Overview

Network architecture refers to the layout of the network, consisting of the hardware, software, connectivity, communication protocols, and mode of transmission $($such as wired or wireless$).$ For the second milestone, you will provide a high$-$level overview of the SNHUEnergy, Inc. network architecture. You will evaluate traffic patterns to determine critical aspects of SNHUEnergy$$s business and provide basic insight into what should be done to the network from a capability aspect as well as a security viewpoint. Finally, you will develop a visual representation of an end$-$to$-$end path flow of the existing network by creating a network diagram showing the output of the traffic flows.

Prompt

In this section, you will analyze the information provided on SNHUEnergy, Inc. in the Final Project Scenario document to provide a high$-$level assumption for the design of the network.

Refer to the following files when completing this milestone:

Organizational Network Diagram $-$ Current

Dallas Office Network Diagram $-$ Current

Memphis Office Network Diagram $-$ Current

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

Physical Network Devices: Explain the types of physical network devices used in connecting all devices across the organization.

Critical Traffic Patterns: Identify the critical traffic patterns currently used by the organization, supported by examples.

Use the Traffic Flow Wireshark Capture document to guide your response.

Service $($voice over internet protocol $[$VoIP$])$

Application $($structured query language $[$SQL$])$

Network management

Other opportunities not specified above

Patterns Across the Infrastructure: Describe the traffic patterns that the organization$$s critical applications take across the infrastructure from office to office.

Remember, the organization$$s critical applications were specified in the scenario.

Performance Issues: Describe the potential performance issues that may occur within the current network if no changes are made to support the organization$$s expansion. Provide examples to support your response.

Security Issues: Describe the potential security issues that may occur within the current network if no changes are made to support the organization$$s expansion. Provide examples to support your response.

Visual Representation: Develop a visual representation of an end$-$to$-$end path flow of the existing network by creating a network diagram showing the output of the traffic flows.

What to Submit

Review each critical element, and use each critical element as a bold subheading to organize your review of the current network architecture. Include an introduction for this assignment that aligns with your analysis from the first milestone. Make sure your submission aligns with the current APA standards. Upload your network diagram as a separate file to complete this milestone.