Title: Assignment 1 - Data Network Journal
Course: KVCC CPT207 > Section: Assignments

We use data networks not only everyday but multiple times a day. These networks are so ingrained in our lives that we often use them and not even think about this use. Due to this it is often easy to take things for granted and just assume we have access when we need it but never think more on how they are managed and the work that goes into them to keep things running. Your task is to keep a journal over the next week every time you use some form of network. Items such as cell phone usage can be aggregated into an estimate since it is likely that it is used often throughout the day. Once you have your journal for a few days your next job is to analyze and group these items together by some form of commonality such as network type. When you have the items grouped I would like you to spend some time analyzing these networks and attempt to answer the following questions. You do not have to do any research just state your opinions and we will clarify things throughout the semester. The goal here however is to get you thinking about the topics of data networks and their design and overall management.

1.              How large do you think this network is? Is it just local like a LAN or is it potentially global such as a WAN?

2.              How many users do you think use this network on a daily basis?

3.              What kind of infrastructure do you believe is necessary to support this user base?

4.              Is this network sufficient in its current state?

5.              Does this network need to grow to accommodate changes?

6.              How large of an IT department do you think is necessary to keep this network going?

7.              How do you think the IT department manages this network?

8.              What are some security issues that might be found on this data network?

9.              What could be done to improve this network?

10.          Overall what is your rating of this data network?

If you establish three groupings you should answer the above questions once for each group. Again no research is necessary at this point however I would really like you to spend time thinking on these networks that you are using in your life and how they impact your day.

Summary:

1.              Keep a journal of your use of data networks.

2.              Group journal.

3.              Answer questions for each group.

Attached Files: | - KVCC CPT207_NetworkDesign_Mgmt_Assignment 1.pdf