LAN and WAN
Running Head: Unit 6 Assignment
Unit 6: LANs and WANs
For this assignment you will complete the following questions in an MS Word Document in APA format. Double space your work and use Sans-Serif Font. This worksheet is formatted in Arial 11-point font. You must include both a separate cover and reference page. Delete the instructions and yellow highlights for text and screenshot placement. They are for guidance only and should not be included in your finished document.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to test your knowledge of the concepts of the unit and your ability to compose a technical document.
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Instructions for Question 1. You provide a description of the operation of transmission protocols, equipment, and especially subnet topologies for common LAN and WAN implementations and create a table to compare how LAN and WAN differ in these areas and also the relative performance of each.
a) Discuss the importance of identifying whether the team understands the difference between LAN and WAN implementations. Include a brief statement indicating any areas the global team might misunderstand (refer to the table).
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b) Created a table to compare how LAN and WAN differ in the areas of transmission protocols, equipment, and especially subnet topologies and also the relative performance of each.
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Instructions for Question 2: Active Directory: Describe the functions of active directory and how it supports a network operating system (NOS) and answered the question: Is it necessary for a NOS to have the functionality provided by a feature like Active Directory or can networks operate without this functionality?
a) Described the functions of active directory and how it supports a network operating system (NOS).
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b) Is it necessary for a NOS to have the functionality provided by a feature like Active Directory?
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c) Can networks operate without this functionality?
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d) Answers why the answer to (b & c) was included in the report
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Instructions for Question 3: Identify the differences between a connection-oriented network and a connectionless network, and give an example of each.
a) Identified two differences between a connection-oriented network and a connectionless network.
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b) Includes an example of a Connection-oriented network.
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c) Includes an example of a Connection-Less network.
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Instructions for Q4) You address how you as a manager using ITIL management practices can determine and overcome the differences in culture, language and other barriers that may be present when working internationally.
Your job is to coordinate a team of IT employees to connect all of the individual sites into one large WAN.
In addition to the technical considerations, you also examine the personnel implications when setting up a WAN on a global basis.
How can you determine and overcome the differences in culture, language and other barriers that may be present when working internationally using the ITIL management practices?
a) Describe the technical considerations for setting up a WAN on a global basis.
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b) Identify the personnel implications of setting up a WAN on a global basis.
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c) Discuss the differences in culture and language when setting up a WAN on a global basis.
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c) Describe other barriers that may be present when working with a global team.
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d) Identify two ITIL management practices needed to coordinate the global team.
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e) Address why it is important to consider the global needs of the team.
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You review the document for errors and feel satisfied that you created a good report. You addressed each aspect of the project and you submit the report to the firm. If your report is accepted you will be hired as the General Project Manager in charge of global operations.
References
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