,
contrasting, and outlining proper
standards and objective research
results necessary to improve the
system. Over 1,000 words and 10
unique scholarly journal articles
that are relevant to the
infrastructure model. Router and
switch running configurations
included in appendices.
34 to 36 points
Explanations of the design running
configurations show comprehension
of each concept. The review of
literature is mostly related to the
primary problems of the re-design
and/or it addresses system
feasibility, performance, RAS
(reliability, availability,
serviceability), security, and disaster
recovery and/or it uses scholarly
journal articles detailing the
research and outcomes of the
research, comparing, contrasting,
and outlining proper standards and
objective research results necessary
to improve the system and/or
includes a minimum of 1,000 words
and/or 8 unique scholarly journal
articles that are relevant to the
infrastructure model. Router and
switch running configurations
included in appendices.
1 to 33 points
Explanations of the design running
configurations show partial
comprehension of each concept and/or
the review of literature is not directly
related to the primary problems of the
re-design and/or it does not address
system feasibility, performance, RAS
(reliability, availability,
serviceability), security, and disaster
recovery sufficiently and/or it uses
inadequate scholarly journal articles
detailing the research and outcomes of
the research, comparing, contrasting,
and outlining proper standards and
objective research results necessary to
improve the system and/or does not
include a minimum of 1,000 words
and/or 8 unique scholarly journal
articles that are relevant to the
infrastructure model. Router and
switch running configurations
included in appendices.
0 points
Substantially unmet or not
present and/or router and
switch running configurations
not included in appendices
IT Infrastructure Design
74 to 80 points
Excellent architectural design that
is fully functional and properly
addresses security, modularity,
resiliency, and flexibility given
modern industry best practices,
research, and standards for IT
infrastructure. All functionality is
operational that meets each of the
project instruction requirements
including a supported network
design for 1,000+ nodes, IP
addressing, NAT, ISP design,
DNS, DHCP, and web services.
External and internal workstations
can connect to all services
appropriately but are denied access
to services they should not have
access given their role. Proper
networking protocols are
functional and designed properly
for a medium-sized network as
defined by the project
instructions.
67 to 73 points
Sufficient architectural design that
is functional and properly addresses
security, modularity, resiliency, and
flexibility given modern industry
best practices, research, and
standards for IT infrastructure
and/or over 80% of the required
functionality is operational that
meets each of the project instruction
requirements including a supported
network design for 1,000+ nodes, IP
addressing, NAT, ISP design, DNS,
DHCP, and web services. External
and internal workstations can
connect to over 80% of the required
services appropriately but are
denied access to services they
should not have access given their
role. Proper networking protocols
are functional and designed properly
for a medium-sized network as
defined by the project instructions.
1 to 66 points
Architectural design that is partially
functional and/or partially addresses
security, modularity, resiliency, and
flexibility given modern industry best
practices, research, and standards for
IT infrastructure and/or less than 80%
of the required functionality is
operational that meets each of the
project instruction requirements
including a supported network design
for 1,000+ nodes, IP addressing, NAT,
ISP design, DNS, DHCP, and web
services and/or external and internal
workstations can connect to less than
80% of the required services
appropriately and/or are not denied
access to services they should not
have access given their role and/or
proper networking protocols are
partially functional and/or not
designed properly for a medium-sized
network as defined by the project
instructions.
0 points
Substantially not working or
not present and/or working lab
not included
Structure 30%
Advanced 90-100% Proficient 70-89% Developing 1-69% Not present
APA, Grammar, and
Spelling
18 to 20 points
Properly formatted APA paper
with table of contents and
references pages. Correct spelling
and grammar used. Contains fewer
than 2 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the reader
from the content and/or minimal
errors (1-2) noted in the
interpretation or execution of
proper APA format. Excellent
organization, headings, and flow of
the main
concepts exist.
17 points
Paper contains fewer than 5 errors
in grammar or spelling that distract
the
reader from the content and/or
some errors (3-7) noted in the
interpretation or execution of proper
APA format and/or inadequate
organization, headings, and flow of
the main concepts exist and/or
notable absences in required APA
formatting elements such as: Title
page, running head, font type and
size (Times New Roman 12 point),
and line spacing.
1 to 16 points
Paper contains fewer than 10 errors in
grammar or spelling that distract the
reader from the content and/or
numerous errors (7+) noted in the
interpretation or execution of proper
APA format and/or inadequate
organization, headings, and flow of
the main concepts exist and/or notable
absences in required APA formatting
elements such as: Title page, running
head, font type and size (Times New
Roman 12 point), and line spacing.
0 points
Paper contains more than 10
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content and/or numerous
errors (10+) noted in the
interpretation or execution of
proper APA format and/or
inadequate organization,
headings, and flow of the main
concepts exist.
Requirements 37 to 40 points
Each scenario and design
improvement is operational and
includes the correct solutions.
Working lab addresses each of the
34 to 36 points
Each scenario and design
improvement is operational and
includes within 10% of the correct
solutions. Working lab addresses
1 to 33 points
The scenarios and/or design
improvements are not completely
operational and/or are not within 10%
of the correct solutions and/or less
0 points
Substantially unmet or not
present and/or working lab not
included and/or router and
project requirements and is fully
functional. Over 2,000 words exist
of
original student authorship that
shows excellent mastery and
knowledge of IT infrastructure
design. Over 10 unique scholarly
peer reviewed journal articles from
well-respected IT journals exist
that directly relate to and
sufficiently support the working
designs and
scenarios.
each of the project requirements and
is functional. 2,000 words exist of
original student authorship that
shows mastery and knowledge of IT
infrastructure design. 10 unique
scholarly peer reviewed journal
articles from well-respected IT
journals exist that relate to and
sufficiently support the working
designs and scenarios.
than 80% of the lab requirements are
functional and/or there are less than
2,000 words of original student
authorship that shows mastery and
knowledge of IT infrastructure design
and/or there are less than 10 unique
scholarly peer reviewed journal
articles from well-respected IT
journals that relate to and sufficiently
support working designs and
scenarios.
switch running configurations
not included
Total Points