Network analyse- Management Assignment

Internal code- MAS4453  

Management Assignment

Questions TASK 1 - Write a 1000 words (+/- 10%) report explaining: a.The detailed design of a simple addressing solution (with diagram(s) and step by step workout of the calculations) that leaves room for growth, is easy to administer and has the minimum wastage of available IP address space. b.Explain what happens to your design if the number of hosts per network jumps to over 1,024 per building. TASK 2 - Currently the company policy does not allow the use of network analysers on the organisational network. You have recently had a team meeting where all the staff are of the view that the use of network analysers can bring more efficiency in troubleshooting processes. Write an 800 words (+/- 10%) report for the board of directors proposing to allow the use of network analysers for diagnostic purposes in new proposed network architecture. Your report should include: a. Brief explanation of protocol in the context of communication networks and the role of network analysers. Explanation should include example of a situation where network analysers can be used in the context of Task 1. b. An analysis of currently available network analyser tools. The analysis should contain: i. Benefits, associated costs, ease of usability ii. Recommendation from you, as to what tool would you prefer to use and why.