Network Systems and Administration
| What am I required to do in this assignment? |
| This assessment is an individual portfolio consisting of a report (50%) and software solution (50%) for a case study covering the development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of a network solution based on an industry standard network operating system. A final report of up to 5000 words will be submitted where you are required to fully justify your design, implementation and configuration, provide a detailed testing strategy to test your configured services, create a maintenance plan as appropriate to the case, and critically evaluate your work. Scenario: AcmeAccounting is a small business running from a small office in Luton. The company owner has been reliant on using Microsoft Office applications for her work. However, due to the increase in clients, she wants to set up a Linux client-server network infrastructure running the essential network services to allow her install and run a MySQL database application along with other business applications. You have been hired to use an industry Linux distribution that you must install from scratch (no pre-built VM is to be used – 20 marks deduction if this is done) on VirtualBox (preferred) or VMWare Player, to create a client-server network (i.e. 2 VMs). The network is expected t have more clients added to connect to the server. You are then required to demonstrate four network services that should be installed, configured, tested based on a clear testing strategy, and fully reported with configuration details and full justifications for all actions done including commands details and their parameters. Your report should also cover a maintenance plan and a short (500 words) critical evaluation of your work. The network services that you can use are: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SSH, DNS, DHCP, LDAP |
| Submission Deadline | Marks and Feedback |
| Before 10am on: 16/05/2022 |
20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7) 15 working days after deadline (L6) 10 working days after deadline (block delivery) 13/06/2022 |
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| Unit title & code | Network Systems and Administration CIS114-6 (Block 4) |
| Assignment number and title | Assignment 1 – Portfolio |
| Assessment type | CW-Port (Coursework Portfolio – Individual) |
| Weighting of assessment | 100% |
| Unit learning outcomes | 1. Demonstrate deep and systematic understanding of system and networking concepts, including principles, technologies, and emerging trends. 2. Scientifically and critically analyse, implement and evaluate networking techniques, technologies, strategies and methodologies used in industry. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in order to select and implement networking solutions appropriate to multiple organisational and environmental contexts. |
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| Wireshark must be used to explain the traffic at packet level from client to server. When the Linux is installed, you MUST use a user that has the name of your student ID followed by your initials all preceded by c (for client) or s (for server) account, e.g. s12345678JS for student John Smith server account. This should appear in the prompt of the client and server. Failure to follow these instructions or not show them on all your screenshots will attract a 20 marks deduction. Screenshots of all actions must be clearly shown in the report ensuring that the commands and their results are shown in these screenshots. You VMs should be kept until end of Block 5 in case they are required for further checks. ASSESSMENT DELIVERABLES: 1. Submit your single report saved in the following format: StudentID.docx. No compressed file is supposed to be submitted and will receive a 10 marks deduction if done. 2. Your submission is to be uploaded to the BREO link for the Assessment under ‘Assessment and Feedback’. |
| Is there a size limit? |
| Up to 5000 word report including front page, table of contents and references. |
| What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF) |
| • Identify a suitable solution for the given scenario • Install, configure, and operate the network solution in an industry-standard multiuser system. • Justify your choice of network solution (contextually, technically, and in terms of meeting current organizational norms and trends and satisfying the business context). • Develop a testing strategy and test your solution. • Critically evaluate the behaviour of the system. • Reference your work according to academic standards. |
| How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade? |
| By addressing all the assessment requirements and threshold expectations stated above and following the comments in the Marks & Feedback section below. |
| How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions? |
| An individual portfolio consisting of a report (50%) and software solution (50%) for a case study covering the development, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of a network solution based on an industry standard network operating system. You are required to show your progress in the form of completed tasks for marking during the practical sessions for the whole duration of the assessment. At these sessions, you will be questioned on your knowledge and technical skills based on the presented work and content covered in the lectures and practical sessions. A final report of up to 5000 words will be submitted where you are required to fully justify your design, implementation and configuration, provide a detailed testing strategy to test your configured services, create a maintenance plan as appropriate to the case, and critically evaluate your work. |
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| How will my assignment be marked? |
| Your assignment be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page. You can use them to evaluate your own work and estimate your grade before you submit. |
| 0-39% | 40-49% | 50-59% | 60-69% | 70%+ | |
| Installation 20% |
No or poor installation of the 4 services (some services may be missed) No or poor justifications of the installation process |
Basic installation of the 4 services Basic or very limited justifications of the installation process |
Satisfactory installation of the 4 services Satisfactory justifications of the installation process |
Good installation of the 4 services Good justifications of the installation process |
Excellent/Flawless installation of the 4 services Excellent/Flawless justifications of the installation process |
| Configuration 20% |
No or poor configuration of the 4 services (some services may be missed) No or poor justifications of the configuration process |
The configuration covers the basics and needs significant improvements Basic justifications of the configuration process |
The configuration is satisfactory, but rather brief. Satisfactory justifications of the configuration process |
The configuration contains good/clear details, with some errors Good justifications of the configuration process |
Excellent/Flawless configuration is fully done, with relevant source and clear structure Excellent/Flawless justifications of the configuration process |
| Testing Plan and Testing 30% |
No or poor testing plan created and followed. No or poor working demonstration of a running system No or Poor justifications provided |
Basic testing plan created and followed with significant work needed on it. Basic demonstration of the system (some non-working features) and/or showing very basic level of understanding Basic justifications provided |
Satisfactory testing plan created and followed. Some missing elements found. Satisfactory demonstration of the system operation and level of understanding Satisfactory justifications provided |
Satisfactory testing plan created and followed. Minor issues found. Good demonstration of system operation and shows good understanding of subject matter Good justifications provided |
Excellent/Flawless testing plan created and followed. Excellent/Flawless demonstration of system operation and high level of understanding with clear initiative shown in the implementation of the solution Excellent detailed justifications provided |
| Maintenance Plan 10% |
No or Poor maintenance plan included. |
Basic and brief maintenance plan included. |
Satisfactory less detailed maintenance plan included. |
Good well written maintenance plan included. |
Excellent/Flawless detailed maintenance plan included. |
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| Reflection and Report writing 20% |
No or poor reflection. No or poor use of Harvard referencing. No or poor references used No or Poor screenshots failing to show clear details and presented in a poor way |
Basic reflection. Basic set of references/Some issues in using Harvard referencing Basic screenshots showing basic details and presented in a basic way |
Satisfactory reflection. Satisfactory set of references and use of Harvard referencing Satisfactory screenshots showing some details and presented in an acceptable way |
Good reflection. Good quality of references/Clear demonstration in using Harvard referencing Good screenshots showing most of details and presented in a good way |
Excellent reflection. Excellent quality of references/Faultless demonstration in using Harvard referencing Excellent screenshots showing all relevant details and presented in an excellent way |