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Evidence Guide: ICTNWK516 - Determine best-fit topology for a local network

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ICTNWK516 - Determine best-fit topology for a local network

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine user needs

  1. Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements
  2. Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis
  3. Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements
  4. Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix
Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

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Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

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Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

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Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

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Develop local area network specification

  1. Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis
  2. Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design
  3. Conduct a costing process for possible topology options
  4. Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix
  5. Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis
Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

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Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

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Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

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Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

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Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine user needs

1.1 Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

1.2 Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

1.3 Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

1.4 Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

2. Develop local area network specification

2.1 Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

2.2 Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

2.3 Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

2.4 Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

2.5 Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine user needs

1.1 Identify the different segments of the proposed network based on business requirements

1.2 Determine segment needs, using network functional analysis

1.3 Estimate traffic content and volumes based on business requirements

1.4 Develop a prioritised organisational network functional matrix

2. Develop local area network specification

2.1 Determine the resource requirements for each network segment on the basis of functional analysis

2.2 Analyse features of the physical environment for the effect on network design

2.3 Conduct a costing process for possible topology options

2.4 Consider topology options with reference to available resources and network functional matrix

2.5 Select and document appropriate network topology based on business requirements and functional analysis

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse business or organisational needs

identify the most appropriate local area network (LAN), virtual private network (VPN) or wireless local area network (WLAN) topology

document recommendations.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise the typical network topologies for the following:

large and small LANs

wide area networks (WANs)

VPNs

virtual local area networks (VLANs)

WLANs

identify and describe the typical components of a local network, including:

adaptor cards

bridges

Ethernet hardware

gateways

hubs

routers

describe the software and programming requirements of a local network, including:

security protocols

transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP)

describe the business consideration for establishing a local network including:

growth projections and capacity planning

costs and queuing constraints

high and low speed links

redundancy paths

response time and reliability requirements

scope of operation

traffic flow patterns

traffic load

application requirements of users

outline of installation requirements for local area networks:

cabling, particularly unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP) or optic fibre

characteristics and relative strengths and weaknesses of LAN network topologies

features and capabilities of current industry accepted hardware and software products

features of line sharing protocols.