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CIST 1401 Network Project

(Deadline: TBA by your instructor and this project is worth 100 points)

Create a fictitious company that has at least 50 employees and 5 sites (1 international site required)
Company Name: Wi-Fly Network__________________________________________________________
Total Employees: ___50____________________________________________________________________
Total Sites: _____5_______________________________________________________________________
Names of the Administrators for your Network: Create fake administrator resume from online with your
name on it. We need to be able to evaluate if the administrator can handle this job. They should have
certifications, relevant experience, and education. Print the resumes for your project.
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Please complete the following categories in a professional manner to be turned in to your instructor prior
to the class presentation.
Category 1
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Create a Networking diagram using Network Notepad (free installation) or Visio and print it for your
project. Visit the following site for basic examples: http://www.deksoftware.com/dna/
There should be 2 diagrams a LAN and a WAN diagram. The LAN diagram will depend on the sites.
The diagrams should include 50 employees, 5 of them should be remote consultants, 5 sites, WAN and
LAN cable usage info, IP addresses/segments, 5 servers, printers, topologies, and medias (specific
routers, hubs, switches).

Category 2
Draw a diagram that includes your company forests, trees, domains, & users. Use the following
site to assist you with your diagram: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg398173.aspx
Category 3
Have a documentation sheet with the following information for your project.
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List the WAN provider, cost, and contact information in case of emergency:
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List the types of routers, switches, and hubs youre using. List the manufacturers, cost,
ports, IP addresses being used, and upper-level features that it supports.
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List the OSes on your server and desktops. Make sure you have a versatile network to support client
needs.
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Category 4
Print screenshots for each of the following configurations for your project.
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Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure an Active Directory server


Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure a DNS server
Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure a DHCP server
Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure an Email server
Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure a Web Server of your choice
Step-by-Step instruction on how to install and configure a Database of your choice

Category 5
Print screenshots for each of the following tools for your project.
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Access the Computer Management tool. List 5 features you use for your company along
with an explanation:
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Access the Event Viewer tool and list the events that youre monitoring and alert
settings/options for each
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Select the Disk Management tool and list the different types of drives, partitions,
capacity, and bandwidth for a server machine and a desktop machine.
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Select the Local Users and Groups tool and list the administrator users , passwords, and
groups in your domain
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Category 5
Print one screenshot for each of the following categories for your project.
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List 2 asset management software youre using within your company:


i. TrackVia____________________________________________________
ii. BMCsoftware (Track-It)
http://www.bmc.com/products/track-it-help-desk-software/helpdesk-ticketingsystem.html?intcmp=redirect_track-it_track-it
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List 2 backup and restoration software youre using within your company:
iii. barracuda___________________________________________________________
iv. nexenta___________________________________________________________
List 2 license tracking software youre using within your company:
v. SpiceWorks_________________________________________________
vi. My Softmart Tools__________________________________________
List 2 antivirus/malware software youre using within your company:
vii. Norton Anti-Virus____________________________________________
viii. CCleaner___________________________________________________
List 5 tools you utilize to maintain the network at its optimal capacity:
ix. ___________________________________________________________
x. ___________________________________________________________

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