02_Networking_Assignment 1 Brief

Unit 2: Networking
Assignment 1 Brief
Programme Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma
in Computing
Student Name/ID
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Unit Number and 2: Networking

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Academic Year
Unit Tutor
Assignment Title
Issue Date
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Submission Format
Format: This assignment is an Individual assignment and specifically including 1
document:
You must use font Calibri size 12, set number of the pages and use multiple
line spacing at 1.3. Margins must be: left: 1.25 cm; right: 1 cm; top: 1 cm and
bottom: 1 cm. The reference follows Harvard referencing system. The
recommended word limit is 2.000-2.500 words. You will not be penalized for
exceeding the total word limit. The cover page of the report has to be the
Assignment front sheet 2.
Submission Students are compulsory to submit the assignment in due date and in a way
requested by the Tutors. The form of submission will be a soft copy posted on
https://cms.btec.edu.vn/
Note: The Assignment must be your own work, and not copied by or from another
student or from books etc. If you use ideas, quotes or data (such as diagrams) from books,
journals or other sources, you must reference your sources, using the Harvard style. Make
sure that you know how to reference properly, and that understand the guidelines on
plagiarism. If you do not, you definitely get fail.
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Issue Date: Jan 2024 Owner: HN QD
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Unit Learning Outcomes
LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols
LO2 Explain networking devices and operations
Transferable skills and competencies developed
On successful completion of this unit, students will have gained the knowledge and
skills needed to successfully install, operate and troubleshoot a small network; and
the operation of IP data networks, router, switching technologies, IP routing technologies,
IP services and basic troubleshooting. Supporting a range of units in the Higher National
suite, this unit underpins the principles of networks for all and enables students to work
towards their studies in vendor units, if applicable. Students will develop skills such as
communication literacy, critical thinking, analysis, reasoning and interpretation, which are
crucial for gaining employment and developing academic competence.
Vocational scenario
You are employed as a Network Engineer by Nguyen Networking Limited, a high-tech

networking solution development company, which have branches in Ho Chi Min City,
Hanoi, Da Nang and Can Tho.
The company has been contracted to implement a networking project from a local
educational institute. The specification of the project is given below:
People: 200 students, 15 teachers, 12 marketing and administration staff, 5 higher
managers including the head of academics and the programme manager, 3 computer
network administrators.
Resources: 50 student lab computers, 35 staff computers, 3 printers.
Building: 3 floors, all computers and printers are on the ground floor apart from the IT
labs – one lab located on the first floor and another located on the second floor.
Assignment activity and guidance
To complete this task successfully you will have to work through a number of parts:
As a first task, the CEO of the company Mr. Nguyen has asked you to investigate and
explain networking principles, protocols and devices and submit a report.
Part 1
You will need to produce a report that includes the following:
1. An introduction to provide an overview of your report.
2. Benefits and constraints of different types of networks and networking standards.
3. The impact of network topology, speed of communication and bandwidth

requirements.
4. Effectiveness of networking systems.

5. Discussion on operating principles of networking devices and server types and
networking software.
6. Discuss the relationship of workstation hardware with networking software.
7. Explore a range of server types and justify the selection of a server, considering a given
scenario regarding cost and performance optimization.
8. For the given specification, identify the topology protocol for the efficient utilization of
a networking system.
Recommended Resources
Textbooks
Burgess, M. (2003) Principles of Network and System Administration. 2nd edn. John Wiley
and Sons Ltd.
Donahue, G. A. (2011) Network Warrior 2nd edn. O’Reilly Media.
Goransson, P. Black, C. et al (2016) Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive
Approach 2nd edn. Morgan Kaufmann.
Hallberg, B. (2005) Networking: A Beginner’s Guide. 4th edn. Osborne/McGraw-Hill US.
Limoncelli, T. and Hogan, C. (2001) The Practice of System and Network Administration.
Addison-Wesley.
Lowe, D. (2005) Networking All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies. 2nd edn. Hungry
Minds Inc.
Olifer, N. and Olifer, V. (2005) Computer Networks: Principles, Technologies and Protocols
for Network Design. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Stallings, W. (2003) Data and Computer Communications. 7th edn. (Prentice Hall).
Tanenbaum, A. (2002) Computer Networks. Prentice Hall PTR.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols.
P1 Discuss the benefits M1 Assess common LO1 and LO2

and constraints of networking principles and D1 Evaluate the topology and
how protocols enable the protocol suite selected for a
different network types
effectiveness of networked given scenario and how it
and standards.
systems demonstrates the efficient
P2 Explain the impact
network topologies have utilisation of a networking
on communication and system.
bandwidth requirements
LO2 Explain networking devices and operations.
P3 Discuss the operating M2 Explore a range of

principles of networking server types and justify the
selection of a server for a
devices and server types.
given scenario, regarding
P4 Discuss the cost and performance
interdependence of optimisation.
workstation hardware and
relevant networking
software.


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Unit 2: Networking

Unit Number and 2: Networking

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Transferable skills and competencies developed

You are employed as a Network Engineer by Nguyen Networking Limited, a high-tech

Assignment activity and guidance

BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template

4. Effectiveness of networking systems.

BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Examine networking principles and their protocols.

P1 Discuss the benefits M1 Assess common LO1 and LO2

LO2 Explain networking devices and operations.

P3 Discuss the operating M2 Explore a range of

BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template

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