Task A: Negotiate network principles and protocols

For your initial assignment, your responsibility involves investigating and discussing various types of networks and their associated standards. Additionally, you have been assigned the task of evaluating the suitable network topology for your upcoming design stage. The following outlines the key aspects to be covered in your report:

$1.$Peer$-$to$-$peer and client$-$server models represent two distinct types of networks, each with its own set of advantages and limitations$.$ Negotiate the benefits and constraints associated with each model.

$2.$The IEEE $802\mathrm{.}3$ standard is a widely recognized standard in networking. Based on your understanding of this standard, negotiate the advantages and drawbacks of its different types.

$3.$RIP and OSPF serve as distinct routing protocols, each playing a unique role within the Network layer. Differentiate between these two protocols based on their operational principles, utilized algorithms, and applicability to network size. Subsequently, evaluate the impact of each protocol on the effectiveness of networked systems.

$4.$In selecting the appropriate network topology for the UAE network, it is recommended to assess the impact of the chosen topology from various perspectives.

a$.$Specify how the selection of the network topology influences the communication and bandwidth needs for a networked system.

b$.$Choose the suitable topology and protocol suite for the network that you intend to implement and critically assess how your choices demonstrate an efficient use of this networked system.

Task B: Explore network devices and operations

In this task, you are requested to explore the diverse types of networking devices and servers, then choose the suitable types for the network that you will design and implement.

$1.$Negotiate the operational principles of the networking devices that you plan to integrate into your design, specifying their functionalities and the purpose they serve within the network.

$2.$Research the various types of servers, specifying their purposes and working principles. Additionally, consider the interdependence between network interface cards and the networking services offered within the network.

$3.$Based on your investigation, recommend a suitable server for your network implementation. Afterwards, rationalise your selection in terms of cost and performance enhancement.

Task C: Design and implement an efficient networked system

Now it's time to design and implement a comprehensive and efficient networked system based on your previous research and analysis. The goal is to create a robust and seamlessly integrated network that aligns with the identified requirements.

$1.$Examine the concerns that have been observed by the staff members of the UAE branch, then highlight the changes and additions that you intend to make on the previous network design to improve network efficiency.

$2.$Design a networked system based on the scenario specifications and explain how your design meets the objectives described in the scenario. After that, apply the networked system on Packet Tracer based on the designs you have created

Note: You have to provide a figure and a written description of your design. Additionally, you must submit a packet tracer file as an evidence of your practical implementation.

$3.$Install and apply DHCP and DNS services on windows server.

Note: Your solution must be submitted as recorded video of your implementation.

$4.$Formulate a maintenance schedule to effectively support the ongoing functionality and performance of the networked system.

$5.$One of the most critical activities that should be performed on the network is to test and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented network. Based on the network that you have designed and implemented, accomplish the following tasks:

a$.$Test the connectivity of your network using appropriate testing tools and compare the results with your expectations.

Note: you have to provide relevant screenshots of your solution and clearly explain the observed results.

b$.$Suggest possible enhancements for the networked system that you have implemented.

c$.$Critically examine your implemented network, including your current network design and the changes you have made to the previous design in order to enhance it$.$ Consider future enhancements aimed at improving the network's performance.