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R/617/2272 Network Information Systems - OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Aim: The aim of this unit is to develop learners knowledge and skills in planning, configuring, setting up and managing networks (such as a LAN, PAN, MAN, WAN) as well as build skills in network monitoring, and knowledge of Network Security, network protocols and standards.
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the principles of networking.
1.1 Compare common networking approaches.
1.2 Assess how protocols enable the effectiveness of networked systems.
1.3 Explain the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth management.
1.4 Evaluate the importance of Network Systems Management.
1.5 Explain the interdependencies of hardware, software and networking.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand network management protocols and standards.
2.1 Evaluate typical network protocols and standards.
2.2 Evaluate different network monitoring systems
Learning Outcome 3: Be able to plan, design, setup and configure a network system.
3.1 Produce a comprehensive design of a network to a given scenario.
3.2 Install a network according to a predefined network specification.
3.3 Configure network services and applications in a given scenario.
Scenario
Netron plc is a British quad play internet service provider (ISP); providing broadband, landline, digital television and Mobile services. The company was founded in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. On 30 January 2007, Netron was acquired by CT Group, but it continues to operate as a separate business. By December 2013, it had over 450,000 customers across the UK. Netron was one of the first ISPs in the UK to use Network Quality of Service (QoS) techniques, which it introduced in 2002, in order to control the finite data bandwidth available to them at peak times.
Netron are an active player in the UK's web community, playing an active role in web community events around the UK, especially in the north of England. Events like OpenCoffee and Geekup often see a Netron presence. Netron also work with local universities on graduate recruitment, internships and multimedia projects.
You work as a Senior Network analyst in Netron. They have recently formed a partnership with an UK university and temporarily recruited 5 graduates for network analyst positions. At the end of the probationary period you will be able to offer one of them a permanent position.
Your line manager Mark Johnson has asked you to provide training to this group of analysts. You have the following tasks for your new assignment with the company.
Task 1
Instructions
You need to provide all apprentices with a handbook which will provide them with a review of the core academic knowledge before they start lab training.
You are now preparing a handbook for them and you are required to do the following:
a. Introductory part of the handbook covers the fundamentals of networking. In the introduction, provide an explanation of the impact of network topology, communication and bandwidth management and an assessment of how protocols enable the effectiveness of networked systems.
b. Introduction is followed by a comparison of common networking approaches, an evaluation of the importance of Network Systems Management and an explanation of the interdependencies of hardware, software and networking.
c. Conclude the handbook by providing an evaluation of typical network protocols and standards and also an evaluation of different network monitoring systems
Task 2
All juniors have completed the mandatory academic part of the training and now they are ready to start practical part of their work. You have planned to demonstrate them how to plan, design, setup and configure a network system.
Instructions
a. Your lab instructor will give you a scenario based on the resource availability.
Produce a comprehensive design of a network to that given scenario.
b. Install a network according to a predefined network specification as given by your lab instructor.
c. Configure network services and applications as instructed by your lab instructor.
Attachment:- OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology.rar