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Group Project $22024$

Use the same group as in Project $1.$ Organize team meetings and ensure to record each session. When submitting your work, please attach the links to the recorded sessions

Objective: The objective of this project is to design and simulate the integration of Cisco Software$-$Defined Access $($SD$-$Access$)$ and Cisco Software$-$Defined Wide Area Networking $($SD$-$WAN$)$ solutions in a hypothetical enterprise network environment. This project aims to demonstrate the benefits of centralized policy management, network segmentation, and optimized WAN connectivity.

Project Overview:

In this project, you will simulate the integration of Cisco SD$-$Access and SD$-$WAN solutions in a fictional enterprise environment called "Mzansi New Age ICT." This company has multiple branch offices located across different geographical regions and requires a modern, secure$,$ and efficient network infrastructure to support its operations.

Project Components:

Network Infrastructure Setup:

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology

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Advanced Diploma : Information Technology

Network Management IV

Group Project $2$

Due Date :$15$ May $2024$

Total Marks $=50$

Examiner: Mr T$.$N KHOSA

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Group Project $22024$

$$ Simulate the network topology using Packet Tracer,Cisco sandbox, GNS$3,$ or any simulation tool.

$$ Design a virtual LAN $($VLAN$)$ architecture for both wired and wireless networks.

$$ Deploy Cisco Catalyst switches as the access, distribution, and core layers of the network.

$$ Integrate Cisco DNA Center for SD$-$Access management and policy enforcement.

$$ Deploy Cisco ISR routers at each branch office for WAN connectivity.

SD$-$Access Configuration:

$$ Configure Cisco DNA Center for fabric discovery and domain creation.

$$ Define network policies based on user roles, device types, and application requirements.

$$ Implement network segmentation using Virtual Networks $($VN$)$ and Virtual Routing and Forwarding $($VRF$)$ instances.

$$ Configure Access Control Policies $($ACP$)$ for traffic segmentation and security enforcement.

SD$-$WAN Configuration:

$$ Deploy Cisco vSmart controllers in the data center for centralized control and policy enforcement.

$$ Configure Cisco vEdge routers at branch offices to establish secure VPN tunnels.

$$ Define WAN Edge policies for intelligent traffic steering based on application performance and business priorities.

$$ Implement Quality of Service $($QoS$)$ policies for optimizing application performance over the WAN.

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Integration and Testing:

$$ Integrate SD$-$Access and SD$-$WAN solutions to ensure seamless communication between the LAN and WAN.

$$ Test end$-$to$-$end connectivity, policy enforcement, and application performance across the network.

$$ Conduct failover and load balancing tests to validate WAN resilience and redundancy.

$$ Use monitoring tools like Cisco DNA Assurance and vManage for real$-$time visibility and troubleshooting.

Documentation and Presentation:

Document the network design, configurations, and testing procedures.

Create a presentation highlighting the benefits of integrating SD$-$Access and SD$-$WAN in improving network agility, security, and user experience.

Project Deliverables:

Network Topology Diagram

Configuration Scripts for SD$-$Access and SD$-$WAN devices

Test Plan and Results

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