NTC/245

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NTC 245 Week 1 Individual: Network Protocols and the TCP/IP or OSI Model

Write a 1- to 2-page paper listing the network protocols covered in the readings and discussing one protocol with which you have worked and are familiar (e.g., Post Office Protocol: POP, Hyper Text Transfer Protocol: HTTP, or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure: HTTPS).

Note: All references need to adhere to APA guidelines, and images should not be copied unless author permission is obtained or copyright free images are used.

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NTC 245 Week 2 Individual: LAN Diagramming

Using your Learning Team discussion as a starting point, create a logical diagram for Taylor and Sons using the diagramming tool of your choice. Refer to the example in the Microsoft®Technet article, “Network Infrastructure.”

Write a 1- to 2-page paper using Microsoft® Word explaining the LAN network diagram. Explain, using supporting justification, your logic for selecting a particular network design.

Note: All references need to adhere to APA guidelines, and images should not be copied unless author permission is obtained or copyright free images are used.

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NTC 245 Week 3 Individual: Local Area Network for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting Plan and Presentation (Preparation)

Write a 1- to 2-page document using Microsoft® Word explaining the network design that was discussed by your Learning Team.

The document should include the following:

• A description of your design options
• The challenges you encountered and those you resolved
• The advantages of your design over others considered and discussed within your learning team

Note: All references need to adhere to APA guidelines, and images should not be copied unless author permission is obtained or copyright free images are used.

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NTC 245 Week 3 Individual: Network Fundamentals and Protocols

Watch the Pluralsight course “Network Fundamentals and Protocols” with Daniel Lachance.

Note: This video discusses the difference between physical and logical topologies. It will also discuss when to use certain types of equipment. Viewing the video will assist you in writing your paper, as well as build a foundation for your career in IT.

Write a 1- to 2-page paper that includes the following:

• A summary of how DHCP and DNS work and the benefits of using them
• The benefit of TCP over UDP
• Examples of applications that use TCP and UDP. Explain why unreliable UDP works well for streaming audio and video.
• A comparison of IPv4 and IPv6

Create a chart that provides a side-by-side comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 features.

Note: All references need to adhere to APA guidelines, and images should not be copied unless author permission is obtained or copyright free images are used.

Submit your paper and the accompanying chart using the Assignment Files tab.

NTC 245 Week 4 Individual: Local Area Network for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting Plan and Presentation Preparation

Leveraging information covered in your Learning Team collaborative discussions, continue developing the solution for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting.

Write a 1- to 2-page paper that specifically focusing on the following:

• Details of topology chosen and the reasons selected
• Whether LINUX or Windows was the selected operating system for specific functions or applications
• The protocols that will be used, access, and diagrams

Create a 6- to 8 -slide boardroom-quality Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation detailing your plan and based on the project to date. The presentation must contain the Local Area Network plan for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting, and include:

• Flowcharts/diagrams of the physical and logical network, and an explanation of why you would choose to develop the network in the format you selected
• Details regarding the topology needed for your plan, and what benefits it would provide for Taylor and Sons
• Network security implementations, including firewall, virus scanning, encryption, malware protection, and user authentication
• Speaker notes to elaborate on the key points of your plan

Note: The presentation will be reviewed and commented on by the facilitator, and you will be asked to revise and resubmit in Week Five.

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NTC 245 Week 5 Individual: Local Area Network for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting Presentation

Using your Week Four faculty feedback, complete the development of a Local Area Network plan for Taylor & Sons Financial Consulting, including the layout of the network, user and group access, and security recommendations.

Add 1 to 2 slides covering your disaster recovery and business continuity plan and fold it into the final presentation.

Create a boardroom-quality Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation of 10 to 12 slides detailing your plan and incorporating your instructor’s feedback. Include the following:

• Flowcharts/diagrams of the physical and logical network, and an explanation of why you would choose to develop the network in the format you selected
• Details regarding the technology needed for your plan, and what benefits that technology would provide
• Network security implementations, including firewall, virus scanning, encryption, etc.
• A backup plan for disaster recovery and business continuity
• Speaker notes to elaborate on the key points of your plan
• Title slide
• Reference slide

Format the reference slide(s) and to APA guidelines.

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NTC 245 Week 5 Individual: Disaster Recovery and Cloud Computing

Review the two Pluralsight modules on disaster recovery and cloud computing.

Create the following:

• A 1-page comparison sheet suitable for presentation to upper management on the pros and cons of cloud computing. Include the financial benefits for moving to the cloud.
• A 1-page sheet intended to be read by upper management explaining the planning for disaster recovery and how cloud computing has a role in disaster recovery

Submit your comparison sheet and the disaster recovery plan using the Assignment Files tab.